Dr. Matthew Tufts General & Bariatric Surgeon

Using advanced laparoscopic minimally invasive techniques to perform a broad range of General and Bariatric Surgery

Dr. Matthew Tufts General & Bariatric Surgeon

Using advanced laparoscopic minimally invasive techniques to perform a broad range of General and Bariatric Surgery

COVID-19 INFORMATION

For those who have appointments, please look over the questions below. If any of your answers are "YES", please call our office at least 24 hours prior to your appointment to reschedule. Masks are optional but encouraged.

1) Within the last month, have you or anyone in your household had flu-like symptoms such as cough, fever or shortness of breath?

2) Within the last month, have you or anyone in your household been in close contact with anyone confirmed or being evaluated for COVID-19?

3) Within the last month, have you or has anyone in your household been sick or in close proximity to someone sick and/or running a fever in the last 48 hours?

Also, due to the distancing regulations, infection guidelines, and trying to maintain the highest level of safety for everyone. Therefore, please consider limiting the number of people (i.e. family and/or friends) that will be accompanying the patient to the office on the day of appointment so as to comply with social distancing recommendations.

Board Certified General Surgeon

Compassionate Healthcare

Experienced Medical Professionals

Dr. Tufts is a dedicated and experienced physician who believes in working with patients to improve their health. He is committed to providing comprehensive health care services to patients in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere.

Experienced Medical Professionals

Undergraduate degree from Auburn University
Medical degree from the University of South Florida
Residency Training at Wake Forest
Fellowship for Bariatric Minimally Invasive Surgery at Dartmouth.
Board Certified by the American College of Surgeons
Fellow on the American College of Surgeons. F.A.C.S.
Certified by the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery

Lasting Relationships

Experienced Medical Professionals

Lasting Relationships

As a Florida Native from Tampa, Dr. Tufts

is determined to provide personalized,

high-quality care to patient of Southwest Florida.

If you need emergent care and you have decided to go to an emergency room, we are suggesting the hospital: Shore Point Punta Gorda.

Dr. Matthew Tufts and Dr. John F. Guarino MD PA welcomes patients from all over South Florida. Including Punta Gorda, Port Charlotte, North Port, Sarasota, Bradenton, Venice, Englewood, Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Bonita Springs, Naples, Marco Island, Ellenton, Parrish, St. Petersburg, Tampa, Brandon, Arcadia, Lakeland, Orlando, Jacksonville and Ocala. We are happy to see patients from the following counties: Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte, DeSoto, Lee, Collier, Pinellas, Hillsborough, Polk, Orange & Marion.