We compassionately provide the best possible care to patients with surgical conditions, whether the patient should require routine, complex, or no surgical procedure.
Our practice was founded in 1980 by Dr. Mario Villalba, Sr., who was later joined by Dr. Mark Frikker. These two iconic surgeons trained generations of surgeons in our community, including each of us. They established a foundation of commitment to surgical excellence with sharp focus on attention to detail – details of surgical technique and patient care. These exceptional surgeons earned wide respect for their skill in caring for patients with the most challenging of surgical conditions.
In addition to running a busy surgical practice, Dr. Villalba served as medical director of the surgical intensive care unit for most of his career. He and Dr. Frikker (who now serves as Beaumont Royal Oak’s Chief of Surgical Services) challenged each of us, after successful completion of rigorous general surgery training, to pursue subspecialty fellowship training in the nation’s premier academic institutions
As physicians, we embrace a sacred duty to our patients. Hippocrates, considered the father of medicine, wrote the classic physician’s oath that was pledged by physicians for thousands of years. A modern version of this oath, the Declaration of Geneva, embodies our promise to you.
AS A MEMBER OF THE MEDICAL PROFESSION:
I SOLEMNLY PLEDGE to dedicate my life to the service of humanity;
THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF MY PATIENT will be my first consideration;
I WILL RESPECT the autonomy and dignity of my patient;
I WILL MAINTAIN the utmost respect for human life;
I WILL NOT PERMIT considerations of age, disease or disability, creed, ethnic origin, gender, nationality, political affiliation, race, sexual orientation, social standing or any other factor to intervene between my duty and my patient;
I WILL RESPECT the secrets that are confided in me, even after the patient has died;
I WILL PRACTISE my profession with conscience and dignity and in accordance with good medical practice;
I WILL FOSTER the honour and noble traditions of the medical profession;
I WILL GIVE to my teachers, colleagues, and students the respect and gratitude that is their due;
I WILL SHARE my medical knowledge for the benefit of the patient and the advancement of healthcare;
I WILL ATTEND TO my own health, well-being, and abilities in order to provide care of the highest standard;
I WILL NOT USE my medical knowledge to violate human rights and civil liberties, even under threat;
I MAKE THESE PROMISES solemnly, freely, and upon my honour.
We partner with you to ensure that you are prepared for your visit and, if indicated, for your surgery.
With this ambitious vision, we have been able to import and cultivate best practices in surgical care from diverse leading centers of surgical excellence.
Hernias of the abdominal wall are openings, or holes, in the muscular and fascial layers of the abdominal wall. Protruding bowel through a defect commonly creates a bulge.
Symptoms related to the presence of stones in the gallbladder are a common indication for gallbladder surgery.
Optimal treatment of these conditions involves complex surgery and coordinated multidisciplinary care.
Melanoma. In this procedure, the skin (including the melanoma) is removed in very thin layers.
We have been on the forefront of this field which combines emergency surgery, trauma surgery, and critical care.
We place catheters for cancer chemotherapy, feeding tube access, and peritoneal dialysis access.
We remain committed to providing the highest level of care to every patient, whether their condition should require routine or complex surgical care.
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Since its inception in 1980, our practice has grown from a solo surgical provider to a highly specialized group of general surgeons with deep roots in the southeast Michigan community.