"Easy to understand, trust & respect."
This is the 2nd time I have needed Dr Apple's services. She is genuinely easy to understand, trust, and respect.
About Kimberly Apple, MD, FACS
Kimberly Apple, MD, FACS has been providing state-of-the-art surgical care in the Zephyrhills and Wesley Chapel area since 2007. She is a Board certified surgeon with advanced training in Laparoscopic and Robotic technology.
Dr. Apple has extensive experience in General Surgery with a particular interest in minimally invasive and robotic surgical techniques. She is recognized for providing excellent surgical outcomes in abdominal surgery, Hernia Repair, Gallbladder, Colon, and Breast surgeries. Her expertise with utilizing advanced Laparoscopic and Robotic techniques provides her patients with shorter hospital stays and a quicker recovery. Dr. Apple is renowned by her patients for her compassion and caring bedside manner.
In addition to providing surgical care, Dr. Apple also serves on various hospital committees. She is dedicated to providing the highest level of care possible for her patients.
Board Certifications
- American Board of Surgery
Medical Education
Medical College of Wisconsin
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Doctor of Medicine
Internship/Residency
Medical University of South Carolina – Department of Surgery
Charleston, South Carolina
Administrative Chief Resident
Professional Activities
Fellow, American College of Surgeons
American Society of Breast Surgeons
Hospital Memberships
AdventHealth Zephyrhills
AdventHealth Wesley Chapel
FMC Special Procedures Center, Zephyrhills
Special Interests
General Surgery
Breast Surgery
Advanced Laparoscopy
Abdominal Surgery
Colorectal Surgery
DaVinci Surgery
Esophageal Surgery
Gallbladder Surgery
Hernia Surgery: Inguinal, Incisional, Ventral
Large Bowel / Colon & Rectal Surgery (Malignant & Benign)
Lumpectomy
Mastectomy
Pilonidal Cyst
Mediport (port-a-cath) and Line Placement
Recurrent Surgery
Skin Cancer Removals
Small Bowel Surgery
Lymph Node Biopsy
Wound Management
Physician Team
Emily L. Boswell, APRN
- P: (813) 788-8160
- F: (813) 355-5065
Lee Chatham, APRN
- P: (813) 929-3600
- F: (813) 355-5901
Christina "Tina" A. Schulte, APRN, AGCNS-BC
- P: (813) 788-8160
- F: (813) 355-5065
Wiregrass 2352 Bruce B Downs Blvd Wesley Chapel, Florida 33544 Suite 201
Zephyrhills 38135 Market Square Drive Zephyrhills, Florida 33542 Suite 106
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