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Dr. Dina Madni, MD, is a board-certified general surgeon and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS). She is a valuable partner at Surgical Consultants of Dallas and practices at two renowned hospitals in North Texas: Medical City Dallas and Texas Health Presbyterian Plano. She also holds privileges at several state-of-the-art outpatient surgery centers. 

Dr. Madni's exceptional skills and unwavering dedication have earned her numerous awards, including being named "Best Doctor" by D Magazine for five consecutive years (2019-2023), "Top Doc" by Living Magazine (2019)& Findatopdoc.com (2024), and "Top Surgeon" in Dallas by Women in Medicine (2019). This recognition is a testament to her competence and assures her patients of the quality of care they will receive. 

Dr. Madni's extensive general surgery training at UT Southwestern and her Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) from Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, have honed her skills to perfection. Her proficiency as one of the most skilled robotic surgeons in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, specializing in minimally invasive approaches, has significantly reduced postoperative pain and shortened hospital stays, greatly benefitting her patients and their families. 

Dr. Madni treats various afflictions, including gallstones, hernias, acid reflux, endocrine diseases (thyroid/parathyroid), and benign or malignant breast and colon diseases. In addition to her surgical expertise, Dr. Madni has received specialized training in Botox and filler injections. This additional skill allows her to offer her patients the added benefit of aesthetic treatments, showing that she cares not only for their health but also for their overall well-being, helping them look and feel more youthful and refreshed. 

John Bollins, DO, is a general surgeon and the owner of Advanced Surgical Associates of Northern Minnesota in Hibbing, Duluth, and Ely, Minnesota. 

Dr. Bollins earned his medical degree and completed his surgical residency at Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Athens and Columbus, Ohio. He then completed his surgical critical care fellowship at The Ohio State University College of Medicine in Columbus, Ohio.

Dr. Bollins has served as a trauma critical care surgeon and general surgeon at Duluth hospitals since 2007. During that time, he served as pediatric trauma director and chief of general surgery. He focuses on excelling both in traditional and robotic surgery and has accumulated many years of robotic experience.

If you hope to have surgery with the best possible outcome, Dr. Bollins is here to help. If you want to minimize healing time and pain to get back to what matters, he and the Advanced Surgical Associates of Northern Minnesota team can help you.

Outside work, Dr. Bollins and his family enjoy hunting, fishing, hiking, and spending time at the cabin.

Dr. Bollins' goal is to help patients return to the activities that they enjoy as well. He looks forward to working with you. 

Proudly accepting Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, HealthPartners, Humana, UCare, Medica and SecurityHealthPlan

John Bollins, DO, is a general surgeon and the owner of Advanced Surgical Associates of Northern Minnesota in Hibbing, Duluth, and Ely, Minnesota. 

Dr. Bollins earned his medical degree and completed his surgical residency at Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Athens and Columbus, Ohio. He then completed his surgical critical care fellowship at The Ohio State University College of Medicine in Columbus, Ohio.

Dr. Bollins has served as a trauma critical care surgeon and general surgeon at Duluth hospitals since 2007. During that time, he served as pediatric trauma director and chief of general surgery. He focuses on excelling both in traditional and robotic surgery and has accumulated many years of robotic experience.

If you hope to have surgery with the best possible outcome, Dr. Bollins is here to help. If you want to minimize healing time and pain to get back to what matters, he and the Advanced Surgical Associates of Northern Minnesota team can help you.

Outside work, Dr. Bollins and his family enjoy hunting, fishing, hiking, and spending time at the cabin.

Dr. Bollins' goal is to help patients return to the activities that they enjoy as well. He looks forward to working with you. 

Proudly accepting Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, HealthPartners, Humana, UCare, Medica and SecurityHealthPlan

Saluja Varghese-Goldman, MD, RVT, RPVI, is a board certified vein and vascular specialist at Goldman Vein Institute, which has two locations in Jupiter and Wellington, Florida. Since 2011, Dr. Varghese-Goldman has been a full-time specialist in phlebology at the practice. 

Dr. Varghese-Goldman received her undergraduate degree from Indiana University in 1994 and then completed her medical studies at Ross University of Medicine, receiving her Doctor of Medicine in 1999.

Upon graduation from medical school, Dr. Varghese-Goldman attended Loyola University/West Suburban Medical Center for her internal medicine residency, which she completed in 2002. In 2003, Dr. Varghese received and has continued to maintain her board certification in internal medicine. Dr. Varghese-Goldman is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians and maintains full staff privileges at both Jupiter and Palm Beach Gardens Medical Centers. She is also a Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT).

Dr. Varghese-Goldman demonstrates expertise and commitment to treating venous disorders, such as spider veins, varicose veins, venous stasis ulcers, and deep venous thrombosis. Dr. Varghese-Goldman offers a variety of comprehensive non-surgical, highly effective methods for treating these conditions, including endovenous ablation techniques and sclerotherapy.

At the Goldman Vein Institute, Dr. Varghese-Goldman exclusively provides effective, minimally invasive, state-of-the-art treatments for venous ablation, such as ultrasound foamed and visually guided sclerotherapy, as well as endovenous laser thermal-ablation. Dr. Varghese-Goldman prides herself on providing her patients with both compassionate, thorough, and expert care.

Dr. Varghese-Goldman and her staff maintain the highest credentials, treatment modalities, and patient care standards at the Goldman Vein Institute, by staying abreast of the latest developments in phlebology.

Are you ready to get back on your feet and experience life free of varicose and spider veins? Schedule an appointment with Dr. Goldman or Dr. Varghese-Goldman of the Goldman Vein Institute today! Simply call the office or book an appointment online.

Saluja Varghese-Goldman, MD, RVT, RPVI, is a board certified vein and vascular specialist at Goldman Vein Institute, which has two locations in Jupiter and Wellington, Florida. Since 2011, Dr. Varghese-Goldman has been a full-time specialist in phlebology at the practice. 

Dr. Varghese-Goldman received her undergraduate degree from Indiana University in 1994 and then completed her medical studies at Ross University of Medicine, receiving her Doctor of Medicine in 1999.

Upon graduation from medical school, Dr. Varghese-Goldman attended Loyola University/West Suburban Medical Center for her internal medicine residency, which she completed in 2002. In 2003, Dr. Varghese received and has continued to maintain her board certification in internal medicine. Dr. Varghese-Goldman is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians and maintains full staff privileges at both Jupiter and Palm Beach Gardens Medical Centers. She is also a Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT).

Dr. Varghese-Goldman demonstrates expertise and commitment to treating venous disorders, such as spider veins, varicose veins, venous stasis ulcers, and deep venous thrombosis. Dr. Varghese-Goldman offers a variety of comprehensive non-surgical, highly effective methods for treating these conditions, including endovenous ablation techniques and sclerotherapy.

At the Goldman Vein Institute, Dr. Varghese-Goldman exclusively provides effective, minimally invasive, state-of-the-art treatments for venous ablation, such as ultrasound foamed and visually guided sclerotherapy, as well as endovenous laser thermal-ablation. Dr. Varghese-Goldman prides herself on providing her patients with both compassionate, thorough, and expert care.

Dr. Varghese-Goldman and her staff maintain the highest credentials, treatment modalities, and patient care standards at the Goldman Vein Institute, by staying abreast of the latest developments in phlebology.

Are you ready to get back on your feet and experience life free of varicose and spider veins? Schedule an appointment with Dr. Goldman or Dr. Varghese-Goldman of the Goldman Vein Institute today! Simply call the office or book an appointment online.

Eugenio Rodriguez, MD, is an experienced wound care specialist practicing at Wound Care Associates, located in Delray Beach, Florida. Relying on his years of experience and keen medical expertise, Dr. Rodriguez provides comprehensive care for trauma, burns, and a myriad of other severe injuries. 

Dr. Rodriguez completed his undergraduate education at the University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez, where he graduated magna cum laude with a degree in biology/pre-med. He then went on to earn his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Puerto Rico in 1986, again graduating magna cum laude. 

After graduating, Dr. Rodriguez completed his postgraduate training at the San Juan Veteran Affairs Medical Center and the University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences Campus. Soon after, he relocated to Florida, where he completed a clinical and research fellowship in trauma at Tampa General Hospital under Alexander Rosemurgy, MD. 

Today, Dr. Rodriguez is certified by the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Wound Medicine and Surgery. He is also an integral part of the trauma and surgical team at Delray Medical Center, which is one of four Level 1 trauma centers in the South Florida area. As part of this team, Dr. Rodriguez has the opportunity to care for some of South Florida's most critical patients.

Using the most advanced technology in the operating room when working with trauma victims, Dr. Rodriguez can find effective solutions for patients with chronic wounds that typically stay open or take several years to close in an outpatient setting. 

At Wound Care Associates, Dr. Rodriguez leverages the extraordinary skills and expertise he's acquired as a trauma surgeon to help patients living with intricate wound care needs. 

Karen Zaghiyan, MD, FACS, FASCRS, is a renowned expert and leader in in the field of colorectal surgery. As a board-certified colorectal surgeon Dr. Karen Zaghiyan sees patients in her practice in Los Angeles, California and does all major surgeries at Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Beverly HIlls, CA. Dr. Zaghiyan’s interests lie in providing minimally invasive treatments for conditions of the colon, rectum, and anus through the use of robotic, laparoscopic, transanal and natural orifice techniques.

Her special interests in colorectal cancer and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) have driven her success as one of the early adopters and innovators of transanal total mesorectal excision (taTME) and transanal ileal pouch-anal anastomosis (taIPAA) for patients with rectal cancer and inflammatory bowel disease.

Dr. Zaghiyan is the Director of the Colorectal Cancer Tumor Board at the Samuel Oschin Comprehensive Cancer Institute at Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. She is also the Associate Professor of Surgery and Program Director for the Colorectal Residency Program at Cedars Sinai Medical Center. 

Dr. Zaghiyan graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of California, Los Angeles. She then completed medical school at the University of California, San Diego before pursuing her general surgery residency and colon and rectal surgery fellowship at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. During this time, she traveled to Singapore for additional training from international leaders in her field prior to return to Los Angeles to start her practice. 

Dr. Zaghiyan is an innovator and expert in her field who is regularly invited to speak and teach at top national and international conferences. She is the principal investigator of numerous local, national and international research projects with the goal to improve the care of patients with colorectal conditions. Her research focuses on practical issues in colorectal surgery such as the use of local nerve blocks to minimize surgical pain and improve recovery, early diet advancement, optimal steroid dose after IBD surgery, and quality of life after J-pouch surgery, to name a few. 

Dr. Zaghiyan remains dedicated to making advancements in her field, which directly impacts the well-being of her patients. With her clinical and research expertise along with her commitment to providing the highest-quality care, Dr. Zaghiyan delivers the most cutting-edge treatments for men and women with colon and rectal diseases.

Dr. Leacroft Green is a specialist in Otolaryngology and Plastic Surgery and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Brookdale Hospital Medical Center and Jamaica Hospital Medical Center. He received his medical degree from Yale University School of Medicine and has been in practice for more than 20 years. Dr. Green has extensive experience in treating all aspects of ear, nose and throat diseases and disorders in children and adults, he is also trained in neck and head surgery. Dr. Green’s goal is to provide each and every one of his patients with best care possible so that each concern is addressed and treated according to the highest standards of care.

Brad Carofino, MD is a board certified orthopaedic surgeon specializing in Shoulder and upper extremity surgery.  Dr. Carofino is among a small number of orthopaedic surgeons in the country with dual fellowship training in both Shoulder Surgery and Hand Surgery, which allows him to care for the entire spectrum of upper extremity injuries. He is also the only surgeon in the Virginia Beach and Chesapeake, Virginia areas who has completed a Shoulder surgery fellowship.

A regional leader in shoulder surgery, Dr. Carofino currently performs over 150 shoulder replacements per year. This is the highest volume of any surgeon in the Hampton Road’s area and among the top 5% nationally. Dr. Carofino is also highly skilled in minimally invasive shoulder surgeries such as rotator cuff repairs, labral repairs and superior capsular reconstruction. His surgical practice attracts patients from throughout the state of Virginia as well as out of state.

Dr. Carofino is a team physician for the Norfolk Tides and serves as a consultant to Norfolk State University athletic department. He frequently treats shoulder and upper extremity injuries in high-level athletes in baseball, volleyball, football and tennis. In addition to his surgical treatments, he offers professionally guided accelerated rehabilitation programs.

Clinical research is a passion of Dr. Carofino’s and he is committed to developing better techniques to treat shoulder and upper extremity injuries. He has presented his research at national and international meetings and is involved in educational programs to teach advanced shoulder surgery techniques to other physicians. Dr. Carofino has also served as a reviewer for The Bone & Joint Journal and Clinical Orthopaedics and Realted Research.

When not working with his patients, Dr. Carofino enjoys spending time with his family, surfing and working on his terrible golf game.

Brad Carofino, MD is a board certified orthopaedic surgeon specializing in Shoulder and upper extremity surgery.  Dr. Carofino is among a small number of orthopaedic surgeons in the country with dual fellowship training in both Shoulder Surgery and Hand Surgery, which allows him to care for the entire spectrum of upper extremity injuries. He is also the only surgeon in the Virginia Beach and Chesapeake, Virginia areas who has completed a Shoulder surgery fellowship.

A regional leader in shoulder surgery, Dr. Carofino currently performs over 150 shoulder replacements per year. This is the highest volume of any surgeon in the Hampton Road’s area and among the top 5% nationally. Dr. Carofino is also highly skilled in minimally invasive shoulder surgeries such as rotator cuff repairs, labral repairs and superior capsular reconstruction. His surgical practice attracts patients from throughout the state of Virginia as well as out of state.

Dr. Carofino is a team physician for the Norfolk Tides and serves as a consultant to Norfolk State University athletic department. He frequently treats shoulder and upper extremity injuries in high-level athletes in baseball, volleyball, football and tennis. In addition to his surgical treatments, he offers professionally guided accelerated rehabilitation programs.

Clinical research is a passion of Dr. Carofino’s and he is committed to developing better techniques to treat shoulder and upper extremity injuries. He has presented his research at national and international meetings and is involved in educational programs to teach advanced shoulder surgery techniques to other physicians. Dr. Carofino has also served as a reviewer for The Bone & Joint Journal and Clinical Orthopaedics and Realted Research.

When not working with his patients, Dr. Carofino enjoys spending time with his family, surfing and working on his terrible golf game.

Experienced colorectal surgeon Tamara Merchant-McCambry, MD, provides specialized care to patients 16 and older at Lone Star Colon & Rectal Surgery and Clinical Services of San Antonio, located in San Antonio, Texas. She treats conditions ranging from hemorrhoids and pilonidal cysts to inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and rectal prolapse.

Dr. Merchant-McCambry completed her undergraduate studies at Colgate University in Hamilton, New York, earning a double major in biology and sociology/anthropology. She was a George A. Haggerty Award for Academic Excellence winner and voted into the Lambda Alpha National Honor Society of Anthropology. 

For her medical degree, Dr. Merchant-McCambry attended the University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey (now Rutgers School of Biomedical and Health Sciences) in Newark. She later completed her internship at New York City’s Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center in the Bronx.

Dr. Merchant-McCambry moved to Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood, Illinois, just outside Chicago, for her general surgery residency. She completed a colorectal surgery fellowship at St Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital in New York and further fellowship training at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston’s McGovern Medical School. 

Dr. Merchant-McCambry is board-certified in colon and rectal surgery and is affiliated with Northeast Baptist Hospital, Baptist Medical Center, North Central Baptist Hospital, and St. Luke’s Baptist Hospital. All are in San Antonio. She is a member of the Texas Medical Association (Bexar County), the American College of Surgeons, and the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons.

Dr. Merchant-McCambry enjoys working out at the gym, running track, playing the piano, and singing Gospel in her spare time. She welcomes new and returning patients to Lone Star Colon & Rectal Surgery and Clinical Services of San Antonio and looks forward to providing them with exceptional care.

Dr. Meka received training in venous valve repairs, deep venous reconstructions, perforators ablations during medical school. During her General Surgery training at Memorial Health University in Georgia, she developed core vascular surgery operating skills. She also presented and published several vascular papers during her residency. She then completed advanced training in endovascular techniques during her vascular surgery fellowship. Dr. Meka completed her Vascular Surgery Fellowship at the University of Arkansas in 2011. After Fellowship, Dr. Meka worked as a consulting vascular surgeon at Harris Methodist hospital in Texas. Following this, she took academic vascular surgery position at VA Medical Center in Phoenix, in affiliation with Banner University Medical Center. She holds a position as Clinical Asst. Professor and is double board-certified by the American Board of Vascular Surgery and American Board of Vascular Medicine.

Yaqub Baraki, M.D is a board certified general surgeon specializing in cosmetic surgery. Dr. Baraki completed his General Surgery Residency at St. Agnes Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. He then received his diploma in Facial Plastic, and Cosmetic Surgery from the University of Chicago. Dr. Baraki strives to create natural looking facial and body rejuvenations. He balances artistry with science and surgical skill to create beautiful results for all of his patients.

“I believe that each patient’s body and facial features are unique. Corrections are tailored to the individual need. The principles of medical ethics, compassion, patient safety and high quality patient care are important to me. It is my aim to provide excellence in facial and body aesthetic services."

Education

• Bachelor of Arts in Biology, California State University Northridge 1997
• Doctor of Medicine, SMU School of Medicine, 1998-2002
• General Surgery Internship and Residency, St. Agnes Hospital, Baltimore MD 2003-2008
• Facial Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery fellowship, University of Chicago 2008-2009

Membership

• American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery
• American College of Surgeons
• American Medical Association

Hospital Affiliations

• INOVA Loudoun
• Fair Oaks Hospital
• Fairfax Hospital
• Suburban Hospital

Licensure

• Virginia
• Maryland
  

Dr. Mina Baskhron graduated podiatry school from New York College of Podiatric Medicine. He then completed a 4-year residency at Wyckoff Heights Medical Center specializing in Forefoot, Rearfoot, and Ankle reconstructive surgery. Dr. Baskhron is an active member of the APMA, ACFAS, ACFOAM and many other podiatric organizations. Dr. Baskhron is young, bright and charming. In addition, he is very patient, courteous, and willing to spend as long as it takes to help and comfort his patients.

Dr. Kevin Carson, co-founder of Georgia Vascular Institute graduated from Dartmouth College and attended Temple University School of Medicine. After graduating from medical school, Dr. Carson performed his internship at Tufts University, and his residency in Diagnostic Radiology at The University of Massachusetts Medical Center. He then completed his fellowship in Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology at Columbia University. Dr. Carson became committed to the fight against uterine fibroids and empowering women through treatment. Upon learning of a nonsurgical breakthrough known as uterine fibroid embolization, Dr. Carson became one of the first doctors to perform the procedure in the Georgia. Today, Dr. Carson continues pursuing his passion. He created a state-of-the-art facility designed specifically for women suffering from fibroids.

Lake Jackson Surgical Clinic

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Henry Martinez, MD, is a breast and general surgeon at Lake Jackson Surgical Clinic in Lake Jackson, Texas. Dr. Martinez’s special interests are advanced laparoscopic procedures, gastrointestinal surgery, breast surgery, and wound healing.

Dr. Martinez earned his bachelor's degree in biology from Antillean Adventist University in Mayagüez Arriba, Puerto Rico, before earning his Doctor of Medicine from Ponce Health Sciences University in Puerto Rico. He completed training in general surgery and successfully performed the duties of chief resident in surgery at the Nassau University Medical Center, affiliated with the Health Sciences Center of Stony Brook University, where he was also awarded a fellowship in burn surgery within the plastic surgery division.

Dr. Martinez is licensed to practice in the states of Texas and New York, and he is board certified by the American Association of Physician Specialists. His hospital affiliations include the Brazoria County Surgery Center, CHI St. Luke's Health–Brazosport Hospital, and UTMB Health Angleton Danbury Campus. 

Dr. Martinez’s professional affiliations include the American College of Surgeons, Texas Medical Association, American Medical Association, Brazoria County Medical Society, and Wound Healing Center Staff Surgeon.