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Dr. Nicholas Tranakas, MD

General Surgery
4.6 (21)
Map Pin Small Fort Lauderdale, FL
Accepting new patients
36 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Nicholas Tranakas, MD

Dr. Nicholas Tranakas, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Fort Lauderdale, FL. They specialize in General Surgery, has 36 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and is affiliated with Broward Health Coral Springs, Broward Health Imperial Point, Broward Health Medical Center and Holy Cross Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Tranakas an average 4.6 star rating.

Dr. Tranakas works at Practice in Fort Lauderdale, FL. They frequently treat conditions like Breast Lump and Breast Cancer along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida 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. Tranakas' Office Locations

  1. 1
    Nicholas Tranakas MD
    6405 N Federal Hwy Ste 401, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (954) 491-1306
  2. 2
    Broward Health Imperial Point
    6401 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (954) 491-0900
  3. 3
    Internal Medicine & Geriatric Health
    2006 NE 49th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (954) 210-4120
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    Broward Surgical Associates Inc.
    2800 E Commercial Blvd Ste 102, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (954) 491-0900
    Monday
    13:30 - 17:30
    Wednesday
    09:00 - 17:30

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Admitting Hospitals

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  • Broward Health Coral Springs
  • Broward Health Imperial Point
  • Broward Health Medical Center
  • Holy Cross Hospital

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    • Aetna
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    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida, Inc. d/b/a Florida Blue
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    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida
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    About Dr. Nicholas Tranakas, MD

    Specialties
    • General Surgery
    Specialties
    Years of Experience
    • 36 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Greek
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    NPI Number
    • 1982790184
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Nicholas Tranakas, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Tranakas is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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

    Dr. Tranakas works at Practice in Fort Lauderdale, FL. View the full address on Dr. Tranakas’s profile.

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

    21 patients have reviewed Dr. Tranakas. The overall rating for this provider is 4.6. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Tranakas.

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