LaparoscopicGallbladderRemovalCholecystectomy near Dover, DE

Care Philosophy: Patient safety and quality of care is at the center of my personal philosophy. I believe in creating an individualized care plan for every patient based on sound evidence-based research. I value a strong collegial team of dedicated healthcare professionals. With utilization of a team approach, patients receive the best possible care with optimal outcomes. Additionally, I have a special interest in medical education. I enjoy teaching and mentoring at all levels, from high school students to residents. I have a true love and passion for my career and I eagerly share that enthusiasm with my students.

Biography: Dr. Santoro is a native Delawarean. He is a graduate of St. Mark's High School ('99) here in Delaware as well as the University of Delaware. He attended St. George's University School of Medicine where he graduated magna cum laude in 2009. He continued his training at Christiana Care completing his residency in 2014, also serving as Chief resident from 2013-2014. In addition, since finishing his residency, Dr. Santoro has completed advanced training in robotic and single site robotic surgery. Dr. Santoro is a board certified General Surgeon and specializes in advanced laparoscopic/robotic and minimally invasive techniques. He is particularly interested in complex abdominal wall hernia repair and abdominal wall reconstruction, has begun performing these complicated operations using the daVinci robot, and was the first surgeon in the state of Delaware to perform an Abdominal Wall Reconstruction robotically. His interests also include surgical oncology and breast surgery, surgical dermatology, endoscopy, and colorectal surgery.

Care Philosophy: My practice involves a holistic approach that takes into account the patient's overall medical and physical health and the body's natural ability to heal itself combined with the judicious application of surgery for surgical diseases. I diagnose and treat patients with a wide variety of surgical diseases, including appendicitis, gallbladder disease, hernias, pilonidal cysts, inflammatory and neoplastic diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, soft tissue cysts, abscesses and wounds, diseases of the anus and rectum and breast conditions, including breast cancer. My surgical approach involves a minimally invasive approach where possible and recently has expanded to include robotic surgery. Each patient is unique and I tailor my treatment plan for each patient with that fact in mind.