RenalTransplant near Sarasota, FL

Care Philosophy: We recognize that good health is a blessing, and that when people have health problems it can be very unsettling. We want you to know that the physicians and staff of Pinellas Urology, a division of Urology Specialists of West Florida, are dedicated to you concerns and helping you to recover your health and well-being as quickly as possible. We provide minimally invasive techniques and the most advanced technology for the ideal treatment and fastest recovery.

Care Philosophy: Michael McDonald MD is a board certified urologist with advanced training in state of the art da Vinci robotic surgery and other minimally invasive techniques He specializes in treating patients with kidney disorders including kidney stones obstructions and cancers and has performed hundreds of laparoscopic and robotic surgeries to address these conditions Other specialties include treatments for enlarged prostate BPH urinary incontinence erectile dysfunction prostate cancer and bladder cancer Dr McDonald has nearly 20 years of experience to his name and is known as one of Central Florida s finest urologists He earned his medical degree and completed his residency training at the University of Ottawa in Canada and completed an advanced fellowship in endourology at the University of California in San Francisco

Care Philosophy: I aim to provide the best care to patients in the least invasive fashion by combining my unique training in urology and interventional radiology. I also do not believe in using opioids and believe their harms far outweigh the benefits. I have performed over five hundred major and minor surgeries without the use of opioids after surgery. In almost all cases, patient outcomes and satisfaction were higher and overall pain levels were lower than those managed with opioids.

Care Philosophy: My father influenced me to pursue a medical career and outstanding mentors instilled me with enthusiasm for Urology. I still love it. Each patient is different and presents unique issues. I really enjoy applying the latest information and technological advances for the benefit of my patients. This includes use of the DaVinci surgical computer enhanced robot which mimics my hand and instrument motion and allows me to see a 3-dimensional view allowing me greater precision to be a better surgeon.

Biography: Dr. Andreas Karachristos, MD is a Complex General Surgical Oncology Specialist who practices in Tampa, FL. He is 57 years old and has been practicing for 33 years. Dr. Andreas Karachristos, MD is affiliated with Tampa General Hospital and Tampa General Hospital.