BiliaryTractCancer near Fleming Island, FL

Care Philosophy: Hi There: I was a person before I became a physican. I was a physician before I became a surgeon. I have not forgotten why I got into this profession; to take care of folks. My Bariatric and General surgery expertise will take care of your medical problems. The person inside of me will help you regain control and enjoy your life. I will personally be involved in your care before, during, after surgery... and through out your journey. My commitment to you is exemplified by the fact that I will provide you with my personal cell phone number so you can always get a hold of me. Michael Baptista

Care Philosophy: First Coast Surgical Associates' goal is to provide the most advanced and state-of-the-art surgical care with personal attention to the individual needs of each of our patients. We pledge a compassionate and professional approach to our patients' problems and offer a variety of surgical services including, but not limited to: Colonoscopy & Upper Endoscopy, Office Procedures, Proctology: Fissures, Fistulas, Anorectal Abscess, Hemorrhoids, rectocele And condylomas, Stapled Hemorrhoids surgery (PPH), Colorectal surgery, GI Surgery Open & Laparoscopic, Biliary & Pancreatic surgeries, Single site Lap Chole, Breast surgery, Thyroid surgery, Peritonal and venous access procedures, Amputations, Wound care, Office vein procedures, Hernia surgery: Open & Laparoscopic, Robotic Surgery.

Biography: Interests Brain tumors Spine tumors Pituitary tumors Skull base tumors Radiosurgery Clinical trials

Biography: Conditions treated Brain tumor Spinal cord tumor Interests Neuro-oncology

Biography: Interests Liver transplantation Kidney/pancreas transplantation Hepatobiliary/pancreatic surgery Metastatic colorectal cancer Hepatocellular carcinoma Liver regeneration Ischemia reperfusion injury

Biography: Interests Liver transplantation MMP-9 and TIMP-1 in liver and brain injury Liver regeneration Small-for-size liver

Biography: C. Burcin Taner, M.D., is chair of the Transplant Center at Mayo Clinic's campus in Florida, where he directs all solid-organ transplant activities. Dr. Taner provides clinical care for patients undergoing abdominal transplant. Areas of clinic expertise include: Liver transplantation Kidney transplantation Pancreas transplantation Living-donor kidney transplantation Identifying efficient ways for patient care Quality of life in organ transplantation In addition to his clinical activities, Dr. Taner is active in research, education, and providing mentorship for residents and fellows. His research areas include liver transplantation outcomes, liver transplantation using liver grafts from donation after cardiac death donors, reasons for graft dysfunction after liver transplantation, and enhanced recovery pathways after organ transplantation. Interests Liver transplantation outcomes Reasons for poor graft function in liver transplantation

Care Philosophy: Great patient care requires that you care about your patient.

Biography: Dr. Roxana Dronca, MD is a Hematology Specialist who practices in Jacksonville, FL. She is 53 years old. Dr. Roxana Dronca, MD is affiliated with Mayo Clinic In Florida.

Biography: Dr. Steven Bowers Jr, MD is a Bariatric Surgery Specialist who practices in Jacksonville, FL. He is 56 years old. Dr. Steven Bowers Jr, MD is affiliated with Mayo Clinic In Florida.

Biography: Dr. Enrique Elli, MD is a Bariatric Surgery Specialist who practices in Jacksonville, FL. He is 53 years old. Dr. Enrique Elli, MD is affiliated with Mayo Clinic In Florida.

Biography: Interests Head & Neck cancers Sarcoma Prostate cancer Advanced Colorectal cancer Intraoperative radiotherapy (IORT)