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Who is Dr. Fitzgerald, Trauma Surgeon in Sarasota, FL?
Dr. Thomas Fitzgerald, MD is a Trauma Surgeon, who primarily practices in Sarasota, FL. He is board certified. Dr. Fitzgerald graduated from Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University and completed his residency at St Elizabeth'S Med Ctr, General Surgery; Baystate Med Ctr, General Surgery. Dr. Fitzgerald is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fitzgerald’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fitzgerald’s office at (941) 917-7494.
Where did Dr. Fitzgerald go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: St Elizabeth'S Med Ctr, General Surgery; Baystate Med Ctr, General Surgery | LSU HEALTH SCIENCES
Medical School: Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University
What languages does Dr. Fitzgerald speak?
Dr. Fitzgerald and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Fitzgerald treat?
As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Fitzgerald diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Fitzgerald. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Scalp Cut
- Wounds and Injuries
- Scalp laceration
- Deep scalp cut
- Head cut
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0101XA: Laceration without foreign body of scalp, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Scalp Bruise
- Bruises
- Bruised scalp
- Scalp contusion
- Head bump
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0003XA: Contusion of scalp, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Broken Hip Bone
- Fractures
- Leg Injuries and Disorder
- Hip fracture
- Femoral neck fracture
- Broken upper thigh bone
ICD-10 Codes:
- S72009A: Fracture of unspecified part of neck of unspecified femur, initial encounter for closed fracture
Also known as:
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Bowel Obstruction
- Blocked Intestines
- Gut Blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K56609: Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction
Also known as:
- Traumatic Subarachnoid Brain Bleed
- Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
- Head Bleed
- Brain Hemorrhage
- Head Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S066XAA: Traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Acute pain from injury
- Pain
- Traumatic pain
- Injury pain
- Sudden pain from trauma
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8911: Acute pain due to trauma
Also known as:
- Acute Appendicitis
- Appendicitis
- Inflamed Appendix
- Sudden Appendix Inflammation
- Appendicitis Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis
Which procedures does Dr. Fitzgerald perform as a Trauma Surgeon?
As a Trauma Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. Thomas Fitzgerald may include:
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Amputation
- Appendicitis / Appendectomy
- Brain Aneurysm Treatment
- Brain Surgery
- Brain Tumor Evaluation
- Central Line Placement
- Cerebral Shunt
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Fitzgerald's office.
Does Dr. Fitzgerald accept my insurance?
Dr. Fitzgerald accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (941) 917-7494 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Fitzgerald accept in Sarasota, FL?
Dr. Fitzgerald in Sarasota, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Foreign Service Benefit Plan
Freedom Health
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
Oscar Health Insurance Co
United American / Torchmark
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Fitzgerald's office located?
Dr. Thomas Fitzgerald's Primary Practice
1700 S Tamiami Trl
Sarasota, FL 34239
(941) 917-7494
What is Dr. Fitzgerald's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Fitzgerald's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1598829939.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fitzgerald?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Fitzgerald
What is Dr. Thomas Fitzgerald's specialty?
Dr. Fitzgerald is a Trauma Surgeon near Sarasota, FL. Trauma surgery is a recognized subspecialty within general surgery. These surgeons undergo a five-year general surgery residency and often pursue an optional one- to two-year fellowship in trauma or surgical critical care. This typically leads to board certification in surgical critical care, as there is currently no separate certification for trauma surgery. To obtain certification in surgical critical care, physicians must complete a fellowship in surgical or anesthesiology critical care, either during or after their general surgery residency. Contact Dr. Fitzgerald to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Thomas Fitzgerald affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Fitzgerald is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Sarasota Memorial Hospital - Sarasota Campus. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Thomas Fitzgerald accepting new patients in Sarasota, FL?
Yes, Dr. Thomas Fitzgerald is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Thomas Fitzgerald offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Fitzgerald's office at (941) 917-7494 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Thomas Fitzgerald?
Please contact Dr. Fitzgerald's office at (941) 917-7494 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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