LaparoscopicGallbladderRemovalCholecystectomy near Winter Park, FL

Care Philosophy: Dan Tran, MD, is a board-certified general surgeon with advanced fellowship training in minimally invasive surgery. Based in Tavares, he specializes in hernia repair, gallbladder removal, anti-reflux surgery, bowel resection and additional general surgery

Care Philosophy: To be an affable and knowledgeable surgeon who cares for patients and helps them reach new personal goals.

Care Philosophy: My goal is to care for each patient as I would care for my family or friends, to provide the best possible healthcare honestly and practically.

Biography: Harry Aubin, MD, is a board-certified general surgeon. After earning his medical degree from the Florida State University College of Medicine, Dr. Aubin completed an internship and residency in general surgery at Tripler Army Medical Center in Honolulu, Hawaii. He has served as a general surgeon at Brian D. Allgood Army Community Hospital in South Korea and Martin Army Community Hospital in Fort Benning, Georgia. His overseas military activities have also included general surgical duties with the 811th Hospital Center at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait and the 135th Forward Surgical Team at Camp Humphreys, South Korea.

Biography: Dr. John Jeffries, MD is a General Surgery Specialist who practices in Winter Park, FL. He is 38 years old. Dr. John Jeffries, MD is affiliated with AdventHealth Winter Park.

Care Philosophy: As a bariatric and general surgeon, Dr. Birkedal believes it is important to treat patients the way he would treat his own wife and family. With compassion and understanding, he joins you in your journey to embrace a healthy lifestyle. He considers it a blessing, and his true calling, to care for you and help improve your health.

Biography: Dr. Fahd Ali, MD is a General Surgery Specialist who practices in Orlando, FL. He is 49 years old and has been practicing for 24 years. Dr. Fahd Ali, MD is affiliated with AdventHealth Orlando.

Care Philosophy: Sebastian de la Fuente MD FACS is board certified in general surgery with special certification in advanced surgical oncology He specializes in surgical interventions for gastrointestinal liver and bile duct diseases as well as for benign pancreatic disorders pancreatic cancer sarcomas and melanomas One of Central Florida s most prominent surgical oncologists Dr de la Fuente directs the Hepato Pancreato Biliary Fellowship program and serves as Director of Research for the Surgical Residency program at AdventHealth in Orlando He is a graduate of the University of Salvador School of Medicine in Buenos Aires Argentina and of Duke University s general surgery residency program where he culminated his tenure as Chief Resident and undertook a research fellowship in gastrointestinal surgery He capped his medical training with a fellowship in surgical oncology at the H Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute in Tampa

Biography: Dr. Grove is a board-certified general surgeon who lives and practices in Daytona Beach, Florida. He received his medical degree from the University of Alabama School of Medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. He completed his integrated general surgery residency at Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio. He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and fluent in all aspects of general surgery. Dr. Grove believes in a personal touch and makes it a point to contact his patients directly after surgery in case they have any questions or concerns. In his spare time he enjoys camping, scuba diving, and spending time with his family. He is also an active member with the Boy Scouts of America and has been awarded the BSA Silver Buffalo award and the Outstanding Eagle Scout Award from the National Eagle Scout Association. Services Elucents EnVisio Surgical Navigation System and SmartClip technology Open and laparoscopic cholecystectomy (gallbladder) Open inguinal and umbilical hernia repair Open and laparoscopic colon surgery Thyroid and parathyroid surgery Breast biopsy Breast cancer surgery (mastectomy, breast conservation therapy) Seed localized breast biopsy Insertion of the intraoperative radiation treatment & catheter for breast cancer Removals of benign tumors, cysts, lipomas, and soft tissue masses Venous access port insertion and removal Sentinel lymph node biopsy Temporal artery biopsy Treatment of small bowel obstruction Dr. Grove is a member of the following organizations FMA: Florida Medical Association VCMS: Volusia County Medical Society ACOS: American College of Surgeons

Care Philosophy: Dr. Wecowski is committed to providing his patients with the best surgical care available. He involves his patients in all aspects of care for the best possible outcomes.

Care Philosophy: Michele Malit, DO, is a board-certified general surgeon. After graduating from the University of California at Berkeley, Dr. Malit received her medical degree from the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine of New York Institute of Technology. She went on to complete a general surgery residency at Maimonides Medical Center where she achieved the rank of Chief Resident, and a colorectal surgery fellowship at the University of Rochester Medical Center. Dr. Malit is an active community volunteer and has contributed her musical talents to hospital events and charitable fundraisers as the lead singer of a band made up of medical colleagues. She is fluent in English and Tagalog.

Care Philosophy: Christopher J. Keeler, DO, is a board-certified general surgeon. A graduate of the University of Utah, Dr. Keeler earned his medical degree at Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine before going on to complete a residency in general surgery at the Metro Health Hospital in Wyoming, MI where he achieved the rank of Co-Chief Resident. Prior to joining AdventHealth, Dr. Keeler served as Chief of Surgery at Good Shepherd Health Care System in Hermiston, OR.