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Dr. Afonso Ribeiro, MD

Gastroenterological Surgery
4.2 (16)
Map Pin Small Hollywood, FL
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

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Overview of Dr. Afonso Ribeiro, MD

Dr. Afonso Ribeiro, MD is a Gastroenterological Surgery Specialist in Hollywood, FL. They graduated from Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janerio, Brazil and is affiliated with Memorial Hospital West. Patients rated Dr. Ribeiro an average 4.2 star rating.

Dr. Ribeiro works at Memorial Division of Surgical Oncology in Hollywood, FL. They frequently treat conditions like Pancreatitis and Pancreatic Cancer along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

Dr. Ribeiro's Office Locations

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    Memorial Division of Surgical Oncology
    1150 N 35th Ave Ste 670, Hollywood, FL 33021 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (954) 869-5677

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    • Aetna
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    4.2
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    About Dr. Afonso Ribeiro, MD

    Specialties
    • Gastroenterological Surgery
    Specialties
    Languages Spoken
    • English, Portuguese and Spanish
    Languages Spoken
    Gender
    • Male
    Gender
    NPI Number
    • 1861424814
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Mayo Clinic|U Miami
    Fellowship
    Medical Education
    • Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janerio, Brazil
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Gastroenterology
    Board Certifications
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • Memorial Hospital West

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    Dr. Afonso Ribeiro, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Ribeiro is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Ribeiro has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Ribeiro works at Memorial Division of Surgical Oncology in Hollywood, FL. View the full address on Dr. Ribeiro’s profile.

    Dr. Ribeiro has seen patients for Pancreatitis and Pancreatic Cancer, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Ribeiro on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    16 patients have reviewed Dr. Ribeiro. The overall rating for this provider is 4.2. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Ribeiro.

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