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Dr. Richard Sontchi, MD
Overview of Dr. Richard Sontchi, MD
Dr. Richard Sontchi, MD is a Critical Care Surgery Specialist in Lakeland, FL. Patients rated Dr. Sontchi an average 3.0 star rating.
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Dr. Sontchi's Office Locations
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Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33805 Directions (863) 687-1259
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Bay Pines Veterans Affairs Healthcare System10000 Bay Pines Blvd, Bay Pines, FL 33744 Directions (727) 398-6661
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James A Haley Va Medical Center13000 Bruce B Downs Blvd, Tampa, FL 33612 Directions (727) 310-6946
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- Lakeland Regional Medical Center
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Port Placements or Replacements
Puncture Aspiration
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Salpingectomy with Robotic Assist
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Skin Grafts
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Splenectomy with Robotic Assist
Thoracentesis
Total Salpingectomy With Robotic Assistance
Tracheal Surgery
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Rib Fracture
Wound Repair
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Rib Fracture
Wound Repair
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Neuroendocrine Tumors
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Pelvic Abscess
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Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
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Second-Degree Burns
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Anoscopy
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Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
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Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
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Bile Duct Procedure
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Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
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Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
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Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
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Excision of Stomach Tumor
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Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
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Fecal Impaction Removal
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Gallbladder Removal
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Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
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Gastrectomy
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Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
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Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
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Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
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Laparoscopic Appendectomy
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Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Robotic Assist
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Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
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Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
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Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
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Meniscus Surgery
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Open Appendectomy
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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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Puncture Aspiration
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Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
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Salpingectomy with Robotic Assist
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Salpingo Oopherectomy
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Skin Grafts
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Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
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Splenectomy
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Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
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Splenectomy with Robotic Assist
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Total Salpingectomy With Robotic Assistance
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Tracheal Surgery
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Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
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May 26, 2023
Absolutely amazing surgeon. Very informative and bed side manor off the charts.
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About Dr. Richard Sontchi, MD
Specialties*
- Critical Care Surgery
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Languages Spoken
- English
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NPI Number
- 1225287923
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Education & Certifications
Board Certifications
- Critical Care Surgery and General 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.
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Dr. Sontchi 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.
Dr. Sontchi has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.
Dr. Sontchi works at
Dr. Sontchi has seen patients for Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax), and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Sontchi on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.
2 patients have reviewed Dr. Sontchi. The overall rating for this provider is 3.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Sontchi.
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