Dr. Jorge L Florin, MD

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Get to know General Surgeon Dr. Jorge L. Florin, who serves patients throughout the State of Florida.

Dr. Florin is an esteemed general surgeon who has made a significant impact in the West Orange and South Lake County areas since he began his surgical practice – Mid-Florida Surgical Associates – in August 1991. Over the years, his practice has flourished, expanding to two offices, located in Ocoee and Clermont, to better serve his patients. With a team of five skilled surgeons, the practice offers a comprehensive range of services, with each surgeon bringing their own experience and expertise in various aspects of general surgery.

Among his primary interests are minimally invasive robotic procedures, including hernia repairs, bowel resections, appendectomies, and breast cancer care. He is dedicated to utilizing advanced surgical techniques and technologies to provide his patients with the best possible outcomes and minimize their recovery time.

Before embarking on his professional journey, Dr. Florin received his medical degree from the Universidad Tecnológica de Santiago in the Dominican Republic. After relocating to the United States, he completed his residency in general surgery at McKeesport Hospital.

Distinguished as a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS), the doctor is board-certified in general surgery by the American Board of Surgery (ABS). He is also an active member of the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons and the Lake-Sumter Medical Society.

Throughout his career, he has held prominent positions such as Chief of Surgery and Chief of Staff at Health Central. He was also appointed to the Board of Trustees of Health Central from 2005 to 2009 by former Governor Jeb Bush, and reappointed by former Governor Charlie Crist.

General surgery is a surgical specialty that focuses on abdominal contents including the esophagus, stomach, small bowel, colon, liver, gallbladder, appendix, as well as the thyroid, parathyroids, and adrenals. A general surgeon performs a wide range of abdominal surgeries for many forms of intestinal and abdominal wall hernias, groin hernias, gallbladder disease, and thyroid related cancers. They follow the patient through critical care and surgical recovery all the way to outpatient care.
Committed to excellence, Dr. Florin has been honored as one of “Orlando’s premier doctors” in both 2011 and 2012.

On a more personal note, he is happily married to Tami Florin, and together they are proud parents of six children. Despite his demanding schedule, he values the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance. In his leisure time, he enjoys playing tennis, exploring new destinations through travel, and cherishing moments with his family.

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