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Dr. Douglas Politz, MD

General Surgery*
5.0 (179)
Map Pin Small Tampa, FL
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

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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, completed a residency at University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine. Patients rated Dr. Politz an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Politz works at TGH Parathyroid & Thyroid Institute in Tampa, FL. They frequently treat conditions like Parathyroid (Gland) Disease, Hyperparathyroidism and Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept 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 Phone Icon (813) 513-0589

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Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
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Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant

Treatment frequency



Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Hyperparathyroidism
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Parathyroid Cancer
Parathyroidectomy
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Thyroidectomy
Abdominal Pain
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bone Cancer
Breast Cancer
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gallstones
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Osteosarcoma
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Primary Hyperparathyroidism
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Excision
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Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Minimally Invasive Parathyrodectomy
Open Thymectomy
Parathyroid Surgery
Sympathectomy
Thyroid Biopsy
Thyroid Surgery
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
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    Insurance Accepted

    • Anthem
    • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Cigna
    • First Health
    • Humana
    • MultiPlan

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    Ratings & Reviews

    5.0
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    Patient Ratings (179)
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    About Dr. Douglas Politz, MD

    Specialties*
    • General Surgery

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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    Gender
    • Male
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    NPI Number
    • 1194746966
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • Luisiana State University
    Medical Education

    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 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 Parathyroid (Gland) Disease, Hyperparathyroidism 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.

    179 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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