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At Manatee Memorial Hospital, today’s technology and expertise converge through the skilled hands of the four surgeons. These specialists have received the Master Surgeon designation by The Surgical Review Corporation and represent advanced surgical care, leveraging the da Vinci®Xi Surgical System to perform precision-driven robotic surgeries. This technology enhances their ability to perform complex minimally invasive procedures, setting a new standard in patient care and surgical excellence at the hospital. Robotic surgery patient advantages can include less pain, less bleeding and faster recovery.
Jose Erbella, MD, FACS, DipABLM
Breast, General, Master Surgeon
Dr. Erbella received his medical degree from the University of Miami School of Medicine and completed his residency in general surgery at the University of Florida. He specializes in early recovery, minimally invasive procedures and robotic surgery. Dr. Erbella played a vital role in helping Manatee Memorial Hospital receive the National Accreditation for Breast Centers (NAPBC).
Nikalesh Reddy, MD, FACS
Thoracic, General, Master Surgeon
Dr. Reddy received his medical degree from the Madras Medical College in India. He completed his residency in general surgery at both St. Luke’s Roosevelt Hospital Center and Beth Israel Medical Center in New York. A research fellowship was completed in the Liver Transplant Division at Columbia University. Dr. Reddy achieved a clinical fellowship in minimally invasive thoracic surgical oncology at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center in Buffalo, NY. He specializes in minimally invasive general surgery with a special emphasis on lung cancer surgery.
Stelios Rekkas, MD, FACS, FASMBS
General, Bariatrics, Master Surgeon
Dr. Rekkas received his medical degree from the Florida State University College of Medicine in Tallahassee, Fla. He completed his general residency at Mount Sinai Medical Center and a fellowship in minimally invasive, bariatric, and robotic surgery at Jackson Hospital, both in Miami, Fla. Dr. Rekkas serves as the director of bariatric surgery at Manatee Memorial Hospital and is a designated robotic surgical proctor on the da Vinci® Surgical Platform for Intuitive, teaching other surgeons from across the United States how to best utilize technology to improve patient outcomes.
Stacey South, MD
Gynecology Oncology, Master Surgeon
Dr. South received her medical degree from Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine in Maywood, Ill. She completed an obstetrics and gynecology residency at The Western Pennsylvania Hospital, Temple University School of Medicine Clinical Campus in Pittsburgh, Pa. She specializes in women’s oncology.
Welcome Manatee Health’s Newest General Surgeon
Alexander Erbella, MD
Dr. Erbella received his medical degree from
Quinnipiac University Frank H. Netter M.D. School of Medicine in North Haven, Conn.
He completed a general surgery residency at Florida State University/Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare. He specializes in cancer, laparoscopic procedures and robotic surgeries.
EXPERIENCE THE BENEFITS
Visit manateememorial.com/robotics
Individual results may vary. There are risks associated with any surgical procedure. Talk with your doctor about these risks to find out if minimally invasive, robotic surgery is right for you. Physicians are on the medical staff of Manatee Memorial Hospital, but, with limited exceptions, are independent practitioners who are not employees or agents of Manatee Memorial Hospital. The hospital shall not be liable for actions or treatments provided by physicians. For language assistance, disability accommodations and the nondiscrimination notice, visit our website.
