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Graduate of CCOM 1990,
Residency CCOM 1994
Board certified and Fellow.
President Elect AOCOO-HNS 2018 -2019
President AOCOO-HNS 2019 - 2020

Vitreo- Retinal Surgeon / Ophthalmologist practicing in multiple offices in the Tampa Bay and Pinellas Area of Florida.

Dr. Farrugia is board certified in Otolaryngology, Head and Neck surgery. He completed fellowship training in Otology and Neurotology. He has been appointed as an assistant Clinical Professor for the Department of Osteopathic Surgical Specialties at the Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine.Dr. Farrugia cares for patients with all types of ear, nose, and throat disorders. This includes pediatric patients as well as the geriatric population. He incorporates a wide range of diagnostic testing into his evaluation. He uses the latest technology for both evaluation and surgical care.In addition to providing medical and surgical care for general Ear, Nose and Throat disorders, Dr. Farrugia also completed fellowship training and specializes in surgery for the ear and balance disorders. He cares for patients with hearing loss, tinnitus, dizziness, ear infections, and chronic ear disease. He performs surgery for the ear including reconstructive procedures for hearing loss, otosclerosis, cholesteatoma, and Baha implants. His particular interest is caring for patients with Meniere’s disease and other balance problems.Dr. Farrugia believes in a thorough patient-centered evaluation beginning with a careful history. He listens and responds to his patients problems and concerns.

Dr. Fink was raised in Florida where his father, a Plastic Surgeon, greatly influenced his decision to become a physician. He earned his medical degree from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1990. His residency in Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery was Pontiac Osteopathic Hospital and Trauma Center. His fellowship in Cosmetic Surgery was at The Cosmetic Surgery Center of Texas with Howard Tobin, M.D. He had a solo practice for 10 years in Michigan. In October 2006, he relocated to Southern California to partner with a management and advertising company called Lifestyle Lift. Working at the Orange County and Beverly Hills offices, he has performed thousands of cosmetic facial rejuvenation procedures. He opened a private office in 2015 in Newport Beach where he currently practices Facial Cosmetic Surgery. He is certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Ophthalmology, Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery in both Otolaryngology and Facial Plastic Surgery. He was named one of America’s Top Physicians by the Consumers Research Council of America in 2004 and 2005. He and his wife reside in Newport Beach, California.