4.9
139 Ratings with 115 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. Douglas Politz is a surgeon who specializes in surgery with over three decades of experience serving patients. He earned his medical degree from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans and is certified by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Politz holds the distinction of being a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS), reflecting his advanced training and expertise in surgical care. He communicates with patients in English.
Dr. Politz practices at the TGH Parathyroid & Thyroid Institute in Tampa, Florida. He focuses on treating parathyroid disease and hyperparathyroidism, conditions that affect hormone regulation and bone health. His expertise includes managing osteopenia, a condition where bones become weaker than normal. Dr. Politz performs specialized diagnostic procedures including calcium blood tests and parathyroid hormone testing to evaluate these conditions. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.9 out of 5.
Dr. Politz practices at the TGH Parathyroid & Thyroid Institute in Tampa, Florida. He focuses on treating parathyroid disease and hyperparathyroidism, conditions that affect hormone regulation and bone health. His expertise includes managing osteopenia, a condition where bones become weaker than normal. Dr. Politz performs specialized diagnostic procedures including calcium blood tests and parathyroid hormone testing to evaluate these conditions. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.9 out of 5.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 31 years of experience
- 76 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans
- 115 written reviews
- 1 specialty
- 3 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 1 office location
- Male
Patients’ Perspective
- Gave an accurate diagnosis
- Had a good bedside manner
- Spent time with me
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Office Location
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| Douglas Politz, MD, FACS | Vicki Blackwell, PA | Dr. Pete Franklin Peterson, MD | Dr. Matthew C. Mai, MD |
| Surgery | Surgery | Surgery | Surgery |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 31 Years of Experience | 31 Years of Experience | 10 Years of Experience | 20 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available |
| Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English |
| Tampa , FL | Tampa , FL | St Petersburg , FL | Gulf Breeze , FL |
| Med School: Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans | Med School: University of Alabama at Birmigham | Med School: University Of South Florida Health Morsani College Of Medicine | Med School: Loyola University Of Chicago Stritch School Of Medicine |
Current Profile | View Profile | View Profile | View Profile |
Insurance Plans Accepted by Douglas Politz
Medical Specialties
Douglas Politz has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Douglas Politz has the following 3 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
31 Years Experience
Douglas Politz is board certified in Surgery by the American Board of Surgery.
Board Certifications
Board certified in Surgery by the American Board of Surgery.
Education & Training
Medical School
Graduated from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans in 1995 and Louisiana State Univ School Of Medicine In New Orleans in 1995.
NPI Number
Douglas Politz's NPI number is 1194746966.
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