
Special Promotional Feature
In prefacing this introduction, we’d like to offer an observation, which should be of interest to all. Regardless of medical school class rankings, graduates are all referred to as “DOCTOR.” With this revelation, we should all know that when choosing a physician, one must accept responsibility for adequately researching the doctor he or she is considering.
Within our present day society, most licensed to practice medicine are truly miracle workers whether they are completely restructuring someone’s face or saving a life. As much as we realize that every physician is an asset to our community, we also know that some have established themselves at the top of their profession and are considered special; these are the ‘elite,’ the very best of the best.
When seeking perfection, we search for the professional who has made it his or her life goal to excel within a field of specialization through many years of study, dedication and determination, continually challenging themselves to advance their knowledge; these brilliant human beings not only save lives but also enrich their communities with a skill set second to none. Beyond this and in order to stay abreast of the latest, almost daily changing medical advancements, the ‘elite’ undergo rigorous maintenance, updating through seminars, conferences and advanced studies to keep current with new technology and procedures.
In adding our ‘Tampa’s Elite Doctors’ section with this issue, we present a group of physicians, all of whom are reputable, Board Certified in their areas of expertise, extremely well recognized within our community and chosen by their peers. Our objective is to initiate a continuing dialogue with our readers, with an aim toward personalizing some of the finest doctors available.
Melissa Fickey, MD
Embracing Life Wellness CenterDr. Melissa Fickey is a board-certified...
USF Health Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery
Katie Propst, MD, FACOG; Catherine Lynch, MD, FACOG; Ryan Hidalgo, MD;...
Dr. Traci M. Temmen, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon - Temmen Plastic SurgeryWhere Precision...
DR. JATIN BIDANI
Your Partner in Digestive Health and WellnessDr. Bidani is a...
Dr. Robert Donnelly
Full Circle OrthopedicsDr. Robert Donnelly is a board-certified,...
Dr. Elizabeth A. John
Internal MedicineDr. Elizabeth John is an Internist serving the greater...
Ghazanfar Khadim, MD FACC FSCAI
Florida Heart, Vein and Vascular InstituteDr. Khadim is board certified...
Antonio Luis, MD, AAHIVS
Championing Inclusive, Affirming LGBTQ+ Healthcare in FloridaDr. Antonio...
Dr. Kevin Pacholec
Dr. Pacholec Wellness & Weight LossDr. Pacholec is a board-certified...
ROBERT WORTHINGTON-KIRSCH M.D., FSIR, FAVLS, FCIRSE, RVT, RPHS
Dr. Robert Kirsch: A Pioneer in Minimally Invasive Vascular CareDr....
Dr. Kristina D. Black
General PediatricianDr. Kristina Black brings a blend of deep clinical...
James P Gillen, MD, FACEP
USF Emergency MedicineDr. James P. Gillen currently holds the position of...
Jeffrey Grove, DO, FACOFP, dist.
Paxton Medical Management: Built for Physicians, Centered on...
Dr. Kathleen Murray
USF HealthDr. Kathleen Murray is a double board-certified Neurologist in...
Clarence H. Owen, MD
Cardiothoracic SurgeryDr. Owen is a board-certified cardiothoracic...
Dr. Marvin Shienbaum
Esteemed Body Sculpting Plastic SurgeonDr. Marvin Shienbaum is a...
Jeff Steinhoff, MD, FACC
Clinical Cardiology, Echocardiography, and LipidologyDr. Steinhoff is a...
David Rosenberg M.D. & John Prpich M.D.
Pediatric Pulmonary Specialists, P.A. At Pediatric Pulmonary...
Meegan Gruber, MD, PhD
Gruber Plastic Surgery Dr. Meegan Gruber is an internationally...