Author: Dr. Astha Bhatt, MD Colorectal Surgeon Fellowship-Trained, Board-Certified General Surgeon

Dr. Astha Bhatt, MD is Fellowship-trained Colon and Rectal Surgeon and Board-Certified General Surgeon serving patients across Broward County and South Florida. She provides advanced surgical care for colon cancer surgery, rectal cancer surgery, hemorrhoids surgery, colon and rectal conditions, diverticulitis, hernias, gallbladder disease, and complex colorectal disorders. Patients choose Dr. Bhatt for clear communication, compassionate care, careful medical treatment planning, evidence based surgical care, and access to advanced surgical options in Fort Lauderdale, Pompano Beach, Coral Springs, Davie, Plantation, Tamarac, Deerfield Beach, Boca Raton, and surrounding Broward County Florida communities.

Colorectal Cancer: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Colorectal cancer is cancer that starts in the colon or rectum. It often begins as small growths called colon polyps. Some polyps can slowly turn into cancer over time if they are not found and removed. Many people with early colorectal cancer have no symptoms. When symptoms do appear, they may include rectal bleeding, blood […]

Advanced Robotic Colon and Rectal Surgery

New advancement in Robotic Colon and Rectal Surgery Robotic colon and rectal surgery is a cutting-edge procedure utilized by colorectal surgeons to treat a variety of colon and rectal problems such as cancer, diverticulitis, and inflammatory bowel disease. This minimally invasive approach employs a robotic technology, such as the da Vinci Surgical technology, which offers […]

Definitive Advancement in Colon And Rectal Cancer

Definitive Advancement in Colon And Rectal Cancer Colon and rectal cancer that arises in the colon or rectum, which are sections of the large intestine, is referred to as colorectal cancer. It is among the most prevalent forms of cancer in the globe. One kind of cancer that begins in the cells lining the colon […]

Sigmoid Colon Diverticulitis #1

Understanding Sigmoid Colon Diverticulitis Sigmoid Colon Diverticulitis develops when the diverticula, which are small pouches that line the wall of the sigmoid colon, become infected or inflamed. This problem manifests itself through a variety of unpleasant symptoms, including obvious stomach pain, bloating, fevers, and an inconsistent bowel movement pattern, which paint a picture of your […]