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Dr. John Fitzwater, MD

Pediatric Surgery* Age 45
Dr. John Fitzwater, MD
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Dr. John Fitzwater, MD is a Pediatric Surgery Specialist in Tampa, FL.
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Dr. John Fitzwater, MD

Pediatric Surgery* Age 45
Tampa, FL
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19 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. John Fitzwater, MD is a Pediatric Surgery Specialist in Tampa, FL.

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Dr. John Fitzwater, MD is a Pediatric Surgery Specialist in Tampa, FL and has 19 years experience. They graduated from University of Texas at Dallas. They currently practice at BayCare Medical Group and are affiliated with St. Joseph's Hospital and St. Joseph's Hospital - South. Their office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Fitzwater is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Enter a condition or procedure
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Gallbladder Removal
Anal Fissure
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Gallbladder Removal
Anal Fissure
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Appendicitis
Bone Cancer
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Esophageal Fistula
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Atresia
Meckel's Diverticulum
Mesenteric Lymphadenitis
Osteosarcoma
Pelvic Abscess
Pyloric Stenosis
Traumatic Brain Injury
Umbilical Hernia
Undescended Testicles
Ventral Hernia
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Acid Reflux Surgery
Augmentation Cystoplasty
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bile Duct Procedure
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Colectomy
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Gastrotomy
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Laparotomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Open Appendectomy
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Port Placements or Replacements
Salpingectomy with Robotic Assist
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Thoracentesis
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection Robotic Assist
Total Salpingectomy With Robotic Assistance
Tracheal Surgery
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
  • BSW Access PPO
  • BestChoice PPO
    Blue Essentials HMO
  • Blue Advantage HMO
    Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
    Blue Card PPO
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice Care PPO
    Choice POS
    HMO Premier HMO
    National POS
    Preferred PPO
  • Choice Plus POS
    Medica Choice
    Navigate HMO
    Navigate POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO

Locations

  1. 1 BayCare Medical Group
    3001 W Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Tampa, FL 33607
  2. 2 Office
    3502 9th St Ste 210, Lubbock, TX 79415

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Nov 09, 2018
He has taken great care of my son & his office staff is EXCELLENT! I feel like I could call any time I have concerns & his nurse is great too!
— Nov 09, 2018
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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. John Fitzwater, MD is a pediatric surgery specialist in Tampa, FL and has over 18 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Texas at Dallas in 2005. He specializes in Pediatric Surgery.
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Specialties*
Pediatric Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Texas at Dallas
    2005
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery and Pediatric Surgery
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. John Fitzwater, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Fitzwater's profile.

Dr. John Fitzwater, MD is affiliated with St. Joseph's Hospital and St. Joseph's Hospital - South.

Yes, Dr. John Fitzwater, MD holds board certification in General Surgery and Pediatric Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • St. Joseph's Hospital

    3001 W Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Tampa, FL

  • St. Joseph's Hospital - South

    6901 Simmons Loop, Riverview, FL