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Dr. Itzhak Shasha, MD

General Surgery* Age 77
Dr. Itzhak Shasha, MD
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Dr. Itzhak Shasha, MD is a General Surgeon in West Palm Beach, FL.
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Dr. Itzhak Shasha, MD

General Surgery* Age 77
West Palm Beach, FL
Accepting new patients
45 years of experience
Dr. Itzhak Shasha, MD is a General Surgeon in West Palm Beach, FL.
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Dr. Itzhak Shasha, MD is a General Surgeon in West Palm Beach, FL and has 45 years experience. They graduated from UNIVERSITY OF CHILE / UNDERGRADUATE SCHOOL / FACULTY OF MEDICINE in 1979 and completed a residency at Beth Israel Medical Center - Petrie Campus.They currently practice at Tampa General Hospital Gastro Group of the Palm Beaches and are affiliated with HCA Florida JFK Hospital, West Palm Hospital, Tampa General Hospital and Good Samaritan Medical Center. Dr. Shasha has experience treating conditions like Ventral Hernia, Inguinal Hernia and Ileus among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Shasha received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 23 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Shasha also speaks Hebrew. Dr. Shasha is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

  1. 1 Tampa General Hospital General Surgeons of the Palm Beaches
    1201 N Olive Ave, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
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    Monday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Thursday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Friday
    07:30 - 17:00

Experience and Background Check

Ventral Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Ileus
Ventral Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Ileus
Ventral Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Ileus
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Appendicitis
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Intestinal Obstruction
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Umbilical Hernia
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Abdominal Pain
Ascites
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Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gallstones
Hemorrhoids
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Lipomas
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Pelvic Abscess
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Colectomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
Acute Bowel Infarction
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anal Prolapse
Aneurysm
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Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
Atherosclerosis
Atherosclerosis of Aorta
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Carotid Artery Disease
Cerebral Embolism
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cholangiocarcinoma
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Congenital Heart Defects
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Crohn's Disease
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Embolism
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Esophageal Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypertensive Encephalopathy
Iliac Aneurysm
Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia with Gangrene
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Cancer
Lobular Carcinoma
Lung Cancer
Lymphedema
Male Breast Cancer
Meckel's Diverticulum
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Osteosarcoma
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Parathyroid Cancer
Partial Lung Collapse
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Disease of Extremities
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Edema
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Proctoptosis
Rectal Prolapse
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Secondary Hypertension
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Spider Veins
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia with Gangrene
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Venous Compression
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Venous Insufficiency
Abdominal Hysterectomy
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Aneurysm Repair
Anoscopy
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Anoscopy With Removal of Anal Tumor
Arteriovenostomy for Renal Dialysis
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Atherectomy
Augmentation Cystoplasty
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Biopsy of Breast
Bladder Surgery
Breast Reconstruction
Bunion Surgery
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colostomy
Cystotomy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Diaphragmatic Paraesophagel Hernia Robotic Assist
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Embolectomy Arterial
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Excision
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Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Fecal Impaction Removal
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastric Bypass Surgery
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Hemigastrectomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Lap Vaginal Hysterectomy with Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Laparoscopic Sigmoidectomy With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Vaginal Hysterectomy
Laparotomy
Liposuction
Liver Biopsy
Lumpectomy
Mastectomy
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair Robotic Assist
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Parathyroidectomy
Peripheral Artery Bypass
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
Proctosigmoidoscopy
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 Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Salpingectomy with Robotic Assist
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Skin Grafts
Spinal Nerve Block
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Splenectomy with Robotic Assist
Thoracentesis
Thromboendarterectomy or Excision of Infected Graft
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Total Splenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
Vascular Transcatheter Embolization
Venous Thrombectomy
Wound Repair

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Patient Reviews
Oct 22, 2024
Dr. Shasha has operated on me for two Hernias and one Gallbladder removal. He is a meticulous and brilliant surgeon who has always guided me well. He is kind, patient, thorough and the upmost professional. He is truly a gift to humanity.
Jane Beck Sussman — Oct 22, 2024
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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Itzhak Shasha, MD is a general surgeon in West Palm Beach, FL and has over 44 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF CHILE / UNDERGRADUATE SCHOOL / FACULTY OF MEDICINE in 1979. He specializes in General Surgery and Vascular Surgery.
Biography
Languages Spoken
Hebrew
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
General Surgery
Vascular Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Medical Education

Medical Education
  • UNIVERSITY OF CHILE / UNDERGRADUATE SCHOOL / FACULTY OF MEDICINE
    1979
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Beth Israel Medical Center - Petrie Campus
    1980
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Itzhak Shasha, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Shasha's profile.

Dr. Shasha frequently treats the following conditions: Ventral Hernia, Inguinal Hernia and Ileus. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Itzhak Shasha, MD is affiliated with HCA Florida JFK Hospital, West Palm Hospital, Tampa General Hospital and Good Samaritan Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Itzhak Shasha, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Dr. Shasha has over 45 years of healthcare experience.

Hospital Affiliations

  • HCA Florida JFK Hospital

    5301 S Congress Ave, Atlantis, FL

  • West Palm Hospital

    2201 45th St, West Palm Beach, FL

  • Tampa General Hospital

    1 Tampa General Cir, Tampa, FL

  • Good Samaritan Medical Center

    1309 N Flagler Dr, West Palm Beach, FL

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