Dr. Astha Bhatt, MD is a Board-Certified General Surgeon and fellowship-trained Colon & Rectal Surgeon providing patient-focused general surgery care in Broward County and South Florida. She evaluates and treats gallbladder disease, inguinal hernias, abdominal wall hernias, complex hernias, small bowel conditions, gastrointestinal surgery concerns, lipomas, cysts, and colorectal conditions. Her approach focuses on accurate diagnosis, proper timing of treatment, and safe recovery using minimally invasive and robotic-assisted techniques whenever appropriate.
Advanced Fellowship Training
Advanced Robotic General Surgery
Board-Certified General Surgeon
at St. Agnes Hospital
General Surgery Procedures
Dr. Astha Bhatt, MD is a Board-Certified General Surgeon providing accurate diagnosis, personalized treatment planning, and recovery-focused surgical care for patients with hernias, gallbladder disease, abdominal pain, small bowel conditions, gastrointestinal surgery needs, lipomas, cysts, and colorectal conditions. Her approach focuses on the right diagnosis, proper timing of treatment, and minimally invasive or robotic surgery when appropriate.
Advanced surgical techniques using smaller incisions when appropriate to help reduce pain, shorten hospital stay, and support faster recovery.
Removal of benign soft tissue growths located under the skin, including lipomas, cysts, and other lumps that may be painful, enlarging, or bothersome.
Personalized surgical planning for recurrent, incisional, ventral, and complex abdominal wall hernias, with a focus on durable repair and safe recovery.
Treatment for groin hernias that may cause a bulge, pressure, burning, or pain with lifting, coughing, or activity.
Evaluation and surgical treatment for gallstones, gallbladder inflammation, biliary colic, and gallbladder-related abdominal pain, including minimally invasive cholecystectomy when appropriate.
Surgical care for selected small bowel conditions, including obstruction, diseased bowel, ischemic bowel, Crohn’s disease complications, tumors, adhesions, or perforation.
Board-Certified General Surgeon
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As a Board-Certified General Surgeon with advanced minimally invasive and robotic surgery training, Dr. Astha Bhatt, MD provides surgical care for hernias, gallbladder disease, abdominal surgery conditions, small bowel disease, gastrointestinal concerns, and colorectal conditions. When appropriate, minimally invasive and robotic-assisted techniques may help reduce incision size, limit tissue disruption, support shorter hospital stays, and help patients return safely to daily activity.
Minimally invasive and robotic-assisted approaches may allow surgery through smaller incisions compared with traditional open surgery when appropriate.
Smaller incisions and careful tissue handling may help reduce pain after surgery for selected patients.
For appropriate procedures, smaller incisions may help reduce wound-related complications compared with larger open incisions.
Many minimally invasive general surgery procedures may allow patients to leave the hospital sooner, depending on the condition and overall health.
Robotic technology provides high-definition visualization and precise instrument control for selected hernia, abdominal, gastrointestinal, and colorectal procedures.
Recovery-focused planning helps patients safely return to normal activities based on their diagnosis, procedure, and healing progress.
Patients choose Dr. Astha Bhatt, MD for general surgery care that combines board certification, advanced surgical training, and a patient-first approach. From hernia and gallbladder conditions to abdominal, gastrointestinal, and colorectal surgery concerns, Dr. Bhatt focuses on clear communication, careful diagnosis, appropriate treatment timing, and safe recovery-focused care.
WHY PATIENTS CHOOSE DR. BHATT FOR GENERAL SURGERY IN BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA , DAVIE , FLORIDA
Dr. Astha Bhatt, MD provides general surgery and colorectal surgery care for patients across Broward County. She started practicing as a General Surgeon and Colorectal Surgeon at Holy Cross Hospital in Fort Lauderdale and later served as a General Surgeon and Colorectal Surgeon at Florida Medical Center in Fort Lauderdale. She has also served as an advisor for hospital-based general surgery practice and has more than 5 years of experience caring for patients with general surgery and colorectal surgery conditions.
Dr. Bhatt is certified by the American Board of Surgery and provides surgical evaluation and treatment for general surgery and colorectal conditions.
Dr. Bhatt started practicing as a General Surgeon and Colorectal Surgeon at Holy Cross Hospital in Fort Lauderdale and later served at Florida Medical Center in Fort Lauderdale.
Dr. Bhatt evaluates and treats inguinal hernias, abdominal wall hernias, complex hernias, gallbladder disease, and gallbladder-related abdominal pain.
Dr. Bhatt provides surgical care for abdominal pain, small bowel conditions, bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal concerns, and related general surgery needs.
Dr. Bhatt provides general surgery care with advanced training in robotic and minimally invasive surgical techniques. When appropriate, she uses these approaches for hernia, gallbladder, abdominal, gastrointestinal, and colorectal procedures to support precision, smaller incisions, and recovery-focused care.
Each treatment plan is based on diagnosis, symptoms, imaging, health history, surgical risk, and recovery goals.
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Schedule a same-week consultation with Dr. Astha Bhatt, MD, a Board-Certified General Surgeon, for hernia symptoms, gallbladder disease, abdominal pain, lipomas, cysts, gastrointestinal concerns, and colorectal conditions. Dr. Bhatt focuses on accurate diagnosis, clear treatment planning, and recovery-focused care.
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Patients across Broward County and South Florida trust Dr. Astha Bhatt, MD for general surgery and colorectal surgery care because she combines board certification, advanced surgical training, clear communication, and patient-centered treatment planning. Her care focuses on accurate diagnosis, appropriate surgical timing, and a safe, recovery-focused experience from consultation through follow-up.
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Dr. Bhatt is an amazing doctor!!! I felt comfortable and at ease with my appointment. Dr. Bhatt has a great bedside manner! I emailed her about a question and she called me within three hours!! I read the reviews for her and I must say she lived up to them!
— Deborah Ando
I had An initial appointment with Dr Bhatt And have a procedure scheduled in a couple of weeks. She was lovely, professional, kind, gentle with her examination. Her staff was also very professional and kind.
— Ingrid Thrall
Skilled, Knowledgeable, professional & caring; what you need in a surgeon!
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— Nelson R
Dr. Bhatt is very professional, knowledgeable, caring and the best surgeon in town. She took the time to listen to my concerns and explained everything clearly. The staff was so friendly especially Mary. She is helpful throughout my visit. I truly appreciate the care and would highly recommend Dr. Bhatt to anyone looking for a great doctor.
— Jaya surya
Dr. Astha Bhatt has performed my Colon Surgery(March 2025) & recently Hernia Procedure (April 2026). Dr.Bhatt is amazing and I would recommend her skills, knowledge, expertise professionalism to anyone looking for the best. The staff is outstanding as well. Thanks for the opportunity to express my review.
— Gary Blanco
She’s attentive and kind. She takes time to answer your questions and overall she is great at her job. I’m happy I chose her as my dr and surgeon. Office wait times are short and her staff is pleasant as well.
— Anaya
660 S Federal Highway Suite, 100, Pompano beach, FL, 33062
Broward County, Fort Lauderdale, Pompano Beach, Coral Springs, Parkland, Boca Raton, Plantation, Davie, Weston, Deerfield Beach, and surrounding South Florida communities.
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Convenient office access for patients seeking general surgery and colorectal surgery consultation in Broward County.
Dr. Astha Bhatt, MD is a Board-Certified General Surgeon providing general surgery, robotic surgery, minimally invasive surgery, hernia surgery, gallbladder surgery, abdominal surgery, gastrointestinal surgery, and colorectal surgery care for patients across Broward County and South Florida. She sees patients from Fort Lauderdale, Pompano Beach, Coral Springs, Davie, Plantation, Margate, Deerfield Beach, Boca Raton, Weston, Hollywood, Sunrise, Tamarac, Coconut Creek, Parkland, and nearby communities.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
General surgery and colorectal surgery consultation access for patients with hernia symptoms, gallbladder disease, abdominal pain, bowel concerns, rectal bleeding, hemorrhoids, and other surgical conditions.
Pompano Beach, FL
Convenient access for patients seeking evaluation for hernia surgery, gallbladder surgery, abdominal surgery, gastrointestinal concerns, lipoma or cyst removal, and colorectal surgery care.
Coral Springs, FL
General surgery and minimally invasive surgery access for patients from Coral Springs, Parkland, Coconut Creek, Margate, Tamarac, and nearby Broward County communities.
Davie, FL
Surgical consultation access for patients from Davie, Plantation, Weston, Sunrise, Cooper City, Hollywood, and surrounding South Florida areas.
Dr. Bhatt has surgical privileges at hospitals and surgery centers across Broward County and South Florida, helping patients access hospital-based and outpatient care for general surgery, robotic surgery, laparoscopic surgery, hernia repair, gallbladder surgery, abdominal surgery, gastrointestinal surgery, and colorectal procedures when needed.
Broward Health North, Pompano Beach, FL 33064
HCA Florida University Hospital, Davie, FL 33328
HCA Florida Woodmont Hospital, Tamarac, FL 33321
Broward Health Imperial Point, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
HCA Florida Northwest Hospital, Margate, FL 33063
Holy Cross Hospital Outpatient Surgery Center, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334
West Boca Medical Center, Boca Raton, FL 33428
Surgery Center of Coral Springs, Coral Springs, FL 33071
Most major insurance plans are accepted for general surgery and colorectal surgery consultations with Dr. Astha Bhatt, MD, a Board-Certified General Surgeon in Broward County. Accepted insurance plans may include Aetna Healthcare, AvMed, Blue Cross Blue Shield, CarePlus, Cigna Healthcare, Coventry, First Health, Florida Health Choice, Great-West Healthcare, Humana, Medicare, Molina Healthcare, Multiplan/PHCS, Neighborhood HealthPlan, Oscar Health Insurance, Preferred Care Partners, Solis Health Plans, UnitedHealthcare, and other participating plans. Our team can help verify your benefits, assist with referrals when needed, coordinate with your primary care physician or specialist, and help schedule your appointment promptly.
Major Insurance Plans Accepted
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Helpful answers about general surgery, minimally invasive surgery, robotic surgery, hernia repair, gallbladder surgery, insurance, locations, and appointments with Dr. Astha Bhatt, MD, a Board-Certified General Surgeon serving Broward County and South Florida.
Frequently Asked Questions
A colorectal surgeon, also commonly called a proctologist, is a physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases of the colon, rectum, and anus. This includes conditions such as colon cancer, rectal cancer, hemorrhoids, rectal bleeding, anal pain, diverticulitis, colon polyps, rectal prolapse, Crohn’s disease complications, ulcerative colitis complications, and other colorectal diseases.
Dr. Astha Bhatt, MD provides colorectal surgery, colon and rectal care, proctology care, robotic surgery, minimally invasive surgery, and general surgery treatment for patients across Broward County and South Florida. Her goal is to help patients receive an accurate diagnosis, understand their treatment options, and choose the right medical or surgical care when needed.
Yes. Dr. Astha Bhatt, MD is a colorectal surgeon, also commonly searched by patients as a proctologist, with advanced fellowship training in minimally invasive and robotic colon and rectal surgery. She treats colon, rectal, and anal conditions, including hemorrhoids, rectal bleeding, anal pain, diverticulitis, colon cancer, rectal cancer, and other colorectal diseases. Dr. Bhatt is a Colorectal Surgeon in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, aka Proctologist in Pompano beach, Florida
Dr. Astha Bhatt, MD medically treats a wide range of colorectal, colon and rectal, anal, hernia, gallbladder, and general surgery conditions. Her services include medical and surgical treatment for colon cancer, rectal cancer, colorectal cancer, diverticulitis, diverticular disease, hemorrhoids, rectal bleeding, anal pain, colon polyps, rectal prolapse, Crohn’s disease complications, ulcerative colitis, inflammatory bowel disease complications, J-pouch surgery, colostomy reversal, sphincter-saving surgery for rectal cancer, surgical care for familial polyposis, hernia repair, gallbladder surgery, and other colorectal and general surgery conditions.
Dr. Astha Bhatt, MD combines advanced colorectal surgery training, fellowship training in minimally invasive surgery, board certification in general surgery, and expertise in robotic and laparoscopic surgery. She provides medical and surgical treatment for patients with colon cancer, rectal cancer, hemorrhoids, diverticulitis, rectal bleeding, hernias, gallbladder disease, and complex colorectal conditions.
Patients across Broward County and South Florida choose Dr. Bhatt for her strong surgical experience, 500+ excellent patient reviews, and surgical privileges at multiple leading hospitals. Her care is built on patient safety, accurate diagnosis, clear communication, evidence-based treatment planning, and recovery-focused surgical care.
Dr. Bhatt takes time to explain each patient’s diagnosis and treatment options so patients feel informed, comfortable, and confident about the next step.
Book online now, call (954) 388-0860, or email our office to request an appointment with Dr. Astha Bhatt, MD.
You should schedule an appointment with a colorectal surgeon or proctologist if you have rectal bleeding, hemorrhoids, anal pain, bowel changes, diverticulitis, colon or rectal cancer concerns, or other colon, rectal, or anal symptoms. Dr. Bhatt provides colorectal and proctology care for patients across Broward County and South Florida. She is a Colorectal Surgeon and Proctologist in Broward County, FL
You should see a proctologist or colorectal surgeon if you have rectal bleeding, hemorrhoids, anal pain, bowel changes, constipation, diarrhea, diverticulitis, colon polyps, colon cancer concerns, rectal cancer concerns, or other colon, rectal, or anal symptoms.
Dr. Astha Bhatt, MD is a colorectal surgeon and proctologist in Broward County, FL, providing medical and surgical treatment for patients across Fort Lauderdale, Pompano Beach, Coral Springs, Davie, Plantation, and South Florida.
Schedule an appointment today if your symptoms are new, worsening, recurring, or affecting your daily life.
At your first visit, Dr. Astha Bhatt, MD will review your symptoms, medical history, prior tests, and treatment goals. She will perform a focused evaluation for colorectal, colon, rectal, anal, abdominal, hernia, gallbladder, or general surgery concerns. Depending on your condition, Dr. Bhatt may discuss medical treatment, office-based care, additional testing, robotic surgery, minimally invasive surgery, or general surgery treatment when appropriate. Her goal is to give patients clear answers, a personalized treatment plan, and confidence in the next step.
Same-week appointments may be available for patients with colorectal, colon and rectal, hernia, gallbladder, or general surgery concerns. If you have symptoms such as rectal bleeding, hemorrhoids, anal pain, abdominal pain, diverticulitis, hernia symptoms, or gallbladder pain, our team can help you schedule quickly. Book online now, call (954) 388-0860, or email our office to request an appointment with Dr. Astha Bhatt, MD.
No. Not every colorectal condition requires surgery. Many colon, rectal, and anal conditions can be treated with medical treatment, lifestyle changes, medications, office-based procedures, or careful monitoring.
Dr. Astha Bhatt, MD evaluates each patient’s symptoms, diagnosis, health history, and test results before recommending treatment. Surgery is considered only when it is medically appropriate, such as for certain cases of colon cancer, rectal cancer, complicated diverticulitis, rectal prolapse, complex hemorrhoids, Crohn’s disease complications, ulcerative colitis complications, or other advanced colorectal diseases.
Her goal is to help patients receive the right treatment at the right time, with a focus on patient safety, clear communication, and recovery-focused care.
Yes. Dr. Astha Bhatt, MD performs robotic colorectal surgery, minimally invasive colon and rectal surgery, laparoscopic surgery, and general surgery procedures when medically appropriate.
Depending on the diagnosis, these procedures may include robotic colectomy, right colectomy, left colectomy, sigmoid colectomy, low anterior resection, sphincter-saving rectal cancer surgery, proctectomy, rectopexy for rectal prolapse, J-pouch surgery, colostomy reversal, hernia repair, and laparoscopic gallbladder surgery. These procedures may be used for conditions such as colon cancer, rectal cancer, diverticulitis, complex colon polyps, rectal prolapse, ulcerative colitis, familial polyposis, hernias, gallbladder disease, and complex colorectal conditions.
Robotic and minimally invasive surgery use smaller incisions and may help patients experience less pain, fewer wound complications, shorter hospital stays, and faster recovery when appropriate. Dr. Bhatt evaluates each patient carefully to determine the safest and most effective surgical approach.
A general surgeon evaluates and treats conditions involving the abdomen, digestive system, gallbladder, hernias, skin and soft tissue, and other surgical concerns. Dr. Astha Bhatt, MD treats patients with gallbladder disease, inguinal hernias, abdominal wall hernias, complex hernias, small bowel conditions, abdominal pain, gastrointestinal concerns, lipomas, cysts, and colorectal conditions.
You can schedule a general surgery consultation with Dr. Astha Bhatt, MD by calling the office or using online scheduling. Same-week appointments may be available for patients with hernia symptoms, gallbladder pain, abdominal pain, lipomas, cysts, gastrointestinal concerns, and colorectal conditions. The team can also help verify insurance benefits and referral requirements when needed.
Yes. Dr. Astha Bhatt, MD sees patients from Fort Lauderdale, Pompano Beach, Coral Springs, Plantation, Davie, Lighthouse Point, Tamarac, Deerfield Beach, Boca Raton, Coconut Creek, Parkland, Weston, and surrounding Broward County and South Florida communities.
Seek urgent medical attention if you have severe abdominal pain, persistent vomiting, fever with worsening abdominal symptoms, a hernia that becomes very painful or cannot be pushed back in, abdominal swelling, inability to pass stool or gas, black or bloody stool, or signs of infection around a cyst or surgical area. These symptoms may need prompt evaluation.
No. Seeing a general surgeon does not always mean you need surgery. Dr. Bhatt focuses on accurate diagnosis and proper timing of treatment. Some conditions may be managed with observation, medication, lifestyle changes, imaging follow-up, or referral coordination. Surgery is recommended when it is medically appropriate and expected to help treat the condition safely.
Robotic surgery can be helpful for selected patients and procedures, but it is not the best option for every situation. The safest approach depends on the diagnosis, anatomy, prior surgeries, complexity of the condition, and overall health. Dr. Bhatt reviews each case carefully and recommends robotic, laparoscopic, open, or combined surgical treatment based on what is safest and most appropriate.
Schedule a consultation with Dr. Astha Bhatt, MD, a Board-Certified General Surgeon serving Broward County and South Florida. Dr. Bhatt provides general surgery care for hernias, gallbladder disease, abdominal pain, gastrointestinal concerns, lipomas, cysts, and colorectal conditions with a focus on accurate diagnosis, clear treatment planning, and recovery-focused care.
