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Dr. Russell Novak, MD

General Surgery* Age 69
Dr. Russell Novak, MD
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Dr. Russell Novak, MD is a General Surgeon in Sarasota, FL.
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Dr. Russell Novak, MD

General Surgery* Age 69
Sarasota, FL
Accepting new patients
43 years of experience
Dr. Russell Novak, MD is a General Surgeon in Sarasota, FL.

About

Dr. Novak graduated from University of Florida College of Medicine in 1981 and completed a residency at University Fla/Shands Hosps.Dr. Russell Novak, MD is a General Surgeon in Sarasota, FL and has 43 years experience. Dr. Novak currently practices at First Physician Group of Sarasota and are affiliated with Sarasota Memorial Hospital and Sarasota Memorial Hospital Venice. Dr. Novak has experience treating conditions like Gallstones among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Novak received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 59 times. Dr. Novak's office accepts new patients. Dr. Novak is board certified in General Surgery.

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Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Gallstones
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Gallstones
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Gallstones
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Intestinal Obstruction
Biopsy of Breast
Excision of Breast Tumor
Lumpectomy
Mastectomy
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Gallbladder Removal
Open Appendectomy
Abdominal Pain
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anorectal Abscess
Appendicitis
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gastroparesis
Hemorrhoids
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Lipomas
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Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Pancreatic Cancer
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Proctoptosis
Rectal Prolapse
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Thyroid Nodule
Umbilical Hernia
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Breast Reconstruction
Colectomy
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Port Placements or Replacements
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair
Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anal Prolapse
Anorectal Fistula
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Biliary Tract Cancer
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Cholangiocarcinoma
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Crohn's Disease
Empyema
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Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Fistula
Esophageal Varices
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gynecologic Cancer
Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia with Gangrene
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Jejunum Cancer
Liver Cancer
Lobular Carcinoma
Lung Cancer
Male Breast Cancer
Meckel's Diverticulum
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Osteosarcoma
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Partial Lung Collapse
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Pyloric Stenosis
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Secondary Malignancies
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Traumatic Brain Injury
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Ulcerative Colitis
Varicose Veins
Ventral Hernia with Gangrene
Vulvar Cancer
Abdominal Hysterectomy
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Augmentation Cystoplasty
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Bladder Surgery
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Breast Augmentation
Breast Lift Surgery
Breast Reduction
Colostomy
Cyst Incision and Drainage
Cystotomy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Excision of Bile Duct Tumor
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision of Tracheal Tumor or Stenosis
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Fecal Impaction Removal
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Gynecomastia Repair
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Liposuction
Liver Biopsy
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Parathyroidectomy
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
Puncture Aspiration
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 Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Salpingectomy with Robotic Assist
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Skin Grafts
Sphincterotomy
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Thoracentesis
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic

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Locations

  1. 1 First Physicians Group General Surgery at Sarasota
    1950 Arlington St Ste 310, Sarasota, FL 34239
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1 Star (5)

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Patient Reviews
Sep 24, 2024
Dr Novak repaired an abdominal hernia, about water-mellon size that I'd had for 20 years. He made quick work out of the repair. Minimum pain, scarring was addressed by Dr Novack. Follow up visits were quick, in and out visits. Lots of attention on healing. Dr Novak's staff was as helpful as possible. I'm almost healed now its been 4 weeks. I have nothing but praise for Dr Novak and his staff. I'm feel very lucky to have had Dr Novak do my hernia surgery.
Mark Woodyard — Sep 24, 2024
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Specialties*
General Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Florida College of Medicine
    1981
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University Fla/Shands Hosps
    1986
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Russell Novak, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Novak's profile.

Dr. Russell Novak, MD is affiliated with Sarasota Memorial Hospital and Sarasota Memorial Hospital Venice.

Yes, Dr. Russell Novak, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Sarasota Memorial Hospital

    1700 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL

  • Sarasota Memorial Hospital Venice

    2600 Laurel Rd E, North Venice, FL