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.tgs-pulsecard{animation:none;}.tgs-ekg .live{animation:none;stroke-dasharray:none;}}\n<\/style><section class=\"tgs-sec tgs-hero\"><div class=\"tgs-shell\"><div class=\"tgs-hero-grid\"><div class=\"tgs-hero-copy tgs-reveal\"><span class=\"tgs-eyebrow\">Board-Certified General Surgeon &middot; Melbourne, FL<\/span><h1 class=\"tgs-h1\">The surgeon other <em>doctors trust.<\/em><\/h1><p class=\"tgs-lead\">For over 22 years, Dr. Mark Talbert has cared for Central Florida with common-sense decisions, genuine compassion, and unwavering integrity, earning a reputation for the very best surgical outcomes, close to home.<\/p><div class=\"tgs-hero-actions\"><a class=\"tgs-btn tgs-btn--primary\" href=\"https:\/\/brevardhost.com\/talbert\/contact\/\">Request Appointment<svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6\"\/><\/svg><\/a><a class=\"tgs-btn tgs-btn--glass\" href=\"tel:+13213721372\">Call (321) 372-1372<\/a><\/div><div class=\"tgs-trust\"><div class=\"tgs-trust-item\"><span class=\"tgs-trust-num\">22+<\/span><span class=\"tgs-trust-lbl\">Years Experience<\/span><\/div><div class=\"tgs-trust-item\"><span class=\"tgs-trust-num\">2008<\/span><span class=\"tgs-trust-lbl\">Serving Brevard<\/span><\/div><div class=\"tgs-trust-item\"><span class=\"tgs-trust-num\">15 yr<\/span><span class=\"tgs-trust-lbl\">Army Trauma Surgeon<\/span><\/div><div class=\"tgs-trust-item\"><span class=\"tgs-trust-num\">Solo<\/span><span class=\"tgs-trust-lbl\">Practice Since 2018<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tgs-hero-media tgs-reveal\"><div class=\"tgs-hero-photo\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/brevardhost.com\/talbert\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/talbertpic.webp\" alt=\"Dr. Mark S. Talbert, General Surgeon\"><\/div><div class=\"tgs-hero-badge\"><div class=\"ic\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M12 2l7 4v6c0 5-3.5 8-7 10-3.5-2-7-5-7-10V6l7-4z\"\/><path d=\"M9 12l2 2 4-4\"\/><\/svg><\/div><div><b>&ldquo;The doctor&rsquo;s surgeon&rdquo;<\/b><small>Physicians refer, and trust him with their own families.<\/small><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><script>\n(function(){\n  function tgsRun(){\n  var items=document.querySelectorAll('.tgs-reveal');\n  if(!('IntersectionObserver' in window)){items.forEach(function(el){el.classList.add('tgs-in');});return;}\n  var io=new IntersectionObserver(function(entries){\n    entries.forEach(function(e){\n      if(e.isIntersecting){\n        var el=e.target,sibs=Array.prototype.slice.call(el.parentNode.children).filter(function(c){return c.classList.contains('tgs-reveal');});\n        el.style.transitionDelay=(Math.max(sibs.indexOf(el),0)*80)+'ms';\n        el.classList.add('tgs-in');io.unobserve(el);\n      }\n    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class=\"tgs-lead\">From routine repairs to advanced operations, patients across Brevard County receive experienced, personalized surgical care, with clear answers at every step.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"tgs-bento\"><article class=\"tgs-tile tgs-reveal\"><h3 class=\"tgs-h3\">Hernias<\/h3><p class=\"tgs-body\">Inguinal, umbilical, femoral, Spigelian, and complex ventral hernia repair, minimally invasive and open techniques.<\/p><a class=\"tgs-link tgs-stretch\" href=\"https:\/\/brevardhost.com\/talbert\/disorders\/hernias\/\">Explore hernia care <span>&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/article><article class=\"tgs-tile tgs-reveal\"><h3 class=\"tgs-h3\">Gallbladder Disease<\/h3><p class=\"tgs-body\">Gallstones and biliary dyskinesia, treated with laparoscopic removal when appropriate.<\/p><a class=\"tgs-link tgs-stretch\" href=\"https:\/\/brevardhost.com\/talbert\/disorders\/gallbladder-disease\/\">Learn more <span>&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/article><article class=\"tgs-tile tgs-tile--feature tgs-reveal\"><h3 class=\"tgs-h3\">Colorectal Disease<\/h3><p class=\"tgs-body\">Colorectal cancer, polyps, diverticulitis, and appendix tumors, a careful surgical opinion.<\/p><a class=\"tgs-link tgs-stretch\" href=\"https:\/\/brevardhost.com\/talbert\/disorders\/colorectal-disease\/\">Learn more <span>&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/article><article class=\"tgs-tile tgs-reveal\"><h3 class=\"tgs-h3\">Spleen Disease<\/h3><p class=\"tgs-body\">Enlargement, injury, blood disorders, cysts, and tumors, including laparoscopic splenectomy.<\/p><a class=\"tgs-link tgs-stretch\" href=\"https:\/\/brevardhost.com\/talbert\/disorders\/spleen-disease\/\">Learn more <span>&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/article><article class=\"tgs-tile tgs-reveal\"><h3 class=\"tgs-h3\">Gastrointestinal Disorders<\/h3><p class=\"tgs-body\">Small bowel tumors, adhesions, and bowel obstruction care.<\/p><a class=\"tgs-link tgs-stretch\" href=\"https:\/\/brevardhost.com\/talbert\/disorders\/gastrointestinal-disorders\/\">Learn more <span>&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/article><article class=\"tgs-tile tgs-reveal\"><h3 class=\"tgs-h3\">Skin Cancer<\/h3><p class=\"tgs-body\">Basal cell, squamous cell, and melanoma, surgical removal and sentinel lymph biopsy.<\/p><a class=\"tgs-link tgs-stretch\" href=\"https:\/\/brevardhost.com\/talbert\/disorders\/skin-cancer\/\">Learn more <span>&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/article><article class=\"tgs-tile tgs-reveal\"><h3 class=\"tgs-h3\">Soft Tissue Masses<\/h3><p class=\"tgs-body\">Cysts, pilonidal cysts, lipomas, and abnormal lymph nodes evaluated with pathology when needed.<\/p><a class=\"tgs-link tgs-stretch\" href=\"https:\/\/brevardhost.com\/talbert\/disorders\/soft-tissue-masses\/\">Learn more <span>&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/article><article class=\"tgs-tile tgs-reveal\"><h3 class=\"tgs-h3\">Anal Disease<\/h3><p class=\"tgs-body\">Hemorrhoids, anal fistula, anal fissure, and rectal prolapse, discreet, expert treatment.<\/p><a class=\"tgs-link tgs-stretch\" href=\"https:\/\/brevardhost.com\/talbert\/disorders\/anal-disease\/\">Learn more <span>&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/article><\/div><\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c6e706d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"c6e706d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6cd9166 elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"6cd9166\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\"><section class=\"tgs-sec tgs-about\" id=\"about\"><div class=\"tgs-shell\"><div class=\"tgs-about-grid\"><div class=\"tgs-about-media tgs-reveal\"><div class=\"tgs-about-photo\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/brevardhost.com\/talbert\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/talbert-color-graded-23.webp\" alt=\"Dr. Mark S. Talbert and the Talbert General Surgery team\"><\/div><div class=\"tgs-about-quote\"><p>&ldquo;Common sense, compassion, and integrity.&rdquo;<\/p><small>Dr. Mark S. Talbert, MD<\/small><\/div><div class=\"tgs-pulsecard\"><div class=\"tgs-pulse-top\"><div class=\"tgs-pulse-badge\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/brevardhost.com\/talbert\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/TGS_Logo_White-e1786034830116.webp\" alt=\"TGS\"><\/div><div><b>Talbert General Surgery<\/b><span>Melbourne, Florida<\/span><\/div><\/div><svg class=\"tgs-ekg\" viewBox=\"0 0 300 44\" preserveAspectRatio=\"none\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path class=\"base\" vector-effect=\"non-scaling-stroke\" d=\"M0 26 h6 q3 -5 6 0 h5 l2 3 l3 -21 l3 24 l2 -6 h4 q4 -7 8 0 h5 h6 q3 -5 6 0 h5 l2 3 l3 -21 l3 24 l2 -6 h4 q4 -7 8 0 h5 h6 q3 -5 6 0 h5 l2 3 l3 -21 l3 24 l2 -6 h4 q4 -7 8 0 h5 h6 q3 -5 6 0 h5 l2 3 l3 -21 l3 24 l2 -6 h4 q4 -7 8 0 h5 h6 q3 -5 6 0 h5 l2 3 l3 -21 l3 24 l2 -6 h4 q4 -7 8 0 h5 h6 q3 -5 6 0 h5 l2 3 l3 -21 l3 24 l2 -6 h4 q4 -7 8 0 h5 h6 q3 -5 6 0 h5 l2 3 l3 -21 l3 24 l2 -6 h4 q4 -7 8 0 h5\"\/><path class=\"live\" vector-effect=\"non-scaling-stroke\" pathLength=\"320\" d=\"M0 26 h6 q3 -5 6 0 h5 l2 3 l3 -21 l3 24 l2 -6 h4 q4 -7 8 0 h5 h6 q3 -5 6 0 h5 l2 3 l3 -21 l3 24 l2 -6 h4 q4 -7 8 0 h5 h6 q3 -5 6 0 h5 l2 3 l3 -21 l3 24 l2 -6 h4 q4 -7 8 0 h5 h6 q3 -5 6 0 h5 l2 3 l3 -21 l3 24 l2 -6 h4 q4 -7 8 0 h5 h6 q3 -5 6 0 h5 l2 3 l3 -21 l3 24 l2 -6 h4 q4 -7 8 0 h5 h6 q3 -5 6 0 h5 l2 3 l3 -21 l3 24 l2 -6 h4 q4 -7 8 0 h5 h6 q3 -5 6 0 h5 l2 3 l3 -21 l3 24 l2 -6 h4 q4 -7 8 0 h5\"\/><\/svg><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tgs-about-copy tgs-reveal\"><span class=\"tgs-eyebrow\">Meet Your Surgeon<\/span><h2 class=\"tgs-h2\">Mark S. Talbert, MD<\/h2><p class=\"tgs-lead\">A country boy from West Virginia and the first in his high school to attend medical school, Dr. Talbert has cared for Brevard County since 2008. In 2018 he opened a solo practice, the freedom to practice surgery with skill and passion, without the limits of a large health plan.<\/p><p class=\"tgs-body\">He trained at Marshall University School of Medicine and completed his General Surgery residency at East Tennessee State University. He served as Chief of General Surgery at Mountain Home VA Medical Center and spent 15 years as a Trauma Surgeon in the U.S. Army Reserves, deployed to Kosovo and Afghanistan caring for the battle-wounded.<\/p><div class=\"tgs-cred\"><div class=\"tgs-cred-item\"><div class=\"ic\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M22 10L12 5 2 10l10 5 10-5zM6 12v5c0 1 3 3 6 3s6-2 6-3v-5\"\/><\/svg><\/div><div><b>Marshall University<\/b><small>School of Medicine<\/small><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tgs-cred-item\"><div class=\"ic\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M12 2l2.5 5 5.5.8-4 3.9 1 5.5L12 15l-5 2.9 1-5.5-4-3.9 5.5-.8z\"\/><\/svg><\/div><div><b>Chief of Surgery<\/b><small>Mountain Home VAMC<\/small><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tgs-cred-item\"><div class=\"ic\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M12 2l8 4v6c0 5-3.5 8-8 10-4.5-2-8-5-8-10V6l8-4z\"\/><\/svg><\/div><div><b>15 Years, U.S. Army<\/b><small>Trauma Surgeon (Reserves)<\/small><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tgs-cred-item\"><div class=\"ic\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M3 21h18M5 21V10l7-5 7 5v11M9 21v-6h6v6\"\/><\/svg><\/div><div><b>Solo Practice<\/b><small>Melbourne, FL since 2018<\/small><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tgs-hero-actions\"><a class=\"tgs-btn tgs-btn--primary\" href=\"https:\/\/brevardhost.com\/talbert\/about\/\">Read Full Bio<svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6a0532f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"6a0532f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5c1d32f elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"5c1d32f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\"><section class=\"tgs-sec tgs-process\"><div class=\"tgs-shell\"><div class=\"tgs-sec-head tgs-reveal\"><span class=\"tgs-eyebrow tgs-eyebrow--light\">Your Care Journey<\/span><h2 class=\"tgs-h2 tgs-h2--light\">What to expect<\/h2><p class=\"tgs-lead tgs-lead--light\">A surgical consultation does not mean surgery has already been decided. It means your problem deserves a careful surgical opinion.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"tgs-steps\"><article class=\"tgs-step tgs-reveal\"><span class=\"tgs-step-num\">01<\/span><h3 class=\"tgs-h3 tgs-h3--light\">Consultation<\/h3><p class=\"tgs-body tgs-body--light\">Dr. Talbert reviews your actual imaging, pathology, and reports, then talks through your history and symptoms in person. Any testing that is needed helps confirm the diagnosis and whether an operation is truly warranted.<\/p><\/article><article class=\"tgs-step tgs-reveal\"><span class=\"tgs-step-num\">02<\/span><h3 class=\"tgs-h3 tgs-h3--light\">Procedure<\/h3><p class=\"tgs-body tgs-body--light\">If surgery is the right step, he explains why it is recommended, what the operation is meant to accomplish, and exactly what comes next. Wherever possible, minimally invasive techniques are used to reduce pain and speed your recovery.<\/p><\/article><article class=\"tgs-step tgs-reveal\"><span class=\"tgs-step-num\">03<\/span><h3 class=\"tgs-h3 tgs-h3--light\">Post-Op Recovery<\/h3><p class=\"tgs-body tgs-body--light\">Attentive follow-up supports a smooth, well-managed recovery. Dr. Talbert checks your healing, answers your questions, and guides you back to normal activity with clear instructions at every step of the way.<\/p><\/article><article class=\"tgs-step tgs-reveal\"><span class=\"tgs-step-num\">04<\/span><h3 class=\"tgs-h3 tgs-h3--light\">Observational Follow-Up<\/h3><p class=\"tgs-body tgs-body--light\">If an operation is not required, Dr. Talbert monitors your condition over time and re-evaluates only if something changes. You leave with a clear plan, honest guidance, and a direct line back to the office if anything develops.<\/p><\/article><\/div><div class=\"tgs-process-note tgs-reveal\"><p>You, your family, and your referring physician leave with a clear understanding of the situation.<\/p><a class=\"tgs-btn tgs-btn--on-dark\" href=\"https:\/\/brevardhost.com\/talbert\/contact\/\">Schedule a Consultation<svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-658a947 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"658a947\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-be19e51 elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"be19e51\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\"><section class=\"tgs-sec tgs-treat\" id=\"treatments\"><div class=\"tgs-shell\"><div class=\"tgs-sec-head tgs-sec-head--center tgs-reveal\"><span class=\"tgs-eyebrow\">Procedures &amp; Treatments<\/span><h2 class=\"tgs-h2\">Advanced technique, focused on recovery<\/h2><p class=\"tgs-lead\">Wherever possible, Dr. Talbert uses minimally invasive approaches to reduce pain and speed your return to normal life.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"tgs-treat-grid\"><article class=\"tgs-treat-card tgs-reveal\"><div class=\"ic\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"9\"\/><path d=\"M12 7v5l3 2\"\/><\/svg><\/div><h3 class=\"tgs-h3\">Laparoscopic Surgery<\/h3><ul class=\"tgs-treat-list\"><li>Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy<\/li><li>Laparoscopic Colectomy<\/li><li>Laparoscopic Hernia Repair<\/li><li>Laparoscopic Splenectomy<\/li><li>Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter Placement<\/li><\/ul><\/article><article class=\"tgs-treat-card tgs-reveal\"><div class=\"ic\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M4 20l7-7M14 6l4 4M13 3l8 8-3 3-8-8z\"\/><\/svg><\/div><h3 class=\"tgs-h3\">Biopsy Procedures<\/h3><ul class=\"tgs-treat-list\"><li>Lymph Node Biopsy<\/li><li>Sentinel Lymph Biopsy<\/li><li>Laparoscopic Liver Biopsy<\/li><\/ul><\/article><article class=\"tgs-treat-card tgs-reveal\"><div class=\"ic\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"9\"\/><path d=\"M12 8v8M8 12h8\"\/><\/svg><\/div><h3 class=\"tgs-h3\">Surgical Procedures<\/h3><ul class=\"tgs-treat-list\"><li>Open Surgery<\/li><li>Infusaport Placement<\/li><li>Colostomy<\/li><li>Hernia Repair<\/li><li>Splenectomy &amp; Colectomy<\/li><\/ul><\/article><\/div><\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dbcb90b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"dbcb90b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2532dd1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"2532dd1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\"><section class=\"tgs-sec tgs-explore\"><div class=\"tgs-shell\"><div class=\"tgs-sec-head tgs-sec-head--center tgs-reveal\"><span class=\"tgs-eyebrow\">Explore Our Care<\/span><h2 class=\"tgs-h2\">Find what you need, faster<\/h2><p class=\"tgs-lead\">Browse the full range of conditions Dr. Talbert treats, or review the procedures he performs.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"tgs-explore-grid\"><article class=\"tgs-xcard tgs-xcard--disorders tgs-reveal\"><div class=\"tgs-tile-ic\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M12 21s-7-4.35-7-10a4 4 0 0 1 7-2.65A4 4 0 0 1 19 11c0 5.65-7 10-7 10z\"\/><\/svg><\/div><h3>Disorders We Treat<\/h3><p>Hernias, colorectal &amp; gallbladder disease, skin cancer, GI, anal, spleen, and soft-tissue conditions.<\/p><a class=\"tgs-btn tgs-btn--on-dark\" href=\"https:\/\/brevardhost.com\/talbert\/disorders\/\">View All Disorders<svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/article><article class=\"tgs-xcard tgs-xcard--treatments tgs-reveal\"><div class=\"tgs-tile-ic\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M4 20l7-7M14 6l4 4M13 3l8 8-3 3-8-8z\"\/><\/svg><\/div><h3>Procedures &amp; Treatments<\/h3><p>Laparoscopic surgery, biopsies, and open procedures focused on precise outcomes and faster recovery.<\/p><a class=\"tgs-btn tgs-btn--on-dark\" href=\"https:\/\/brevardhost.com\/talbert\/treatments\/\">View All Treatments<svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/article><\/div><\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-687d331 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"687d331\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b80c607 elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"b80c607\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\"><section class=\"tgs-sec tgs-rep\"><div class=\"tgs-shell\"><div class=\"tgs-rep-panel tgs-reveal\"><div class=\"tgs-rep-grid\"><div class=\"tgs-rep-text\"><span class=\"tgs-rep-mark\">&ldquo;<\/span><p class=\"tgs-rep-quote\">My mission is to provide the very best in surgical care to the people of Central Florida, to <em>improve health, restore comfort, and strengthen the wellbeing<\/em> of my community.<\/p><span class=\"tgs-rep-by\">Dr. Mark S. Talbert, MD<\/span><\/div><div class=\"tgs-rep-media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/brevardhost.com\/talbert\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/talbert-color-graded-38.webp\" alt=\"Dr. Talbert and team in the operating room\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-de240bf e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"de240bf\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ab27551 elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"ab27551\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\"><style id=\"tgs-fac-css\">\n.tgs-fac{background:linear-gradient(180deg,#FFFFFF 0%,#EEF3FA 100%);}\n.tgs-fac-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:22px;}\n.tgs-fac-card{position:relative;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--tgs-line);border-radius:var(--r-card);padding:32px 34px;box-shadow:var(--shadow-card);display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:13px;transition:transform .35s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1),box-shadow .35s ease,border-color .35s ease;}\n.tgs-fac-card:hover{transform:translateY(-5px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-lift);border-color:rgba(59,122,170,.28);}\n.tgs-fac-badge{align-self:flex-start;font-family:var(--tgs-mono);font-weight:600;font-size:.66rem;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--tgs-blue-deep);background:rgba(39,90,129,.10);border:1px solid rgba(39,90,129,.18);border-radius:var(--r-pill);padding:6px 13px;}\n.tgs-fac-card h3{margin:2px 0 0;}\n.tgs-fac-rows{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:11px;margin-top:4px;}\n.tgs-fac-row{display:flex;gap:12px;align-items:flex-start;}\n.tgs-fac-row .ic{width:38px;height:38px;border-radius:11px;flex:none;display:grid;place-items:center;background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(59,122,170,.14),rgba(39,90,129,.06));color:var(--tgs-blue);}\n.tgs-fac-row .ic svg{width:19px;height:19px;fill:none;stroke:currentColor;stroke-width:1.8;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-linejoin:round;}\n.tgs-fac-row p{margin:0;font-size:.98rem;color:var(--tgs-ink);line-height:1.5;}\n.tgs-fac-row a{color:var(--tgs-ink);text-decoration:none;}\n.tgs-fac-row a:hover{color:var(--tgs-blue);}\n.tgs-fac-card .tgs-link{margin-top:6px;}\n@media(max-width:760px){.tgs-fac-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}\n<\/style><section class=\"tgs-sec tgs-fac\"><div class=\"tgs-shell\"><div class=\"tgs-sec-head tgs-sec-head--center tgs-reveal\"><span class=\"tgs-eyebrow\">Also Operating At<\/span><h2 class=\"tgs-h2\">Where Dr. Talbert also performs surgery<\/h2><p class=\"tgs-lead\">Beyond his Melbourne office, Dr. Talbert operates at these accredited outpatient surgery centers in Brevard County, so your procedure is performed in the setting best suited to your care.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"tgs-fac-grid\"><article class=\"tgs-fac-card tgs-reveal\"><span class=\"tgs-fac-badge\">Outpatient Surgery Center<\/span><h3 class=\"tgs-h3\">Advanced Surgical Care of Viera<\/h3><p class=\"tgs-body\">A modern multispecialty outpatient surgery center in Viera, built for safe, comfortable same-day procedures.<\/p><div class=\"tgs-fac-rows\"><div class=\"tgs-fac-row\"><div class=\"ic\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M12 21s-7-6-7-11a7 7 0 0 1 14 0c0 5-7 11-7 11z\"\/><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"2.5\"\/><\/svg><\/div><p>8240 Devereux Drive, Suite 100<br>Melbourne, FL 32940<\/p><\/div><div class=\"tgs-fac-row\"><div class=\"ic\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M4 5c0 9 6 15 15 15l0-4-4-1-2 2c-3-1.5-5.5-4-7-7l2-2-1-4z\"\/><\/svg><\/div><p><a href=\"tel:+13216224099\">(321) 622-4099<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><a class=\"tgs-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ascofviera.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Visit website <span>&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/article><article class=\"tgs-fac-card tgs-reveal\"><span class=\"tgs-fac-badge\">Outpatient Surgery Center<\/span><h3 class=\"tgs-h3\">Intracoastal Surgery Center<\/h3><p class=\"tgs-body\">A Joint Commission-accredited, Medicare-certified ambulatory surgery center in Melbourne.<\/p><div class=\"tgs-fac-rows\"><div class=\"tgs-fac-row\"><div class=\"ic\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M12 21s-7-6-7-11a7 7 0 0 1 14 0c0 5-7 11-7 11z\"\/><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"2.5\"\/><\/svg><\/div><p>2200 W. Eau Gallie Blvd., Suite 100<br>Melbourne, FL 32935<\/p><\/div><div class=\"tgs-fac-row\"><div class=\"ic\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M4 5c0 9 6 15 15 15l0-4-4-1-2 2c-3-1.5-5.5-4-7-7l2-2-1-4z\"\/><\/svg><\/div><p><a href=\"tel:+13216103460\">(321) 610-3460<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><a class=\"tgs-link\" href=\"https:\/\/intracoastalsurg.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Visit website <span>&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/article><\/div><\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b639709 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"b639709\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0d56454 elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"0d56454\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\"><section class=\"tgs-sec tgs-contact\" id=\"contact\"><div class=\"tgs-shell\"><div class=\"tgs-contact-grid\"><div class=\"tgs-contact-card tgs-reveal\"><div><span class=\"tgs-eyebrow\">Visit The Office<\/span><h2 class=\"tgs-h2\" style=\"margin-top:12px;\">Talbert General Surgery<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"tgs-contact-rows\"><div class=\"tgs-contact-row\"><div class=\"ic\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M12 21s-7-6-7-11a7 7 0 0 1 14 0c0 5-7 11-7 11z\"\/><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"2.5\"\/><\/svg><\/div><div><b>Address<\/b><p>129 W Hibiscus Blvd, Ste D<br>Melbourne, FL 32901<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tgs-contact-row\"><div class=\"ic\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M4 5c0 9 6 15 15 15l0-4-4-1-2 2c-3-1.5-5.5-4-7-7l2-2-1-4z\"\/><\/svg><\/div><div><b>Phone<\/b><p><a href=\"tel:+13213721372\">(321) 372-1372<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tgs-contact-row\"><div class=\"ic\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"9\"\/><path d=\"M12 7v5l3 2\"\/><\/svg><\/div><div><b>Office Hours<\/b><ul class=\"tgs-hours\"><li><span>Monday<\/span><span>8:30 AM &ndash; 5:00 PM<\/span><\/li><li><span>Tuesday<\/span><span>8:30 AM &ndash; 5:00 PM<\/span><\/li><li><span>Wednesday<\/span><span>8:30 AM &ndash; 5:00 PM<\/span><\/li><li><span>Thursday<\/span><span>8:30 AM &ndash; 5:00 PM<\/span><\/li><li><span>Friday<\/span><span>8:30 AM &ndash; 5:00 PM<\/span><\/li><li class=\"closed\"><span>Saturday<\/span><span>Closed<\/span><\/li><li class=\"closed\"><span>Sunday<\/span><span>Closed<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tgs-contact-cta tgs-reveal\"><span class=\"tgs-eyebrow tgs-eyebrow--light\">Ready When You Are<\/span><h2 class=\"tgs-h2\">Take the first step toward feeling better<\/h2><p class=\"tgs-body tgs-body--light\">Speak with our team and schedule your consultation with Dr. Talbert today.<\/p><div class=\"tgs-hero-actions\"><a class=\"tgs-btn tgs-btn--primary\" href=\"tel:+13213721372\">Call (321) 372-1372<svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6\"\/><\/svg><\/a><a class=\"tgs-btn tgs-btn--on-dark\" href=\"https:\/\/brevardhost.com\/talbert\/contact\/\">Request Appointment<\/a><\/div><div class=\"tgs-map\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Talbert General Surgery location\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps?q=129+W+Hibiscus+Blvd+Ste+D+Melbourne+FL+32901&output=embed\"><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":500,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-101","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/brevardhost.com\/talbert\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/101","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/brevardhost.com\/talbert\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/brevardhost.com\/talbert\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/brevardhost.com\/talbert\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/brevardhost.com\/talbert\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=101"}],"version-history":[{"count":71,"href":"https:\/\/brevardhost.com\/talbert\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/101\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":536,"href":"https:\/\/brevardhost.com\/talbert\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/101\/revisions\/536"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/brevardhost.com\/talbert\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/500"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/brevardhost.com\/talbert\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=101"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}