Colon & Rectal Surgery Expert Witnesses in Florida

Boca Raton, Florida

Colon & Rectal Surgery, General Surgery - Minimally invasive surgery, laparoscopic surgery, colon surgery, GI surgery, abdominal surgery

Orlando, Florida

Colon & Rectal Surgery, General Surgery - Anorectal, Colon Cancer, Rectal Cancer, Anal Cancer, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn’s Disease, Diverticulitis, Endometriosis, Hemorrhoids, Perirectal Abscess, Perianal Fistula, Enterocutaneous Fistula, Colonoscopy, Colon Polyp, Anal Intraepithelial Neoplasm (AIN), Fecal Incontinence, Clostridium difficile

Dr. Marco Ferrara is a double board-certified general and colon and rectal surgeon with the Orlando Health Colon and Rectal Institute. A native of Orlando, he has cared for patients in Central Florida since 2018 and specializes in: Advanced robotic and laparoscopic surgery Colon and rectal cancer Inflammatory bowel disease Endometriosis Dr. Ferrara provides compassionate care for his patients, who often have life-altering conditions. He strives to collaborate with patients to ensure that they receive the best quality of care possible. He also enjoys being an educator and has been teaching medical students, residents and fellows since he finished his training. Dr. Ferrara’s Training As an undergraduate, he studied biology at the University of Florida in Gainesville, graduating summa cum laude. Dr. Ferrara earned his medical degree at the Florida State University College of Medicine in Tallahassee. He completed his general surgery residency at Brookwood Baptist Health program in Bi...

Pompano, Florida

Colon & Rectal Surgery, General Surgery - Robotic colon surgery, pelvic floor disease, gall bladder surgery, hernia surgery, hemorrhoid surgery, anorectal diseases, fistula surgery, acute care surgery

Dr. Astha Bhatt, MD is a Board-Certified General Surgeon and Fellowship-Trained Colorectal Surgeon with advanced expertise in robotic and minimally invasive gastrointestinal surgery. She has performed over 1000 surgical procedures with a focus on complex colorectal disease, including diverticulitis, colorectal cancer, bowel obstruction, and emergency abdominal surgery, gall bladder surgery, ventral and inguinal hernia surgeries. Dr. Bhatt completed her colorectal surgery fellowship at AdventHealth Tampa and her general surgery residency at St. Agnes Hospital, a Johns Hopkins–affiliated program. Her clinical practice emphasizes high-acuity and technically complex cases, including reoperative surgery and management of complications such as anastomotic leaks, intra-abdominal sepsis, and surgical site infections. She has extensive experience in both elective and emergent surgical decision-making, including damage-control surgery in critically ill patients. Dr. Bhatt is highly skilled...

Florida

General Surgery, Colon & Rectal Surgery - endoscopy, colonoscopy, open hernia, laparoscopic hernia, robotic hernia, cholecystectomy, mastectomy, lumpectomy, breast biopsy, lymph node mapping biopsy, gastric sleeve, robotic bariatric surgery, appendectomy, colectomy, hemorrhoidectomy, laparoscopy, breast cancer, da Vinci, reflux

With over 38 years of experience in a high volume general surgery practice in which he is the senior partner, Dr. Steve Fendley has extensive expertise and experience in open, laparoscopic and robotic surgery. Regionally, he was among the first general surgeons to immerse himself in training on the da Vinci Robot in 2012, now having completed over 3,400 robotic cases. In the course of his high volume, full service general surgery practice, he gained proficiency in hernia repair, anti-reflux repair, EGD/colonoscopy, mastectomy, colectomy, gastric sleeve, cholecystectomy, appendectomy, hemorrhoidectomy as well other common general surgery procedures. Robotically, he specializes in hernia repair, gastric sleeves and colectomies. The opportunity to grow his skill set with the latest advancements in technology combined with his vast expertise in surgery and his aggressive pursuit of knowledge of emerging technology give him a unique and invaluable perspective on complicated and problemat...

Deerfield Beach, Florida

Colon & Rectal Surgery, General Surgery - Colonoscopy, Hemorrhoids, Proctology, Hernia surgery, Anal Fissure, Anal abscess, Anal fistula, Anal cancer, Medical malpractice, Ambulatory Surgery Centers, Anal warts, Pilonidal cyst

Dr. Tarlowe is board certified in both Colon & Rectal Surgery and General Surgery, with more than 15 years experience. He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons. Dr. Tarlowe maintains a full time private practice. He has reviewed and opined on dozens of cases, for both plaintiff and defense, including both medical malpractice and personal injury.

Aventura, Florida

General Surgery, Colon & Rectal Surgery - Wound Care, Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, Upper Endoscopy, Gastroscopy, Colonoscopy, Hernia, Peer Review, IME

Board certified in Surgery and Wound Care, member of numerous societies, extensive hospital leadership positions, teaching at local medical school. Current reviewer for state board of medicine, Medicare, independent review panels. Performs IMEs, disability determinations. Experienced with litigation in negligence (both defense and plaintiff), CV and fees on request. Extensive experience case evaluation, deposition, trials for 30 years. Defense, hospital/medical staff issues and plaintiff cases.