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    MediFind found 43 doctor with experience in Anal Fissure near Largo, FL. Of these, 36 are Experienced and 7 are Advanced.

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    43 providers found
      Advanced in Anal Fissure
      General Surgery
      Advanced in Anal Fissure
      General Surgery

      David H Shapiro MD PA

      561 S Duncan Ave, 
      Clearwater, FL 
       (2.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      David Shapiro is a General Surgeon in Clearwater, Florida. Dr. Shapiro is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Anal Fissure, and Proctitis.

      Experienced in Anal Fissure
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Anal Fissure
      General Surgery

      Southern Pinellas Surgical

      251 Clearwater Largo Rd N, 
      Largo, FL 
       (1.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Matthew Reynolds is a General Surgeon in Largo, Florida. Dr. Reynolds is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. His top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Ogilvie Syndrome, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy.

      Advanced in Anal Fissure
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Anal Fissure
      Gastroenterology

      West Central Gastroenterology Llp

      920 S Myrtle Ave, Suite A, 
      Clearwater, FL 
       (2.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Umesh Choudhry is a Gastroenterologist in Clearwater, Florida. Dr. Choudhry is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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      Advanced in Anal Fissure
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Anal Fissure
      Gastroenterology

      Aj Bidani, M.D. PA

      8787 Bryan Dairy Rd, Suite 310, 
      Largo, FL 
       (3.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jatin Bidani is a Gastroenterologist in Largo, Florida. Dr. Bidani is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Diverticular Disease, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

      Experienced in Anal Fissure
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Anal Fissure
      Gastroenterology

      West Central Gastroenterology Llp

      508 Jeffords St D, 
      Clearwater, FL 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Howard Klein is a Gastroenterologist in Clearwater, Florida. Dr. Klein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC), Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastric Dysmotility, and Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Anal Fissure
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Anal Fissure
      Gastroenterology

      West Central Gastroenterology Llp

      508 Jeffords St D, 
      Clearwater, FL 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Experience:
      10+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Zachary Sherman is a Gastroenterologist in Clearwater, Florida. Dr. Sherman has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. His top areas of expertise are Diarrhea, Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, and Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome.

      Experienced in Anal Fissure
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Anal Fissure
      Gastroenterology

      West Central Gastroenterology Llp

      508 Jeffords St D, 
      Clearwater, FL 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Lawrence Weiss is a Gastroenterologist in Clearwater, Florida. Dr. Weiss is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Colitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Anal Fissure
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Anal Fissure
      Gastroenterology

      West Central Gastroenterology Llp

      920 S Myrtle Ave, Suite A, 
      Clearwater, FL 
       (2.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Gourisankar Degala is a Gastroenterologist in Clearwater, Florida. Dr. Degala is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. His top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Obstruction, Cholestasis, Bile Duct Stricture, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy.

      Experienced in Anal Fissure
      General Surgery | Vascular Surgery
      Experienced in Anal Fissure
      General Surgery | Vascular Surgery

      Tampa Bay Surgical Group Llp

      2039 Indian Rocks S Rd, 
      Largo, FL 
       (3.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Richard Fansler is a General Surgeon and a Vascular Surgeon in Largo, Florida. Dr. Fansler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. His top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Ogilvie Syndrome, Ureteroscopy, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Fansler is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Anal Fissure
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Anal Fissure
      General Surgery

      Tampa Bay Surgical Group Llp

      2039 Indian Rocks S Rd, 
      Largo, FL 
       (3.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Glen Lowery is a General Surgeon in Largo, Florida. Dr. Lowery is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Diverticular Disease, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Hemorrhoidectomy. Dr. Lowery is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Anal Fissure
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Anal Fissure
      Gastroenterology

      Advanced Gastro & Liver Care PA

      6225 66th St N, 
      Pinellas Park, FL 
       (6.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Long Vu is a Gastroenterologist in Pinellas Park, Florida. Dr. Vu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. His top areas of expertise are Anemia, Intestinal Cancer, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Anal Fissure
      Colorectal Surgery
      Experienced in Anal Fissure
      Colorectal Surgery

      HCA Florida St. Petersburg Colorectal Surgery

      6450 38th Ave N Ste 310, 
      Saint Petersburg, FL 
       (9.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Gavin Sigle is a Colorectal Surgeon in Saint Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Sigle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. His top areas of expertise are Rectal Prolapse, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Proctitis, Ureteral Reconstruction, and Bladder Reconstruction.

      Advanced in Anal Fissure
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Anal Fissure
      Gastroenterology

      West Central Gastroenterology Llp

      3001 Executive Dr, Suite 130, 
      Clearwater, FL 
       (6.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Joseph Staffetti is a Gastroenterologist in Clearwater, Florida. Dr. Staffetti is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

      Advanced in Anal Fissure
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Anal Fissure
      Gastroenterology

      West Central Gastroenterology Llp

      3901 66th St N, 202 West Central Gastroent, 
      St Petersburg, FL 
       (8.2 miles away)
      Experience:
      10+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Keshav Kukreja is a Gastroenterologist in St Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Kukreja has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. His top areas of expertise are Heartburn, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Swallowing Difficulty, Stent Placement, and Endoscopy.

      Advanced in Anal Fissure
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Anal Fissure
      Gastroenterology

      West Central Gastroenterology Llp

      3901 66 St N, Suite 201, 
      St Petersburg, FL 
       (8.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Milan Patel is a Gastroenterologist in St Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Patel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Colonic Malakoplakia, Lactose Intolerance, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Michael J. Wilsey
      Experienced in Anal Fissure
      Pediatric Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Anal Fissure
      Pediatric Gastroenterology

      Johns Hopkins All Children's Outpatient Care, St. Petersburg

      Saint Petersburg, FL 
       (13.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Dr. Wilsey specializes in pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology, and nutrition in the Department of Medicine. He is the vice chair of the Division of Gastroenterology and served as chief of the medical staff from 2020-2021. In 2022, he was named Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital Physician of the Year in the Johns Hopkins Medicine Clinical Awards. Dr. Wilsey is an advanced therapeutic endoscopist specializing in endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) for infants and children. He is one of a select group of gastroenterologists with this expertise internationally and across North America. At Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital, he has developed and implemented multiple clinical innovations related to therapeutic endoscopy. He is an associate professor of clinical pediatrics at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Additionally, he is a core faculty member of the Johns Hopkins All Children’s Pediatric Residency Training Program, where he serves as a faculty and research mentor for pediatric resident physicians. Dr. Wilsey has published more than 90 peer-reviewed research articles, review articles, case reports, consensus statements, and book chapters. He also serves as a peer reviewer for several medical journals, and is the associate editor of the Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition. He has delivered numerous talks nationally and internationally in the field of advanced therapeutic endoscopy, including the management of esophageal strictures. Dr. Wilsey joined the medical staff in 2002. He is also a clinical professor of pediatrics at the University of South Florida College of Medicine and a former associate program director of the University of South Florida Pediatric Residency Training Program. He earned his medical degree from the University of Miami School of Medicine. He completed his pediatric residency at Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children’s Hospital, followed by fellowship training in pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology, and nutrition at Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children’s Hospital. Dr. Wilsey sees patients at the following location: Outpatient Care, St. Petersburg 601 5th Street South, St. Petersburg, FL 33701 Phone: 727-822-4300 Recent News Articles and Media Coverage Study finds possible link between long COVID and mystery hepatitis in kids, Today Show - NBC (June 17, 2022) Is COVID-19 Related to Pediatric Cases of Hepatitis? Verywell Health (June 28, 2022). Dr. Wilsey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. His top areas of expertise are Esophageal Atresia, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Tracheoesophageal Fistula, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

      Kimberly Law
      Experienced in Anal Fissure
      Pediatric Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Anal Fissure
      Pediatric Gastroenterology

      Johns Hopkins All Children's Outpatient Care, St. Petersburg

      601 5th Street South, Suite 620, Suite 620, 
      Saint Petersburg, FL 
       (13.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Dr. Law has been a long-time resident of Florida, growing up in Orlando and completing her undergraduate studies and medical school at the University of South Florida in Tampa. She trained at USF for pediatric residency and spent an additional year as chief USF pediatric resident at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital. She lived in New York City while completing her fellowship in pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology, and nutrition at New York Presbyterian Hospital - Columbia University. She spent her training in both clinical practice and lab research focusing on the enteric nervous system and motility issues in mice. Her career passion is caring for children with all types of general GI disorders. Dr. Law sees patients at the following location: Outpatient Care, St. Petersburg 601 5th Street South, St. Petersburg, FL 33701 Phone: 727-822-4300. Dr. Law is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. Her top areas of expertise are Delayed Growth, Lactose Intolerance, Morning Sickness, and Gastroschisis.

      Experienced in Anal Fissure
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Anal Fissure
      Gastroenterology

      West Central Gastroenterology Llp

      1831 N Belcher Rd, Suite F 1, 
      Clearwater, FL 
       (5.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Aung Myint is a Gastroenterologist in Clearwater, Florida. Dr. Myint is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Anal Fissure
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Anal Fissure
      Gastroenterology

      West Central Gastroenterology Llp

      3001 Executive Dr, Suite 130, 
      Clearwater, FL 
       (6.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Dilip Ghanekar is a Gastroenterologist in Clearwater, Florida. Dr. Ghanekar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. His top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Anal Fissure
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Anal Fissure
      Gastroenterology

      West Central Gastroenterology Llp

      3001 Executive Dr, Suite 130, 
      Clearwater, FL 
       (6.4 miles away)
      Experience:
      44+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Chetan Desai is a Gastroenterologist in Clearwater, Florida. Dr. Desai has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. His top areas of expertise are Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

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      Last Updated: 01/09/2026

      What is the definition of Anal Fissure?

      An anal fissure is a small split or tear in the thin moist tissue (mucosa) lining the lower rectum (anus).

      When should I see an Anal Fissure doctor near Largo, FL?

      There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

      • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
      • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
      • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
      • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
      • You want a second opinion.  

      What should I consider when choosing an Anal Fissure doctor near Largo, FL?

      It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

      How does MediFind rank Anal Fissure doctors near Largo, FL?

      MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

      What types of insurance are accepted by Anal Fissure doctors near Largo, FL?

      Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

      How can I book an appointment online with an Anal Fissure doctor near Largo, FL?

      MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Anal Fissure doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Anal Fissure doctor?

      Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

      How can I prepare for my appointment with an Anal Fissure doctor near Largo, FL?

      Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

      • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
      • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
      • Family history of disease 
      • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
      • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
      • List of questions and concerns 
      • Your insurance card 

      You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

      What questions should I ask my Anal Fissure doctor?

      Here are some sample questions: 

      • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
      • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
      • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
      • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
      • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

      How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Anal Fissure doctor may know about?

      MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

      MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

      Can I filter my search to show male or female Anal Fissure doctors near Largo, FL?

      Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Anal Fissure doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

      Can I filter my search to find an Anal Fissure doctor that offers video calls?

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Anal Fissure doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

      Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

      By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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