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Dr. Matthew Tufts, MD

General Surgery*
4.8 (22)
Map Pin Small Port Charlotte, FL
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Matthew Tufts, MD

Dr. Matthew Tufts, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Port Charlotte, FL. They graduated from University of South Florida and is affiliated with HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital. Dr. Tufts, completed a residency at Wake Forest University. Patients rated Dr. Tufts an average 4.8 star rating.

Dr. Tufts works at Matthew Tufts, MD in Port Charlotte, FL. They frequently treat conditions like Intestinal Obstruction and Colorectal Cancer 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. Tufts' Office Locations

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    Matthew Tufts, MD
    4245 Kings Hwy Unit A, Port Charlotte, FL 33980 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (941) 391-5102

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  • HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital

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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.
Intestinal Obstruction
Acid Reflux Surgery
Colorectal Cancer
Abdominal Pain
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Appendicitis
Barrett's Esophagus
Bone Cancer
Breast Lump
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Esophageal Cancer
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Hemorrhoids
Incisional Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Lipomas
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Obesity
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Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Partial Lung Collapse
Peptic Ulcer
Pleural Effusion
Small Intestine Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Umbilical Hernia
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Colectomy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
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 Inguinal Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Appendix Disorders
Ascites
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Biliary Atresia
Bladder Diverticulum
Bowel Strangulation
Brain Injury
Breast Cancer
Cancer
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Cholangiocarcinoma
Colon Cancer
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Crohn's Disease
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroparesis
Heartburn
Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia with Gangrene
Intestinal Fistula
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Lymphangioma
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Mesenteric Lymphadenitis
Morbid Obesity
Nausea
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Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pyloric Stenosis
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia with Gangrene
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Ventral Hernia with Gangrene
Vomiting
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Vulvar Cancer
Weight Loss
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anoscopy
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Appendectomy
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Biopsy of Breast
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colonoscopy
Colostomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophagomyotomy
Esophagomyotomy with Robotic Assist
Excision
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Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastrotomy
Hepatectomy
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Laparoscopic Surgery for Achalasia
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Open Appendectomy
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair Robotic Assist
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Splenectomy
Splenectomy with Robotic Assist
Thoracentesis
Thyroid Biopsy
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroidectomy
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair
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    About Dr. Matthew Tufts, MD

    Specialties*
    • General Surgery

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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1306284245
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Wake Forest University
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • University of South Florida
    Medical Education

    Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

    Dr. Tufts works at Matthew Tufts, MD in Port Charlotte, FL. View the full address on Dr. Tufts’s profile.

    Dr. Tufts has seen patients for Intestinal Obstruction and Colorectal Cancer, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Tufts on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    22 patients have reviewed Dr. Tufts. The overall rating for this provider is 4.8. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Tufts.

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