General Surgery near Coral Gables, FL

Care Philosophy: Dr. Salazar is a 1980 Honors (A.O.A) Medical School graduate of the University of South Florida. He did his residency at Mount Sinai Medical Center. In addition, he is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. In 1989, he was a member of a pioneering group of surgeons who did the very first laparoscopic cholecystectomy (gall bladder removal) in the state of Florida.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Sabates graduated form the University of Miami Medical School in 1991 and completed his surgical residency at Tulane University in 1997. His practice encompasses general, laparoscopic and breast surgeries.

Care Philosophy: Miami Cancer Institute takes a multidisciplinary approach to care. This means that you will have a team of experts from across many disciplines focused on the best treatment plan for you. We've built Miami Cancer Institute with a team of cancer experts, many trained at leading academic institutions, who understand your cancer and your individual needs. Their expertise, combined with the recommendations of multidisciplinary tumor boards, advanced cancer fighting technology and innovative clinical trials, some in collaboration with our alliance partner, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, ensures all patients at Miami Cancer Institute get a personalized plan of therapy that is the best possible treatment for their cancer.

Care Philosophy: My work ethic and ability to connect with patients creates trust and lifelong partnerships. I strive to provide high quality, innovative surgical care in line with advances of modern medicine, while practicing compassionate and patient centered approach, old world charm with modern conveniences.

Biography: Dr. Jorge Rabaza, MD is a General Surgery Specialist who practices in South Miami, FL. He is 66 years old and has been practicing for 39 years. Dr. Jorge Rabaza, MD is affiliated with Mariners Hospital, Baptist Hospital of Miami, Baptist Health, West Kendall Baptist Hospital and South Miami Hospital.

Biography: Dan Ruiz, M.D., specializes in the medical and surgical treatment of conditions affecting the lower digestive tract, including the colon, rectum and anus. He is highly skilled in all methods of colon and rectal surgery, including laparoscopic minimally invasive surgery. In addition, he is highly proficient in a wide array of general surgery as well as upper digestive tract procedures. He has authored numerous peer-reviewed research publications on surgical techniques and published more than 40 abstracts in medical journals and several book chapters. He has given nearly 60 oral or poster presentations in his specialty at national and international surgical conferences. In addition to being a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, Dr. Ruiz is a member of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons and the Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons.

Biography: Dr. Juan Carlos Verdeja, MD is a General Surgery Specialist who practices in Coral Gables, FL. He is 65 years old and has been practicing for 41 years. Dr. Juan Carlos Verdeja, MD is affiliated with Baptist Hospital of Miami, South Miami Hospital and Baptist Health.