Renal Transplant near Kissimmee, FL

Biography: Dr. Huang is a fellowship-trained abdominal organ transplant surgeon. and is board certified by the American Board of Surgery. He earned his medical degree at Washington University in St. Louis, MO and completed his residency at the University of South Florida in Tampa. Dr. Huang then went on to complete a fellowship with the LifeLink Transplant Institute in Tampa. He currently serves as the surgical director of renal transplantation for Tampa General Medical Group and is the vice chief of general surgery at Tampa General Hospital. Dr. Huang also holds an affiliate assistant professor appointment from the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine, department of surgery. In his spare time, he enjoys tennis, basketball, violin and photography. Dr. Huang is also fluent in Mandarin Chinese, Taiwanese, Spanish and French.

Biography: Dr. Pearson completed her medical degree and a residency in general surgery at the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine. During her residency she was awarded TGH Resident of the Month by the TGH nursing staff. Dr. Pearson went on to complete a fellowship in abdominal transplant surgery at Tampa General Medical Group where she gained extensive surgical experience. She is board certified in general surgery. Dr. Pearson has been involved in research activities including complications of renal transplantation and innovations in dialysis access, presenting her research at national conferences.

Care Philosophy: Abdominal Organ Transplant|Abdominoplasty|Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration|Adrenalectomy|Appendectomy, Open|Arteriovenous Fistula Repair|Bile Duct Procedure|Biliary Drainage|Bladder Surgery|Bone Marrow Biopsy|Colectomy|Decortication and Pleurectomy|Duodenal Polypectomy|Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)|Excision of Bile Duct Tumor|Excision of Esophageal Lesion|Excision of Rectal Tumor|Excision of Stomach Tumor|Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer|Gallbladder Removal|Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy), Laparoscopic|Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy), Open|Gastrectomy|Gastric Bypass Surgery, Open|Gastrotomy|Hepatectomy|Hernia Repair|Incisional Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic|Inguinal Hernia Repair, Open|Intestinal and Multivisceral Transplant|Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)|Laparoscopic Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hernia Repair With Robotic Assistance|Laparoscopic Tumor Ablation, Liver|Laparotomy|Liver Transplant|Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision|Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting|Open Diaphragmatic and-or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair|Open Incisional and-or Ventral Hernia Repair|Open Tumor Ablation, Liver|Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure)|Percutaneous Tumor Ablation, Liver|Port Placements or Replacements|Proctectomy, Open or Laparoscopic (incl. Swenson and Duhamel Procedures)|Puncture Aspiration|Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)|Renal Transplant and Nephrectomy|Sphincterotomy|Splenectomy|Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy|Thoracentesis|Tracheal Surgery|Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic|Wound Repair

Care Philosophy: Dr. Santa-Cruz speaks English and Spanish and is dedicated to providing the best care for each patient's body, mind and spirit.

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.

Biography: Dr. Saumilkumar Karavadia, MD is an urology specialist in Ocala, FL and has been practicing for 12 years. He graduated from The University of Missouri, Columbia School Of Medicine in 2006. He completed his residency with University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, where he served as chief resident.

Care Philosophy: Abdominal Organ Transplant|Abdominoplasty|Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration|Appendectomy, Open|Arteriovenous Fistula Repair|Arteriovenous Shunt Creation|Biliary Drainage|Bladder Surgery|Bunion Surgery|Cystotomy|Duodenal Polypectomy|Excision of Bile Duct Tumor|Excision of Esophageal Lesion|Excision of Stomach Tumor|Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer|Gallbladder Removal|Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy), Laparoscopic|Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy), Open|Gastrotomy|Hepatectomy|Hernia Repair|Inguinal Hernia Repair, Open|Intestinal and Multivisceral Transplant|Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)|Laparotomy|Liver Transplant|Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision|Open Incisional and-or Ventral Hernia Repair|Open Tumor Ablation, Liver|Orchiectomy|Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure)|Peripheral Artery Bypass|Peripheral Artery Catheterization|Port Placements or Replacements|Puncture Aspiration|Removal of Reproductive Organs (Hysterectomy, Oophorectomy, Salpingectomy, Salpingo-Oophorectomy, Resection of Peritoneal Malignancy)|Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)|Renal Transplant and Nephrectomy|Splenectomy|Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy|Thoracentesis|Thyroid Lobectomy|Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy|Tracheal Surgery

Care Philosophy: Christopher M. Russell, MD, is a board-certified urologist. A graduate of the University of Central Florida, Dr. Russell earned his medical degree at the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine before going on to complete a residency in urology at the University of Michigan. He is an experienced researcher in the field of urology and has been published in multiple peer-reviewed journals. Dr. Russell is a member of the American Urologic Association.

Care Philosophy: Dr Emtage is an experienced urologist with advanced fellowship training in urologic oncology and robotic assisted urology procedures from the prestigious City of Hope National Medical Center in California A distinguished graduate of the University of Toronto he earned his medical degree with honors from the Boston University School of Medicine in Massachusetts and undertook his internship and residency training at the University of South Florida in Tampa Dr Emtage s clinical and research interests have focused on prostate cancer complications of penile prosthesis surgery image guided radiation therapy for bladder cancer and innovative therapies for multiple genitourinary cancers

Care Philosophy: Robert Weaver MD is a board certified urologist with more than 20 years of experience who specializes in treating patients with benign and malignant prostate abnormalities and urologic cancers As part of the highly credentialed medical team at Florida Urology Associates he sees patients at the practice s Oakwater Circle location in South Orlando His credentials include his medical degree earned at the University of South Alabama in Mobile his residency training obtained at the University of South Carolina and University of Kansas and his advanced fellowship training completed at the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston

Care Philosophy: Our Medical Practice, along with our state-of-the-art Surgical, Pathology, Radiation, Oncology and Research Centers, enables us to provide comprehensive medical care, prevention services, early diagnosis of urological disease and cancer, with technologically advanced treatment options, all of which help improve quality of life and a sense of well-being in our patients.