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Dina Madni, MD, is a board-certified general surgeon who practices at the renowned Medical City Dallas Hospital in Dallas, Texas. She is a partner at Surgical Consultants of Dallas and has been named a "Top Doctor" by D Magazine (2020, 2019) and Living Magazine (2019). She was also selected as a "Top Surgeon" in Dallas by Women in Medicine (2019). 

Dr. Madni completed her general surgery training at the University of Texas Southwestern. She earned her Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. She received her undergraduate education at Tufts University. Dr. Madni is one of the highest volume robotic surgeons in the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) area. Her minimally invasive approaches have been shown to reduce post-operative pain while shortening hospital stays, which is of utmost importance to patients and their families. 

Dr. Madni treats a wide variety of afflictions, including gallstones, hernias, acid reflux, endocrine disease (thyroid, parathyroid), breast disease, and benign and/or malignant breast and colon disease. Dr. Madni has also received training in Botox and filler injections. After a short, painless office procedure, her patients leave her clinic doors looking and feeling more youthful and refreshed. 

Dr. Madni has privileges at multiple hospitals in the DFW area, including Medical City Dallas, Presbyterian Plano, and Methodist Richardson. She is also privileged at several outpatient surgery centers in the DFW area. Dr. Madni is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS).

Jack Guan, DPM, is a foot and ankle surgeon offering the best in cutting-edge foot, ankle, and lower extremity care to patients of all ages at Bay Area Foot and Ankle Medical Clinic. Dr. Guan is the only podiatrist in the San Jose, California, area to focus on sports medicine, ankle arthroscopy and total ankle replacement, and pediatric deformity corrections. He also offers specialized regenerative medicine treatments like platelet-rich plasma (PRP). 

Dr. Guan earned his undergraduate degree in molecular cell biology at the University of California, Berkeley, in Berkeley, California. He went on to earn a Master of Science in biochemistry at Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Guan earned his podiatry degree at Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 

Dr. Guan also has advanced surgical training in limb deformity correction, Charcot foot reconstruction, diabetic limb salvage, and ankle replacement. He is a member of the American Podiatric Medical Association, American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons, and the American College of Podiatric Medicine. 

Patients trust Dr. Guan for superior surgical care. He demonstrates how much he values that trust by using the most sophisticated minimally invasive surgery techniques and the most innovative and technologically advanced ankle replacement hardware to give every patient the very best results. 

Dr. Guan welcomes new patients to call Bay Area Foot and Ankle Medical Clinic or schedule online to arrange a personal consultation. 

Timothy Plerhoples, MD, MPH, FACS, FASCRS, is a board-certified colon and rectal surgeon at Fairfax Colon & Rectal Surgery, PC.

Dr. Plerhoples began his professional education at Harvard College in Cambridge, Massachusetts, earning his undergraduate degree. After graduation, he stayed in Massachusetts, obtaining his Master of Public Health from Boston University. 

Dr. Plerhoples earned his Doctor of Medicine from the New York University Grossman School of Medicine in New York City. Then, he moved west to pursue surgical training at Stanford University in Stanford, California. During that time, Dr. Plerhoples authored several journal publications about improving surgical techniques and patient care.

Before entering private practice, Dr. Plerhoples completed a surgical residency at Inova Fairfax Hospital in Annandale, Virginia, and a colorectal surgery fellowship at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.

When he isn’t in the operating suite or developing custom treatment plans, Dr. Plerhoples enjoys spending time with his wife and two daughters. He’s also an avid guitar player, hiker, fisherman, and grill master.

Saquib Samee, MD, is a highly qualified triple board-certified physician associated with Commonwealth Vein Center, which has locations in Colonial Heights, Richmond, and McLean, Virginia. Dr. Samee holds certifications in cardiology, vascular medicine, and vein disease. When addressing vascular issues such as varicose veins, he employs the Samee Approach, focusing on delivering optimal results with a gentle and minimally painful approach.

Dr. Samee obtained his Doctor of Medicine degree from Rawalpindi Medical University in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, before relocating to the United States for further medical training. He completed his transitional internship at the State University of New York (SUNY) Downstate Health Sciences University in Brooklyn, New York City, and underwent an internal medicine residency at Deaconess Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri.

With a notable career spanning over 20 years, Dr. Samee's journey includes being a recipient of the NIH Grant Research Fellowship in Cardiovascular Diseases at the Mayo Clinic. He proceeded to pursue a fellowship in cardiovascular disease and interventional cardiology at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine in Farmington, Connecticut, followed by additional specialization through an Interventional Cardiology fellowship at Hartford Hospital in Hartford, Connecticut.

Drawing upon his extensive training and wealth of experience, Dr. Samee is dedicated to providing personalized and compassionate care to his patients.

Saquib Samee, MD, is a highly qualified triple board-certified physician associated with Commonwealth Vein Center, which has locations in Colonial Heights, Richmond, and McLean, Virginia. Dr. Samee holds certifications in cardiology, vascular medicine, and vein disease. When addressing vascular issues such as varicose veins, he employs the Samee Approach, focusing on delivering optimal results with a gentle and minimally painful approach.

Dr. Samee obtained his Doctor of Medicine degree from Rawalpindi Medical University in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, before relocating to the United States for further medical training. He completed his transitional internship at the State University of New York (SUNY) Downstate Health Sciences University in Brooklyn, New York City, and underwent an internal medicine residency at Deaconess Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri.

With a notable career spanning over 20 years, Dr. Samee's journey includes being a recipient of the NIH Grant Research Fellowship in Cardiovascular Diseases at the Mayo Clinic. He proceeded to pursue a fellowship in cardiovascular disease and interventional cardiology at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine in Farmington, Connecticut, followed by additional specialization through an Interventional Cardiology fellowship at Hartford Hospital in Hartford, Connecticut.

Drawing upon his extensive training and wealth of experience, Dr. Samee is dedicated to providing personalized and compassionate care to his patients.

Dr. Rae Lynne Kinler, M.D is a top injector at Dolce Vida Medical Spa. Her fascination with hair loss and restoration led her to pursue a Hair Transplant Fellowship, and she routinely participates in the research and development of Restoration Robotics. Dr. Kinler completed her General Surgery Residency at Waterbury Hospital in Waterbury, Connecticut. She received a Trauma Fellowship from Hartford Hospital in Hartford, Connecticut.

Dr. Rae Lynne Kinler, M.D is a top injector at Dolce Vida Medical Spa. Her fascination with hair loss and restoration led her to pursue a Hair Transplant Fellowship, and she routinely participates in the research and development of Restoration Robotics. Dr. Kinler completed her General Surgery Residency at Waterbury Hospital in Waterbury, Connecticut. She received a Trauma Fellowship from Hartford Hospital in Hartford, Connecticut.

Dr. Rae Lynne Kinler, M.D is a top injector at Dolce Vida Medical Spa. Her fascination with hair loss and restoration led her to pursue a Hair Transplant Fellowship, and she routinely participates in the research and development of Restoration Robotics. Dr. Kinler completed her General Surgery Residency at Waterbury Hospital in Waterbury, Connecticut. She received a Trauma Fellowship from Hartford Hospital in Hartford, Connecticut.

Eugenio Rodriguez, MD, is an experienced wound care specialist practicing at Wound Care Associates, located in Delray Beach, Florida. Relying on his years of experience and keen medical expertise, Dr. Rodriguez provides comprehensive care for trauma, burns, and a myriad of other severe injuries. 

Dr. Rodriguez completed his undergraduate education at the University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez, where he graduated magna cum laude with a degree in biology/pre-med. He then went on to earn his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Puerto Rico in 1986, again graduating magna cum laude. 

After graduating, Dr. Rodriguez completed his postgraduate training at the San Juan Veteran Affairs Medical Center and the University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences Campus. Soon after, he relocated to Florida, where he completed a clinical and research fellowship in trauma at Tampa General Hospital under Alexander Rosemurgy, MD. 

Today, Dr. Rodriguez is certified by the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Wound Medicine and Surgery. He is also an integral part of the trauma and surgical team at Delray Medical Center, which is one of four Level 1 trauma centers in the South Florida area. As part of this team, Dr. Rodriguez has the opportunity to care for some of South Florida's most critical patients.

Using the most advanced technology in the operating room when working with trauma victims, Dr. Rodriguez can find effective solutions for patients with chronic wounds that typically stay open or take several years to close in an outpatient setting. 

At Wound Care Associates, Dr. Rodriguez leverages the extraordinary skills and expertise he's acquired as a trauma surgeon to help patients living with intricate wound care needs. 

Karen Zaghiyan, MD, FACS, FASCRS, is a board-certified colorectal surgeon practicing at her practice in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Zaghiyan’s interests lie in providing minimally invasive treatments for conditions of the colon, rectum, and anus through the use of robotic, laparoscopic, transanal and natural orifice techniques.

Her special interests in colorectal cancer and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) have driven her success as one of the early adopters and innovators of transanal total mesorectal excision (taTME) and transanal ileal pouch-anal anastomosis (taIPAA) for patients with rectal cancer and inflammatory bowel disease.

Dr. Zaghiyan is the Director of the Colorectal Cancer Program at the Samuel Oschin Comprehensive Cancer Institute at Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. She is also the Associate Professor of Surgery and Associate Program Director for the Colorectal Residency Program at Cedars Sinai Medical Center. 

Dr. Zaghiyan graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of California, Los Angeles. She then completed medical school at the University of California, San Diego before pursuing her general surgery residency and colon and rectal surgery fellowship at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. During this time, she traveled to Singapore for additional training from international leaders in her field prior to return to Los Angeles to start her practice. 

Dr. Zaghiyan is an innovator and expert in her field who is regularly invited to speak and teach at top national and international conferences. She is the principal investigator of numerous local, national and international research projects with the goal to improve the care of patients with colorectal conditions. Her research focuses on practical issues in colorectal surgery such as the use of local nerve blocks to minimize surgical pain and improve recovery, early diet advancement, optimal steroid dose after IBD surgery, and quality of life after J-pouch surgery, to name a few. 

Dr. Zaghiyan remains dedicated to making advancements in her field, which directly impacts the well-being of her patients. With her clinical and research expertise along with her commitment to providing the highest-quality care, Dr. Zaghiyan delivers the most cutting-edge treatments for men and women with colon and rectal diseases.

Dr. Bridges is board certified in general surgery.  She received her medical degree from Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in New Brunswick, New Jersey. She completed her general surgery residency at SUNY Downstate Medical Center in Brooklyn and her minimally invasive bariatric surgery fellowship at Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla, New York. She performs surgery on gallbladders, appendices, colons, small bowel, stomachs, hernias, cysts, abscesses, lipomas, lumps, and bumps.  She also performs tracheostomies, gastric feeding tubes, upper endoscopy, bronchoscopy, and is fellowship trained in laparoscopy- surgery through keyhole incisions.

Dr. Alexander Schwartzman is a board-certified surgeon with nearly 40 years of experience in his medical field. Dr. Schwartzman is a Clinical Professor of Surgery as well as the Interim Chair of the Department of Surgery at SUNY Downstate Medical Center. He has earned many awards and honors for his excellence in teaching. Dr. Schwartzman is a member of the New York State Board of Medicine and a Fellow of the Federation of State Medical Boards.

Dr. Schwartzman’s medical expertise includes:

• Hernia repair, including ventral/incisional, inguinal, umbilical, and epigastric
• Gallbladder disease (cholecystectomy)
• Surgical treatment of skin tumors and cysts
• Diseases of the anal area such as hemorrhoids, anal fistulas, anal fissures, anal skin tags
• Surgeries of stomach (gastrectomy) and colon (colectomy)
• Treatment of diseases of the gastrointestinal system including small bowel obstruction, diverticular disease, and colon cancer
• Minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery

Dr. Schwartzman is incredibly attentive of his patients’ needs and operates in their best interest. He is committed to his profession and contributes his expertise to multiple publications and lectures. Dr. Schwartzman is fluent in Russian and Spanish and conversant in French, Hebrew, and Italian.

Dr. Leacroft Green is a specialist in Otolaryngology and Plastic Surgery and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Brookdale Hospital Medical Center and Jamaica Hospital Medical Center. He received his medical degree from Yale University School of Medicine and has been in practice for more than 20 years. Dr. Green has extensive experience in treating all aspects of ear, nose and throat diseases and disorders in children and adults, he is also trained in neck and head surgery. Dr. Green’s goal is to provide each and every one of his patients with best care possible so that each concern is addressed and treated according to the highest standards of care.

Saluja Varghese-Goldman, MD, RVT, RPVI, is a board certified vein and vascular specialist at Goldman Vein Institute, which has two locations in Jupiter and Wellington, Florida. Since 2011, Dr. Varghese-Goldman has been a full-time specialist in phlebology at the practice. 

Dr. Varghese-Goldman received her undergraduate degree from Indiana University in 1994 and then completed her medical studies at Ross University of Medicine, receiving her Doctor of Medicine in 1999.

Upon graduation from medical school, Dr. Varghese-Goldman attended Loyola University/West Suburban Medical Center for her internal medicine residency, which she completed in 2002. In 2003, Dr. Varghese received and has continued to maintain her board certification in internal medicine. Dr. Varghese-Goldman is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians and maintains full staff privileges at both Jupiter and Palm Beach Gardens Medical Centers. She is also a Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT).

Dr. Varghese-Goldman demonstrates expertise and commitment to treating venous disorders, such as spider veins, varicose veins, venous stasis ulcers, and deep venous thrombosis. Dr. Varghese-Goldman offers a variety of comprehensive non-surgical, highly effective methods for treating these conditions, including endovenous ablation techniques and sclerotherapy.

At the Goldman Vein Institute, Dr. Varghese-Goldman exclusively provides effective, minimally invasive, state-of-the-art treatments for venous ablation, such as ultrasound foamed and visually guided sclerotherapy, as well as endovenous laser thermal-ablation. Dr. Varghese-Goldman prides herself on providing her patients with both compassionate, thorough, and expert care.

Dr. Varghese-Goldman and her staff maintain the highest credentials, treatment modalities, and patient care standards at the Goldman Vein Institute, by staying abreast of the latest developments in phlebology.

Are you ready to get back on your feet and experience life free of varicose and spider veins? Schedule an appointment with Dr. Goldman or Dr. Varghese-Goldman of the Goldman Vein Institute today! Simply call the office or book an appointment online.

Saluja Varghese-Goldman, MD, RVT, RPVI, is a board certified vein and vascular specialist at Goldman Vein Institute, which has two locations in Jupiter and Wellington, Florida. Since 2011, Dr. Varghese-Goldman has been a full-time specialist in phlebology at the practice. 

Dr. Varghese-Goldman received her undergraduate degree from Indiana University in 1994 and then completed her medical studies at Ross University of Medicine, receiving her Doctor of Medicine in 1999.

Upon graduation from medical school, Dr. Varghese-Goldman attended Loyola University/West Suburban Medical Center for her internal medicine residency, which she completed in 2002. In 2003, Dr. Varghese received and has continued to maintain her board certification in internal medicine. Dr. Varghese-Goldman is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians and maintains full staff privileges at both Jupiter and Palm Beach Gardens Medical Centers. She is also a Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT).

Dr. Varghese-Goldman demonstrates expertise and commitment to treating venous disorders, such as spider veins, varicose veins, venous stasis ulcers, and deep venous thrombosis. Dr. Varghese-Goldman offers a variety of comprehensive non-surgical, highly effective methods for treating these conditions, including endovenous ablation techniques and sclerotherapy.

At the Goldman Vein Institute, Dr. Varghese-Goldman exclusively provides effective, minimally invasive, state-of-the-art treatments for venous ablation, such as ultrasound foamed and visually guided sclerotherapy, as well as endovenous laser thermal-ablation. Dr. Varghese-Goldman prides herself on providing her patients with both compassionate, thorough, and expert care.

Dr. Varghese-Goldman and her staff maintain the highest credentials, treatment modalities, and patient care standards at the Goldman Vein Institute, by staying abreast of the latest developments in phlebology.

Are you ready to get back on your feet and experience life free of varicose and spider veins? Schedule an appointment with Dr. Goldman or Dr. Varghese-Goldman of the Goldman Vein Institute today! Simply call the office or book an appointment online.

Evan Lenertz, DPM, is a board-qualified foot and ankle surgeon at Platte River Foot and Ankle Surgeons, which has locations throughout Nebraska. He grew up in Lincoln, where he graduated from the University of Nebraska, Lincoln, with a dual major in biology and microbiology. 

Dr. Lenertz received his Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery from Des Moines, University. Upon graduation, he completed his residency at St. Mary Mercy and St. Joseph Hospitals outside of Detroit, Michigan. There, he was elected Chief Resident by his peers and attending physicians.

 
After residency, Dr. Lenertz became one of very few physicians to complete a year-long fellowship in advanced reconstructive foot and ankle surgery.

In his free time, Dr. Lenertz enjoys spending time with his family, including his wife, daughter, and family dog; playing video games; exercising; and watching sports.

Evan Lenertz, DPM, is a board-qualified foot and ankle surgeon at Platte River Foot and Ankle Surgeons, which has locations throughout Nebraska. He grew up in Lincoln, where he graduated from the University of Nebraska, Lincoln, with a dual major in biology and microbiology. 

Dr. Lenertz received his Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery from Des Moines, University. Upon graduation, he completed his residency at St. Mary Mercy and St. Joseph Hospitals outside of Detroit, Michigan. There, he was elected Chief Resident by his peers and attending physicians.

 
After residency, Dr. Lenertz became one of very few physicians to complete a year-long fellowship in advanced reconstructive foot and ankle surgery.

In his free time, Dr. Lenertz enjoys spending time with his family, including his wife, daughter, and family dog; playing video games; exercising; and watching sports.

Brad Carofino, MD is a board certified orthopaedic surgeon specializing in Shoulder and upper extremity surgery.  Dr. Carofino is among a small number of orthopaedic surgeons in the country with dual fellowship training in both Shoulder Surgery and Hand Surgery, which allows him to care for the entire spectrum of upper extremity injuries. He is also the only surgeon in the Virginia Beach and Chesapeake, Virginia areas who has completed a Shoulder surgery fellowship.

A regional leader in shoulder surgery, Dr. Carofino currently performs over 150 shoulder replacements per year. This is the highest volume of any surgeon in the Hampton Road’s area and among the top 5% nationally. Dr. Carofino is also highly skilled in minimally invasive shoulder surgeries such as rotator cuff repairs, labral repairs and superior capsular reconstruction. His surgical practice attracts patients from throughout the state of Virginia as well as out of state.

Dr. Carofino is a team physician for the Norfolk Tides and serves as a consultant to Norfolk State University athletic department. He frequently treats shoulder and upper extremity injuries in high-level athletes in baseball, volleyball, football and tennis. In addition to his surgical treatments, he offers professionally guided accelerated rehabilitation programs.

Clinical research is a passion of Dr. Carofino’s and he is committed to developing better techniques to treat shoulder and upper extremity injuries. He has presented his research at national and international meetings and is involved in educational programs to teach advanced shoulder surgery techniques to other physicians. Dr. Carofino has also served as a reviewer for The Bone & Joint Journal and Clinical Orthopaedics and Realted Research.

When not working with his patients, Dr. Carofino enjoys spending time with his family, surfing and working on his terrible golf game.