SRQ Magazine | Stelios Rekkas, MD | 2022 Top Doctors Medical Resource

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2022 PEER REVIEW MEDICAL RESOURCE | HONOREES

STELIOS REKKAS, MD, FACS, FASMB

HONOREE General Surgery

Stelios Rekkas, MD, FACS, FASMBS is a general surgeon with focus on minimally invasive and bariatric surgery. He is board certified in general surgery and fellowship trained in minimally invasive robotic and bariatric surgery. Dr. Rekkas was raised in Anna Maria Island, Florida. After graduating from Manatee High School, he went on to graduate with high honors from the University of Florida. He later attended medical school at Florida State University. He completed his general surgery residency at Mount Sinai Medical Center and completed a fellowship in minimally invasive, bariatric, and robotic surgery at Jackson Hospital in Miami, Florida. Dr. Rekkas specializes in minimally invasive surgeries that provide less scarring, less pain and quicker recovery to his patients.

WHAT SERVICES DO YOU OFFER?

Dr. Stelios Rekkas is a general and bariatric surgeon servicing the community with robotic and minimally invasive procedures for over 10 years. His areas of expertise include hernias, gallbladder disease, acid reflux, diverticulitis, port placements, surgical weight loss, and more. Dr. Rekkas performs most surgeries robotically on the daVinci™ surgical system at Manatee Memorial Hospital. With the support of a top of the line team in office and at the hospital–including program coordinators, dietitians, patients advocates, mid-level providers, and nurses – patients are closely monitored every step of the way to deliver a safe and comfortable surgical experience. Dr. Rekkas and his team provide patients with comprehensive education and preparation before and after surgery. The surgical weight loss program at Manatee Memorial Hospital holds multiple designations, including Aetna Institute of Quality, Blue Distinction Center, and Cigna Center of Excellence.

SPECIALTIES

General Surgery, Bariatric Surgery, Robotic Surgery, Weight Loss

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