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Dr. Paul Kuo, MD

General Surgery* Age 63
Dr. Paul Kuo, MD
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Dr. Paul Kuo, MD

General Surgery* Age 63
Tampa, FL
Accepting new patients
39 years of experience
Dr. Paul Kuo, MD is a General Surgeon in Tampa, FL.

About

Dr. Paul Kuo, MD is a General Surgeon in Tampa, FL and has 39 years experience. They graduated from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in 1985 and completed a residency at Brigham/Womens Hosps.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Tampa General Hospital. Dr. Kuo has experience treating conditions like Incisional Hernia and Ventral Hernia among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Kuo received an average rating of 3.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 2 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Kuo is board certified in Critical Care Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Incisional Hernia
Ventral Hernia
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Incisional Hernia
Ventral Hernia
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Abdominal Pain
Appendicitis
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Gallstones
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Obstruction
Lipomas
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Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Rib Fracture
Umbilical Hernia
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wound Repair
Abdominal Hernia
Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Cortex Neoplasms
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Adrenal Incidentaloma
Anorectal Abscess
Ascites
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Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bile Duct Stricture
Biliary Cancer
Biliary Colic
Biliary Disorders
Biliary Dyskinesia
Bone Cancer
Breast Lump
Cholangiocarcinoma
Cholecystitis
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Endocrine Tumors of Pancreas
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroparesis
Hemorrhoids
Hepatobiliary Cancer
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hyperparathyroidism
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Prolapse
Liver Cancer
Liver Diseases and Disorders
Pancreatic Cancer
Pancreatic Cystic Lesions
Pancreatic Islet Cell Cancer
Pancreatic Pseudocyst
Pancreatobiliary Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Pyloric Stenosis
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Secondary Malignancies
Thyroid Cancer
Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic Hernia
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Adrenalectomy
Adrenalectomy with Robotic Assist
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Reconstruction
Biliary Surgery
Biliary Tree Surgery
Colectomy
Colostomy
Diaphragmatic Hernia Repair
Diaphragmatic Hernia Repair, Open
Distal Pancreatectomy
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Excision
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Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Liver Tumor Ablation
Laparoscopic Splenectomy
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Liver Cyst Marsupialization
Liver Resection
Liver Resection, Partial
Liver Resection, Total Left
Liver Resection, Total Right
Liver Surgery
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Mastectomy
Nephrectomy
Nephrectomy with Robotic Assist
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Orchiectomy
Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure)
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Puncture Aspiration
Renal Transplant
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Skin Grafts
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Splenectomy with Robotic Assist
Thoracentesis
Wedge Resection Colon
Whipple Procedure

Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
  • Blue Select PPO
    Preferred Patient Care
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    Blue Card PPO
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  • Blue Choice HMO
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    Open Access Plus
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
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    myBlue EPO
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    Choice POS
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Locations

  1. 1 USF Multidisciplinary Programs
    2 Tampa General Cir, Tampa, FL 33606
  2. 2 USF Dept of Opthalmology
    13330 Usf Laurel Dr, Tampa, FL 33612
  3. 3 Tampa General Hospital
    1 Tampa General Cir, Tampa, FL 33606

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Apr 25, 2024
He explained everything in a way I could understand, he did a perfect job , no complaints as of 3 months.
— Apr 25, 2024
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Specialties*
General Surgery
Critical Care Surgery
Trauma Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
    1985
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Critical Care Surgery, Clinical Pathology and General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Brigham/Womens Hosps
    1991
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • BI-Deaconess Fellowship in Transplant and Hepatobiliary Surgery|Research Fellowship - Brigham and Women's Hospital and the Harvard Medical School|Research Fellowship Harvard Univeristy
    1992
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Dr. Kuo frequently treats the following conditions: Incisional Hernia and Ventral Hernia. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Paul Kuo, MD is affiliated with Tampa General Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Paul Kuo, MD holds board certification in Critical Care Surgery, Clinical Pathology and General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Tampa General Hospital

    1 Tampa General Cir, Tampa, FL