Dr. Elizabeth Dawn Wietfeldt M.D.
Colon and Rectal Surgeon
2950 Cleveland Clinic Blvd Fort Lauderdale FL, 33331About
Dr. Elizabeth Wietfeldt is a colon and rectal surgeon practicing in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Dr. Wietfeldt specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the colon, rectum and anus. As a colon and rectal surgeon, Dr. Wietfeldt often treats conditions like rectal cancer, colon cancer, hemorrhoids, anal fissures and diverticulitis. Colon and rectal surgeons may be referred to you by your gastroenterologist if your doctor believes you need a surgical procedure.
Education and Training
Louisiana State University Health Shreveport / School of Medicine 2006
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 2006
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Minimally invasive techniques in colon surgery.
- Long-term functional and quality of life outcomes of patients after repair of large perianal skin defects for Paget's and Bowen's disease.
- Right lower quadrant pain and postpartum ovarian vein thrombosis. Uncommon but not forgotten.
- Utilization of bovine acellular dermal matrix for abdominal wall reconstruction:
- Presacral tumors: diagnosis and management.
- Malignancies of the anal margin and perianal skin.
- Knowledge and attitudes regarding colorectal cancer screening among medical students: a tale of two schools.
- Laparoscopic removal of a copper intrauterine device from the sigmoid colon.
Treatments
- Vaginal Prolapse
- Anal Cancer
- Constipation
- Genital Warts
- Colon Polyps
- Gastroenteritis
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