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Care Philosophy: Dr. Brink believes it is important to individualize patient care to determine the best course of action for each patient.

Biography: Dr. Kimberly Giffard is a Board Certified General Surgeon on staff at HCA Florida South Shore Hospital. Dr. Giffard received training at New York Methodist Hospital and completed a fellowship in laparoscopic surgery in Sydney, Australia. Dr. Giffard specializes in breast and women's surgical care.

Biography: Dr. Koji Honda graduated from Dartmouth College with a B.S. in Computer Science in 1997 and Finch University of Health Sciences, Chicago Medical School with a M.S. in Medical Radiation Physics in 1999. Dr. Honda then graduated from Des Moines University with a D.O. in 2004. Honda has been with Lutz Surgical Partners since 2011.

Biography: Dr. Domingo Galliano, MD is a General Surgery Specialist who practices in Port Charlotte, FL. He is 72 years old. Dr. Domingo Galliano, MD is affiliated with HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital.

Biography: Lourdes T Santiago, M.D. received her medical degree from the Ponce School of Medicine in Ponce, Puerto Rico, and completed her internship and residency in General Surgery at the University of South Florida. Dr. Santiago also completed both a fellowship and research fellowship in Colon and Rectal Surgery at the University of South Florida. An advocate for education, Dr. Santiago gives regular presentations on the topics of colon and rectal cancers, including education reaching the Spanish-speaking population. Dr. Santiago is a proud Veteran, having served as a Major in the United States Army.

Biography: Dr. Andreas Karachristos, MD is an 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.