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.

Anal Fistula: What It Is, Symptoms, Treatment & Surgery

An anal fistula is a small tunnel that develops between the inside of the anal canal and the skin just outside the anus. It tends to form when an anal abscess fails to heal properly, in most cases. People with this condition often deal with discharge, pain, swelling, skin irritation, and infections that keep returning. […]

What Are the Different Treatments for Colon Cancer?

Colon cancer is one of the most prevalent types of digestive system cancer. The good news is that treatment has improved dramatically over the past few decades. Today, doctors can choose from several approaches depending on how far the cancer has progressed, where exactly the tumor sits, the patient’s overall health, and what the treatment […]

Diverticulitis: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

If you have heard the term “diverticulitis” and don’t know what it means, here is a simple explanation. A digestive disorder characterized by the presence of small pockets or pouches that develop in the lining of the colon, which then become inflamed or infected. These pouches, called diverticula, are actually quite common, especially as people […]

Robotic Colon Surgery for Colon Cancer: Smaller Incisions, Faster Recovery, and Precision Surgery

Hearing you need surgery for colon cancer can feel very scary. You might worry about a long hospital stay. You might fear a hard recovery. I completely understand. As your colorectal surgeon, I want to share some good news. Surgery today is much different than it used to be. We have amazing tools that make […]