Transplant Surgeons in Florida

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: Interests Liver transplantation Kidney/pancreas transplantation Hepatobiliary/pancreatic surgery Metastatic colorectal cancer Hepatocellular carcinoma Liver regeneration Ischemia reperfusion injury

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: Abdominoplasty|Acid Reflux Surgery|Decortication and Pleurectomy|Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)|Excision of Esophageal Lesion|Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer|Gastrotomy|Lobectomy, Open|Lung Removal (Partial or Complete): Open, or Resection of Lung Tumor: Open|Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision|Open Diaphragmatic and-or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair|Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure|Port Placements or Replacements|Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia|Soft Tissue Tumor Removal|Spinal Nerve Block|Thoracentesis|Thoracoscopic Lobectomy|Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection|Tracheal Surgery|Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy

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

Biography: Interests Viral reactivation after kidney transplantation Effect of blood pressure on post-transplant kidney function and renal failure pre- and post-liver transplantation

Biography: Interests kidney, liver and pancreas transplantation

Biography: Dr. Tambi Jarmi, MD is a Nephrology Specialist who practices in Jacksonville, FL. He is 51 years old and has been practicing for 27 years. Dr. Tambi Jarmi, MD is affiliated with Mayo Clinic In Florida.

Care Philosophy: Memorial Healthcare System physicians provide a comprehensive scope of high-quality medical and surgical services and clinical expertise with an emphasis on patient- and family-centered care.

Care Philosophy: Great patient care requires that you care about your patient.

Biography: Dr. Shennen Mao, MD is a Transplant Hepatology Specialist who practices in Jacksonville, FL. She is 42 years old and has been practicing for 16 years. Dr. Shennen Mao, MD is affiliated with Mayo Clinic In Florida.

Biography: Interests Liver transplantation MMP-9 and TIMP-1 in liver and brain injury Liver regeneration Small-for-size liver

Biography: Interests Liver, Kidney and Pancreas Transplantation Kidney Transplant in Sensitized Patients Laparoscopic Donor Nephrectomy

Biography: Conditions treated HIV/AIDS Infectious disease Procedures performed Kidney transplant Pancreas transplant Interests Renal and pancreas transplantation Infectious diseases in the context of immunosuppression Renal transplantation for HIV positive patients with renal disease Compliance in transplantation

Care Philosophy: Abdominal Organ Transplant|Abdominoplasty|Adrenalectomy|Appendectomy, Laparoscopic|Appendectomy, Open|Arteriovenous Fistula Repair|Bile Duct Procedure|Biliary Drainage|Bladder Surgery|Bone Marrow Biopsy|Colectomy|Cystectomy|Decortication and Pleurectomy|Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn (incl. Negative Pressure Wound Therapy)|Duodenal Polypectomy|Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration|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|Intestinal and Multivisceral Transplant|Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)|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)|Peripheral Artery Bypass|Port Placements or Replacements|Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)|Renal Transplant and Nephrectomy|Revision of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis|Splenectomy|Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy|Thoracentesis|Thromboendarterectomy or Excision of Infected Graft|Tracheal Surgery|Wound Repair

Care Philosophy: Memorial Healthcare System physicians provide a comprehensive scope of high-quality medicaland surgicalservices and clinical expertise with an emphasis on patient- and family-centered care.

Biography: Conditions treated Esophageal cancer Hyperhidrosis NOS Lung cancer Procedures performed Chest surgery Lung transplant Robotic surgery Interests Minimally invasive and robotic thoracic surgery Thoracic oncology Surgical correction of congenital chest wall deformities Benign and malignant esophageal diseases Hyperhidrosis Improving outcomes after surgery Lung transplant

Biography: Interests Renal and pancreas transplant Acute kidney injury in native kidney and renal transplant Critical care nephrology Chronic renal allograft dysfunction

Care Philosophy: Dr. Delvecchio provides exceptional and compassionate medical and surgical care for patients with liver, kidney and biliary diseases. His goal is to engage in an informative discussion with his patients and to partner in the development of the best treatment option.

Biography: Dr. James Eason, MD is a Transplant Surgery Specialist who practices in Largo, FL. He is 65 years old. Dr. James Eason, MD is affiliated with HCA Florida Largo Hospital.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Bogar is a cardiac surgeon specializing in heart and lung transplantation.

Biography: C. Burcin Taner, M.D., is chair of the Transplant Center at Mayo Clinic's campus in Florida, where he directs all solid-organ transplant activities. Dr. Taner provides clinical care for patients undergoing abdominal transplant. Areas of clinic expertise include: Liver transplantation Kidney transplantation Pancreas transplantation Living-donor kidney transplantation Identifying efficient ways for patient care Quality of life in organ transplantation In addition to his clinical activities, Dr. Taner is active in research, education, and providing mentorship for residents and fellows. His research areas include liver transplantation outcomes, liver transplantation using liver grafts from donation after cardiac death donors, reasons for graft dysfunction after liver transplantation, and enhanced recovery pathways after organ transplantation. Interests Liver transplantation outcomes Reasons for poor graft function in liver transplantation

Care Philosophy: Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy|Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)|ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)|Liver Biopsy

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Biography: Conditions treated Atrial fibrillation Coronary artery disease Heart failure Heart valve disease Lung cancer Thoracic aortic aneurysm Procedures performed Heart surgery Heart transplant Heart valve repair Lung transplant Minimally invasive heart surgery Thoracic aortic aneurysm surgery Ventricular assist device implantation Interests Adult cardiac surgery, including minimally invasive procedures Surgery for ischemic heart disease and valvular heart disease, including valve repair Surgery for atrial fibrillation and thoracic aorta disease Surgery for heart failure, ventricular assist devices and heart transplantation Lung cancer surgery Lung transplantation

Care Philosophy: Ahmad Zeeshan MD FACS is a board certified cardiothoracic surgeon and has expertise in performing an array of procedures including heart and lung transplantation aortic surgery minimally invasive heart valve surgery mitral valve procedures aortic valve surgery and bloodless cardiac surgery After medical school Dr Zeeshan trained in general surgery at the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Maryland He then completed a fellowship in cardiothoracic surgery at Yale University He went on to receive specialized training in aortic surgery including endovascular techniques heart and lung transplantation and mechanical circulatory support surgery at Cleveland Clinic Ohio Prior to joining AdventHealth Dr Zeeshan held a joint clinical appointment at Cleveland Clinic Ohio and Florida as part of the cardiovascular surgery team Dr Zeeshan believes in providing the best approach for every patient based on their specific needs and conditions for optimal results using the latest minimally invasive approaches for a lower risk of complications and a faster more comfortable recovery

Care Philosophy: Memorial Healthcare System physicians provide a comprehensive scope of high-quality medicaland surgicalservices and clinical expertise with an emphasis on patient- and family-centered care.

Biography: Dr. Sula Mazimba, MD is a General Surgery Specialist who practices in Orlando, FL. He is 52 years old and has been practicing for 25 years. Dr. Sula Mazimba, MD is affiliated with AdventHealth Orlando.

Biography: Dr. Shady Guirguis, MD is a General Surgery Specialist who practices in Orlando, FL. He is 38 years old. Dr. Shady Guirguis, MD is affiliated with AdventHealth Orlando.

Biography: Dr. Akanksha Agrawal, MD is a Transplant Surgery Specialist who practices in Orlando, FL. She is 35 years old. Dr. Akanksha Agrawal, MD is affiliated with AdventHealth Orlando.

Care Philosophy: At Tampa General Medical Group, we are committed to partnering with our patients to help them achieve their best health possible. We strive to provide high-quality, personalized, cost-effective care to our patients by listening to their medical concerns and encouraging their involvement in important decisions. Our board-certified internal medicine and family medicine physicians and pediatricians take pride in focusing on improved health through prevention and evidence-based care. Our goal is to empower our patients to advocate for their health.

Care Philosophy: Ablation for Treatment of Cardiac Arrhythmias|Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation|Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)|Cardiac Imaging|Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging|Cardioversion, Elective|Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair|Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)|Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy and Stent|Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement|Peripheral Artery Catheterization|Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator|Thoracentesis|Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)

Biography: John C. Haney, M.D., M.P.H., is a cardiothoracic surgeon and the Chair of the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery in Jacksonville, Florida. Prior to joining Mayo Clinic in Florida, Dr. Haney held many positions at Duke University Medical Center including Assistant Professor for the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Program Director of the Thoracic Surgery Residency Programs, Surgical Director for the Duke Lung Transplant and CTEPH Programs, and Director of the Thoracic Surgery Transplant Fellowship.His clinical focus includes:Adult cardiac surgery, including heart valve surgery and replacement, coronary artery bypass surgery, aortic root and ascending aneurysm surgery, mechanical support, and heart and lung transplantationExtracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO)?Pulmonary endarterectomy for chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH)In addition to his clinical activities, Dr. Haney is active in research and education, providing mentorship to residents, fellows, and junior faculty. He authors expert content and publishes in high-impact scientific journals.

Care Philosophy: Arrhythmia Screening|Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)|Cardiac Imaging|Cardiovascular Diagnostic Test|Cardiovascular Stress Test|Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)|Chest Pain Evaluation|Cholesterol Screening|Coronary Angiogram|Dobutamine Thallium Stress Test|Echocardiography|Electrocardiogram (EKG)|HeartAware Online Risk Screening|Nuclear Stress Testing|Peripheral Arterial Disease Screening (PAD)|Pharmacologic Nuclear Stress Test|Pharmacologic Stress Test, Adenosine|Stress Test|Structural Heart Disease Evaluations and Treatment|TCD Bubble Test|Tilt Table Testing|Treadmill Stress Test

Care Philosophy: Dialysis Catheter Placement|Hemodialysis|Percutaneous Biopsy of Transplanted Kidney|Peritoneal Dialysis|Ultrasound-Guided Biopsy

Biography: Interests Liver, kidney and pancreas transplantation Kidney transplant in sensitized patients Laparoscopic donor nephrectomy Hepatocellular carcinoma Cholangiocarcinoma

Biography: Dr. Pablo Franco, MD is a General Surgery Specialist who practices in Jacksonville, FL. He is 46 years old. Dr. Pablo Franco, MD is affiliated with Mayo Clinic In Florida.

Biography: Interests Lung Transplantation Advanced Lung Diseases Point of Care Ultrasound Bronchoscopy

Biography: Marian Porubsky, M.D., is a board-certified general surgeon and transplant surgeon. He is fully-trained in all aspects of abdominal transplant surgery including liver, kidney and pancreas transplants as well as laparoscopic donor nephrectomies. He also specializes in the surgical treatment of diseases of the liver, biliary tract and pancreas. A native of Slovakia, Dr. Porubsky completed his medical training at Komensky University in Bratislava, Slovakia. He has worked at a number of universities and hospitals around the world including surgery departments in Slovakia, Germany, Illinois, Indiana and Arizona. He is a member of The United Network for Organ Sharing, The American Society for Transplant Surgeons, The American College of Surgeons and The American Medical Association.