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Dr. George Filosa, MD
Overview of Dr. George Filosa, MD
Dr. George Filosa, MD is a Colorectal Surgery Specialist in Gainesville, FL. They specialize in Colorectal Surgery, has 9 years of experience, and is board certified in Colon & Rectal Surgery. They graduated from University of Central Florida College of Medicine and is affiliated with HCA Florida North Florida Hospital. Dr. Filosa, completed a residency at Abington-Jefferson Health. Patients rated Dr. Filosa an average 4.4 star rating.
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HCA Florida Gainesville Surgical Group1143 NW 64th Ter Ste A, Gainesville, FL 32605 DirectionsBook an AppointmentPhysicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals, have not paid a fee, are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients in their practice. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. To ensure patients have a reasonable number of physician choices, the program includes physicians who may not have privileges at our hospital but have been granted access to our hospital's clinical information systems. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.(352) 423-8674Monday08:00 - 17:00Tuesday08:00 - 17:00Wednesday08:00 - 17:00Thursday08:00 - 17:00Friday08:00 - 17:00SaturdayClosedSundayClosed
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Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
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
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Sphincterotomy
Total Salpingectomy With Robotic Assistance
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Gallstones
Anorectal Fistula
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Gallstones
Anorectal Fistula
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Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
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Traumatic Brain Injury
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Ulcerative Colitis
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Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
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Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
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Anal Cauterization
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Anoscopy With Removal of Anal Tumor
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Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
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Bile Duct Procedure
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Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
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Destruction of Anal Tumor
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Excision of Rectal Tumor
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Excision of Skin Lesion
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Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
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Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
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Gastrectomy
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Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
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Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
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Hemigastrectomy
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Laparotomy
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Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
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Peripheral Artery Catheterization
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Port Placements or Replacements
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Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
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Proctectomy
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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)
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Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
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Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
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Sphincterotomy
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Total Salpingectomy With Robotic Assistance
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Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
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Ventral Hernia Repair Open
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Wedge Resection Colon
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Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- AvMed
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida, Inc. d/b/a Florida Blue
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia
- Cigna
- First Health
- Florida Blue
- Humana
- UnitedHealthCare
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Ratings & Reviews
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About Dr. George Filosa, MD
Specialties*
- Colorectal Surgery
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Specialties*
Years of Experience
- 9 years of experience
Years of Experience
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Languages Spoken
- English, Italian and Polish
Languages Spoken
Gender
- Male
Gender
NPI Number
- 1013396647
NPI Number
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Education & Certifications
Fellowship
- Ferguson Clinic, Spectrum Health at Michigan State University, Colon and Rectal Surgery Fellowship
Fellowship
Residency
- Abington-Jefferson Health
Residency
Internship
- Abington-Jefferson Health
Internship
Medical Education
- University of Central Florida College of Medicine
Medical Education
Board Certifications
- Colon & Rectal Surgery
Board Certifications
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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
- HCA Florida North Florida Hospital
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Dr. Filosa accepts Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida, and other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to confirm all accepted insurance plans.
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Dr. Filosa speaks Italian and Polish.
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