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Dr. Douglas E. Politz M.D.

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5/5(102)
409 BAYSHORE BLVD TAMPA FL, 33606
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5/5

About

Dr. Douglas Politz is a general surgeon practicing in Tampa, FL. Dr. Politz specializes in abdominal contents including the esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and often thyroid glands. General surgeons are able to deal with almost any surgical or critical care emergency, also involving the skin or soft tissue trauma. Dr. Politz provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.

Education and Training

Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans MD 1995

Louisiana State Univ School Of Medicine In New Orleans 1995

Board Certification

SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 22 years of experience

Expert Publications

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Dr. Douglas E. Politz M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 3238 Cove Bend Dr

3238 Cove Bend Dr -
Tampa, FL 33613
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New patients: 813-972-0000
Fax: 813-972-0077

409 BAYSHORE BLVD -
TAMPA, FL 33606
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New patients: 813-844-8335
Fax: 813-844-1655

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Patient Experience with Dr. Politz


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Dr. Douglas E. Politz M.D. has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 102 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Surgeon in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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