AnorectalFistula near Lakeland, FL

Biography: Dr. Mino is a fellowship-trained colorectal surgeon specializing in diseases of the colon, rectum, and anus in addition to his general surgery interests. Dr. Mino obtained his Bachelors degrees at Wheaton College with majors in Biology, Economics, and Theology. He attended medical school at Rutgers University in New Jersey where he received the concomitant degrees of Medical Doctor and a Masters of Public Health. He did his general surgery residency at Cleveland Clinic of Ohio and stayed on for his fellowship in minimally invasive colorectal surgery. Dr. Mino is double board certified in both General Surgery and Colon and Rectal Surgery and is a member of both the American College of Surgeons and the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons. He has published multiple peer-reviewed articles in both fields and presented at numerous national conferences. Dr. Mino's particular areas of interest include laparoscopic and robotic treatment for colorectal cancer, diverticulitis, inflammatory bowel disease, as well as pelvic floor dysfunctions including rectal prolapse, fecal incontinence, and rectoceles. He also treats anorectal pathology including fissures, fistulas, hemorrhoids, perianal abscesses, and condylomas.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Sanchez strives to provide the most comfortable and patient centered care from the simplest problems to the most complex colorectal diseases in an understanding and caring manner. He is fluent in English and Spanish and sees patients 18 years and older.

Care Philosophy: Norbert Garcia-Henriquez, MD is a board-certified colon and rectal surgeon. His areas of expertise include the use of minimally invasive surgery in the management of colon and rectal cancer, including advanced laparoscopy and transanal surgery. He has a special interest in the management of complex inflammatory bowel disease and he is proficient in the treatment of all common and complex anorectal disorders, including hemorrhoids, fistula in ano, and perianal/perirectal abscesses.

Care Philosophy: Dr Amalia Stefanou is as an Assistant Member in the Department of Gastrointestinal Oncology at Moffitt Cancer Center. Dr Stefanou previously worked at Henry Ford Medical Group/Henry Ford Hospital and Wayne State University School of Medicine, where she achieved the rank of Assistant Professor. Dr Stefanou received her MD degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, Michigan, and she completed a Residency in General Surgery at Henry Ford Hospital, where she served as Chief Resident. Dr Stefanou then completed a Colon and Rectal Surgery Residency Training Program at Cook County Hospital/University of Illinois, Chicago.

Care Philosophy: The board certified surgeons at Suncoast Surgical Associates, P.A. have accrued over twenty five years of experience caring for general and thoracic surgical patients. Providing the highest quality of care to our patients is of paramount importance. This begins with a thorough pre-operative assessment during which all options including non-operative approaches are explored and given full consideration. For those patients who require surgery, we strive to provide the safest, most advanced operati

Care Philosophy: Her philosophy in caring for patients is to offer the least invasive, individualized yet comprehensive treatment options she would recommend for members of her own family. Her patients remain extremely important to her and she enjoys being able to help them return to happy, fulfilling lives. In her spare time, Dr Monteiro enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, and exercise.

Care Philosophy: We are here to provide you with our very best in way of health care. Our surgeons provide personal individualized care to each patient. They do not have assistants. Our doctors are board certified MDs and are committed to providing excellence in genera

Care Philosophy: Excellence, Compassion, Innovation. Dr. Jenkins swears to serve patients with the highest quality care and compassion. using the latest techniques, tools and innovations

Care Philosophy: Carlos Ortiz Ortiz MD FACS is a board certified general surgeon with fellowship training in minimally invasive robotic surgery He is a fluent English and Spanish speaker who communicates well with patients and believes in giving back to his community as a medical volunteer and peer counselor Dr Ortiz Ortiz earned his medical degree from the Universidad Central del Caribe School of Medicine in Puerto Rico and carried out his surgical residency training at the University of Puerto Rico Medical Sciences Campus in San Juan He moved to Central Florida to continue his medical education with a prestigious surgery fellowship at Florida Hospital now AdventHealth in Celebration and later established himself as an integral member of AdventHealth Medical Group s elite surgical team

Care Philosophy: Dr. Taveras' goal is to develop strong, meaningful relationships with her pediatric patients and their families. She always strives to make her patients feel comfortable during exams and procedures and will explain medical concepts in ways they can understand. She lives for seeing her young patients grow strong, healthy and achieve every milestone along the way.