Avafia Y. Dossa
Expertise in
10
conditions

Dr. Avafia Y. Dossa

General Surgery
800 5th Ave, Ste 400, 
Fort Worth, TX 
Accepting New Patients
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Expertise in
10
conditions
800 5th Ave, Ste 400, 
Fort Worth, TX 

Overview

Dr. Avafia Dossa has been a board-certified general surgeon since 2018. He specializes in endoscopic, laparoscopic and robot-assisted laparoscopic surgeries for patients of all ages. Dr. Dossa’s clinical interests include the surgical treatment of acute gastrointestinal conditions and trauma. He currently serves as an acute care surgeon and member of the teaching faculty at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth. Since 2020, he has also served as a proctor for the da Vinci® Robotic Surgery system.Dr. Dossa earned his medical degree at the University of Toledo College of Medicine in Ohio. He completed his general surgery residency at Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine in Dayton, Ohio. Dr. Dossa is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and is a member of the Eastern Association of the Surgery of Trauma, Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons, and Texas Medical Association. Away from the operating room, he enjoys traveling, playing tennis and cooking. Dr. Dossa speaks fluent French.

Dr. Dossa is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ogilvie Syndrome, Gastrointestinal Perforation, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 6 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Dossa is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

General Surgery

Licenses

Surgery in OH

Fellowships

Children's Hospital Los Angeles (2015)

Hospital Affiliations

Texas Health Fort Worth
Texas Health Specialty Hospital
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Stephenvill
Texas Health Harris Methodist Fort Worth

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Aetna
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  • HMO
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  • PPO
Baylor Scott & White Health
  • HMO
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  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Blue Cross Blue Shield
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Cook Children's Health Plan
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
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Medicare
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  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
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  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Superior Health Plan
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  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
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  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
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  • OTHER MEDICARE
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Locations

Texas Health Surgical Specialists
800 5th Ave, Ste 400, Fort Worth, TX 76104

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Avafia Y. Dossa

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Avafia Y. Dossa?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Avafia Y. Dossa by calling their office at 817-761-7740. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Avafia Y. Dossa a top-rated expert for Ogilvie Syndrome?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Avafia Y. Dossa is classified as an Distinguished expert for Ogilvie Syndrome, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Avafia Y. Dossa specialize in?

While Dr. Avafia Y. Dossa is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Ogilvie Syndrome, Gastrointestinal Perforation, and Retroperitoneal Inflammation. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.

Does Dr. Avafia Y. Dossa accept my insurance?

Dr. Avafia Y. Dossa accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 817-761-7740 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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