LaparoscopicAppendectomy near Florence, SC

Biography: Dr. Michael Samotowka, MD is a General Surgery Specialist who practices in Charlotte, NC. He is 61 years old and has been practicing for 35 years. Dr. Michael Samotowka, MD is affiliated with Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center.

Biography: Dr. Lee Pederson, MD is a General Surgery Specialist who practices in Charlotte, NC. He is 58 years old. Dr. Lee Pederson, MD is affiliated with Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center.

Care Philosophy: I will always abide by the standard of care and practice evidence-based medicine/surgery. I will personalize your care plan to your particular problem or injury by integrating your underlying medical conditions, functional status and support system into decision making. I enjoy the challenge of dealing with complex, critically ill patients. I value the personal relationships I develop with my patients and their families in the hospital and clinic. I vow to deliver excellent, comprehensive preoperative, operative and post-operative care. I will work hard, be upfront and honest, and always provide you and your family with realistic expectations and outcomes. In return, I expect the same from you, the patient, in the recovery process.

Biography: Dr. Joseph Smith, MD is a General Surgery Specialist who practices in Bolivia, NC. He is 45 years old and has been practicing for 17 years. Dr. Joseph Smith, MD is affiliated with Novant Wilmington NC.

Biography: Dr. Nicholas Langan, MD is a General Surgery Specialist who practices in Charlotte, NC. He is 41 years old. Dr. Nicholas Langan, MD is affiliated with Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center.