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TOPDOCTORADVERTISEMENTSteven Halbreich M.D., F.A.C.S.General and minimally invasive surgery.STEVEN HALBREICH M.D.,F.A.C.S.CREDENTIALSg M.D. New York University Schoolof Medicineg General Surgery; The Mount SinaiMedical Centerg American Board of Surgeryg Clinical Assistant Professor, FloridaState University College of MedicineDR. STEVEN HALBREICH seeks to provideexceptional care to his patients. A graduateof New York University School of Medicine,Dr. Halbreich has served Sarasota as a generalsurgeon over the last decade, with carefocused on surgical management of diseasesof the abdomen, breast and soft tissues.“As a general surgeon, it always remainsinteresting with such a wide range ofdiseases encountered on a regular basis,” hesays. “There are numerous ways to managesimilar problems. My objective is to treatthe illness with as little risk and pain for thepatient as possible.” This objective oftenmeans minimally invasive surgery for coloncancer, needle biopsies for breast problemsor even incisionless surgery for heartburn.It is common for Dr. Halbreich to meethis patients when they have an urgentproblem that requires immediate attention.“I realize that patients are often underextreme duress when I meet them forthe first time in an emergency room,” hesays, “and I try to provide comfort andDr. Steven Halbreichaims to offer treatmentsindividualized to thepatient’s needs.reassurance to gain a patient’s trust underthese difficult circumstances”. Gettingpatients back to their normal level offunction or even an improved quality of lifeis the goal for Dr.“My objectiveis to treat theillness withas little riskand pain forthe patient aspossible.”Halbreich.Sarasota’sexcellent hospitalsand allied healthprofessionalsmake it awonderfulenvironmentto practicemedicine, and, in turn, for patients toreceive outstanding care. Dr. Halbreichpractices at Vascular and Surgery Associateswith colleagues Drs. Harold Kulman, StevenSilverman, Jon Yunis and Doug Dorsay, all ofwhom offer a complete array of general andvascular surgical services. In addition to hispractice, Dr. Halbreich is a clinical assistantprofessor for the Florida State UniversityCollege of Medicine.PRACTICE SPECIALTIESg Gastrointestinal surgeryg Laparoscopic surgeryg Breast surgeryAWARDSg Physician of the Year, Doctor’sHospital of Sarasota, 2012g Outstanding Community FacultyEducator, Florida State UniversityCollege of Medicine, 2007LOCATIONg Vascular and Surgery AssociatesWaldemere Medical Plaza1921 Waldemere St., Suite 504Sarasota, FL 34239(941) 957-170092SARASOTA MAGAZINE | JUNE 2012