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Dr. Matthew Tufts, MD
General Surgery* Age 38
Dr. Matthew Tufts, MD
4.8 (24 Ratings)

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Dr. Matthew Tufts, MD is a General Surgeon in Punta Gorda, FL.
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Dr. Matthew Tufts, MD

General Surgery* Age 38
Punta Gorda, FL
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. Matthew Tufts, MD is a General Surgeon in Punta Gorda, FL.

About

Dr. Tufts graduated from University of South Florida and completed a residency at Wake Forest University. Dr. Matthew Tufts, MD is a General Surgeon in Punta Gorda, FL. Dr. Tufts currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Shorepoint Health Punta Gorda and AdventHealth Port Charlotte. Dr. Tufts has experience treating conditions like Intestinal Obstruction, Intestinal Diverticulitis and Small Intestine Cancer among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Tufts received an average rating of 4.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 24 times. Dr. Tufts' office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Tufts is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Small Intestine Cancer
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Small Intestine Cancer
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Small Intestine Cancer
Colorectal Cancer
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Constipation
Abdominal Pain
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Appendicitis
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Cancer
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Hemorrhoids
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Lipomas
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Obesity
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Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Peptic Ulcer
Pleural Effusion
Thyroid Cancer
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
Colectomy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy
Gallbladder Removal
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Abdominal Disorders
Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Appendix Disorders
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Biliary Tract Cancer
Bladder Diverticulum
Cancer
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Colon Cancer
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Crohn's Disease
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Empyema
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Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Varices
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Heartburn
Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Inguinal Hernia with Gangrene
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Cancer
Lobular Carcinoma
Lung Cancer
Lymphangioma
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Megacolon
Mesenteric Lymphadenitis
Morbid Obesity
Nausea
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Necrotizing Fasciitis
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Parathyroid Cancer
Partial Lung Collapse
Pediatric Obesity
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pouchitis
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Secondary Malignancies
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Testicular Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Ulcer
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Umbilical Hernia with Gangrene
Varicose Veins
Vascular Disease
Ventral Hernia with Gangrene
Vomiting
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Vulvar Cancer
Weight Loss
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Anoscopy
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Appendectomy
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Augmentation Cystoplasty
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Biopsy of Breast
Bladder Surgery
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colonoscopy
Colostomy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Endoscopic Billiary Stone Removal
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Esophagomyotomy
Esophagomyotomy with Robotic Assist
Excision
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Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Fecal Impaction Removal
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Gynecomastia Repair
Hemigastrectomy
Hepatectomy
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Laparoscopic Surgery for Achalasia
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Mastectomy
Open Appendectomy
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Orchiectomy
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair Robotic Assist
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Parathyroidectomy
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
Proctosigmoidoscopy
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Splenectomy
Splenectomy with Robotic Assist
Thoracentesis
Thyroid Biopsy
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroidectomy
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    4245 Kings Hwy Unit A, Punta Gorda, FL 33980
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (941) 391-5102

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Tufts
4.8
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Aug 19, 2024
Was a complicated gallbladder removal . Goldbladder was underneath the rib cage. Leaking.
David Tittle — Aug 19, 2024
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Specialties*
General Surgery
Bariatric Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of South Florida
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Wake Forest University
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

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

Dr. Tufts frequently treats the following conditions: Intestinal Obstruction, Intestinal Diverticulitis and Small Intestine Cancer. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Matthew Tufts, MD is affiliated with Shorepoint Health Punta Gorda and AdventHealth Port Charlotte.

Yes, Dr. Matthew Tufts, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Shorepoint Health Punta Gorda

    809 E Marion Ave, Punta Gorda, FL

  • AdventHealth Port Charlotte

    2500 Harbor Blvd, Port Charlotte, FL