RenalTransplant near Kissimmee, FL

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: Our medical practice is independently owned, so patients always know that decisions are made only with their best interests foremost in mind. Our surgeons are skilled, experienced and highly respected, available for consultation and second opinion in addition to performing surgery. What sets us apart? We're committed to providing excellent service - respectful, convenient, compassionate and attentive to your comfort and convenience. We will make all necessary appointments on your behalf for your medical needs. We take the time to get to know you - we're not just interested in what you need to have done. We'll review your medical history with you, closely examining your medical records and imaging studies and answering any questions you have before and after your procedure. We achieve excellent outcomes/results, safely and (important in today's environment) cost-effectively. We work with most major insurance providers and will take care of all necessary pre-approvals and paperwork. Our only agenda is your health and well-being. Our practice is focused entirely on surgery so you can be assured that no tests or referrals are financially motivated. Dr. Steinbaum believes in treating patients like members of his own family.

Biography: Dr. Edward King, MD is an urology doctor who practices in Ocala, FL. He is 56 years old and has been practicing for 27 years. Dr. King is affiliated with HCA Florida West Marion Hospital, HCA Florida Ocala Hospital?, Munroe Regional Medical Center and The Villages Regional Hospital.

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 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: Xavier F Cannella, MD, FACS is a peripheral vascular and general surgeon. He began his practice after completing his vascular fellowship in his native Tampa in 1991. He is certified by the America Board of Surgery and The American Board of Wound Healing. He is a Fellow of the America College of Surgeons, a member of The Florida Vascular Society, Vascular Access Society of America and The Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society. He is fluent in Spanish and sees patients ages 18 years and older.

Biography: Vipul Patel, MD, FACS, is the director of the Global Robotics Institute at AdventHealth Celebration. He leads one of the world's most experienced robotic surgery teams and travels around the world to educate physicians and care for patients. He is the editor emeritus of The Journal of Robotic Surgery and editor of the first-ever robotic urology textbook. Dr. Patel is world-renowned for his contribution to the field of robotic surgery and is committed to personalized patient care and quality outcomes. He is one of the most experienced robotic surgeons in the world and has personally performed over 16,000 robotic prostatectomies. In addition, Dr. Patel is the medical director of the AdventHealth Celebration Cancer Institute Urologic Oncology Program. He is a professor of urology at the University of Central Florida College of Medicine in Orlando, Florida, and a clinical associate professor of urology at Nova Southeastern University, also in Orlando. He is the founder of the International Prostate Cancer Foundation (IPCF) and a founding member of the Society of Robotic Surgery. He serves as an honorary professor at the University of Milan, Korea University and Ricardo Palma University in Lima, Peru, and was recently made an honorary professor of the Russian Academy of Science. Dr. Patel previously served as director of the Robotic Surgery Program at The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio, prior to joining AdventHealth Celebration in 2008. During his tenure, he was also in charge of minimally invasive urologic surgery and associate professor of urology and bioinformatics. Dr. Patel is board certified by the American Urological Association and completed his residency and fellowship training at the University of Miami in Florida.

Care Philosophy: Dr Seth Felder is a board-certified colon and rectal surgical oncologist Associate Member in the Department of Gastrointestinal Oncology at Moffitt Cancer Center. Following fellowship colon and rectal surgical training at the University of Minnesota, he then pursued additional training at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in Advanced Colorectal Surgical Oncology. He understands the fears patients face with his/her diagnosis, specifically regarding the functional and psychological impact that may result from surgery. He focuses on these important aspects of a patient's quality of life, and when possible, he uses nerve-sparing surgical techniques that can help to preserve anal, bladder, and sexual function.

Care Philosophy: Physician Philosophy: Medicine is a fast evolving science with different aspects changing on a regular base. But there are also paradigms that have lasted many centuries. Primum non nocere - first, do no harm derived from the oath of Hippocrates in ancient Greece, this paradigm is still of utmost important for our patient care. We are here to help and to cure, avoiding harm to the patient at any cost. We strive to take care of the patient's physical illness, but we also thrive to address any emotional or social aspects coming with his illness. As surgeons, we inflict pain by our measures. We aim to manage the pain to the patient's satisfaction with the help of our colleagues, nurses and assistant medical personnel. Failure to do so will delay patient recovery and satisfaction. To provide a comfortable environment for all our patients, physically and emotionally, in our practice and in the hospital, that's what we will be evaluated by.