Faculty:
Abdullah M. Alanazi MBBS (MD)
Ziad T. Awad MD, FACS
Erol V. Belli MD
Lori A. Bilello PhD, MBA, MHS
William E. Bolger MD
Clay M. Burnett MD
Brian G. Celso PhD
Erin H. Chang MD
David J. Chesire PhD
Meghan C. Daly MD
James W. Dennis MD
David J. Ebler MD, FACS
Fred H. Edwards MD
Fady Elabbasy MBBCh (MD)
Rui P Fernandes MD, DMD, FACS, FRCS
Faculty:
Adela Casas-Melley, MD
Andrew Taitano, MD
Angelo Leto Barone, MD
Antonio Ramirez, MD
Brian Kellogg, MD
Daniel Felling, MD
Daniel Lee, MD
Darren Koppel, MD
Dustin Huynh, MD
Emilio Alonso, MD
Ernest Block, MD
Francisco San Miguel, MD
Fuad Shahin, MD
Jennifer Lopez-Lopez, MD
Jessica Della Valle, MD
Institutional Sponsors
Platinum Sponsors
University of Florida College of Medicine - Jacksonville
The Department of Surgery at the University of Florida College of Medicine – Jacksonville offers inpatient and outpatient services at several locations. Our faculty provide outstanding clinical care while educating and training the next generation of physicians and surgeons. We work to expand knowledge in our field through discovery and integration. Our vision is to be the region's most valued surgical healthcare asset. We have the nation's best surgical care at your doorstep.
The Department of Surgery is home to 6 divisions: General Surgery and Surgical Oncology, Acute Care Surgery (Trauma/Emergency General Surgery/Surgical Critical Care/Surgical Psychology), Vascular, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Otolaryngology and Cardiothoracic Surgery. We have world class programs in all of these areas providing high quality care for the population of Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia.
We have training programs in general surgery, surgical critical care and minimally invasive surgery. Our trainees graduate with a high level of competence in all aspects of their specialty.
Abhijit R. Gundale MD
Timothy S. Hester DO, FACS, DABS
Sumeet V. Jain MD, MBA, FACS
Aditi N. Jalla MD
Bharti Jasra MBBS (MD), FACS
Tatyana E. Khan MD
Matthew P. Kochuba MD, FACS
Firas G. Madbak MD, FACS, FCCM, FCCP
Matthew Mobily MD
Erin M. Mobley PhD, MPH
John D. Murray MD
Leigh A. Neumayer MD, MBA, MS, FACS
Gesnyr Ocean MD
Joana E. Ochoa MD
Raphael H. Parrado MD, MS
Nemours Children's Health
Children with complex conditions that affect the stomach, pancreas, liver, colon or rectum do better with a team of pediatric surgeons and specialists who partner in care.
The Nemours Children’s Digestive Disorders and Gastrointestinal Surgery Center brings together pediatric colorectal surgeons, gastroenterologists and urologists with expertise in the full range of conditions.
Nemours surgeons perform many procedures, even the most delicate, with minimally invasive, robotic-assisted approaches. This can mean fewer, smaller cuts and less pain. Your child may have a faster recovery and can get back to being a kid, sooner.
Julio Calderin, MD
Luis Serrano, MD
Mena Bekhit, MD
Narinder Grewal, MD
Nicholas Poulos, MD
Patrice Frederick, MD
Raymond Henderson, MD
Robert Dorman, MD
Steven Hoff, MD
Syed Shah, MD
Tamarah Westmoreland, MD
Teerin Meckmongkol, MD
Thomas Blake, MD
Zhobin Yeganeh, MD
Thomas G. Peters MD
Ruchir Puri MBBS (MD), MS, FACS
Alexis M. Rojas PhD
Jana M. Sacco MD
Firas Sbeih MD
Kamela K. Scott PhD
David J. Skarupa MD, FACS, FCCM, FACHE
Nirmal Thapa MBBS (MD)
Ayesha A. Thomas MD
Henry C. Veldenz MD, FACS
Rachel L. Warner DO, FACS
Fern J. Webb PhD
Cassandra Q. White MD, FACS
John R. Yerxa MD
Thomas J. Zeyl MD
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Gold Sponsors
University of South Florida Morsani Program
The Department of Surgery stands as a vital pillar within USF Health and Tampa General Hospital, Florida’s leading academic health system. Together, we form a fully integrated, high-performing clinical and academic partnership, dedicated to providing cutting-edge care while shaping the future of surgical science.
With over 120 faculty across nine surgical divisions, our department has experienced more than a 20% increase in patient volume over the past year alone. We now contribute 25% of all surgical cases at Tampa General Hospital—demonstrating both our scope and the trust placed in us by the communities we serve. Our achievements are not just measured in numbers, but in the lives we touch and the outcomes we improve.
United Vein & Vascular Centers
United Vein and Vascular Centers is a leading provider of comprehensive vein and vascular care with over 45 clinics across Arizona, Chicago, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Texas, and expanding. Our mission is to revolutionize vascular care by delivering an all-inclusive clinic experience that addresses every aspect of lower extremity vein, vascular, and wound conditions.
At United Vein and Vascular Centers, we pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence and innovation. We are accredited by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) for vascular care, which underscores our dedication to maintaining the highest standards in medical practice.
Our team comprises of vein specialists and board-certified surgeons who are experts in their fields. By integrating cutting-edge medical technology with compassionate care, we aim to significantly enhance our patients’ quality of life.
Silver Sponsors
University of Florida College of Medicine - Gainesville
The UF department of surgery provides comprehensive surgical services in a tertiary care setting. Our surgeons offer a wide-range of minimally invasive surgeries and endovascular procedures. Supported by a team of nurses and technicians, UF surgeons average nearly 11,000 operations each year at UF Health Shands facilities in Gainesville, Florida.
Operating rooms at UF Health Shands Hospital, UF Health Shands Cancer Hospital and UF Health Heart & Vascular Hospital incorporate the latest in advanced surgical procedures and equipment. UF surgeons also perform procedures at the UF Health Florida Surgical Center, UF Health Children’s Surgical Center and the Malcom Randall Veterans Affairs Medical Center.
Florida Atlantic University
The Schmidt College of Medicine is one of the fastest-growing medical schools in the nation, we are committed to advancing excellence in education, research, clinical care, and community engagement. Nationally recognized by U.S. News & World Report, the Schmidt College of Medicine partners with more than 300 community organizations from Miami-Dade to Vero Beach, creating meaningful impact across South Florida.
