Cardiologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Chiropractor providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dentist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dermatologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Family Physician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
OB-GYN providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Ophthalmologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Orthopedic Surgeon providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Pediatrician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Physical Therapist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Podiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Psychiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Michael Renfrow, MD, FACS, brings more than 17 years of experience in general surgery to South Florida Surgical Group in Miami, Florida, serving men, women, and teens throughout Miami-Dade County.
Dr. Michael Renfrow is a board certified general surgeon, with fellowship specialization in minimally invasive laparoscopic and robotic surgery.
He currently serves as the Chief of General Surgery, at Baptist Hospital, in Miami, Florida. He has extensive experience in surgical procedures involving the both benign and malignant disease of the stomach, esophagus, colon, gallbladder, breast, soft tissue and skin tumors, as well as complex abdominal reconstruction and hernia repair.
Dr. Renfrow graduated, with honors, from the University of Florida. He earned his medical degree from the University of Miami School of Medicine, where he was awarded the prestigious John Foman Award for most outstanding performance in surgery. He subsequently completed a general surgery residency at Jackson Memorial Hospital / University of Miami where he was selected as chief resident. Following residency, he pursued further specialized fellowship training, in minimally invasive laparoscopic and robotic surgery in San Antonio, Texas, under the mentorship of Dr. Morris Franklin, professor emeritus at UT San Antonio. Once he completed this specialized training, he returned to Miami, and has been serving the residents of Miami-Dade County, in his practice at South Florida Surgical Group, located at the Baptist Hospital Medical Arts Building at Baptist Hospital.
Dr. Renfrow is a diplomate of the American Board of Surgery. He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He has presented at numerous academic conferences and symposiums throughout the country. He has served as a consultant for Intuitive Surgical Inc., where he has proctored surgeons that were in the process of learning robotic surgery. He also volunteers his time at the University of Miami, training and proctoring surgical residents in robotic procedures.
Dr. Renfrow is married with three beautiful daughters. He enjoys spending time with his family, and coaching his daughter’s basketball, volleyball, and soccer teams.
General surgery specialist, Steven Kanter, MD, FACS, brings more than 35 years of experience in general and vascular surgery to South Florida Surgical Group serving the population throughout Miami-Dade County.
Dr. Kanter earned a Bachelor of Science from University of Georgia, graduating summa cum laude. The medical degree was obtained from the Medical College of Georgia followed by general and vascular surgery residency at Jackson Health System.
Dr. Kanter has participated in research studies for the Rockefeller foundation. He has published multiple articles for several respected journals and textbooks.
Dr. Kanter is the founding partner of SFSG in 1985. He has served as prior chief of staff and chairman of general and vascular surgery at multiple local hospitals. He maintains membership in several surgical societies and has held faculty appointments at UM, FIU, and Emery school of medicine.
Dr. Kanter has hospital privileges at Baptist, South Miami, Jackson Health Care Hospital Systems. He welcomes anyone in need of general or vascular surgery to South Florida Surgical Group today.
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.
For an expert plastic surgeon who combines skill, precision, and artistry, trust Ernest M. DiGeronimo, MD, of DiGeronimo MD Advanced Plastic Surgery in Miami. One of the best plastic surgeons in Miami, Dr. DiGeronimo offers more than 30 years of experience, having performed thousands of cosmetic and reconstructive surgeries. He’s passionate about his work and has perfected his surgical techniques with the vision and commitment of a master craftsman. Dr. DiGeronimo takes time with each of his patients to completely understand their aesthetic goals. Each consultation is private and confidential and includes information about the entire procedure, explaining preoperative preparation in detail as well as providing all the information about recovery and follow-up. He is well-known for his artistic eye that helps patients look their natural best. Dr. DiGeronimo was trained in the art of plastic surgery by the world-renowned surgeon Dr. Ralph Millard, one of the founding fathers of modern plastic surgery. To take advantage of Dr. DiGeronimo’s excellent skills, call the office or use this website to make an appointment.
“Dr. Dang is excellent. The front desk staff do not speak English well enogh for me to understand. I speak Spanish so it was not a huge deal for me but it would have been for someone else.”
Dr. Anouchka Coste, DO, is one of the highly-trained physicians practicing at the Lucina Women's Health locations in Wellington, West Boca Raton and Parkland, Florida.
Dr. Coste completed her breast surgical oncology Fellowship at the University of California Los Angeles. She provides personalized care with an evidence-based, multidisciplinary approach to expertly manage breast cancer, benign breast disease and care to women at high risk for developing breast cancer. Her clinical interests include using hidden scar lumpectomies with surgical oncoplastic techniques to improve cosmetic outcomes in women who are good candidates for breast conversation for breast cancer. She is also skilled in advanced surgical techniques, including nipple-sparing mastectomy, nipple delay, aesthetic flat closure, Goldilocks mastectomy, and targeted axillary dissection. She is a compassionate provider who cares deeply for her patients and their families.
Dr. Coste has a special interest in women with pathogenic genetic mutations, triple negative breast cancer, oncoplastic surgery for breast conservation, breast cancer care affecting Black and Hispanic women, and breast cancer prevention with exercise and stress relief. She is passionate about providing care for all women with breast cancer and improving the quality of the life of patients before, during and after breast cancer treatment.
Dr. Coste is well-versed in the use of various localization technologies, including the use of US-guided, Savi Scout, Mag-Seed localization for benign and breast-conserving breast cancer surgeries, which allow comfort and convenience for the patient and more precision in the operating room.
As a native of Florida, Dr. Costre completed her undergraduate training at the University of Central Florida, where she graduated magna cum laude. She went on to complete her medical training at A.T. Still University School of Osteopathic Medicine in Mesa, Arizona and graduated as a Sigma Sigma Phi member, an osteopathic medical honor society. She completed her general surgery training at New York Medical College Wyckoff Heights Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York. During her residency, she was awarded a T-32 Research Grant and completed a research Fellowship in Surgical Oncology at Montefiore Albert Einstein College of Medicine. There, she performed basic science research in an in vivo mouse model using a multi-photon microscope to study the expression of MenaInv and SOX-2 in the tumor microenvironment at the secondary site in breast cancer.
Dr. Coste believes that continuing education and research are crucial to the improvement of breast care. She has authored several peer-reviewed articles on the tumormicro-environment in breast cancer and has presented on the topic of metastatic breast cancer at several national meetings for her research in breast cancer. She recently published on occult breast cancer and surgical outcomes in patients with triple negative breast cancer treated with immunotherapy. Her clinical research interests include improving outcomes in underserved populations and those who receive neoadjuvant chemotherapy. Dr. Coste is an active member of the American College of Surgeons, the Association of Women Surgeons, the Society of Surgical Oncology, and the American Society of Breast Surgeons. Dr. Coste also loves going to the beach, practicing vinyasa yoga with her husband, and spending time with their cats.
She is board-eligible in general surgery and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.
Dr. Tarlowe believes in giving patients dedicated, individualized, and compassionate care. As a single-provider practice, he excels in treating patients like human beings rather than numbers on a chart. Unlike a large medical group or hospital practice, Dr. Tarlowe provides his patients with a warm and friendly setting that makes them feel relaxed and comfortable in their consultations and treatments.
In order to provide patients with the best medical care, Dr. Tarlowe uses his years of experience to offer multiple techniques to treat hemorrhoids, in addition to providing treatments for anal fissures, anal fistulas, anal warts, pilonidal cysts, and soft tissue tumors. He also performs screening colonoscopies and abdominal wall hernia repairs.
Dr. Tarlowe earned his bachelor’s degree with honors in biology at Rutgers. He later studied medicine at New Jersey Medical School in Newark, NJ. He completed a general surgery residency at University Hospital in Newark, during which time he was selected as General Surgery Resident of the Year and was voted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. Later, Dr. Tarlowe completed a fellowship program with training in colon and rectal surgery at Northwell Health in Long Island, NY.
Dr. Tarlowe is a skilled, compassionate, and highly regarded colorectal surgeon. He has been named a Castle Connolly Top Doctor for 7 years running (2018-2024) and is double board-certified in general surgery and colon and rectal surgery.
For truly excellent proctological care, schedule a visit at Michael H. Tarlowe MD, PA, today by calling the office or using the online booking tool.
Boca Care Surgical Associates of Palm Beach County in Boca Raton, Florida, offers expert, compassionate care for a variety of adult colon and rectal conditions. Led by renowned surgeon Avraham Belizon, MD, FACS, FASCRS, the team provides comprehensive services on-site for treating conditions like colorectal cancer, rectal prolapse, and hiatal hernias.
Dr. Belizon is highly skilled in using minimally invasive surgical techniques to repair damage in the digestive tract. He uses the advanced, intuitive da Vinci® robotic surgical system to complete each surgery with the highest level of precision. The team at Boca Care Surgical Associates of Palm Beach County provides postsurgical follow-up care to help patients heal quickly and without complications.
In addition to minimally invasive and robotic surgery, Dr. Belizon provides surgical care for colon cancer and rectal cancer, fecal incontinence, diverticulitis, and gallbladder conditions. He customizes treatment plans based on individual needs and focuses on reducing risk factors for further complications.
Patients who need help managing a chronic colon or rectal condition can rely on the expertise of Dr. Belizon. Request a consultation online or call Boca Care Surgical Associates of Palm Beach County today.
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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.
Dr. Eric Valladares is a local Miami and South Florida concierge surgeon who performs General, Bariatric and Cosmetic surgery. He is also trained in advanced laparoscopic, endoscopic and robotic surgery.
Born and raised in South Florida, Dr. Valladares enjoys helping those in the community live happier and healthier lives through surgical weight loss a. Dr. Valladares, along with his team, ensures and promotes long term success. House calls and personalized care are hallmarks of his team.
“Dr. V and Sheena are the best! I could easily go somewhere by my house in Oakland Park but I drive to Miami just for them. I feel very taken care of by them. They are amazing!”
Dr. Eric Valladares is a local Miami and South Florida concierge surgeon who performs General, Bariatric and Cosmetic surgery. He is also trained in advanced laparoscopic, endoscopic and robotic surgery.
Born and raised in South Florida, Dr. Valladares enjoys helping those in the community live happier and healthier lives through surgical weight loss a. Dr. Valladares, along with his team, ensures and promotes long term success. House calls and personalized care are hallmarks of his team.
“Dr. V and Sheena are the best! I could easily go somewhere by my house in Oakland Park but I drive to Miami just for them. I feel very taken care of by them. They are amazing!”
Dr. Eric Valladares is a local Miami and South Florida concierge surgeon who performs General, Bariatric and Cosmetic surgery. He is also trained in advanced laparoscopic, endoscopic and robotic surgery.
Born and raised in South Florida, Dr. Valladares enjoys helping those in the community live happier and healthier lives through surgical weight loss a. Dr. Valladares, along with his team, ensures and promotes long term success. House calls and personalized care are hallmarks of his team.
“Dr. V and Sheena are the best! I could easily go somewhere by my house in Oakland Park but I drive to Miami just for them. I feel very taken care of by them. They are amazing!”
Dr. Eric Valladares is a local Miami and South Florida concierge surgeon who performs General, Bariatric and Cosmetic surgery. He is also trained in advanced laparoscopic, endoscopic and robotic surgery.
Born and raised in South Florida, Dr. Valladares enjoys helping those in the community live happier and healthier lives through surgical weight loss a. Dr. Valladares, along with his team, ensures and promotes long term success. House calls and personalized care are hallmarks of his team.
“Dr. V and Sheena are the best! I could easily go somewhere by my house in Oakland Park but I drive to Miami just for them. I feel very taken care of by them. They are amazing!”
Dr. Eric Valladares is a local Miami and South Florida concierge surgeon who performs General, Bariatric and Cosmetic surgery. He is also trained in advanced laparoscopic, endoscopic and robotic surgery.
Born and raised in South Florida, Dr. Valladares enjoys helping those in the community live happier and healthier lives through surgical weight loss a. Dr. Valladares, along with his team, ensures and promotes long term success. House calls and personalized care are hallmarks of his team.
“Dr. V and Sheena are the best! I could easily go somewhere by my house in Oakland Park but I drive to Miami just for them. I feel very taken care of by them. They are amazing!”
Born in Puerto Rico, Dr. Avellanet grew up surrounded by a Latin culture that idealized women with hourglass figures and curves, and that celebrated always looking their best. Being raised by a surgeon father, she was exposed to medicine since she was born. At an early age, she realized helping others through medicine and cosmetic surgery was the path she wanted to take. Inspired by her father’s work, Dr. Avellanet was driven to help women and men achieve their physical goals while improving their self-esteem.
Her experience ranges from a primary care medical specialist in female health to body contouring procedures to speaker, trainer, and consultant on sexuality, anatomy, obstetrics, gynecology and cosmetic surgery. Dr. Avellanet is now expanding her passion and knowledge through Avellanet Surgical Aesthetics, spreading her expertise to the next generation of surgical aesthetic providers.
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