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Dr. Elizabeth Kavaler, M.D.

Medical Director, Total Urology Care of NY
Urological Surgeon/Trans-Vaginal Surgeon

Dr. Kavaler is the Medical Director of Total Urology Care of NY. Dr. Kavaler is double board certified in both Urology (men and women) and Uro-Gynecology, also known as Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive surgeon. She is one of the preeminent experts in female urological disorders.

Arguably the most recognized and consulted female urologist in New York City, she modestly accepts several Top Doctor awards each year. She is the author of, A Seat on the Aisle, Please! The essential guide to urinary tract problems including urinary tract infections, incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, interstitial cystitis, and menopause. Her clinical and research efforts focus mainly on disorders of the female pelvic organs. She is the first Uro-Gynecologist in Manhattan to offer Molecular PCR testing for UTI. She is one of the few urologists in the country still using the vaginal approach for prolapse surgery. Vaginal versus robotic surgery is far less traumatic on the body and typically patients go home the same day. She has been in practice for over 20 years and has dedicated her career to the study and treatment of female urological disorders such as organ prolapse, chronic urinary tract infections, various kinds of incontinence, pelvic floor prolapse, interstitial cystitis and pelvic pain. She welcomes patients to her office at Total Urology Care of New York serving the areas of New York, New York.

Dr. Kavaler is a graduate of the State University of New York at Brooklyn Medical School, where she was elected to Alpha Omega Alpha National Honor Society. She completed her general surgery residency at the Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City. Dr. Kavaler is one of only 500 woman urologists in practice in the U.S. After four years of Urology at the same institution, Dr. Kavaler concluded a post-graduate fellowship in Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery and Urodynamics at the University of California-Los Angeles under the tutelage of Dr. Shlomo Raz. A Clinical Assistant Professor of Urology at Weil Cornell Medical Center, she is one of the preceptors in the Voiding Dysfunction Fellowship at New York Hospital.

Dr. Kavaler and her colleagues at Total Urology Care of New York work to ensure that all patients receive the care and services they need while being treated with the utmost respect. She prides herself not only on providing the most up-to-date, evidence-based medical care but also in her ability to develop meaningful relationships with each and every patient.

Dr. Kavaler is currently accepting new patients. She and the practice welcome most major forms of insurance.

Dr. Ashley Egan, certified by the American Board of Surgery, practices at Rockwall Surgical Specialists, where she provides the full array of general and bariatric surgery procedures. Dr. Egan’s patients in Rowlett, Rockwall, and Terrell, Texas, benefit from her specialty in laparoscopic surgery, whether they need thyroid surgery, a hernia repair, weight loss surgery, or any other type of surgical intervention.

Dr. Egan graduated summa cum laude from the University of Georgia, then completed medical school at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas. She stayed in Dallas to finish her internship and residency training in general surgery at the Baylor University Medical Center.

Throughout her education, Dr. Egan served in leadership positions and received numerous awards, scholarships, and honors, including SEC Student Athlete of the Year. She was the starting goalkeeper on the University of Georgia soccer team during her college years. She has enjoyed transitioning her competitiveness and desire to improve from the soccer field into the operating room. 

Outside of work, Dr. Egan enjoys playing golf, crossfit, and cooking. Most of all, she enjoys spending time with her husband, Rick, and son Thomas.

Dr. Ashley Egan, certified by the American Board of Surgery, practices at Rockwall Surgical Specialists, where she provides the full array of general and bariatric surgery procedures. Dr. Egan’s patients in Rowlett, Rockwall, and Terrell, Texas, benefit from her specialty in laparoscopic surgery, whether they need thyroid surgery, a hernia repair, weight loss surgery, or any other type of surgical intervention.

Dr. Egan graduated summa cum laude from the University of Georgia, then completed medical school at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas. She stayed in Dallas to finish her internship and residency training in general surgery at the Baylor University Medical Center.

Throughout her education, Dr. Egan served in leadership positions and received numerous awards, scholarships, and honors, including SEC Student Athlete of the Year. She was the starting goalkeeper on the University of Georgia soccer team during her college years. She has enjoyed transitioning her competitiveness and desire to improve from the soccer field into the operating room. 

Outside of work, Dr. Egan enjoys playing golf, crossfit, and cooking. Most of all, she enjoys spending time with her husband, Rick, and son Thomas.

Dr. Ashley Egan, certified by the American Board of Surgery, practices at Rockwall Surgical Specialists, where she provides the full array of general and bariatric surgery procedures. Dr. Egan’s patients in Rowlett, Rockwall, and Terrell, Texas, benefit from her specialty in laparoscopic surgery, whether they need thyroid surgery, a hernia repair, weight loss surgery, or any other type of surgical intervention.

Dr. Egan graduated summa cum laude from the University of Georgia, then completed medical school at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas. She stayed in Dallas to finish her internship and residency training in general surgery at the Baylor University Medical Center.

Throughout her education, Dr. Egan served in leadership positions and received numerous awards, scholarships, and honors, including SEC Student Athlete of the Year. She was the starting goalkeeper on the University of Georgia soccer team during her college years. She has enjoyed transitioning her competitiveness and desire to improve from the soccer field into the operating room. 

Outside of work, Dr. Egan enjoys playing golf, crossfit, and cooking. Most of all, she enjoys spending time with her husband, Rick, and son Thomas.

Dr. Narh-Martey, MD is a practicing Surgeon in Perry and Warner Robins, GA and the surrounding community. He completed a residency at Darthmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Western Reserve Health Education - NEOMED. He attended and graduated from medical school in 2011, having over 8 years of diverse experience, concentrating in General Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Perry Hospital and Houston Medical Center. He is excited to be a part of instituting robotics in Houston County.

Dr. David Ritter founded Rockwall Surgical Specialists in 1998. Since then, he has helped over 15,000 patients in the communities of Rowlett, Rockwall, and Greenville, Texas. As an expert in general surgery, Dr. Ritter performs the full range of surgical interventions, from hernia repair and colon surgery to gallbladder and thyroid surgery.

He also specializes in bariatric surgery and has established a comprehensive program of nutritional and lifestyle support for patients undergoing weight loss surgery. Whenever possible, he performs laparoscopic or robotic surgery, which benefits his patients by promoting quicker recovery and minimal scarring.

Dr. Ritter graduated from Washington University in St. Louis, one of the top medical schools in the nation, then completed his surgical training at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas.  Dr. Ritter is certified by the American Board of Surgery, a fellow of the American College of Surgeons, and a member of the American Society of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgeons.

Outside of work, Dr. Ritter enjoys spending time with his wife, Kelly, and their many children. He enjoys playing golf, exercising, and vacationing with his family.

Dr. David Ritter founded Rockwall Surgical Specialists in 1998. Since then, he has helped over 15,000 patients in the communities of Rowlett, Rockwall, and Greenville, Texas. As an expert in general surgery, Dr. Ritter performs the full range of surgical interventions, from hernia repair and colon surgery to gallbladder and thyroid surgery.

He also specializes in bariatric surgery and has established a comprehensive program of nutritional and lifestyle support for patients undergoing weight loss surgery. Whenever possible, he performs laparoscopic or robotic surgery, which benefits his patients by promoting quicker recovery and minimal scarring.

Dr. Ritter graduated from Washington University in St. Louis, one of the top medical schools in the nation, then completed his surgical training at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas.  Dr. Ritter is certified by the American Board of Surgery, a fellow of the American College of Surgeons, and a member of the American Society of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgeons.

Outside of work, Dr. Ritter enjoys spending time with his wife, Kelly, and their many children. He enjoys playing golf, exercising, and vacationing with his family.

Dr. David Ritter founded Rockwall Surgical Specialists in 1998. Since then, he has helped over 15,000 patients in the communities of Rowlett, Rockwall, and Greenville, Texas. As an expert in general surgery, Dr. Ritter performs the full range of surgical interventions, from hernia repair and colon surgery to gallbladder and thyroid surgery.

He also specializes in bariatric surgery and has established a comprehensive program of nutritional and lifestyle support for patients undergoing weight loss surgery. Whenever possible, he performs laparoscopic or robotic surgery, which benefits his patients by promoting quicker recovery and minimal scarring.

Dr. Ritter graduated from Washington University in St. Louis, one of the top medical schools in the nation, then completed his surgical training at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas.  Dr. Ritter is certified by the American Board of Surgery, a fellow of the American College of Surgeons, and a member of the American Society of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgeons.

Outside of work, Dr. Ritter enjoys spending time with his wife, Kelly, and their many children. He enjoys playing golf, exercising, and vacationing with his family.

Meet Dr. Turnquest

Dexter Turnquest, MD, FACS, is a board-certified general and bariatric surgeon who is the managing director at Turnquest Surgical Solutions in Houston, Texas. His bariatric program has been certified as a Center of Excellence for Bariatric Surgery by the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery and has also earned recognition as a Blue Distinction Center for Bariatric Surgery in Texas. 

Dr. Turnquest also serves as the Bariatric Medical Director at Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital. He has held a number of positions at Houston Northwest Medical Center, including Chief of Staff, Chairman of the Surgical Department, and Chairman of the Board of Trustees. 

For Dr. Turnquest practicing medicine is not just about being a good doctor, but about designing and implementing superior treatment programs that help his patients make life-altering improvements in their health. For more than two decades, he has been doing just that, often earning regional and national accolades in the process. 

Dr. Turnquest began his professional career as a medical student at the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine in Tampa, Florida. Upon graduation from medical school, he completed his internship, residency, and fellowship at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. 

When he isn’t busy helping his patients, Dr. Turnquest is active with numerous medical and professional groups. He has served on the boards of the Houston Academy of Medicine and the Harris County Medical Society, and he is actively involved with the Texas Medical Association where he serves on the Trauma and EMS Committee.

In his spare time, Dr. Turnquest enjoys spending time with his wife and children.

 

Meet Dr. Turnquest

Dexter Turnquest, MD, FACS, is a board-certified general and bariatric surgeon who is the managing director at Turnquest Surgical Solutions in Houston, Texas. His bariatric program has been certified as a Center of Excellence for Bariatric Surgery by the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery and has also earned recognition as a Blue Distinction Center for Bariatric Surgery in Texas. 

Dr. Turnquest also serves as the Bariatric Medical Director at Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital. He has held a number of positions at Houston Northwest Medical Center, including Chief of Staff, Chairman of the Surgical Department, and Chairman of the Board of Trustees. 

For Dr. Turnquest practicing medicine is not just about being a good doctor, but about designing and implementing superior treatment programs that help his patients make life-altering improvements in their health. For more than two decades, he has been doing just that, often earning regional and national accolades in the process. 

Dr. Turnquest began his professional career as a medical student at the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine in Tampa, Florida. Upon graduation from medical school, he completed his internship, residency, and fellowship at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. 

When he isn’t busy helping his patients, Dr. Turnquest is active with numerous medical and professional groups. He has served on the boards of the Houston Academy of Medicine and the Harris County Medical Society, and he is actively involved with the Texas Medical Association where he serves on the Trauma and EMS Committee.

In his spare time, Dr. Turnquest enjoys spending time with his wife and children.

 

Dr. Carl Williams was born in Gary Indiana and has been practicing medicine in Las Vegas for over thirty years and has made it a priority to make care, understanding, and validation the heart of his practice. He received his Medical Doctorate at the Indiana University School of Medicine and completed residencies and fellowships at Wayne State in Detroit, the University of Illinois, Chicago and Rush Presbyterian. He served an additional residency in plastic and reconstructive surgery at the University of Illinois School of Medicine, followed by a fellowship in hand and microvascular surgery at Rush Presbyterian St. Luke’s Medical Center. Dr. Williams is a skilled hand surgeon with his own private practice – Carl N. Williams, Jr. M.D. Hand and Plastic Surgery – in Las Vegas, Nevada. He was the first African American Plastic Surgery Resident in Chicago and the first African American Plastic Surgeon in the state of Nevada. He brought the first laser center to Las Vegas and introduced a multitude of lasers and their functionality to this area.

Dr. Carl Williams is triple board certified in plastic surgery, surgery of the hand and otolaryngology. He has served on the board of directors of many different hospitals as both a leader of surgery and advanced wound healing. He was a member of the plastic surgery faculty for two years in Chicago at the University of Illinois and continues to pass on his knowledge today by continuing as a clinical educator for both the UNLV School of Medicine and Touro University.

Dr. Williams holds active memberships in many professional organizations including the AMA, ASPS, ASSH, and ASA. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and has volunteered for many medical missions to Mexico, Guatemala, Samoa, Costa Rica, and the Philippines. He also participated in a medical exchange with China and Russia. Dr. Williams participated in a community outreach program that removed gang tattoos to give Las Vegas youth a chance to get out of that lifestyle. He has also contributed, as a reconstructive plastic surgeon, much needed assistance to victims of domestic violence. Dr. Williams also established the hand surgery department at UMC hospital and continues to take hand trauma call for four Las Vegas hospitals today.

Dr. Williams has observed that too many surgical facilities and cosmetic centers lack the ability to personalize the patient experience and build meaningful relationships with individuals. Rather than generalizing your treatment, Dr. Williams feels that establishing trust and understanding your unique traits help him customize your treatment plan and personalize the procedures for your care.

Early in his career, Dr. Williams began to expand his expertise and work in diverse fields to learn more about the characteristics of plastic and reconstructive surgery. He has served as the chief of surgery at North Vista Hospital, the chief of plastic surgery at the University Medical Center in Las Vegas and Mountain View Hospital, and has been on the medical executive committee at Valley Hospital. These leadership roles have helped him tailor his treatment setting to each patient’s needs and develop specific regimens for each procedure.

Dr. Williams currently serves as an associate professor at the Nevada School of Medicine and the Toro School of Medicine, sharing his treatment philosophy and emphasizing the importance of personalized patient experiences. 

Additionally, Dr. Williams holds three board certifications with the American Board of Plastic Surgery, the American Board of Plastic Surgery with an emphasis in hand surgery, and the American Board of Otolaryngology.

Doctor Cahn offers a revolutionary treatment that eliminates uncomfortable and embarrassing varicose and spider veins without scarring or downtime. As a general surgeon, Doctor Cahn also specializes in outpatient, same-day surgeries for patients in Southeastern North Carolina and surrounding areas. Our skilled and caring team is committed to providing you with the finest quality care in our state-of-the-art facilities.

Dr. Lopez-Canino earned his medical degree and completed his residency in General Surgery in Cuba. He was then appointed as an Attending Surgeon at his alma mater, and later he relocated as a Consultant Surgeon at Edendale Hospital in Natal, South Africa. After two years in South Africa he made his way to the United States. He finished his internship in General Surgery at Hahnemann University Hospital in Philadelphia, and completed his residency in General Surgery at University of South Florida College of Medicine, Tampa, FL. Afterward he joined ABC Surgical Associates in Belleville, NJ; where he practiced for five years. In 2015 he relocated to Miami, FL; where he has been establishing his General Surgery private practice. Dr. Lopez-Canino is board certified in General Surgery and has been a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS) since 2011. He specializes in General Surgery, with particular interest in Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgery.

Dr. Azuaje grew up in Venezuela where he attended Universidad Centroccidental in Barquisimeto, and completed a combined Undergraduate and Medical School Program and earned his Medical Degree in 1995. His post-graduate surgical training included an internship and residency in General Surgery at Indiana University, Indianapolis, IN, where he was a Chief Resident in 2003-2004. He completed a Fellowship in Minimally Invasive – Advanced Laparo-endoscopic and Bariatric Surgery at the University of Miami in 2005. In 2010, he completed a Master in Business Administration program at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, TN, and received his MBA degree. He also spent over 2 years at a prestigious Hernia Center doing exclusively hernias. During his career he has repaired over 2000 abdominal wall hernias, including inguinal, ventral, femoral and umbilical hernias, as well as many complex recurrent and incisional hernias.  Dr. Azuaje is a Diplomat of the American Board Surgery.

About Derek K. Paul, M.D., F.A.C.S

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General, laparoscopic, and oncological surgeon Derek K. Paul MD, FACS, provides compassionate and comprehensive care to patients at his practice in Vero Beach, Florida. He has worked in the community for 25 years and is highly rated at the national level.

Dr. Paul completed his undergraduate education at Boston College and the University of Miami, earning a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry with a Biology minor. He then attended New York Medical College, where he earned his Doctor of Medicine. Dr. Paul completed his internship and residency in general surgery at Mount Sinai Medical Center and Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, Florida, and served as the Trauma Chief Resident, Vascular Chief Resident, and General Surgery Chief Resident.

Following his medical training, Dr. Paul has worked as both the Vice Chief and Chief of Surgery at Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital (formerly known as Indian River Medical Center) in Vero Beach, Florida. He also presently works as a clinical assistant professor of general surgery at Florida State University College of Medicine.

Dr. Paul is board-certified by the American Board of Surgery. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, as well as a member of its committee on applicants. In addition, he is a Diplomat of the American Board of Surgery, and a member of the Florida Surgical Society, Indian River County Medical Society, and American Society of Breast Surgeons. 

Dr. Paul has been honored with Castle Connolly Medical, Ltd. “Top Doctor” awards since 2008, Healthgrades Guide to America’s Top Doctors and Hospitals awards since 2008, and Consumer’s Research Council of America’s Top Surgeon award in 2010 and 2011. 

He has contributed his expertise to various publications on general surgery topics, including studies on laparoscopic ventral hernia repair. 

Dr. Paul is currently a practicing surgeon at Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital, Grove Place Surgery Center and Sebastian River Medical Center.