Matthew Tufts M.D., F.A.C.S.
Charlotte Harbor Surgical · Port Charlotte, FL
Dr. Matthew Tufts is a Board Certified General Surgeon specializing in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, Anti-Reflux and Laparoscopic Surgery. Using advanced laparoscopic minimally invasive techniques to perform a broad range of surgery.
Dr. Tufts is a dedicated and experienced physician who believes in working with patients to improve their health. He is committed to providing comprehensive health care services to patients in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. As a Florida Native from Tampa, Dr. Tufts is determined to provide personalized, high-quality care to patients of Southwest Florida.
Procedures & Surgical Services
Common procedures with Dr. Tufts: Screening Colonoscopy · Upper Endoscopy (EGD) · Inguinal Hernia · Umbilical Hernia · Gallbladder Surgery · Hiatal Hernia · Acid Reflux (GERD) · Hemorrhoid Treatment · Colon Cancer Surgery · Diverticulitis · Barrett’s Esophagus & TissueCypher® · MiVu™ Reflux Testing
Endoscopy & esophageal testing
- Colonoscopy
- EGD (upper endoscopy)
- MiVu™ reflux (mucosal integrity) testing during EGD
- Barrett’s esophagus surveillance & TissueCypher® risk testing
- Advanced polypectomy
- Esophageal dilation
- Feeding tube placement (PEG)
- Esophageal manometry
Hernia
- Inguinal hernia repair
- Umbilical hernia repair
- Ventral hernia repair
Gallbladder & spleen
- Gallbladder surgery (cholecystectomy)
- Splenectomy
- Disorders of the spleen
Foregut: reflux, hiatal hernia & esophagus
- Hiatal hernia repair
- Anti-reflux surgery (fundoplication) for GERD
- Paraesophageal hernia repair
- Achalasia management, including Heller myotomy
Colorectal & anorectal
- HemWell™ Non-Thermal Hemorrhoid Ligation (Hemwellectomy), Banding & Hemorrhoidectomy
- Colon cancer surgery (colon resection)
- Colon resection for diverticulitis
- Small bowel resection
Breast
- Breast cancer surgery
Skin, soft tissue & ports
- Skin tumors
- Soft tissue tumors
- Lymph node biopsy
- Abscess drainage
- Port placement (implanted port / port-a-cath for chemotherapy & IV access)
Experience and Medical Training
- UndergraduateUndergraduate degree from Auburn University
- Medical SchoolMedical degree from the University of South Florida
- ResidencyResidency Training at Wake Forest
- FellowshipFellowship for Bariatric Minimally Invasive Surgery at Dartmouth
- Board CertificationBoard Certified by the American College of Surgeons
Dr. Tufts performs surgeries and procedures at the following facilities in Charlotte County
Advent Port Charlotte Hospital
Hospital surgery, including inpatient, laparoscopic, robotic and foregut operations.
2500 Harbor BlvdPort Charlotte, FL 33952
(941) 766-4122
Murdock Surgery Center
Outpatient (same-day) surgery and gastrointestinal endoscopy center.
1400 Education WayPort Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 625-9800
Our Committed Facility and Medical Staff
Our staff is committed to creating an environment in which patients receive the best quality care. The staff works continuously to maintain quality service by focusing on the processes that are important in meeting the needs of patients, their families, our physicians and their staff.
Port Charlotte Location: 4245 Kings Hwy, Unit A, Port Charlotte, FL 33980
Call (941) 391-5102 · Mon–Thu 7:30 am–4:00 pm, Fri 7:30 am–12:00 pm. If you need urgent care and you have decided to go to an emergency room please use AdventHealth Port Charlotte.