Cholecystectomy Specialist
Dr. Astha Bhatt, MD, is a board-certified general surgeon with advanced experience in minimally invasive gallbladder surgery, including laparoscopic cholecystectomy, robotic cholecystectomy, and gallbladder removal surgery. She provides gallbladder surgery consultations for patients in Fort Lauderdale, Pompano Beach, Deerfield Beach, Boca Raton, Sunrise, Coral Springs, Davie, Weston, and throughout Broward County and South Florida.
150+ 5-Star Reviews
Da Vinci Surgical System Super-Specizalization
2,000+ Surgeries Performed
Board Certified General Surgeon.
Galbllader Surgery
2,000+
Surgeries Performed
General & Minimally Invasive Surgery
Gallbladder Removal Surgery
Specialist
Broward County, South Florida
Cholecystectomy Surgery
Laparoscopic & Robotic Surgery
Faster Recovery. Smaller Incision
Advanced Gallbladder Surgerical Care
Board-Certified General Surgeon
Gallbladder Removal Specialist
Gallbladder problems can cause pain, nausea, bloating, vomiting, and discomfort after eating fatty meals. If these symptoms keep coming back, it may be a sign of gallstones, gallbladder inflammation, or blockage. A gallbladder surgeon can review your symptoms, imaging reports, and medical history to suggest the right treatment option.
Gallbladder pain can be stressful, recurrent, and disruptive. Patients with gallstones, biliary colic, gallbladder attacks, nausea, vomiting, right upper abdominal pain, or ER visits often need clear answers and timely surgical evaluation. Dr. Astha Bhatt, MD provides patient-focused gallbladder surgery medical consultations with a focus on accurate diagnosis, clear communication, safe surgical planning, and recovery guidance. When surgery is recommended, most gallbladder removal procedures are performed using minimally invasive laparoscopic or robotic techniques designed to support smaller incisions, less postoperative pain, shorter hospital stay, and faster return to normal activity.
2,000+ Surgeries Performed
150+ Google 5-Star Reviews
Major Insurance Accepted
Same-Week Visits Often Available
Our surgeons have advanced training and experience in minimally invasive surgery for Gallbladder Surgery, cholecystectomy, so you enjoy better surgical outcomes and recover faster.
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GALLBLADDER SURGERY OPTIONS
Each patient receives individualized Gallbladder Surgery in Broward County care based on symptoms, imaging findings, medical history, prior abdominal surgery, inflammation, and recovery goals. Dr. Bhatt evaluates patients for gallstones, recurrent gallbladder attacks, biliary colic, acute cholecystitis, and complicated gallbladder disease.
Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Removal Surgery
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is the most common minimally invasive approach for gallbladder removal. The surgery is typically performed through small incisions using a camera and specialized instruments. Many patients prefer laparoscopic gallbladder surgery because it may result in smaller incisions, less postoperative pain, shorter hospital stay, and faster recovery compared with traditional open surgery.
Many patients prefer laparoscopic gallbladder surgery because it may result in
smaller incisions, less postoperative pain
Best For: Gallstones, biliary colic, recurrent gallbladder attacks, and selected gallbladder inflammation cases
Advanced Robotic Gallbladder Surgery
We perform robotic cholecystectomy uses the da Vinci® Surgical System to support high-precision minimally invasive gallbladder removal. For selected patients, robotic technology may help the surgeon perform delicate dissection with enhanced visualization, improved instrument control, and precise movement.
Selected patients who may benefit from
robotic minimally invasive gallbladder removal
Robotic cholecystectomy uses the da Vinci® Surgical System to support high-precision minimally invasive gallbladder removal.
Full Care for Gallbladder Disease
Some patients have more complex gallbladder disease due to acute inflammation, recurrent attacks, prior abdominal surgery, obesity, diabetes, scar tissue, abnormal imaging, or emergency room visits. These situations require careful surgical planning and an experienced general surgeon who can manage difficult anatomy and intraoperative decision-making safely. Dr. Bhatt provides a detailed evaluation to help patients understand their diagnosis, surgical options, risks, benefits, recovery expectations, and next steps.
Care for Higher-Risk or
Complicated Gallbladder Disease
Best For: Patients with acute cholecystitis, recurrent ER visits, prior abdominal surgery, diabetes, obesity, inflammation, or abnormal imaging
GALLBLADDER REMOVAL SURGERY OR CHOLECYSTECTOMY APPOINTMENT IN FORT LAUDERDALE
Take control of gallstones and painful gallbladder attacks safely and quickly. Choose your preferred date and time directly from Dr. Bhatt’s live calendar for simple, convenient online scheduling.
Prefer to call? Call (954) 388 – 0860 to schedule a gallbladder surgery consultation.
WHAT GALLBLADDER PATIENTS SAY ABOUT DR. BHATT
Patients from Broward County, Fort Lauderdale, Pompano Beach, Deerfield Beach, Boca Raton, Plantation, Coral Springs, Davie, Weston, and nearby communities choose Dr. Astha Bhatt, MD, a board-certified general surgeon with advanced minimally invasive surgical expertise with Gallbladder removal surgery aka Cholecystectomy, for respectful evaluation, clear communication, personalized treatment planning, and quality surgical care. Highly Rated by Patients for Compassionate, Clear, and Skilled Care.
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AMAZING AMAZING AMAZING DOCTOR! Absolutely amazing! From the initial visit all the way down to the surgery she was amazing, professional, compassionate, and blessed with the hands of an angel. I have never trusted doctors before but she’s amazing overall. My surgery was yesterday and I cried so much because I am deathly afraid of pain and the whole medical crew was phenomenal! I was blessed to have the best care in the world, and the best reassurance! God bless Dr.Bhatt and her hands.
Monica C.
I dint even have the enough words of thank Dr Bhatt to help my life go back to normal, after the deep pains of momths and months i needed a surgery asap! she made everything possible to help me! she did the surgery and now I can have a normal life and enjoy my family and play with my kids again with no pain! she was my angel!!! a truly good professional exellent doctor! those hands are made in heaven 🙂
Expert in Gallbladder Surgery. Did a cholecystectomy procedure and performed it well. I fully receoved. Amazing personality ! She is very friendly and always responds quickly towards patients. Very pleasant environment in the clinic
Friendly environment. Dr. Bhatt is a very experienced professional. She answered all my questions and concerns. Also, she explained to me in detail the cause of my issue and the treatment that is required for my specific case. Definitely I do recommended her.
Eloy H
WHY CHOOSE DR. BHATT FOR GALLBLADDER SURGERY IN SOUTH FLORIDA
Dr. Astha Bhatt, MD, is a board-certified general surgeon with advanced training and extensive experience in minimally invasive surgery. She provides cholecystectomy consultations and Gallbladder Surgery in Broward County with a focus on accurate diagnosis, safe surgical planning, clear communication, and smooth recovery. She completed her general surgery residency training and has advanced expertise in laparoscopic and robotic minimally invasive surgical techniques. Her patient-centered approach helps individuals better understand their diagnosis, treatment options, surgical expectations, recovery timeline, and important warning signs to monitor after surgery.
Most gallbladder surgeries are performed laparoscopically using small incisions. Patients often prefer a surgeon skilled in minimally invasive techniques because this approach may help with smaller incisions, less postoperative pain, faster recovery, shorter hospital stay, and lower wound complication risk.
Residency-trained in robotic laparoscopic cholecystectomy, specializing in safe and complete removal of the gallbladder using the da Vinci® surgical interface.
Patients want a surgeon who explains the diagnosis, surgery, risks, benefits, and recovery in simple language. Dr. Bhatt takes time to discuss gallstones, gallbladder attacks, imaging findings, surgical options, anesthesia, incisions, recovery, and follow-up instructions.
Dr. Bhatt has advanced experience with robotic and minimally invasive surgical techniques. For selected patients, robotic cholecystectomy may be considered as part of a safe and individualized surgical plan.
Patients with prior abdominal surgery, obesity, diabetes, inflammation, acute cholecystitis, abnormal imaging, or recurrent gallbladder attacks may need a surgeon comfortable managing more difficult gallbladder cases safely.
Many patients feel anxious about surgery, anesthesia, scars, pain, and recovery. Dr. Bhatt provides calm, compassionate, surgeon-led care with a focus on patient comfort, confidence, and safety.
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Our Broward County gallbladder team will evaluate your case immediately and contact you to finalize a prioritizing schedule.
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GALLBLADDER REMOVAL SURGERY ACROSS BROWARD COUNTY
Dr. Astha Bhatt, MD provides expert evaluation for laparoscopic cholecystectomy, definitive gallbladder surgery, gallbladder removal surgery, and advanced robotic cholecystectomy consultations for patients across Broward County and South Florida. Patients seeking a dedicated and residency-trained gallbladder surgeon visit us from Fort Lauderdale, Pompano Beach, Davie, Weston, Boca Raton, Coral Springs, Plantation, Deerfield Beach, Tamarac, Lighthouse Point, Margate, Coconut Creek, Hollywood, Miramar, Pembroke Pines, Sunrise, Wilton Manors, Oakland Park, and nearby communities.
Central Broward Access
North Broward Access
West Broward Access
South Broward Access
Also serving: Deerfield Beach, Wilton Manors, Oakland Park, Plantation, Tamarac, Lighthouse Point, Margate, Coconut Creek, Sunrise, Weston, Boca Raton, Hollywood, Miramar, Pembroke Pines, Cooper City, Parkland, North Lauderdale, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, and all of Broward County and surrounding South Florida communities.
Most patients go home the same day after minimally invasive gallbladder surgery. Mild pain, bloating, or tiredness may happen for a few days. Many patients return to light daily activities within a week, but heavy lifting and intense exercise should be avoided until the surgeon gives approval.
Gallbladder symptoms can include right upper abdominal pain, pain after fatty meals, nausea, vomiting, bloating, indigestion, shoulder or back pain, recurrent gallbladder attacks, fever, chills, or abnormal gallbladder imaging. Because gallbladder disease can worsen or mimic other abdominal conditions, surgical evaluation helps confirm the diagnosis and guide the right treatment plan.
You should see a surgeon if you have repeated right upper abdominal pain, pain after fatty meals, nausea, vomiting, bloating, or pain that spreads to the back or right shoulder. These symptoms may be caused by gallstones, biliary colic, or gallbladder inflammation. Dr. Astha Bhatt, MD offers gallbladder surgery consultations for patients in Broward County and South Florida.
Common warning signs of a gallbladder attack include sharp or cramping pain in the upper right abdomen, pain after eating greasy or fatty foods, nausea, vomiting, bloating, and pain that may radiate to the back or shoulder. If pain is severe, persistent, or associated with fever or jaundice, urgent medical evaluation is recommended. If you experience intense pain, nausea, vomiting, or bloating after eating fatty foods in Pompano Beach, Coral Springs, or Parkland, you should be evaluated by a gallbladder surgeon promptly to prevent emergency cholecystitis.
Gallbladder removal surgery, also called cholecystectomy, may be recommended when gallstones cause repeated pain, inflammation, infection, nausea, vomiting, or emergency room visits. Surgery may also be needed for acute cholecystitis, biliary colic, gallbladder sludge, or gallbladder disease that keeps recurring despite dietary changes.
Laparoscopic gallbladder removal is a minimally invasive surgery that removes the gallbladder through small incisions using a camera and specialized instruments. Compared with traditional open surgery, laparoscopic cholecystectomy often allows less pain, smaller scars, faster recovery, and a shorter hospital stay for many patients.
Robotic and laparoscopic gallbladder surgery are both minimally invasive approaches. Robotic surgery may provide enhanced 3D visualization, improved precision, and greater instrument control in selected patients. The best surgical approach depends on the patient’s anatomy, inflammation, prior surgeries, medical history, and the surgeon’s recommendation.
Gallbladder pain may be serious if it lasts several hours, becomes severe, keeps returning, or occurs with fever, chills, vomiting, yellowing of the skin or eyes, dark urine, pale stools, or worsening abdominal tenderness. These symptoms may suggest gallbladder infection, bile duct blockage, or pancreatitis and should be evaluated promptly.
Dr. Astha Bhatt, MD is a board-certified general surgeon with advanced experience in laparoscopic gallbladder removal surgery, robotic cholecystectomy, and minimally invasive surgical care. She provides evaluation and treatment for patients with gallstones, gallbladder attacks, biliary colic, gallbladder inflammation, acute cholecystitis, and complex gallbladder disease. Patients across Broward County and South Florida, including Fort Lauderdale, Pompano Beach, Coral Springs, Wilton Manors, Davie, Plantation, Sunrise, Weston, Miramar, Pembroke Pines, Cooper City, and Hollywood, choose Dr. Bhatt because of her strong surgical experience, advanced minimally invasive approach, excellent patient reviews, and surgical privileges at multiple leading hospitals. What makes her care different is her focus on patient safety, accurate diagnosis, clear surgeon-to-patient communication, evidence-based treatment planning, and recovery-focused surgical care. Dr. Bhatt takes time to explain the diagnosis, whether gallbladder removal is needed, the differences between laparoscopic and robotic cholecystectomy, the risks and benefits of surgery, and what patients can expect during recovery.
Recovery depends on the patient’s overall health, inflammation level, and type of surgery performed. Many patients who have minimally invasive gallbladder removal return to light activity within a few days and gradually resume normal activities as directed by their surgeon. Dr. Bhatt provides individualized recovery instructions after surgery.
Untreated gallstones can sometimes lead to repeated gallbladder attacks, acute cholecystitis, bile duct obstruction, jaundice, infection, or pancreatitis. Not every gallstone requires surgery, but symptomatic gallstones should be evaluated by a surgeon to determine whether gallbladder removal is the safest long-term treatment option.
Robotic gallbladder removal utilizes the state-of-the-art da Vinci® Surgical System to operate with exceptional 3D high-definition magnification and unparalleled precision. This super-specialization allows Dr. Bhatt to perform single-site gallbladder surgery through a single tiny, near-invisible incision right inside the belly button, which minimizes postoperative muscle pain, lowers complications, and provides outstanding aesthetic results for residents across Pembroke Pines, Miramar, and Hollywood.
Meet with Dr. Astha Bhatt, MD, a board-certified general surgeon offering gallbladder disease evaluation, minimally invasive cholecystectomy, and surgical care for patients in Fort Lauderdale, Pompano Beach, Davie, Coral Springs, and nearby South Florida communities.
Private evaluation for gallbladder pain, gallstones, biliary colic, gallbladder attacks, imaging findings, treatment options, and surgical planning.
Evaluation for minimally invasive gallbladder removal surgery using small incisions when appropriate.
Evaluation for robotic gallbladder removal surgery for selected patients based on diagnosis, anatomy, and surgical planning.
Serving patients across Fort Lauderdale, Pompano Beach, Davie, Coral Springs, Plantation, Sunrise, Weston, Deerfield Beach, Boca Raton, and nearby South Florida communities.
Self-pay options may be available for patients without active insurance coverage or those exploring private-pay gallbladder surgery consultation options.
Our team can help review your insurance information before your gallbladder surgery consultation so you understand your coverage and next steps.
Gallbladder surgery consultations are available for patients throughout Broward County and South Florida. Our office works with many major insurance plans and can help patients understand their coverage before scheduling a consultation with Dr. Astha Bhatt, MD. Insurance coverage may vary based on your specific plan, deductible, referral requirements, and surgical benefits. For patients without active insurance, self-pay consultation options may also be available.
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