Intestinal Diverticulitis near Lake City, FL

Care Philosophy: Our practice began in 1967 when Dr. Henry J. Babers and Dr. Charles E. Lore formed a surgical team. This team approach prevails today as our team of eight surgeons provides care for the greater Gainesville and North Central Florida area. Take comfort in knowing that our doctors will spend whatever time is necessary to provide you with state of the art surgical care.

Biography: Dr. Joel Rich, MD is a Geriatrician who practices in Gainesville, FL. He is 56 years old and has been practicing for 30 years. Dr. Joel Rich, MD is affiliated with HCA Florida North Florida Hospital.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Castaldo is committed to the care and improvement of human life.

Care Philosophy: Our practice of Gastroenterology and Hepatology was established in Gainesville over 30 years ago. The medical practice environment continues to evolve at a rapid pace. We have built a practice which allows us to serve our community with pride & excellence. The cornerstones of our group are our outstanding physicians, our geographic coverage, our history of innovation and our commitment to the provision of the highest quality care in a cost-efficient manner.

Care Philosophy: To provide comprehensive, compassionate, Specialty medical care of the highest quality for patients with gastrointestinal and liver disease, by working individually and in concert with other health professionals and organizations

Biography: Dr. Molina joined Digestive Disease Associates in 2003 after serving for seven years on the medical faculty at the University of Miami, where he was active in clinical research, patient care, liver transplantation, and the fellowship training program at the Center for Liver Diseases. Dr. Molina earned his medical degree in his native city of Maracaibo, Venezuela, and completed his Internal Medicine residency at the University of Miami, where he served as chief medical resident. He also completed fellowships in Hepatology at the Center for Liver Diseases and Gastroenterology at the University of Miami in 1994. Dr. Molina has a special interest in viral hepatitis as well as other liver and biliary tract diseases. He is board certified in Gastroenterology.

Biography: Miguel J. Tepedino, M.D. earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Microbiology and Cell Science with highest honors from the University of Florida. He successfully completed his medical school education at the University of Florida, and he also did his family medicine residency training there, serving as Chief Resident in his final year.Dr. Tepedino was also given the distinguishment of adjunct clinical assistant professor at the University of Florida College of Medicine, where he helps teach medical students and train residents.He is native to Lake City, Florida, and is happy to have the opportunity to give back to the community in which he was born and raised.

Care Philosophy: To provide comprehensive, compassionate, Specialty medical care of the highest quality for patients with gastrointestinal and liver disease, by working individually and in concert with other health professionals and organizations

Care Philosophy: The Senior Healthcare Center is an outpatient department of North Florida Regional Medical Center. We are recognized by The Joint Commission for upholding the highest standards of quality care. The Senior Healthcare Centers specialize in primary care for patients 65 years of age and older. Our mission is to provide exceptional primary care to seniors. With our knowledge of the medical, functional & psychosocial aspects of geriatric care, we partner with patients, families and caregivers to improve quality of life.

Biography: Dr. Collins was raised in Southwest Florida, obtained his Bachelor Degree at the College of the Holy Cross (Worcester, MA) and his Medical Degree at Saint Louis University School of Medicine (St. Louis, MO).Following graduation from medical school he moved to Gainesville and completed internship and residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Florida, followed by a year as Chief Resident at the Malcolm Randall VAMC. He completed his Gastroenterology Fellowship at the University of Florida in 2005 and then joined the faculty of the Gastroenterology Division, focusing on endoscopic ultrasound, endoscopic ablation of Barrett's esophagus, and capsule endoscopy, in addition to general Gastroenterology. For the last four years, he has served as Section Chief for Gastroenterology at the Malcolm Randall VAMC and Clinical Assistant Professor at UF Health. Dr. Collins joined Digestive Disease Associates in September 2014.

Care Philosophy: Our practice of Gastroenterology and Hepatology was established in Gainesville over 30 years ago. The medical practice environment continues to evolve at a rapid pace. We have built a practice which allows us to serve our community with pride & excellence. The cornerstones of our group are our outstanding physicians, our geographic coverage, our history of innovation and our commitment to the provision of the highest quality care in a cost-efficient manner.