LaparoscopicUmbilicalorVentralHerniaRepair near Bradenton, FL

Biography: Keyur Chavda, MD, is a board certified bariatric and general surgeon who cares for patients ages 18 and older who speaks fluent English, Hindi, and Gujarati. In addition to bariatric surgery, Dr. Chavda treats patients who need various procedures, including acid reflux, hiatal hernia, gallbladder, spleen, stomach, and hernia surgeries. Dr. Chavda earned his medical degree from the B.J. Medical College in Ahmedabad, India. He then completed his general surgery residency at Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, Pennsylvania and a bariatric fellowship at the University of Florida in Jacksonville. Dr. Chavda is certified by the American Board of Surgery. He is fluent in English, Hindi and Gujarati. In his spare time, Dr. Chavda enjoys reading, riding his bike, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Care Philosophy: Providing quality healthcare services & state-of-the-art technology to meet the challenging needs of the residents & visitors of Pinellas County.

Biography: Dr. Ghalyaie is board certified and fellowship trained in colon and rectal surgery. She specializes in treating diseases and disorders of the colon, rectum and anus, including cancer and hereditary cancer syndromes, inflammatory bowel disease, and complex anorectal conditions. Fluent in English and Farsi, Dr. Ghalyaie performs an array of minimally invasive surgical procedures such as robotic surgery, laparoscopic surgery and transanal endoscopic microsurgery (TEM). She also is skilled in performing sphincter-preserving surgery for rectal malignancies and inflammatory bowel disease to avoid the need for a permanent colostomy.Dr. Ghalyaie completed medical school at Tehran University of Medical Sciences in Iran before moving to the U.S. for internship training at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. Her five years of residency training spanned three institutions: Baylor College of Medicine, The Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio, and Saint Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston, New Jersey. Dr. Ghalyaie went on to complete colon and rectal surgery fellowship training at Henry Ford Hospital/Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Ross is an advanced gastrointestinal surgeon specializing in robotic and single incision laparoscopic operations for conditions of the esophagus, stomach, small bowel, pancreas, gallbladder and liver. She was one of the first surgeons in the U.S. to offer laparo-endoscopic single site (LESS) surgery and continues to be a thought leader in developing new and improved minimally invasive procedures. She is co-director of the Advanced GI and HBP Surgery Fellowship at the Digestive Health Institute, which trains new surgeons to master minimally invasive complex surgery.

Biography: Dr. Kareem Eid, MD, is a highly accomplished and board-certified surgeon specializing in Transplant and General Surgery at HCA Florida Fawcett Surgical Specialists. He earned his MD from Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt, in 2002, and a Master of Health and Science in 2006. Dr. Eid completed his Internship and Residency at Ain Shams University, followed by a US Residency at the University of Texas Health and Science Center, San Antonio, TX, in 2015. In 2017, he further specialized with a Fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation. Dr. Eid's expertise and commitment to patient care make him a respected leader in the surgical field. Dr. Eid is dedicated to delivering unparalleled care to every patient, prioritizing the highest standards of excellence. New patients and referrals are warmly welcomed. Contact our office today to schedule an appointment.

Care Philosophy: Patients best interest comes first.

Care Philosophy: As an osteopathic physician we are trained in the art of listening and communicating with patients, it is my job to connect with the you on a personal level and to guide you on a Journey of improved health. We must work together and treat the whole person by treating the body, mind, and spirit. We can use your body's ability of self-healing to bring out your Whole health. Bariatric surgery, my passion, gives me the unique opportunity to help patients change their lives in ways that they never dreamed. By using a holistic approach of nutrition, exercise, and the most advanced surgical techniques I can shepherd you to the exceptional person than you know you can become. It is my job to provide excellent service, communicate the plan of Health and Wellness and set the expectations for how we will improve your health. Bariatric surgery is unlike other surgical specialties where we will have the opportunity to develop a trusting relationship that will last a lifetime. It is not about just coming in for a quick fix, it is the time to transform yourself with the guidance of an expert that has a strong support team to assist you in achieving your goals. In the end I am a highly trained surgeon, that is passionate in the care of my patients, I have compassion for your problems and so I ask, ``What can I do for you?``