# Michael H. Tarlowe MD, PA > Dr. Michael H. Tarlowe provides individualized proctological and general surgical care, focusing on patient comfort and effective treatment for a range of conditions. Dr. Tarlowe offers dedicated and compassionate care in a single-provider practice, ensuring a warm and friendly setting for consultations and treatments. His expertise includes techniques for hemorrhoids, anal fissures, anal fistulas, anal warts, pilonidal cysts, soft tissue tumors, screening colonoscopies, and abdominal wall hernia repairs. He is a double board-certified colorectal surgeon, having completed his medical training at New Jersey Medical School, a general surgery residency at University Hospital in Newark, and a fellowship in colon and rectal surgery at Northwell Health. He has been recognized as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor for multiple years. Disclaimer: This information is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. ## Key Pages - [About Practice](https://www.michaeltarlowemd.com/about-practice) - [Contact Us](https://www.michaeltarlowemd.com/contact-us) - [Schedule an Appointment](https://www.michaeltarlowemd.com/schedule) - [Patient Registration](https://www.michaeltarlowemd.com/registration) - [Patient Visit Information](https://www.michaeltarlowemd.com/visit) - [Pay Now](https://www.michaeltarlowemd.com/pay-now) ## Booking & Contact - [Schedule an Appointment](https://www.michaeltarlowemd.com/schedule) - [Contact Us](https://www.michaeltarlowemd.com/contact-us) - [Book Online](https://www.zocdoc.com/practice/michael-h-tarlowe-md-pc-37367) - [Deerfield Beach Location](https://www.michaeltarlowemd.com/deerfield-beach-fl) ## Providers - [Dr. Michael Tarlowe](https://www.michaeltarlowemd.com/michael-tarlowe-md): Proctologist, General Surgery ## Services - [Hemorrhoids](https://www.michaeltarlowemd.com/hemorrhoids) - [Anal Fissure](https://www.michaeltarlowemd.com/anal-fissure) - [Anal Fistula](https://www.michaeltarlowemd.com/anal-fistula) - [Anal Warts](https://www.michaeltarlowemd.com/anal-warts) - [Pilonidal Cyst](https://www.michaeltarlowemd.com/pilonidal-cyst) - [Laser Hair Removal for Pilonidal Disease Prevention](https://www.michaeltarlowemd.com/laser-hair-removal) - [Colonoscopy](https://www.michaeltarlowemd.com/colonoscopy) - [Hernia Surgery](https://www.michaeltarlowemd.com/hernia-surgery) ## Policies - [Terms of Use](https://www.michaeltarlowemd.com/our-terms) - [Privacy Statement](https://www.michaeltarlowemd.com/your-privacy) - [Accessibility Statement](https://www.michaeltarlowemd.com/accessibility-statement) ## Patient Resources - [Patient Preparation for Procedures](https://www.michaeltarlowemd.com/contents/prep-2-correct) - [Colonoscopy Preparation Guidelines (PDF)](https://sa1s3.patientpop.com/assets/docs/124731.pdf) ## Blog - [Blog Archive](https://www.eastsidebariatricandgeneralsurgery.com/blog-archive): Access all blog posts. - [Beyond the Basics: What Your Colonoscopy Results Really Mean](https://www.eastsidebariatricandgeneralsurgery.com/blog/beyond-the-basics-what-your-colonoscopy-results-really-mean): Understanding colonoscopy results. - [Plagued by Pilonidal Disease? 3 Ways to Prevent Painful Flare-Ups (How Laser Hair Removal Can Help)](https://www.eastsidebariatricandgeneralsurgery.com/blog/plagued-by-pilonidal-disease-3-ways-to-prevent-painful-flare-ups-and-how-laser-hair-removal-can-he): Preventing pilonidal disease flare-ups. - [Should You Finally Get That Painful Anal Fistula Treated in the New Year?](https://www.eastsidebariatricandgeneralsurgery.com/blog/should-you-finally-get-that-painful-anal-fistula-treated-in-the-new-year): Importance of prompt anal fistula treatment. - [Blog Archive](https://www.centerforortho.com/blog-archive) - [Blog Archive](https://www.ankle-footspecialist.com/blog-archive) - [Blog Archive](https://www.skinworksny.com/blog-archive) - [Blog Archive](https://www.sepapain.com/blog-archive): Access a collection of blog posts. - [Hernia Surgery: How To Know When It’s Time](https://www.sepapain.com/hernia-surgery-how-to-know-when-its-time): Blog post discussing when to consider hernia surgery. - [Don’t Ignore Anal Warts - They Need Evaluation](https://www.sepapain.com/dont-ignore-anal-warts-they-need-evaluation): Blog post on the importance of evaluating anal warts. - [Blog Archive](https://www.envizionmedical.com/blog-archive) - [5 Benefits of Treating Pilonidal Disease with the Minimally Invasive neoLaser Procedure](https://www.envizionmedical.com/blog/5-benefits-of-treating-pilonidal-disease-with-the-minimally-invasive-neolaser-procedure) - [Hernia Surgery: How To Know When It’s Time](https://www.envizionmedical.com/blog/hernia-surgery-how-to-know-when-its-time) - [Blog Archive](https://www.michaeltarlowemd.com/blog-archive) - [What Causes Anorectal Fistula and How to Lower Your Risk](https://www.michaeltarlowemd.com/blog/what-causes-anorectal-fistula-and-how-to-lower-your-risk)