Overview
Gustavo Plasencia is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Miami, Florida.
Dr. Plasencia is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease, Hernia, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 9 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. Dr. Plasencia is currently accepting new patients.
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Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
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- OTHER MEDICARE
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- MEDICARE MAPD
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- MEDICARE SNP
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- OTHER MEDICARE
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Locations
9195 SW 72nd St Ste 230, Miami, FL 33173
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
1 Clinical Trials
Egil And Pauline Braathen Center/Maroone Cancer Center
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Gustavo Plasencia
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Gustavo Plasencia?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Gustavo Plasencia by calling their office at 305-271-0300. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Gustavo Plasencia a top-rated expert for Diverticular Disease?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Gustavo Plasencia is classified as an Advanced expert for Diverticular Disease, 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. Gustavo Plasencia specialize in?
While Dr. Gustavo Plasencia is a Colorectal Surgery, they have specific expertise in Diverticular Disease, Hernia, and Familial Colorectal Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Colorectal Surgery.
Does Dr. Gustavo Plasencia participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Gustavo Plasencia has published 9 articles and abstracts on conditions like Diverticular Disease. You can view a list of Dr. Gustavo Plasencia's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Gustavo Plasencia accept my insurance?
Dr. Gustavo Plasencia accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and AvMed. We recommend calling the office directly at 305-271-0300 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Colorectal CancerDr. Plasencia isAdvanced. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Plasencia isAdvanced. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
- Familial Adenomatous PolyposisDr. Plasencia isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Plasencia isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- Gardner SyndromeDr. Plasencia isAdvanced. Learn about Gardner Syndrome.
- Gastroesophageal Junction CancerDr. Plasencia isAdvanced. Learn about Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer.
- HemorrhoidsDr. Plasencia isAdvanced. Learn about Hemorrhoids.
- HerniaDr. Plasencia isAdvanced. Learn about Hernia.
- Lynch SyndromeDr. Plasencia isAdvanced. Learn about Lynch Syndrome.
- Mesenteric Venous ThrombosisDr. Plasencia isAdvanced. Learn about Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis.
- ProctitisDr. Plasencia isAdvanced. Learn about Proctitis.
- Turcot SyndromeDr. Plasencia isAdvanced. Learn about Turcot Syndrome.
- Experienced
- Anal CancerDr. Plasencia isExperienced. Learn about Anal Cancer.
- Anal FissureDr. Plasencia isExperienced. Learn about Anal Fissure.
- Bladder ReconstructionDr. Plasencia isExperienced. Learn about Bladder Reconstruction.
- Bowel IncontinenceDr. Plasencia isExperienced. Learn about Bowel Incontinence.
- ColonoscopyDr. Plasencia isExperienced. Learn about Colonoscopy.
- EncopresisDr. Plasencia isExperienced. Learn about Encopresis.
- EndoscopyDr. Plasencia isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Epidural LipomatosisDr. Plasencia isExperienced. Learn about Epidural Lipomatosis.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Plasencia isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- Gastric DysmotilityDr. Plasencia isExperienced. Learn about Gastric Dysmotility.
- Gastrointestinal FistulaDr. Plasencia isExperienced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Fistula.
- Gastrointestinal PerforationDr. Plasencia isExperienced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Perforation.
- Hemorrhagic ProctocolitisDr. Plasencia isExperienced. Learn about Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis.
- HemorrhoidectomyDr. Plasencia isExperienced. Learn about Hemorrhoidectomy.
- Hernia SurgeryDr. Plasencia isExperienced. Learn about Hernia Surgery.
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)Dr. Plasencia isExperienced. Learn about Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).
- Levator SyndromeDr. Plasencia isExperienced. Learn about Levator Syndrome.
- Ogilvie SyndromeDr. Plasencia isExperienced. Learn about Ogilvie Syndrome.
- Pilonidal Sinus DiseaseDr. Plasencia isExperienced. Learn about Pilonidal Sinus Disease.
- Rectal ProlapseDr. Plasencia isExperienced. Learn about Rectal Prolapse.
- RectoceleDr. Plasencia isExperienced. Learn about Rectocele.
- Retroperitoneal InflammationDr. Plasencia isExperienced. Learn about Retroperitoneal Inflammation.
- Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Anal Canal (SCAC)
- Ulcerative ColitisDr. Plasencia isExperienced. Learn about Ulcerative Colitis.

