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Dr. Douglas Politz, MD

General Surgery
5.0 (151)
Map Pin Small Tampa, FL
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Overview of Dr. Douglas Politz, MD

Dr. Douglas Politz, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Tampa, FL. They graduated from Luisiana State University and is affiliated with Tampa General Hospital.

Dr. Politz works at TGH Parathyroid & Thyroid Institute in Tampa, FL. They frequently treat conditions like Hyperparathyroidism, Parathyroid (Gland) Disease and Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accepts Anthem, CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

Dr. Politz's Office Locations

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    TGH Parathyroid & Thyroid Institute
    1 Tampa General Cir Ste J402, Tampa, FL 33606 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions

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Parathyroidectomy Chevron Icon
Thyroid Lobectomy Chevron Icon
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy Chevron Icon
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Ischemic Colitis Chevron Icon
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Minimally Invasive Parathyrodectomy Chevron Icon
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Pelvic Abscess Chevron Icon
Primary Hyperparathyroidism Chevron Icon
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm Chevron Icon
Secondary Malignancies Chevron Icon
Sympathectomy Chevron Icon
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Chevron Icon
Thyroid Biopsy Chevron Icon
Thyroid Surgery Chevron Icon
Thyroidectomy Chevron Icon
Ulcerative Colitis Chevron Icon
Varicose Veins Chevron Icon
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Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy Chevron Icon
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    Insurance Accepted

    • Anthem
    • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Cigna
    • First Health
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    5.0
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    Mar 09, 2023
    i was scheduled for a parathyroidectomy for mar 1. turns out i had afib so surgery had to wait and i went to tampa general! since i live 3 hours away (in winter) dr politz wanted to save a trip and problems with new blood thinners that were in future. he worked with my attending doc to get me into surgery on mon the 6th! i really appreciate his working it out for me! im recovering very well and have never had such great medical attention anywhere! thank you dr politz!!!
    kathy smith — Mar 09, 2023
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    About Dr. Douglas Politz, MD

    Specialties
    • General Surgery
    Specialties
    Languages Spoken
    • English
    Languages Spoken
    Gender
    • Male
    Gender
    NPI Number
    • 1194746966
    NPI Number
    A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique 10-digit identifier issued by the government to healthcare providers.

    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • University of South Florida College of Medicine Tampa)
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • Luisiana State University
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery
    Board Certifications
    What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

    A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

    Hospital Affiliations

    • Tampa General Hospital

    Frequently Asked Questions

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

    Dr. Politz has an average wait time of Over 45 minutes at their office(s).

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

    Dr. Politz works at TGH Parathyroid & Thyroid Institute in Tampa, FL. View the full address on Dr. Politz’s profile.

    Dr. Politz has seen patients for Hyperparathyroidism, Parathyroid (Gland) Disease and Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Politz on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    151 patients have reviewed Dr. Politz. The overall rating for this provider is 5.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Politz.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Politz, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Politz appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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