About Us
We at Suncoast Surgical Associates are fortunate and proud to have a group of physicians who are experts in their various fields. We are a group of board certified and fellowship trained general and thoracic surgeons with offices in Tampa, Riverview and Brandon, Florida. We currently operate out of three hospitals and one surgery center, HCA Florida Brandon Hospital, St. Joseph’s South Hospital, and HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital. All surgeries are preformed at the Brandon surgery center.
Our physicians understand that any surgery is a major event in your life. This is why we make every effort to make you feel at ease. We understand that you are an individual, and each patient is unique. We will take our time to listen closely to your questions and concerns, and then formulate a custom tailored plan. We make sure to take the time with you in order that you completely understand your individualized plan, as you are your best advocate. Our surgeons and staff work as a coordinated team, each applying his or her expertise to your particular case. You will always know who to call before or after your surgery, and we return calls promptly, usually on the same day.
Surgical expertise, compassionate surgeons and superb care – that’s what makes your Suncoast Surgical experience a remarkable one.
Our Services
Our Tampa Bay surgeons, Dr. InSoon Park (general and colorectal surgeon), Dr. Richard Picciocca (general and thoracic surgeon), Dr. Francisco Itriago (general and colorectal surgeon), Dr. Donovan Tapper (general and advanced laparoscopic surgeon), Dr. Cristiano Alpendre (general and advanced laparoscopic surgeon), specialize in minimally invasive surgery to address surgical issues of the chest and abdomen.
Procedures we commonly perform include : laparoscopic and robotic gastrointestinal procedures addressing surgical issues of the stomach, small intestine, colon, rectum, appendix, gallbladder, spleen, adrenal and abdominal wall (such as appendectomy, cholecystectomy or gallbladder surgery, complex hernia repairs (inguinal, ventral, umbilical, incisional, lumbar and hiatal), laparoscopic and robotic colorectal procedures that address colorectal cancer, diverticular disease, intestinal blockage, colon polyps and inflammatory bowel disease -- Crohn’s and Ulcerative Colitis (such as lap/robotic colectomy – partial or complete removal of the colon and lysis of adhesions), anorectal procedures to treat hemorrhoids, anal cancer, anal fissures and anal fistula, thoracic procedures to treat achalasia, lung cancer, interstitial lung disease, mediastinal tumors, pleural effusions and recurrent pneumothorax and heartburn/GERD surgery utilizing procedures such as laparoscopic/robotic fundoplications, hiatal hernia repairs, and LINX procedure.
We are Tampa’s Leading Minimally Invasive Surgeons Specializing in Multiple Robotic Procedures.
Our Surgeons have over 10 years of experience in robotic surgery. This surgical option is available for general surgery procedures such as gallbladder surgery, hernia surgery, as well as more advanced procedures in the subspecialties of colon and rectal surgery for colon and rectal cancer, foregut surgery, fundoplication for reflux, and bariatric surgery.
Where We are
As the Tampa Bay Market grows, we too have had to open locations for our patient’s convenience. Currently we see patients at these locations:
