The USF Health Center for Esophageal Disorders is committed to the diagnosis, treatment, and research of esophageal pathologies. Our physicians are among the most skilled and experienced in the nation, with one of the highest volumes in the West coast of Florida. From benign to malignant disorders, our world-class team of experts takes a whole-patient approach and offers a science-driven tailored strategy to combat esophageal diseases. Our experts welcome all patients to become involved in all aspects of their journey and provide them with patient education and viable resources to ensure a better quality of life.
Our physicians are dedicated to the care of our patients and work in conjunction with the Joy McCann Culverhouse Center for Swallowing Disorders, the oldest gastroenterology center in the state of Florida. In addition to the unique multidisciplinary centers in the West Coast of Florida; the Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center, Neurogastroenterology & Motility Center, and Bariatric Center.
All performed cases at the USF Heath Center for Esophageal Disorders are logged in national surgical registries to ensure quality and standards of excellence.
Physicians in the USF Health Department of Gastroenterology also lead the Digestive Diseases Institute at Tampa General Hospital, recognized as #19 in the nation and #1 in in Florida for Gastroenterology & GI Surgery by U.S. News & World Report 2024-25.
We offer diagnostic and therapeutic options, via advanced endoscopy (revisional), and robotic approaches to all esophageal disorders listed below:
Our team of experts is committed to teaching the next generation of physicians by training medical students from the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine and residents from the USF Health Department of Surgery Residency Program. Our faculty experts have developed the educational curriculum used at the national level in foregut (stomach & esophageal) surgery.
Our group of surgeons hold multiple leadership and governance appointments at renown national surgical societies such as the American College of Surgeons (ACS), Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES), American Foregut Society (AFS), and the Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract (SSAT). Every year, our team of experts are invited speakers to national meetings and recognized institutions such as Johns Hopkins University, Brown University, University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) and have recently started to speak in Asia and Europe.
Our growing research achievements continue to mirror our commitment for clinical excellence and novel surgical methods with the goal of improving the care being delivered. Our team currently has over 60 research members dedicated to produce from 30 to 50 significant peer-reviewed journal publications every year.
The pillars of the USF Health Center for Esophageal Disorders are:
These are our commitment to every patient, every time, in every encounter.
Michael Albrink, MD FACS
Professor of Surgery
Francesca Dimou, MD, MS, FASCS, FASMBS
Associate Professor of Surgery
Salvatore Docimo, DO, MBA, FACS, FASMBS
Associate Professor, Associate Fellowship Director Foregut & Bariatric Surgery
Christopher DuCoin, MD, MPH, FACS
Associate Professor of Surgery; Fellowship Director, Foregut & Bariatric Surgery; Director, Surgery Acting Internships; Chief, Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery
Adham R. Saad, MD
Assistant Professor of Surgery; Director, USF Hernia Center; Associate Program Director, General Surgery Residency; Associate Program Director, Foregut & Bariatric Fellowship
Joseph Sujka, MD
Assistant Professor, Surgical Care Clerkship Director
To schedule an appointment, please call (813) 821-8038
Referrals: (813) 821-8057
Fax: (813) 844-1920
USF Health – South Tampa Center
2 Tampa General Circle
Tampa, FL 33606
USF Health – Morsani
13330 USF Laurel Dr.
Tampa, FL 33616
This program has a historic legacy from the early 2000’s when it was founded by Dr. Alexander Rosemurgy. In 2012, the program transitioned to Dr. Vic Velanovich, and, since 2019 to our current director, Dr. Christopher DuCoin.
