RenalTransplant near Sarasota, FL

Care Philosophy: Dr Yu received her MD from McGill University in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. She completed a Urology Residency at the McGill University Health Center. Subsequently, she spent two years in Boston, Massachusetts where she completed a Urologic Oncology Fellowship in the Combined Harvard Program at Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital. Dr Yu's clinical practice focuses on the surgical treatment of urologic cancers including prostate, bladder, kidney, penile and testicular cancer, using minimally invasive (laparoscopic and robotic) and open techniques. She is interested in surgical outcomes research and quality improvement with a focus on bladder and prostate cancers.

Care Philosophy: Dr Sexton graduated from Furman University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology. While at Furman, he was a member of the University's National Championship Football Team. He attended Emory University School of Medicine and then completed his general surgery and urology residency training at the Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. Following residency, Dr Sexton entered military service and while on active duty with the United States Air Force (USAF), completed a Fellowship in Urologic Oncology at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center (MDACC). From 2001-2004, he was stationed at Lackland AFB in San Antonio, Texas, and while on active duty was awarded a Meritorious Service Medal.

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: Board certified physician serving Hernando county.

Care Philosophy: Dr John Mullinax is an Associate Member in the Sarcoma Department and Immunology Department of Moffitt Cancer Center and Associate Professor in the Department of Surgery at the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine. He is the Surgical Director of the Cellular Immunotherapy Program and the Associate Program Director for the Complex General Surgical Oncology fellowship at Moffitt. Dr Mullinax is board-certified in both Surgery and Complex General Surgical Oncology by the American Board of Surgery. Dr Mullinax's primary clinical focus is the surgical management of patients with soft tissue sarcoma throughout the body, to include retroperitoneal sarcoma and gastrointestinal stromal tumors.

Care Philosophy: Dr Voss received an MD from the Ohio State University College of Medicine and an MPH in Epidemiology from the University of Texas Health Sciences Center at Houston. She completed a General Surgery Residency at the University of California San Diego Medical Center, and most recently completed a Complex General Surgical Oncology Fellowship at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Dr Voss's clinical interests include extremity sarcomas, complex retroperitoneal and abdominal sarcomas, GISTs, and adrenal tumors (both benign and malignant).

Care Philosophy: Dr. McNamee is Board Certified in General Surgery and he specializes in General and Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery. He currently serves as the Chief Medical Officer at Florida Hospital Zephyrhills. During his many years at Florida Hospital, he has served in positions such as Chief of Staff Elect, Chief of Surgery and Chairman of the Medical Staff Quality Review Committee at Florida Hospital Zephyrhills. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS).

Biography: Dr. Matthew Mancao, MD is a board-certified Surgeon at HCA Florida Oak Hill Surgical Specialists. He completed medical school locally at the University of South Florida, as part of the SELECT program emphasizing Values Based Patient Centered Care and Health System Quality. Then, Dr. Mancao continued to serve the Tampa community during his general surgical residency at the USF Consortium/HCA GME Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point. He specializes in minimally invasive general surgery. Dr.Matthew Mancao is excited to bring excellent care by using the latest techniques and treatments based on scientific evidence.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Ramirez is committed to delivering quality care in all aspects of his practice. He is dedicated to offering the most up-to-date techniques and procedures, especially those that involve minimally invasive surgeries. Dr. Ramirez has over 15 years of providing care to patients in central Florida.

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 Urology Specialists of West Florida are dedicated to your 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: Dr Martz will be accepting new patients in his Englewood office. His philosophy of patient care is to provide exceptional care for all urologic conditions while understanding non-urologic conditions may influence a treatment plan. He plans to work closely with primary care physicians and other specialists in order to deliver comprehensive medical care.

Care Philosophy: Dr Philippe Spiess is a genitourinary oncologist and the assistant chief of surgical services at the Moffitt Cancer Center. He is well a full professor of oncology and urology at the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine. Prior to joining Moffitt, Dr Spiess completed a three-year SUO-accredited urologic oncology fellowship at the MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas. Dr Spiess' research interests include novel therapies for advanced renal, bladder and penile cancer. Dr Spiess has published over 220 peer reviewed manuscripts and has edited 5 textbooks on urologic oncology.

Care Philosophy: Dr Roger Li is a genitourinary oncologist whose clinical practice focuses on the surgical treatment of bladder, prostate, kidney and penile cancers. He offers a variety of treatment options, including open, laparoscopic, and robotic-assisted procedures, as well as nerve sparing approaches based on the clinical scenario. Prior to joining Moffitt, Dr Li completed advanced urologic oncology training at the MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas. Dr Li's research interest includes the genomic characterization of genitourinary malignancies in attempt to tailor therapy specific to the patient, as well as the development of novel immunotherapeutic strategies in treating early stage bladder cancer.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Castilla is dedicated to providing the best surgical care for her patients. She believes in not only treating the disease process, but the patient as a whole.My patient care philosophy is that the patient is always my first priority. It is my responsibility and duty as a surgeon to inform my patients of all their treatment options so that we can work together to accomplish a desired goal. This includes educating them on their diagnosis and informing them of all surgical and non-surgical options available so that we can come to decision together on the best treatment plan for their condition. I always take time to listen to my patients so that I can get a better understanding of their needs. I strive provide the best surgical care by using the least invasive techniques available to allow patient a faster recovery and shorter hospital stay.