At the core of our practice is our team of General Surgeons. Each surgeon has his own unique combination of expertise, experience, and interests, but all share a passion for providing exceptional service to the patients who entrust us with their care.

Robert E. Askew Jr., MD

Brant E. Victor, MD

Jeffrey T. Meynig, MD

John A. Abikhaled, MD

Mark R. Lindsey, MD

Mark A. Glover, MD

Jose A. Lopez, MD

Our surgeons are Board Certified and Fellows of the American College of Surgeons. The surgeon who has attained Certification by the American Board of Surgery (ABS) has specialized knowledge and skill relating to the diagnosis, pre-operative, operative and postoperative management of surgical problems in the following areas of primary responsibility:

• Alimentary tract – esophagus, stomach, small bowel, and large bowl
• Abdomen and its contents – diaphragm, biliary tract, liver, pancreas, and spleen
• Breast, skin and soft tissue – benign and malignant disease
• Head and neck- including trauma, vascular, congenital and cancerous disorders
• Vascular system – arteries and veins excluding the vessels in the brain, heart and lungs
• Endocrine – thyroid and parathyroid glands, the pancreas and adrenal glands
• Surgical Oncology – including coordinated management of the cancer patient
• Comprehensive management of trauma – the responsibility for all phases of care of the injured patient
• Complete care of critically ill patients – with underlying surgical conditions
• The surgeon also has knowledge of pediatric, plastic, general thoracic and transplant surgery. The surgeon is also capable of employing various endoscopic techniques (viewing or performing operations through tubes with lighted ends.)