Top Surgeons in Florida

Abel E. Bello, MD, FACS, FASMBS, is a general and bariatric surgeon who diagnoses and treats patients at MIB Surgery in Plantation, Florida, a private practice he co-founded in 2015. Furthermore, he has staff memberships at several local hospitals, including Memorial Healthcare Systems, Memorial Same Day Surgery Center, Plantation General Hospital, Westside Regional Medical Center, and miVIP Surgery Centers. Dr. Bello has an impressive professional journey that spans nine years. His specialties include bariatric surgery and weight loss procedures, including revisions, advanced laparoscopic surgery (reflux surgery, foregut, solid organ), surgical endoscopy, and general surgery (hernia, cancer, abdominal surgery, gallbladder, thyroid, colon, parathyroid, etc). Prior to his current endeavors, he served as a general surgeon with Broward Surgical Associates and Primary Care Physician and the Director of the Primary Care Unit for the Dominican Republics Department of Public Health and Social Assistance. He has authored numerous articles published in peer-reviewed journals, was a speaker at conferences on bariatric and minimally invasive surgery and served on several national committees of prestigious organizations.

Dr. Manpreet Grewal is a general surgeon practicing in , FL. Dr. Grewal specializes in abdominal contents including the esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and often thyroid glands. General surgeons are able to deal with almost any surgical or critical care emergency, also involving the skin or soft tissue trauma. Dr. Grewal provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.

Christopher M. Kinnard, MD, is a general surgeon who diagnoses and treats patients at USA Health at Stanton Road Clinic and the University Hospital in Mobile, AL. As a general surgeon, Dr. Kinnard has dedicated training and unique experience to provide surgical treatment for issues of the abdominal contents including esophagus, stomach, small bowel, colon, liver, pancreas, gallbladder, appendix and bile ducts, and often the thyroid gland. Dr. Kinnard has an impressive professional journey that spans five years and his areas of expertise cover general surgery and surgical critical care. Surgical critical care is a specialty of surgery and a primary component of general surgery related to the care of patients with acute, life-threatening or potentially life-threatening surgical conditions. Throughout his many years of experience, he has upheld a steadfast commitment to the ethical and professional standards of his practice, as evidenced by his sterling record, and ensures an impeccable degree of patient satisfaction in all facets of his work. Prior to his current endeavors, Dr. Kinnard served as Adjunct Assistant Professor of Surgery at the University of South Alabama College of Medicine and general surgeon at Magnolia Surgery in Warner Robins, Georgia.

Sharona B. Ross, MD, FACS, brings over ten years of expertise to her role as an Advanced Foregut and HPB Surgeon, specializing in advanced gastrointestinal/hepatobiliary, robotic, and minimally invasive surgery. Affiliated with AdventHealth Tampa, Dr. Ross is recognized for her extensive experience and for her active engagement in public speaking and research on both national and international platforms. After earning her medical degree from George Washington University in 2001, she completed her internship and fellowship at the University of South Florida.

A leader in her field, Dr. Ross is the 2024 President of the Society of Robotic Surgeons, President-Elect of the Society of Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgeons (SLS) for 2025 and holds the title of Honorary Vice-President of the Southeastern Surgical Congress (SESC). With an impressive record of over 180 peer-reviewed publications, she is an active member of several professional societies including the American College of Surgeons, America's Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association, the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons, the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons, and the Florida Medical Association, reflecting her commitment to the advancement of surgical innovation and patient-centered care.

Dr. Shoshana Hacker is a general surgeon practicing in Port St Lucie, FL. Dr. Hacker specializes in abdominal contents including the esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and often thyroid glands. General surgeons are able to deal with almost any surgical or critical care emergency, also involving the skin or soft tissue trauma. Dr. Hacker provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.

Dr. Larry Thomas is a cardiothoracic surgeon practicing in Winter Haven, Florida. Dr. Thomas specializes in surgical procedues of vital organs in the chest such as the heart, lungs, esophagus and more. As a cardiothoracic surgeon, Dr. Thomas typically treats conditions like heart disease and lung disease. This class of surgeon can also include cardiac surgeons, cardiovascular surgeons, congenital heart surgeons and general thoracic surgeons.

Dr. Ravi Chandra is a vascular surgeon practicing in Ocala, Florida. Dr. Chandra specializes in disorders relating to the arterial, venous and lymphatic systems. As a vascular surgeon, Dr. Chandra diagnoses and treats vascular diseases and performs vasular surgeries. Common conditions that a vascular surgeon treats are aneurysms, atherosclerosis and varicose veins. Vascular specialists might also treat trauma, venous ulcers, poor leg circulation, peripheral arterial disease and other vascular-related issues.