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Dr. Matthew Tufts, MD
General Surgery* Age 39
Dr. Matthew Tufts, MD
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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 39
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 has experience treating conditions like Intestinal Obstruction, Small Intestine Cancer, Intestinal Diverticulitis, Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia, Colorectal Cancer, Bowel Strangulation, Inguinal Hernia and Constipation among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Tufts received an average rating of 4.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 4 times. Dr. Tufts's 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
Small Intestine Cancer
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Obstruction
Small Intestine Cancer
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Obstruction
Small Intestine Cancer
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Colorectal Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Inguinal Hernia
Constipation
Incisional Hernia
Gastroparesis
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Hemorrhoids
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gallbladder Removal
Colectomy
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Obesity
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Port Placements or Replacements
Gallstones
Lipomas
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Anal or Rectal Pain
Ileus
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Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Abdominal Pain
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Gastric Ulcer
Barrett's Esophagus
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Ventral Hernia
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Appendicitis
Esophageal Cancer
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Breast Lump
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Ascites
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Breast Cancer
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Bone Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Anorectal Abscess
Abdominal Disorders
Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal Fissure
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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Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colon Cancer
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Crohn's Disease
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Empyema
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Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Fistula
Esophageal Varices
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Heartburn
Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Hyperparathyroidism
Inguinal Hernia with Gangrene
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Cancer
Lobular Carcinoma
Lung Cancer
Lymphangioma
Male Breast Cancer
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Megacolon
Mesenteric Lymphadenitis
Morbid Obesity
Nausea
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Necrotizing Fasciitis
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Non-Traumatic Brain Injury
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Parathyroid Cancer
Partial Lung Collapse
Pediatric Obesity
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
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 (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
Adjustable Gastric Banding
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
Diaphragmatic Hernia Repair
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 Bypass Surgery
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Gynecomastia Repair
Hemigastrectomy
Hepatectomy
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
Laparoscopic Proctectomy
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Laparoscopic Surgery for Achalasia
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lumpectomy
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Nephrectomy
Open Appendectomy
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Orchiectomy
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair Robotic Assist
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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  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Curative PPO Plus
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  • Navigate POS
    Choice Plus POS
    Options PPO
    Medica Choice
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    Navigate HMO
  • myBlue EPO
    BlueOptions HMO
    SimplyBlue HMO
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • Blue Preferred Patient Care PPO
  • Blue Choice HMO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • National POS
    Choice POS
    HMO Premier HMO
    Choice Care PPO
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  • Preferred Patient Care
    Blue Select PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Aetna
    Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
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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
  2. 2 Shorepoint Health Port Charlotte
    2500 Harbor Blvd, Port Charlotte, FL 33952
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (941) 391-5102

Patient Satisfaction

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Patient Reviews
Dec 02, 2023
Dr Tuft performed a colonoscopy for me and after an incredible experience I referred my husband . We can’t say enough about this skilled,kind surgeon. I’m so grateful my doctor recommended this surgeon as he will take care of all our medical needs! Thank you !
Linda Caparco — Dec 02, 2023
Sep 21, 2022
Doctor Matthew TUFF, A wonderful doctor.. I've had 3 Procedures with him. Passionate, he focuses Every time . If ever Need surgery again, doctor TUFF
J j' Jackson — Sep 21, 2022
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Specialties*
General Surgery
Bariatric Surgery
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Dr. Tufts frequently treats the following conditions: Intestinal Obstruction, Small Intestine Cancer, Intestinal Diverticulitis, Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia, Colorectal Cancer, Bowel Strangulation, Inguinal Hernia and Constipation. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Matthew Tufts, MD is affiliated with AdventHealth Port Charlotte.

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

Education
Medical Education
  • UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Residency Hospital
  • Wake Forest University
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center
Fellowship Hospital

Hospital Affiliations

  • AdventHealth Port Charlotte

    2500 Harbor Blvd, Port Charlotte, FL

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