Colon & Rectal Surgery Clinics in Florida

Colon and rectal surgery are mostly done to treat malignant tumors. These tumors are most often developed from benign polyps in the colon, usually with people aged 50 to 70. Other causes are rare but can happen – hereditary genetic disorders or inflammatory bowel diseases (Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis). Affiliated providers offer a number of treatment options including traditional colon and rectal surgery (open incision) or by laparoscopy (minimally invasive). All members of the TopLine MD Alliance are leaders in their field and have a history of successful patient outcomes.

Colon & Rectal Surgery

Colon and rectal surgery are mostly done to treat malignant tumors. These tumors are most often developed from benign polyps in the colon, usually with people aged 50 to 70. Other causes are rare but can happen – hereditary genetic disorders or inflammatory bowel diseases (Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis). Affiliated providers offer a number of treatment options including traditional colon and rectal surgery (open incision) or by laparoscopy (minimally invasive). All members of the TopLine MD Alliance are leaders in their field and have a history of successful patient outcomes.

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Dr. Omar M Rashid

Medical Specialist – Complex General Surgical Oncology
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Dr. Rashid specializes in surgical oncology and robotic surgery in South FL where he was born and raised. He earned a BS in Biochemistry & Latin/Classical studies at Dartmouth College and an MD-JD at Duke University Schools of Medicine and Law, focusing on health policy to better prepare for the challenges cancer patients face. He completed General Surgery residency at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, VA, and Complex General Surgical Oncology Fellowship at H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, FL. Dr. Rashid completed a legislative fellowship in the VA General Assembly for the House of Delegates Appropriations Committee, focusing on Budget and health policy, including appointments under Governor Tim Kaine (Democrat) and also by Governor Bob McDonnell (Republican). He is a member of the Commonwealth of Virginia Bar and he collaborated on health policy advocacy at the State and Federal levels.

Dr. Michael Hellinger

Colon & Rectal Surgery
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Dr. Michael Hellinger has been a resident of Miami for over 30 years. Born in Boston, Mass, he moved to Miami at age 11. He completed his undergraduate education in 1983 at Tufts University, where he graduated Cum Laude. The following year was spent performing research in surgical oncology at the University Of Miami School Of Medicine. Dr. Hellinger went on to attend the University Of Miami School Of Medicine. He was awarded his medical degree with honors in 1988 and began a general surgical residency at Jackson Memorial Hospital. During his final year of training, he was the recipient of the outstanding chief resident teacher award. Following completion, he received his colon and rectal surgical subspecialty training at the Orlando Regional Medical Center in Orlando, Florida.

Dr. Jacqueline Levy Kaiser

Colon & Rectal Surgery
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Dr. Kaiser grew up in the Orlando area. She attended Lake Brantley High School, and then left the Orlando area to pursue her education. She returned to Orlando in 1995 and started practicing Colon and Rectal Surgery in 1996. She initially joined Dr Nelson Brouillette in Winter Park, Florida After his retirement, she continued as a solo practitioner in Winter Park and is entering her 23rd year of practice.
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