OMNI Healthcare adds veteran trauma surgeon Edgar Figueroa

OMNI Healthcare has added board-certified surgeon Dr. Edgar Figueroa to its physician group in Brevard County, Florida, as he also awaits Florida Senate confirmation of his reappointment to the Eastern Florida State College board. The move brings more than 35 years of surgical experience into a group focused on expanding access to care across the region.

Why it matters: - Dr. Edgar Figueroa’s arrival adds a longtime Brevard County surgeon with trauma, robotic surgery, and complex abdominal procedure experience to OMNI Healthcare’s physician group. - The hire fits OMNI Healthcare’s push to improve access to high-quality care across Brevard County. - Dr. Figueroa’s reappointment to the Eastern Florida State College District Board of Trustees keeps him active in both health care and local education.

What happened: - OMNI Healthcare welcomed Dr. Edgar Figueroa, MD, FACS, to its physician group in Melbourne, Florida. - Governor Ron DeSantis reappointed Dr. Figueroa to the Eastern Florida State College District Board of Trustees on May 29, 2026. - The reappointment is subject to confirmation by the Florida Senate. - Dr. Craig Deligdish, OMNI Healthcare president and CEO, said Dr. Figueroa’s addition strengthens the group’s commitment to accessible care.

The details: - Dr. Figueroa has practiced surgery for more than 35 years. - He has been part of the Brevard medical community for more than 26 years. - Dr. Figueroa is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a Diplomate of the American Board of Surgery. - His work includes robotic surgery, advanced laparoscopic hernia repair, foregut and midgut surgery, and abdominal wall reconstruction. - He earned his medical degree from Universidad Central del Este. - He completed his general surgery residency at Ponce Regional Hospital in Puerto Rico. - As trauma medical director at Holmes Regional Medical Center, Dr. Figueroa helped design the region’s trauma center. - During NASA’s Space Shuttle program, Dr. Figueroa served as the agency’s liaison at Holmes Regional Medical Center. - His team was designated first to receive astronauts in an emergency. - In 2021–2022, Dr. Figueroa completed Harvard Medical School’s Surgical Leadership Program. - The program led to board eligibility in healthcare administration, leadership, and management. - OMNI Healthcare was formed in 1994. - OMNI Healthcare is a physician-owned, primary care-focused multi-specialty group serving Brevard County. - The group has locations in Melbourne, Suntree/Viera, Palm Bay, and surrounding communities. - OMNI Healthcare providers work across internal medicine, family practice, pediatrics, radiology, and surgery. - The group delivers care in offices, hospitals, long-term care facilities, and patients’ homes.

Between the lines: - OMNI Healthcare is signaling that it wants experienced clinical leaders who can also support broader community needs. - Dr. Figueroa’s public-service role at EFSC suggests the hire extends beyond surgery and into civic leadership. - His focus on access and shorter waits lines up with OMNI Healthcare’s stated priorities.

What’s next: - Dr. Figueroa will join OMNI Healthcare as the Florida Senate reviews his EFSC board reappointment. - OMNI Healthcare is likely to lean on his experience in surgery, trauma care, and leadership as it expands regional access. - Dr. Figueroa said he is looking ahead to the future in Brevard County and sees improved healthcare delivery as a priority.

The bottom line: - OMNI Healthcare is adding a deeply rooted local surgeon whose clinical background and community roles could strengthen both patient care and regional leadership.