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Michael Tarlowe, MD
Proctologist & General Surgeon located in South Florida
Serving Deerfield Beach, Pompano Beach, Coral Springs, Boca Raton, FL, and the surrounding areas
About Practice
About Dr. Michael Tarlowe
Dr. Tarlowe believes in giving patients dedicated, individualized, and compassionate care. As a single-provider practice, he excels in treating patients like human beings rather than numbers on a chart. Unlike a large medical group or hospital practice, Dr. Tarlowe provides his patients with a warm and friendly setting that makes them feel relaxed and comfortable in their consultations and treatments.
In order to provide patients with the best medical care, Dr. Tarlowe uses his years of experience to offer multiple techniques to treat hemorrhoids, in addition to providing treatments for anal fissures, anal fistulas, anal warts, pilonidal cysts, and soft tissue tumors. He also performs screening colonoscopies and abdominal wall hernia repairs.
Dr. Tarlowe earned his bachelor’s degree with honors in biology at Rutgers. He later studied medicine at New Jersey Medical School in Newark, NJ. He completed a general surgery residency at University Hospital in Newark, during which time he was selected as General Surgery Resident of the Year and was voted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. Later, Dr. Tarlowe completed a fellowship program with training in colon and rectal surgery at Northwell Health in Long Island, NY.
Dr. Tarlowe is a skilled, compassionate, and highly regarded colorectal surgeon. He has been named a Castle Connolly Top Doctor for 7 years running (2018-2024) and is double board-certified in general surgery and colon and rectal surgery.For truly excellent proctological care, schedule a visit at Michael H. Tarlowe MD, PA, today by calling the office or using the online booking tool.
Specialization
Dr. Michael Tarlowe specializes in Colon and Rectal Surgery and General Surgery.
He also provides clinical consultations, second opinions, and expert testimony and assessments.
CLINICAL CONSULTATIONS
SECOND OPINIONS
EXPERT TESTIMONY
AND ASSESSMENT
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Testimonials
Words from our patients
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"...I seldom write reviews but this man is a gem.if your looking for a colon / rectal surgeon. See Dr Tarlowe and thank me later. The best of the best"
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"I had an exceptional experience with Dr. Tarlowe! He is a caring and competent doctor who diligently followed up and attended to every detail of my care..."
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"Dr. Tarlowe has been one of the best doctors I have ever had"
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"Dr Tarlowe has been treating me for many years. I wound up having surgery and his guidance and care were simply wonderful."
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"...Personable, knowledgeable, takes time to explain everything. Could not recommend more highly."
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"...Couldn't imagine going to someone else. He's helped me with an issue I've been dealing with for years!"
Location
2151 W Hillsboro Blvd, Ste 302
Deerfield Beach, FL 33442
Phone: 954-210-7127
Fax: 954-333-8398
Office Hours