Our Surgeons

Each or our Surgeons is a Board Certified Diplomate of the American Board of Surgery and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. This means they have achieved the highest standards of excellence in their field. Each has acquired specialized knowledge and experience related to the diagnosis, preoperative, operative and postoperative management, including the management of complications, in nine primary components of surgery. The surgeons are also well trained in numerous other areas of medicine.

Our surgeons take great pride in their ability to apply cutting edge technology with time proven techniques, in providing the best possible surgical care to their patients. They consistently exceed the biannual state requirements for continuing medical education. They remain active in academic appointments and are Preceptors with the Florida Hospital Family Practice Residency program.

Lastly, our surgeons find great reward in their work which is evidenced by the friendly, thorough service to their patients and high quality of their work.

You are invited to learn more about our surgeons by viewing their picture, biography and Curriculum Vitae on the website.

Appointments

Appointments may be made by calling our office at 407-647-1331, Monday thru Thursday from 8:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., and Friday 8:30 A.M to 2:00 P.M.

We make every effort to see patients on-time. However, emergencies do arise from time to time and we ask for your understanding.

If you have a problem and need to be worked into the schedule, please call us as early as possible. You will be scheduled with your surgeon, when available, or with the first available member of our group.

If you are unable to keep a scheduled appointment, please let us know right away so that we may give that time to another patient.

On your first visit to the office, you will be asked to complete some forms and we request that you come fifteen (15) minutes ahead of your scheduled time to do so. Please be certain that you bring the following items with you:

• The Patient Information Sheet - To view or print this form, you will need Acrobat Reader.
  All blanks and questions need to be completed.
• Your insurance card and plan booklets showing participating doctors and facilities.
• All x-rays, reports and medical records related to your visit.
• Authorization from you Primary Care Physician (PCP), if necessary (HMO or Managed Care only). Your visit may be rescheduled if not pre-authorized.

If you are having surgery in the office, we ask that you review the list of blood thinning agents. Please follow the instructions indicated there.

If you have any questions, please call our office at (407) 647-1331. Our receptionist will direct you to the appropriate staff member to assist you.

To get directions to our office, click here.

To see the facilities where we operate, click here.

Fees and Insurance

Please be prepared to pay for office visits when you are seen. If you have insurance, we will be happy to file a claim on your behalf and you need only pay any deductibles or co-payments not covered by your insurance. We accept cash, personal checks, Visa, MasterCard, and Discover.

Surgical Associates is a member of many Preferred Provider Organizations (PPO) and Health Maintenance Organizations (HMO). As participating providers, we accept their payments in full, billing you only for deductibles, co-insurance, co-payments and non-covered items. If we are not members of your insurance plan, please contact our office in advance of any surgery to discuss your insurance benefits and payment arrangements.

If your plan requires authorization for the office visit or procedures done in the office, this must be completed when you arrive for the appointment. Your visit or procedure may be canceled if the prior approval is not completed. Please check with your insurance plan or your Primary Care Provider (PCP) for help with this.

Please do not hesitate to contact our office regarding our charges, assistance with your insurance, payment arrangements or any other concerns you may have.

For a listing of managed care plans and insurance which we accept, click here.

If Surgery is Recommended

Our surgery scheduling department will work closely with you to make sure all your questions are answered. Please inform us if you have a hospital preference or any special needs or requests.

Our surgeons are on staff at:

• Florida Hospital-Orlando,
• Winter Park Ambulatory Surgery Center,
• Physicians Surgical Care Center.

If you need to be admitted to the hospital, your surgeon or one of his partners will see you every day. One of the members of the group is always on-call to provide 24 hour coverage for our patients.

Should you require surgery, our office staff will pre-certify the procedure with your insurance company. This is not a guarantee of benefits, but a medical approval from your plan to proceed with the surgery. We will make every attempt to use physicians and facilities participating in your plan, but cannot guarantee the status of other providers with your insurance. You should consult your plan materials regarding participation of the Anesthesiologist, Pathologist, Radiologist, etc. Our staff will be happy to explain this further and assist you with these issues.

Please review the list of blood thinning agents prior to your surgery and follow the instructions indicated there.

A Final Word

The surgeons and staff of Surgical Associates share a common goal to give you our best. We encourage you to ask questions about your care and treatment. We feel it is important for you to understand what is being done for you and why.

If you should ever have a question or concern about your care, or our office practice or policy, please ask to speak with the administrator. You may also send us an E-mail with your appreciation, thoughts or concerns. Use the Contact Us feature to send us your e-mail.