11/02/2025
📍 Born and raised in Jacmel, Haiti 🇭🇹 , Dr. Marcelin began his medical journey at Escuela Latinoamericana de Medicina (ELAM) in Santiago de Cuba 🇨🇺 . He later pursued a Master’s in Public Health and a Ph.D. in Epidemiology at Rey Juan Carlos University in Madrid, Spain 🇪🇸— strengthening his passion for research, surgical innovation, and global health.
He completed a General Surgery residency at Severo Ochoa University Hospital in Madrid, followed by advanced training in Colorectal Surgery at the Cleveland Clinic (Ohio) in 2015. After gaining experience as a First Surgical Assistant at Hialeah Hospital, he joined the Larkin General Surgery Residency Program in 2024.
Dr. Marcelin’s clinical interests include:
🔹 Colorectal Surgery
🔹 Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery
🔹 Minimally Invasive Surgery
Beyond the hospital, he loves:
🏃♂️ Running
⚽ Playing soccer
💪 Going to the gym
📚 Reading & Teaching
👨👧👦 Spending time with his children
🎶 Listening to music
His guiding words:
“God knows best — I trust Him to guide my path.”
We are honored to have Dr. Marcelin as part of our Larkin Surgery family — a true example of resilience, leadership, and service to others!
10/27/2025
🎯 Resident Spotlight: Dr. Daniel Shlyak, PGY-3
Born in Kyiv, Ukraine 🇺🇦, Dr. Shlyak completed his medical degree at St. George’s University. He has developed a strong passion for Vascular Surgery and for teaching medical students, always taking the time to explain, guide, and inspire those following in his footsteps.
Outside the operating room, you’ll find him enjoying audiobooks and podcasts, experimenting in the kitchen, watching hockey, or — as he says — annoying his cat 🐱
At Larkin, Dr. Shlyak stands out for his dedication, curiosity, and enthusiasm for surgical education, making him a valued member of our residency family.
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10/02/2025
🌟 Resident Spotlight 🌟
Meet Dr. Rafael Guzman, one of our amazing PGY-1 General Surgery residents! 👨⚕️💪
📍 Born in Miami, Florida
🎓 Medical School: St. George’s University, Grenada
🔎 Field of Interest: Trauma Surgery
When he’s not in the hospital, you can find him:
⚽ Playing soccer
🏋️♂️ Lifting at the gym
🔥 Grilling with friends
🤿 Spearfishing
🌊 Relaxing at the beach
We’re excited to have Dr. Guzman on our team and can’t wait to see all the incredible things he’ll accomplish in his surgical journey! 🙌
06/09/2025
🎓✨ Celebrating Excellence in Surgery ✨🎓
Today we celebrate two incredible surgeons and even better human beings — Dr. Roynny Sánchez and Dr. Alain Soto — as they officially graduate as General Surgeons from Larkin Community Hospital! 🩺💪🏼
Your dedication, resilience, and passion for medicine have inspired all of us along this journey. From sleepless nights to life-saving surgeries, you’ve proven what it means to wear that white coat with pride and purpose.
We are beyond proud to have walked beside you during these transformative years. Your legacy will remain in the halls of Larkin, and your impact on patients’ lives will be felt for years to come. 🚨❤️
Here’s to a future full of success, growth, and continued excellence in surgery. You did it, doctors!! 🥂👨🏻⚕️👨🏻⚕️
06/06/2025
🎓✨ A night of pride, joy, and heartfelt celebration!
Tonight, we honored and celebrated the incredible journey of our graduating chief residents, Dr. Sanchez and Dr. Soto, from the Larkin General Surgery Residency Program.
We couldn’t be prouder of the surgeons—and leaders—they’ve become. Through dedication, resilience, and countless hours in the OR, they’ve left a lasting impact on our program, their patients, and all of us who’ve had the privilege of working alongside them.
Our Program Director shared powerful words that resonated with us all:
“This is not the end, but the beginning of a remarkable new chapter. You’ve grown into exceptional surgeons, and we can’t wait to see the lives you’ll touch and the difference you’ll make. Remember, you’ll always have a home here at Larkin.”
Congratulations, Dr. Sanchez and Dr. Soto. We celebrate you today, and always. 💙👨⚕️👩⚕️
