Procedures
Dr. Tufts performs foregut surgery (reflux, hiatal hernia and achalasia), hernia repair, colorectal and anorectal surgery (including colon cancer and diverticulitis), gallbladder and spleen surgery, breast cancer surgery, and skin and soft tissue surgery, along with endoscopy (colonoscopy with advanced polypectomy, EGD, esophageal dilation and PEG feeding tubes) and esophageal manometry. Whether surgery is right for you, and which approach fits best, is decided together at your consultation.
Dr. Tufts performs open, laparoscopic, and robotic surgery, tailoring the approach to provide the optimal care for each patient.
Colonoscopy, EGD & manometry
Colonoscopy, EGD, polypectomy, dilation, PEG tubes and manometry.
Learn more →MiVu™ reflux testing
GERD testing during your upper endoscopy, with no Bravo™ capsule to wear.
Learn more →Barrett’s esophagus
Surveillance endoscopy with biopsies and TissueCypher® risk testing.
Learn more →Hernia surgery
Ventral, inguinal and umbilical hernia repair.
Learn more →Gallbladder surgery
Gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy).
Learn more →Reflux & hiatal hernia
GERD / reflux surgery, hiatal and paraesophageal hernia repair.
Learn more →HemWell™ & Hemorrhoids
FDA-cleared HemWell™ non-thermal hemorrhoid relief (Grades I–IV), banding & hemorrhoidectomy.
Learn more →Colon & small bowel surgery
Colon resection for colon cancer and diverticulitis, and small bowel resection.
Learn more →Achalasia & Heller myotomy
Evaluation and surgical treatment of achalasia.
Learn more →Spleen surgery
Splenectomy and disorders of the spleen.
Learn more →Breast cancer surgery
Surgery as part of breast cancer care.
Learn more →Skin & soft tissue
Skin and soft tissue tumors, lymph node biopsy, abscess drainage.
Learn more →Port placement
Implanted port (port-a-cath) placement for chemotherapy and IV access.
Learn more →How Dr. Tufts uses Da Vinci robotic surgery →
Full procedure list
Endoscopy & esophageal testing
Gallbladder
Foregut: reflux, hiatal hernia & esophagus
Colorectal & anorectal
Breast
Da Vinci robotic surgery is primarily used for colon resections and recurrent inguinal, ventral and paraesophageal hernias. More about robotic surgery.
Schedule a consultation with Dr. Tufts
Call Charlotte Harbor Surgical in Port Charlotte. Mon–Thu 7:30 am–4:00 pm, Fri 7:30 am–12:00 noon.