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Care Philosophy: Dr Hodul is a Senior Member and Surgical Oncologist within the Department of Gastrointestinal Oncology and Medical Director of Nutrition at Moffitt Cancer Center. She is also a Professor in the Division of Oncologic Sciences through the University of South Florida. Previously she graduated Magna Cum Laude from Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine and completed her general surgery residency at Loyola University Medical Center. She then went on to complete both a clinical and research fellowship at Moffitt Cancer Center in Surgical Oncology. Dr Hodul's clinical practice is focused in the areas of pancreaticobiliary and gastrointestinal surgery.

Care Philosophy: Dr Andrew Sinnamon is a Surgical Oncologist within the Department of Gastrointestinal Oncology at Moffitt Cancer Center. He completed both medical school and General Surgery residency training at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. During residency he completed a research fellowship studying outcomes for surgical oncology patients. He also obtained a Masters in Clinical Epidemiology during this time. Dr Sinnamon then completed further fellowship training in Complex General Surgical Oncology at Moffitt, and has since joined the Department of Gastrointestinal Oncology. Dr Sinnamon's clinical interests include caring for patients with diseases of the pancreas, stomach, and esophagus.

Care Philosophy: Dr Ricardo Gonzalez is a surgical oncologist and Chair of the Sarcoma Department at Moffitt Cancer Center. He also serves as a member of the Cutaneous Program at Moffitt Cancer Center. He is an associate professor at the University Of South Florida College Of Medicine's Department of Oncologic Sciences and Department of Surgery. Dr Gonzalez' research and clinical interests include outcomes analyses and management of patients with soft tissue sarcomas, retroperitoneal sarcomas, desmoid tumors, gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST) and head and neck melanoma.

Care Philosophy: At United Vein & Vascular Centers, understanding drives our exceptional care. We deliver personalized, compassionate, and advanced treatments for every patient. Our experienced physicians prioritize your vein and vascular health, ensuring you feel heard and empowered. We embrace a holistic approach, listening to your concerns and explaining all treatment options to find the best solution for your needs. Leveraging state-of-the-art technology and evidence-based practices, we offer minimally invasive procedures for quicker recovery and lasting results. From arrival, our focus is your comfort and confidence. We provide advanced medical care and a patient-centered experience you can trust. We understand that vascular health impacts overall well-being, and we strive to enhance your quality of life. By combining medical expertise with genuine empathy, we aim to exceed your expectations and build lasting relationships based on trust and respect.

Biography: Jamii St. Julien, MD MPH, FACS, is a complex general surgical oncologist and a board-certified general surgeon. He obtained a Bachelor™s of Science degree in Biology at Florida A&M University. He also received his Master™s of Public Health at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, and his medical degree from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. He completed his general surgery residency at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee, and spent two years at the MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas, focusing on clinical research in patients with endocrine and pancreatic malignancies. Dr. St. Julien completed a fellowship in Advanced GI Minimally Invasive Surgery at the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine where he focused on advanced laparoscopic and robotic surgical management of patients with complex liver, biliary, pancreatic, foregut, and colorectal diseases.

Care Philosophy: Dr Sean Dineen is an Assistant Member of the Department of Gastrointestinal Oncology at Moffitt Cancer Center. Dr Dineen has a particular interest in the treatment of patients with metastatic disease, including carcinomatosis. In particular, he focuses on patients that have developed peritoneal spread of disease and the application of heated intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) in the treatment of this advanced process. Dr Dineen's research focuses on identifying how the tumor and the local environment interact to promote metastatic disease. Dr Dineen is a native of Lexington, KY. He earned his medical degree from the University of Louisville.

Care Philosophy: Dr Brian Czerniecki is Chair and Senior Member in the Moffitt Cancer Center Department of Breast Oncology. Dr Czerniecki received his BS in Biochemistry from the University of Maine and his MD from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ), Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, and his PhD from UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson and Rutgers University. Dr Czerniecki completed his general surgical residency at The Ohio State University and was Surgical Oncology Fellow at the NCI with Dr Steven Rosenberg prior to his position at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia.

Care Philosophy: For patients undergoing surgery, whenever possible, Dr Malafa uses minimally invasive approaches. He's experienced at performing robotic whipple, robotic distal pancreatectomy, robotic colectomy and robotic liver resections. In addition to Dr Malafa's time in the clinic and operating room, he continues to work in research and is a Senior Member in the Department of Gastrointestinal Oncology and the Chemical Biology and Molecular Medicine Program at Moffitt. As a physician-scientist, he is enthusiastically investigating novel approaches to prevent pancreatic cancer and colorectal cancer.

Biography: Venkatasubramanian Kanthimathinathan, MD (Venkat), is a board certified general and bariatric surgeon. "Dr. Venkat" as he is known by his patients is deeply committed to the care of all his patients and is honored by the privilege to help them restore their whole health through expert surgical care and uncommon compassion for their well-being. Originally from India, Dr. Venkat attended medical school there before coming to USA for his general surgery residency at Loma Linda University Medical Center. Following that, he completed his fellowship in minimally invasive bariatric surgery at the University of Missouri Health Care, Columbia, MO. Along with providing his patients with exceptional care, Dr. Venkat is an avid sports and music fan who loves to travel and explore the world, especially the Swiss Alps. He also enjoys playing cricket, ping pong and badminton, and likes to relax with a cup of hot tea. He is fluent in English, Tamil and Kannada.

Biography: Dr. Oppenheimer is a Board-Certified General Surgeon specializing in weight loss surgery and minimally invasive interventions and has been in surgical practice more than 10 years. His main interests include treating patients with morbid obesity, GERD, and hernias. Dr. Oppenheimer also centers focus on malignancies of the gastro-intestinal tract, including gastric and colon cancer, as well as caring for patients with breast cancer and melanoma. His compromise is to develop new treatment strategies tailored individually for patients to provide high quality patient centered care that is compassionate and personalized.

Biography: Dr. Christian Cruz Pico, MD is a Complex General Surgical Oncology Specialist who practices in Tampa, FL. He is 45 years old and has been practicing for 22 years. Dr. Christian Cruz Pico, MD is affiliated with Tampa General Hospital and Tampa General Hospital.

Care Philosophy: Individual care and treatment to every patient. Board certified physician serving Hernando county.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Santa-Cruz speaks English and Spanish and is dedicated to providing the best care for each patient's body, mind and spirit.