Dr. Russell Novak, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Novak is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.
- FindCare
- General Surgeons
- FL
- Sarasota
- Dr. Russell Novak, MD
Link Copied!
Profile link copied to clipboard!
Dr. Russell Novak, MD
Overview of Dr. Russell Novak, MD
Dr. Russell Novak, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Sarasota, FL. They specialize in General Surgery, has 43 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from University of Florida College of Medicine and is affiliated with Sarasota Memorial Hospital. Dr. Novak, completed a residency at University Fla/Shands Hosps. Patients rated Dr. Novak an average 4.5 star rating.
Dr. Novak works at
Advertisement
Compare with other General Surgery Specialists
Compare Dr. Novak with our nearby General Surgery Specialists at HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital
These providers are on the medical staff of HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital.
Dr. Novak's Office Locations
-
1
First Physicians Group General Surgery at Sarasota1950 Arlington St Ste 310, Sarasota, FL 34239 Directions (941) 917-6300
Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals
Admitting hospitals are where the provider is credentialed to see patients, perform procedures, and send patients for continuous care.
Admitting Hospitals
Admitting hospitals are where the provider is credentialed to see patients, perform procedures, and send patients for continuous care.
Admitting hospitals are where the provider is credentialed to see patients, perform procedures, and send patients for continuous care.
- Sarasota Memorial Hospital
Experience & Treatment Frequency
NEW FEATURE
What is treatment frequency?
Our treatment frequency feature helps you understand howoften a provider performs or treats a specificprocedure/condition compared to other doctors. Providersrank in one of four frequency categories:
Very HighFrequency HighFrequency NormalFrequency May Perform Specific procedures/conditions that don’t haveenough data are indicated with “May Perform”. We encourageyou to contact the provider with questions about theirexperience.
NEW FEATURE
What is treatment frequency?
Our treatment frequency feature helps you understand howoften a provider performs or treats a specificprocedure/condition compared to other doctors. Providersrank in one of four frequency categories:
Very HighFrequency
HighFrequency
NormalFrequency
May Perform
Specific procedures/conditions that don’t haveenough data are indicated with “May Perform”. We encourageyou to contact the provider with questions about theirexperience.
Search for conditions or procedures.
Condition or procedure
Treatment Frequency
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Biopsy of Breast
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Abdominal Pain
Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anal Prolapse
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Appendicitis
Ascites
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Biliary Tract Cancer
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Cholangiocarcinoma
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Empyema
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Fistula
Esophageal Varices
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Gynecologic Cancer
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Inguinal Hernia with Gangrene
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
Liver Cancer
Lobular Carcinoma
Lung Cancer
Male Breast Cancer
Meckel's Diverticulum
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Vulvar Cancer
Abdominal Hysterectomy
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Augmentation Cystoplasty
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Bladder Surgery
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Breast Lift Surgery
Breast Reconstruction
Breast Reduction
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Colectomy
Colostomy
Cyst Incision and Drainage
Cystotomy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Duodenal Polypectomy
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Bile Duct Tumor
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision of Tracheal Tumor or Stenosis
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Fecal Impaction Removal
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gallbladder Removal
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Gynecomastia Repair
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Liposuction
Liver Biopsy
Lumpectomy
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Mastectomy
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Parathyroidectomy
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
Puncture Aspiration
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
Salpingectomy with Robotic Assist
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Skin Grafts
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Sphincterotomy
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Thoracentesis
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Total Salpingectomy With Robotic Assistance
Tracheal Surgery
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Biopsy of Breast
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Biopsy of Breast
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Treatment frequency
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.
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
- View other providers who treat Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Biopsy of Breast
- View other providers who treat Biopsy of Breast
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
- View other providers who treat Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
- View other providers who treat Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Gallstones
- View other providers who treat Gallstones
Ileus
- View other providers who treat Ileus
Incisional Hernia
- View other providers who treat Incisional Hernia
Intestinal Obstruction
- View other providers who treat Intestinal Obstruction
Excision of Breast Tumor
- View other providers who treat Excision of Breast Tumor
Lumpectomy
- View other providers who treat Lumpectomy
Mastectomy
- View other providers who treat Mastectomy
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
- View other providers who treat Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Breast Cancer
- View other providers who treat Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
- View other providers who treat Breast Lump
Gallbladder Removal
- View other providers who treat Gallbladder Removal
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
- View other providers who treat Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
- View other providers who treat Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Abdominal Pain
- View other providers who treat Abdominal Pain
Anal and Rectal Cancer
- View other providers who treat Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
- View other providers who treat Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
- View other providers who treat Anorectal Abscess
Appendicitis
- View other providers who treat Appendicitis
Colorectal Cancer
- View other providers who treat Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
- View other providers who treat Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
- View other providers who treat Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
- View other providers who treat Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Inguinal Hernia
- View other providers who treat Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulosis
- View other providers who treat Intestinal Diverticulosis
Lipomas
- View other providers who treat Lipomas
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
- View other providers who treat Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
- View other providers who treat Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Pancreatic Cancer
- View other providers who treat Pancreatic Cancer
Partial Lung Collapse
- View other providers who treat Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
- View other providers who treat Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
- View other providers who treat Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Proctoptosis
- View other providers who treat Proctoptosis
Rectal Prolapse
- View other providers who treat Rectal Prolapse
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
- View other providers who treat Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Umbilical Hernia
- View other providers who treat Umbilical Hernia
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
- View other providers who treat Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
- View other providers who treat Ventral Hernia
Breast Reconstruction
- View other providers who treat Breast Reconstruction
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
- View other providers who treat Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Colectomy
- View other providers who treat Colectomy
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
- View other providers who treat Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
- View other providers who treat Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
- View other providers who treat Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
- View other providers who treat Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
- View other providers who treat Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Open Appendectomy
- View other providers who treat Open Appendectomy
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
- View other providers who treat Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Port Placements or Replacements
- View other providers who treat Port Placements or Replacements
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
- View other providers who treat Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon
- View other providers who treat Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair
- View other providers who treat Wound Repair
Acute Bowel Infarction
- View other providers who treat Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
- View other providers who treat Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal Fissure
- View other providers who treat Anal Fissure
Anal Prolapse
- View other providers who treat Anal Prolapse
Anorectal Fistula
- View other providers who treat Anorectal Fistula
Ascites
- View other providers who treat Ascites
Barrett's Esophagus
- View other providers who treat Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
- View other providers who treat Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
- View other providers who treat Biliary Atresia
Biliary Tract Cancer
- View other providers who treat Biliary Tract Cancer
Bone Cancer
- View other providers who treat Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
- View other providers who treat Bowel Strangulation
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
- View other providers who treat Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Cholangiocarcinoma
- View other providers who treat Cholangiocarcinoma
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
- View other providers who treat Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Crohn's Disease
- View other providers who treat Crohn's Disease
Empyema
- View other providers who treat Empyema
Esophageal Cancer
- View other providers who treat Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diverticulum
- View other providers who treat Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Fistula
- View other providers who treat Esophageal Fistula
Esophageal Varices
- View other providers who treat Esophageal Varices
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
- View other providers who treat Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
- View other providers who treat Gallbladder Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
- View other providers who treat Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
- View other providers who treat Gastroparesis
Gynecologic Cancer
- View other providers who treat Gynecologic Cancer
Hemorrhoids
- View other providers who treat Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
- View other providers who treat Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
- View other providers who treat Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hidradenitis
- View other providers who treat Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
- View other providers who treat Hyperparathyroidism
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- View other providers who treat Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia with Gangrene
- View other providers who treat Inguinal Hernia with Gangrene
Intestinal Abscess
- View other providers who treat Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Fistula
- View other providers who treat Intestinal Fistula
Ischemic Colitis
- View other providers who treat Ischemic Colitis
Liver Cancer
- View other providers who treat Liver Cancer
Lobular Carcinoma
- View other providers who treat Lobular Carcinoma
Lung Cancer
- View other providers who treat Lung Cancer
Male Breast Cancer
- View other providers who treat Male Breast Cancer
Meckel's Diverticulum
- View other providers who treat Meckel's Diverticulum
Neuroendocrine Tumors
- View other providers who treat Neuroendocrine Tumors
Osteosarcoma
- View other providers who treat Osteosarcoma
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
- View other providers who treat Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
- View other providers who treat Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Peptic Ulcer
- View other providers who treat Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
- View other providers who treat Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
- View other providers who treat Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
- View other providers who treat Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
- View other providers who treat Pleural Effusion
Pyloric Stenosis
- View other providers who treat Pyloric Stenosis
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
- View other providers who treat Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
- View other providers who treat Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
- View other providers who treat Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
- View other providers who treat Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
- View other providers who treat Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
- View other providers who treat Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
- View other providers who treat Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
- View other providers who treat Traumatic Brain Injury
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
- View other providers who treat Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Ulcerative Colitis
- View other providers who treat Ulcerative Colitis
Varicose Veins
- View other providers who treat Varicose Veins
Vulvar Cancer
- View other providers who treat Vulvar Cancer
Abdominal Hysterectomy
- View other providers who treat Abdominal Hysterectomy
Abdominoplasty
- View other providers who treat Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
- View other providers who treat Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
- View other providers who treat Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
- View other providers who treat Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
- View other providers who treat Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Augmentation Cystoplasty
- View other providers who treat Augmentation Cystoplasty
Bile Duct Procedure
- View other providers who treat Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
- View other providers who treat Biliary Drainage
Bladder Surgery
- View other providers who treat Bladder Surgery
Bone Marrow Biopsy
- View other providers who treat Bone Marrow Biopsy
Breast Lift Surgery
- View other providers who treat Breast Lift Surgery
Breast Reduction
- View other providers who treat Breast Reduction
Colostomy
- View other providers who treat Colostomy
Cyst Incision and Drainage
- View other providers who treat Cyst Incision and Drainage
Cystotomy
- View other providers who treat Cystotomy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
- View other providers who treat Destruction of Anal Tumor
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
- View other providers who treat Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Duodenal Polypectomy
- View other providers who treat Duodenal Polypectomy
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
- View other providers who treat Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
- View other providers who treat Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
- View other providers who treat Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Bile Duct Tumor
- View other providers who treat Excision of Bile Duct Tumor
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
- View other providers who treat Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Rectal Tumor
- View other providers who treat Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
- View other providers who treat Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision of Tracheal Tumor or Stenosis
- View other providers who treat Excision of Tracheal Tumor or Stenosis
Fecal Impaction Removal
- View other providers who treat Fecal Impaction Removal
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
- View other providers who treat Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gastrectomy
- View other providers who treat Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
- View other providers who treat Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
- View other providers who treat Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
- View other providers who treat Gastrotomy
Gynecomastia Repair
- View other providers who treat Gynecomastia Repair
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
- View other providers who treat Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
- View other providers who treat Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
- View other providers who treat Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
- View other providers who treat Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
- View other providers who treat Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
- View other providers who treat Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
- View other providers who treat Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
- View other providers who treat Laparotomy
Liposuction
- View other providers who treat Liposuction
Liver Biopsy
- View other providers who treat Liver Biopsy
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
- View other providers who treat Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
- View other providers who treat Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
- View other providers who treat Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Parathyroidectomy
- View other providers who treat Parathyroidectomy
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
- View other providers who treat Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
- View other providers who treat Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
- View other providers who treat Proctectomy
Puncture Aspiration
- View other providers who treat Puncture Aspiration
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)
- View other providers who treat Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
- View other providers who treat Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Salpingectomy with Robotic Assist
- View other providers who treat Salpingectomy with Robotic Assist
Salpingo Oopherectomy
- View other providers who treat Salpingo Oopherectomy
Skin Grafts
- View other providers who treat Skin Grafts
Sphincterotomy
- View other providers who treat Sphincterotomy
Splenectomy
- View other providers who treat Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
- View other providers who treat Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Thoracentesis
- View other providers who treat Thoracentesis
Thyroid Lobectomy
- View other providers who treat Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroidectomy
- View other providers who treat Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
- View other providers who treat Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Total Salpingectomy With Robotic Assistance
- View other providers who treat Total Salpingectomy With Robotic Assistance
Tracheal Surgery
- View other providers who treat Tracheal Surgery
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
- View other providers who treat Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
- View other providers who treat Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Ratings & Reviews
Reviews are displayed in date order and collected from patients who have agreed to reporting accurate and fair reviews. Providers with no reviews may have a new FindCare profile, or no submitted reviews on FindCare yet.
Learn more about how FindCare's ratings and reviews work
Reviews are displayed in date order and collected from patients who have agreed to reporting accurate and fair reviews. Providers with no reviews may have a new FindCare profile, or no submitted reviews on FindCare yet.
Learn more about how FindCare's ratings and reviews work
Learn more about how FindCare's ratings and reviews work
4.5
Average provider rating
Based on 56 ratings
Patient Ratings (56)
5 Star
(47)
4 Star
(1)
3 Star
(2)
2 Star
(1)
1 Star
(5)
Leave a review
How was your appointment with Dr. Novak?
Thank you for sharing your feedback about Dr. Russell Novak, MD.
About Dr. Russell Novak, MD
Specialties*
- General Surgery
-
*Healthline does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.
Specialties*
Years of Experience
- 43 years of experience
Years of Experience
Years of experience represents how long a provider has been practicing in their field since graduating from medical school. Not all providers will have this information available.
Languages Spoken
- English
Languages Spoken
NPI Number
- 1003973645
NPI Number
A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique 10-digit identifier issued by the government to healthcare providers.
Education & Certifications
Residency
- University Fla/Shands Hosps
Residency
Medical Education
- University of Florida College of Medicine
Medical Education
Board Certifications
- General Surgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Novak has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.
Dr. Novak works at
56 patients have reviewed Dr. Novak. The overall rating for this provider is 4.5. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Novak.
Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Novak, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Novak 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.
