Dr. Caban is a Board Certified General Surgeon, Fellowship Trained Bariatric Surgeon, and Advanced Laparoscopic Surgeon.
Angel M. Caban, MD
Dr. Angel Caban
Dr. Angel Caban was born and raised in Puerto Rico.  He graduated from college Magna Cum Laude from the University of Puerto Rico.  Dr. Angel Caban completed his medical degree at the Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara in Mexico.  His surgical training as an intern began in New York City at St. Vincents Hospital. From there he transferred to the University of Florida in Gainesville has he completed his surgical training and became a Board Certified General Surgeon by the American Board of Surgery. He then pursued a Fellowship in Advanced Laparoscopy and Bariatric Surgery at UT Southwestern in Dallas, Texas.
” I was very fortunate to train with world-class surgeons in the field of General Surgery and Bariatric Surgery”
After finishing his extensive training, Dr. Angel Caban joined the faculty at the University of Florida and was an Assistant Professor of the Department of Surgery for three and a half years. Â He was involved in training medical students, surgical residents, and bariatric surgery fellows. Â Clinically, he developed a busy practice that involved taking care of highly complex patients requiring advanced laparoscopic skills. Â He practiced at Shands Hospital and the Malcolm Randal VA Medical Center.
In January of 2014, he parted ways from the academic environment 
and started his private practice in Ocala, Florida. Â In just several months Dr Angel Caban became one of the most prominent surgeons in Marion County. Â He has performed many complex procedures at West Marion Community Hospital and Ocala Regional Medical Center. Â These procedures include a wide variety of Laparoscopic and Open surgeries. Â He recently performed the first Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy in Marion County for esophageal cancer.
Prior to his arrival in Ocala most of this patients had to seek medical attention far from home because of the lack of expertise in the area. Â Now the majority of this patients can enjoy world class care closer to their love ones.
Dr Angel Caban takes great care of his patients and his outstanding outcomes are a reflection of his training, expertise and attention to details.
PATIENTS FEEDBACK
"This is the only doctor and staff I have ever encountered that always treats me as my time is important and my questions valid. I had to change my original appt and was able to be seen the next day! I have anxiety and I never have a problem with it when coming here. That is a major benefit to my health and health care."
"The staff has pleasantly surprised me in all aspects mentioned in this survey and not to mention their teamwork and communication. Â I was just very impressed with how this group operates and how they treated me and took my emergency seriously. Â I am so thankful I found Dr Caban and his staff"
"I have had to see several medical providers recently and my experience here was superior BY FAR. Â Everyone was extremely courteous and helpful. Â Starting with Kelly booking the appt and checking me in upon arrival, to Dee, Rose and Dr Caban and then Kelly again following up with a letter to my doctor. Â Everyone understood my condition and knew exactly what I needed. Â They showed a sense of urgency and concern. Â I can only hope that all office visits are this good."
"The PA is excellent - I am a retired PA. Â She is thorough and is very invested in making sure post-sleeve patients have every opportunity to contact her/office with questions/concerns. Â Her info handout was exceptional. Â She is obviously working very hard for your practice and is a wonderful patient advocate. Thanks."
"Dr. Caban gives his full attention and looks you in the eye and is aware of what your treatment has been. Â He is personable and knowledgeable."