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Dr. Darshan Thakkar, MD

General Surgery*
3.3 (25)
Map Pin Small Brandon, FL
Accepting new patients
36 years of experience
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Overview of Dr. Darshan Thakkar, MD

Dr. Darshan Thakkar, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Brandon, FL. They specialize in General Surgery, has 36 years of experience, and is board certified in Undersea & Hyperbaric Medicine. They graduated from Baroda Medical College and is affiliated with HCA Florida Brandon Hospital and HCA Florida South Shore Hospital. Dr. Thakkar, completed a residency at Medical University of South Carolina|University of Medicine and Dentistry - Cooper University. Patients rated Dr. Thakkar an average 3.3 star rating.

Dr. Thakkar works at Surgical Associates of Tampa Bay in Brandon, FL. They frequently treat conditions like Cholecystitis and Gallstones along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept UnitedHealthCare as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

Dr. Thakkar's Office Locations

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    Surgical Associates of Tampa Bay
    205 S Moon Ave Ste 102, Brandon, FL 33511 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions
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Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Lipomas
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Abdominal Pain
Anorectal Fistula
Appendicitis
Breast Cancer
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Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Gallstones
Hemorrhoids
Incisional Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Umbilical Hernia
Varicose Veins
Ventral Hernia
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Colectomy
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gallbladder Removal
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Wound Repair
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Ascites
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Burn Injuries
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Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Cholangiocarcinoma
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Varices
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Liver Cancer
Lobular Carcinoma
Lung Cancer
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid Cancer
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Proctoptosis
Rectal Prolapse
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcer
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Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Anoscopy
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Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Biliary Drainage
Biopsy of Breast
Bladder Surgery
Breast Augmentation
Breast Reconstruction
Breast Reduction
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colostomy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Parathyroidectomy
Port Placements or Replacements
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
Puncture Aspiration
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Salpingectomy with Robotic Assist
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Sphincterotomy
Splenectomy
Splenectomy with Robotic Assist
Thoracentesis
Thyroid Biopsy
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroidectomy
Total Salpingectomy With Robotic Assistance
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
Varicose Vein Procedure
Venous Sclerotherapy
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon
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    • Buckeye Community Health Plan
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    3.3
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    Specialties*
    • General Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 36 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Hindi
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    • Male
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    NPI Number
    • 1134205164
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Medical University of South Carolina|University of Medicine and Dentistry - Cooper University
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    Internship
    • Medical University of South Carolina
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Baroda Medical College
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Undersea & Hyperbaric Medicine
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • HCA Florida Brandon Hospital
    • HCA Florida South Shore Hospital

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

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    Dr. Thakkar works at Surgical Associates of Tampa Bay in Brandon, FL. View the full address on Dr. Thakkar’s profile.

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

    25 patients have reviewed Dr. Thakkar. The overall rating for this provider is 3.3. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Thakkar.

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