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Absolute Surgical Specialists - Craig E. Amshel, MD (Sun City Center)1046 Cypress Village Boulevard, Sun City Center, FL 33573 map
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Absolute Surgical Specialists - Craig E. Amshel, MD (Brandon)218 Millennium Parkway, Brandon, FL 33511 map
Craig E. Amshel, MD is East Hillsborough County’s 1st Fellowship-trained Colorectal Surgeon. Dr. Amshel is also a Qualified Ordering Physician for Medical Marijuana.
Absolute Surgical Specialists - Craig E. Amshel, MD (Sun City Center)
Accepting New Patients?
Yes, Dr. Craig E. Amshel is accepting new patients at this office.
Phone
Fax
(813) 633-0082
Address
1046 Cypress Village Boulevard, Sun City Center, FL 33573
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Office Details
New address is 1046 Cypress Village Blvd with in-office Surgical Suite!
Between 19th and 674 (College Blvd). Same street as Home Depot. Across Hwy 75 from Amazon Warehouse.
Golf cart compatible.
Absolute Surgical Specialists - Craig E. Amshel, MD (Brandon)
Accepting New Patients?
Yes, Dr. Craig E. Amshel is accepting new patients at this office.
Phone
Fax
(813) 633-0082
Address
218 Millennium Parkway, Brandon, FL 33511
Office Hours
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Office Details
Insurance Accepted
- Medicare
- Most Major Providers
- Workers' Compensation
- Other
Bio
Craig Edward Amshel, M.D. is East Hillsborough’s first fellowship-trained Colon & Rectal Surgeon performing Colon, Rectal, Anal, General and advanced Laparoscopic surgery and Endoscopy at our in-office Surgical Suite, Brandon Ambulatory Surgery Center in Brandon, and for your convenience, Surgical Centers in Tampa and Wesley Chapel. His office is located at 1046 Cypress Village Blvd., Sun City Center.
Dr. Amshel was born and raised in Los Angeles and obtained his B.S. in psychobiology at UCLA and his M.D. at the University of Kansas. Following a General Surgery internship in Roanoke, VA, Dr. Amshel completed his General Surgery residency at Maricopa Medical Center in Phoenix, AZ.
Fulfilling his ROTC commitment, Dr. Amshel jumped out of airplanes and spent two years as a General Surgeon at Ft. Leonardwood, MO and served in Operation Iraqi Freedom. He then accomplished his Colon & Rectal fellowship at the University of Miami.
Dr. Amshel has published multiple articles and has spoken at many national conferences about various surgical topics and has published a humorous book about fraternity pledging titled Fall ’86.
During his free time, Dr. Amshel enjoys spending time with his wife, son and daughter, bicycling, karate, playing tennis and volleyball, and skiing.
Specialties
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Colorectal Surgery
Colorectal surgeons like Dr. Amshel specialize in the surgical and non-surgical care for structures of the lower digestive system, including the intestines, colon and rectum. Dr. Amshel may treat conditions such as colon and rectal cancer, polyps, fecal incontinence, ulcerative colitis, inflammatory bowel disease and hemorrhoids. In the past, colorectal surgeons were commonly known as "proctologists."
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General Surgery
As a general surgeon in Florida, Dr. Amshel performs a range of of surgeries and operations, usually focusing on areas and organs of the abdomen and their related organs. Dr. Amshel may utilize invasive or minimally-invasive surgical techniques, with the latter reducing recovery time and stress on the patient's body.
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Gastroenterology
As a gastroenterologist, Dr. Amshel diagnoses and treats individuals struggling with problems of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, commonly known as the digestive system. Treating conditions such as Crohn's disease or gastroesophageal reflux disease, Dr. Amshel is additionally well versed in the effects of diet & nutrition, and their relationship with your general well-being.
Conditions Treated
- Botox
- Conditions for Medical Marijuana
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Diverticulitis
- Fecal Incontinence and Impaction
- GERD / Acid Reflux / Heartburn
- Hemorrhoids (including Band Ligation)
- Hernias
- Rectal Bleeding
Services & Procedures
- Botox and Dermal Fillers
- Botox for Chronic Migraines
- Breast biopsy, Mastectomy (including Axillary dissection)
- Endoscopy and Colonoscopy
- Fistulotomy (simple and complex)
- Hemorrhoid Surgery
- Lap Band Maintenance
- Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
- Liver Biopsy
- Medical Marijuana
- Open and Laparoscopic Hernia Repair
- Sacral nerve stimulator (for fecal incontinence)
- Sphincterotomy
- Tracheostomy
- Transanal excision of low-lying tumors
Education & Training
Medical School
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University of Kansas School of Medicine
MD • 1995
Residency
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Maricopa Medical Center
Residency in General Surgery
Fellowship
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University of Miami
Fellowship in Colon and Rectal Surgery
Hospital Affiliations
- Manatee Memorial Hospital
Languages Spoken
- English
Links & Social Media
Latest Colorectal Surgery News
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Catnip: The 'Why' Behind Cats' Favorite HighRobert Preidt, Dec 10, 2018 at 12:00 PM
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Incontinence Drug May Cut Hot Flashes in Breast Cancer SurvivorsSteven Reinberg, HealthDay Reporter, Dec 7, 2018 at 9:00 AM
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Healthy Lifestyle Lowers Odds of Breast Cancer's ReturnRobert Preidt, Dec 7, 2018 at 9:00 AM