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Dr. Augusto Whittwell, MD

General Surgery* Age 70
Dr. Augusto Whittwell, MD
4.3 (12 Ratings)

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Dr. Augusto Whittwell, MD is a General Surgeon in South Miami, FL.
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Dr. Augusto Whittwell, MD

General Surgery* Age 70
South Miami, FL
Accepting new patients
45 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Augusto Whittwell, MD is a General Surgeon in South Miami, FL.

About

Dr. Whittwell graduated from Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia. Dr. Augusto Whittwell, MD is a General Surgeon in South Miami, FL and has 45 years experience. Dr. Whittwell currently practices at Surgical Solutions of Miami and are affiliated with South Miami Hospital. Dr. Whittwell has experience treating conditions like Obstructed Inguinal Hernia among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Whittwell received an average rating of 4.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 12 times. Dr. Whittwell's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Whittwell also speaks Spanish. Dr. Whittwell is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Abdominal Pain
Breast Lump
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gallstones
Incisional Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Lipomas
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Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Umbilical Hernia
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair Robotic Assist
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Abdominal Disorders
Abscess
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Acanthosis Nigricans
Acne
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Adrenal Gland Cancer
All Lymphoma
Allergic Reaction
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Disorders
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Appendicitis
Ascites
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Autoimmune Diseases
Barrett's Esophagus
Bedsores
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Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Benign Tumor
Bleeding Disorders
Blood Disorders
Bone Cancer
Bone Disorders
Brain Disorders
Breast Cancer
Breast Diseases
Burn Injuries
Cancer
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Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Carcinoma in Situ
Carcinoma in Situ of Skin
Cellulitis
Cervical Cancer
Coagulation Disorders
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Dermatitis Due to Drugs
Dermatomyositis
Dry Skin
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Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Enterocutaneous Fistula
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diseases
Eye Cancer
Foot Conditions
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gallbladder Diseases
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gastroparesis
Generalized Obesity
Genital Warts
Granuloma of Skin
Gynecologic Cancer
Head and Neck Cancer
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hidradenitis
Hypercoagulable State
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intertrigo
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Itchy Skin
Jock Itch
Keloid Scar
Larynx Conditions
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Leg Ulcer
Leukocytosis
Liver Cancer
Lobular Carcinoma
Lung Cancer
Lymphangioma
Maternal Anemia
Melanoma
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Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
Multiple Myeloma
Mycosis Fungoides
Myelodysplastic Syndromes
Myeloma
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Myeloproliferative Disorders
Nail and Nail Bed Infection
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Neutropenia
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Obesity
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Onychomycosis
Oral Cancer
Osteosarcoma
Ovarian Cancer
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Cancer
Pleural Effusion
Polycythemia Rubra Vera
Pregnancy-Related Disorders
Primary Hypercoagulable State
Psoriasis
Psoriatic Arthritis
Pulmonary Disease
Pyloric Stenosis
Rash
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Retina Diseases
Rib Fracture
Ringworm
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Rosacea
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Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Seborrheic Keratosis
Second-Degree Burns
Secondary Malignancies
Sickle Cell Disease
Skin Discoloration
Skin Infections
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Skin
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Stomach Diseases
Testicular Cancer
Thalassemia
Third-Degree Burns
Thrombocytosis
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Tongue Cancer
Ulcer
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Ulcerative Colitis
Urinary Disorders
Uterine Cancer
Uterine Diseases
Varicose Veins
Vascular Disease
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Warts
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Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Appendectomy
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Biopsy of Breast
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Breast Reconstruction
Colectomy
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Cyst Incision and Drainage
da Vinci® Colectomy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Diaphragmatic Paraesophagel Hernia Robotic Assist
Endscpc Sphincterotomy Papillotomy Robotic Assist
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophageal Surgery
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Excision of Benign Skin Lesion
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Skin Cancer
Excision of Skin Lesion
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gastrectomy
Gastric Banding, Laparoscopic
Gastric Bypass Surgery
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastroenterology Procedures
Gastrotomy
Gynecomastia Repair
Hemicolectomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Anti-Reflux Surgery
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Colectomy
Laparoscopic Colon Surgery
Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Rectal Surgery
Laparoscopic Sigmoidectomy With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Lymphadenectomy with Robotic Assist
Mastectomy
Non Invasive Mechanical Ventilatn Robotic Assist
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Plasmapheresis
Port Placements or Replacements
Proctectomy
Pyloromyotomy
Removal of Reproductive Organs (Hysterectomy, Oophorectomy, Salpingectomy, Salpingo-Oophorectomy, Resection of Peritoneal Malignancy)
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Skin Excision for Hidradenitis
Skin Grafts
Skin Tag Removal
Sphincterotomy
Spinal Nerve Block
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Stomach Surgery
Thoracentesis
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Transendoscopic Stent Placement
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • Coventry Health Care
  • Simply Healthcare Plans
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Tricare
  • CarePlus
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
  • Coventry Health Care of Florida
  • Neighborhood Health Plan
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Medicare
  • Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
  • Medica
  • AvMed
  • HealthPartners
  • Humana
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida
  • Preferred Medical Plan
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Emblem Health
  • United Healthcare
  • Assurant Health

Locations

  1. 1 Surgical Solutions of Miami
    6705 SW 57th Ave, South Miami, FL 33143
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Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Whittwell
4.3
Based on 12 Reviews
5 Stars (10)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (2)

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Feb 28, 2024
Very Professional Surgeon, and explains to the patient the entire process.
Eduardo Portas — Feb 28, 2024
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
General Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia
    1979
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University of Miami Jackson Memorial Hospital
    1981
Internship

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Jackson Memorial Hospital
    1988
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Augusto Whittwell, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Whittwell's profile.

Dr. Whittwell frequently treats the following conditions: Obstructed Inguinal Hernia. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Augusto Whittwell, MD is affiliated with South Miami Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Augusto Whittwell, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • South Miami Hospital

    6200 SW 73rd St, South Miami, FL