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Dr. Georgios Rossidis, MD

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Specializes in: Bariatric Surgery and General Surgery

Professional interests include: tumor resection, melanoma, minimally invasive surgery, and more.

4600 Sw 46th Court Suite 310 Suite 310
Ocala, FL 34474

(352) 291-0239

Dr. Georgios Rossidis, MD is a bariatric surgeon in Ocala, FL specializing in bariatric surgery and general surgery. Dr. Georgios Rossidis, MD is affiliated with HCA Florida Healthcare, HCA Florida West Marion Hospital HCA Florida Ocala Hospital and OCALA HEALTH SURGICAL GROUP LLC.

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4600 Sw 46th Court Suite 310 Suite 310
Ocala, FL 34474

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Gallbladder Removal Surgery (Cholecystectomy)

The gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ on the right side of the upper abdomen, underneath the liver. Its purpose is to store bile, which is used to digest fat. Occasionally, the gallbladder can develop mineral stones, called gallstones. If they are large enough, gallstones can block the ducts in the gallbladder and cause swelling and infection. Gallstones can be treated with lifestyle changes and medication, but sometimes this is not enough. In these cases, it is best to remove the gallbladder before it can cause more serious problems. The surgical removal of the gallbladder is called a cholecystectomy.

Today, most gallbladder surgeries are done laparoscopically. Four tiny incisions are made in the abdomen, and small tools are inserted through these tiny incisions to perform the surgery. Because the incisions are much smaller, recovery time is much faster with this type of surgery. Patients are usually discharged from the hospital the same day. Sometimes, open surgery is used to remove a gallbladder. In this type of surgery, a cut about six inches long is made in the upper right abdomen. After the gallbladder is removed, it is sutured or stapled closed. With open surgery, patients usually stay in the hospital for two to three days to recover before they are discharged.

Gallbladder removal, like any surgery, carries some risks, such as bleeding, infection, or the development of blood clots. Doctors will tell patients how to minimize their risk for complications. After surgery, patients are advised to avoid strenuous activity for several days. They should not soak in a bath until their sutures or staples have been removed. Patients should wash hands before touching the area around the incision. It will take a couple of days until patients feel like themselves again and a few weeks until their scar has healed and faded.

Skin Issues

The skin is the largest organ in the body, protecting and covering the more sensitive inner organs. Considering its size and that it is constantly exposed to the elements, the skin is usually relatively problem-free. However that doesn't mean that issues don't come up from time to time that might need the help of a professional. The most common skin issues that people seek medical help with are cosmetic issues, acne, eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis, and skin growths.

Professional cosmetic skin treatments exist to treat wrinkles, scars, dark spots, remove excess hair, tone and tighten skin, and otherwise improve the appearance of the skin. They may use lasers, light therapy, chemical peels, microdermabrasion, or many other forms of skin treatment.

Acne occurs when hair follicles become clogged with oil and dead skin cells, most commonly on the face or back. The clogged follicles can then become infected and inflamed. Treatments include antibiotics, anti-inflammatories, and retinoid creams.

Eczema is dry, sensitive skin that causes an itchy red rash, often in response to specific triggers. It is common in childhood but can sometimes last into adulthood. The main treatment involves keeping skin well moisturized.

Dermatitis is the medical name for any kind of skin inflammation or rash. Rashes can happen because of an allergy or contact with an irritating substance. They may be red, itchy, or even painful. They are often treated with antihistamines or moisturizing creams containing cortisone.

Psoriasis is patches of thick, red skin that is covered in silvery scales. It is often itchy and sore. Psoriasis is thought to be caused by an immune disorder, and it runs in families. Psoriasis is not contagious. There is no cure, but there are medicated creams available to treat the symptoms.

Skin growths, including warts and moles, are usually not serious. However, some skin growths should be examined by a doctor to make sure they don't cause problems in the future. Warts are harmless, rough, bumpy growths caused by a viral infection. They occur most often on the hands and feet. Because they are caused by a virus, they are contagious. Moles are brown or black spots that are sometimes raised slightly from the surface of the skin. They happen when clumps of pigment cells form in a cluster instead of spread out. Moles are harmless except that they are more vulnerable to cancer than other parts of the skin. Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States, and its risk increases with sun exposure and fair skin tone.

Skin issues can be embarrassing or irritating, but most are minor and can be treated without serious problems. Some, however, can be a sign of a more significant issue, so it is important to see a doctor for anything out of the ordinary.

Weight Loss Surgery (Bariatric Surgery)

Bariatric or weight-loss surgery is a surgical procedure performed to help significantly obese patients lose weight when more traditional methods, such as dieting and exercise, have not helped. Depending on the type, these surgeries change the gastrointestinal tract to limit how much food can be eaten and also change how food is absorbed by the body. Of the various bariatric surgeries available, the most common is gastric bypass.

By far the most common of the gastric bypass surgeries is called Roux-en-Y. During this surgery, part of the stomach and small intestine are detached from the gastrointestinal tract, in order to make the tract smaller. The surgeon divides the stomach into two parts. The working stomach, at the end of the esophagus, is now tiny - only the size of a walnut. This makes patients feel full after eating a small amount of food. Then the small intestine is also divided, and after bypassing a section of the small intestine to reduce food absorption, the intestine is attached to the small stomach pouch. The patient now has a working stomach and intestine like before, only much smaller.

Because gastric bypass is used to treat extreme obesity, it can reduce the risk of some of the problems associated with obesity. Gastric bypass can help treat or reduce the risk for such conditions as heart disease, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, and type 2 diabetes. However, it is a major surgery and also carries risks itself. Any surgery can lead to infection, bleeding, or blood clots, and weight loss surgery in particular carries risks of leaks in the gastrointestinal system, malnutrition, bowel obstructions, and vomiting.

Typically patients are considered candidates for gastric bypass surgery if they have a BMI greater than 40, or sometimes if they have a BMI between 35 and 40 but are suffering from obesity-related illnesses such as diabetes. The outlook is generally good, with most patients losing between 50-75% of their excess weight in 1-2 years. However, patients must follow strict diet guidelines so that the stomach can heal, starting with no food at all, then followed by a liquid diet for some time. For many severely obese patients who have tried strict diets before without success, gastric bypass surgery is the tool that allows them to finally achieve their weight loss and health goals.

diagnostic procedures	11
doctor visit	203
gastrointestinal procedures	10
hospital care	44
inpatient care	44
minimally invasive procedures	11
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	12

**Gender**
Male	129
Female	128

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	203
Black	43
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	107
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	102

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	42
Dementia	10
Cancer	13

**Gender**
Male	149
Female	118

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	203
Black	42
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	107
From 75 to 84	53
85 and over	11
Less than 65	96

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	40
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

doctor visit	137
hospital care	174
inpatient care	174

**Gender**
Male	272
Female	264

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	416
Black	92
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	194
From 75 to 84	144
85 and over	50
Less than 65	148

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	29
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	36
Diabetes	47
Dementia	19
Cancer	15

doctor visit	104
hospital care	394
inpatient care	394
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	12

**Gender**
Male	157
Female	170

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	259
Black	46
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	105
From 75 to 84	88
85 and over	54
Less than 65	80

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	61
Asthma	43
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	41
Diabetes	46
Dementia	30
Cancer	15

doctor visit	26
hospital care	202
inpatient care	202

**Gender**
Male	95
Female	110

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	171
Black	23
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	81
From 75 to 84	54
85 and over	33
Less than 65	37

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	39
Dementia	25
Cancer	20

catheterization	21
doctor visit	139
hospital care	144
inpatient care	144

**Gender**
Male	111
Female	124

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	202
Black	16
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	97
From 75 to 84	72
85 and over	32
Less than 65	34

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	34
Dementia	14
Cancer	29

breast procedures	11
cancer surgery	11
catheterization	29
diagnostic procedures	10
doctor visit	204
excision	22
hospital care	173
inpatient care	173
lymph node procedures	21
open surgery	10

**Gender**
Male	111
Female	160

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	239
Black	0
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	111
From 75 to 84	86
85 and over	31
Less than 65	43

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	40
Dementia	14
Cancer	27

abdominal surgery	14
breast procedures	17
cancer surgery	17
catheterization	26
diagnostic procedures	16
doctor visit	230
excision	34
gastrointestinal procedures	13
hospital care	224
inpatient care	224
lymph node procedures	32
minimally invasive procedures	14
open surgery	16

**Gender**
Male	133
Female	194

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	295
Black	15
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	139
From 75 to 84	122
85 and over	34
Less than 65	32

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	36
Dementia	13
Cancer	31

breast procedures	17
cancer surgery	17
catheterization	32
diagnostic procedures	26
doctor visit	478
excision	44
hospital care	340
inpatient care	340
lymph node procedures	55
open surgery	26

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Georgios Rossidis, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Georgios Rossidis, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Ocala, FL were inpatient care, hospital care, lymph node procedures and excision.

abdominal surgery	16
breast procedures	15
cancer surgery	15
catheterization	27
diagnostic procedures	16
doctor visit	196
excision	33
gastrointestinal procedures	14
hospital care	194
inpatient care	194
lymph node procedures	36
minimally invasive procedures	13
open surgery	18
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	12
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	12

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Georgios Rossidis, MD.

**Gender**
Female	126
Male	115

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	27
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	198
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	1
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	24
75 to 84	61
Less than 65	57
65 to 74	94

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Georgios Rossidis, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Georgios Rossidis, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	13
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	32
Atrial Fibrillation	14
Cancer	16
Dementia	13

Education & Training

He completed residency at University of Florida Health Science Center and Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Florida.

Residency: University of Florida Health Science Center and Affiliated Hospitals (2011)

Licensed In: Florida

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Georgios Rossidis, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

HCA Florida Healthcare

HCA Florida West Marion Hospital HCA Florida Ocala Hospital

OCALA HEALTH SURGICAL GROUP LLC

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Georgios Rossidis, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$6,371 Da Vinci Surgical System $6,371
Ethicon Inc.	$1,986 STRATAFIX $1,061	LINX Reflux Management System $925
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.	$1,195 ECHELON ENDOPATH Stapler $1,195
CONMED Corporation	$1,013 General Surgery $1,000	AirSeal $13
Ethicon US, LLC	$932 LINX Reflux Management System $232	Endoscopy: Endocutters $171	HARMONIC Product Family $160	ECHELON FLEX Stapler $93	EVICEL Fibrin Sealant (Human) $30	Other $246
Other	$3,324 Orbera $633	SPY-PHI SYSTEM $414	SAVI/SAVI SCOUT $288	SURGICAL $254	STRATTICE $203	Other $1,530

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$4,999
Education	$4,500
Food and Beverage	$4,314
Consulting Fee	$1,000
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$8

Biography

Dr. Georgios Rossidis' areas of specialization are general surgery and bariatric surgery; he sees patients in Ocala, FL. Dr. Rossidis's training includes a residency program at a hospital affiliated with the University of Florida Health Science Center. Areas of expertise for Dr. Rossidis include achalasia, general surgery, and obesity. He is conversant in Greek. He is professionally affiliated with HCA Florida Healthcare.

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