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Dr. John Southerland, MD

Gastroenterology*
3.3 (43)
Map Pin Small Sarasota, FL
Accepting new patients
29 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. John Southerland, MD

Dr. John Southerland, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Sarasota, FL. They specialize in Gastroenterology, has 29 years of experience, and is board certified in Gastroenterology. They graduated from Royal College Surgeons and is affiliated with Sarasota Memorial Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Southerland an average 3.3 star rating.

Dr. Southerland works at Gastroenterology Associates of Sarasota in Sarasota, FL. They frequently treat conditions like Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia and Constipation 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.

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Dr. Southerland's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Gastroenterology Associates
    2089 Hawthorne St Ste 200, Sarasota, FL 34239 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (941) 365-6556
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2
    Sarasota Digestive Health Specialists
    1801 Arlington St Ste 101, Sarasota, FL 34239 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (941) 894-3490

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  • Sarasota Memorial Hospital

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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Constipation
Abdominal Pain
Chronic Gastritis
Colorectal Polyp
Diarrhea
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Dysphagia
Enteritis
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroparesis
Indigestion
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Ulcerative Colitis
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Hemorrhoids
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Lactose Intolerance
Nausea
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Unexplained Weight Loss
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Acute Gastritis
Anemia
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Barrett's Esophagus
Biliary Cirrhosis
Celiac Disease
Cirrhosis
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Crohn's Disease
Dehydration
Duodenitis
Dysentery
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroptosis
Heartburn
Hepatitis C
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Ulcer
Malnutrition
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Peptic Ulcer
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Vitamin_Deficiency
Vomiting Disorders
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Alcoholic Fatty Liver
Alcoholic Hepatitis
All Types of Food Poisoning
Anal or Rectal Pain
Ascites
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Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bowel Strangulation
Coccygeal Pain
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Duodenal Cancer
Duodenal Ulcer
E. coli Food Poisoning
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Ulcer
Folate Deficiency Anemia
Food Allergy
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Giardiasis
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hirschsprung's Disease
Ileus
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Ischemic Colitis
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Meckel's Diverticulum
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neurogenic Bowel
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Pancreatic Pseudocyst
Pancreatitis
Pouchitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Pylorospasm
Rectal Ulcer
Splenomegaly
Stomach Stenosis
Stomal Ulcer
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Puncture Aspiration
Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing
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    3.3
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    Based on 43 ratings
    Patient Ratings (43)
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    (23)
    4 Star
    (1)
    3 Star
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    2 Star
    (2)
    1 Star
    (17)
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    Specialties*
    • Gastroenterology

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    Years of Experience
    • 29 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1053305565
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Shands Hospital at The University of Florida
    Fellowship
    Internship
    • Cleveland Clinic Foundation
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Royal College Surgeons
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Gastroenterology
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    Dr. John Southerland, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Southerland is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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

    Dr. Southerland works at Gastroenterology Associates of Sarasota in Sarasota, FL. View the full address on Dr. Southerland’s profile.

    Dr. Southerland has seen patients for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia and Constipation, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Southerland on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    43 patients have reviewed Dr. Southerland. 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. Southerland.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Southerland, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Southerland 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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