1. Colon Surgeons & Rectal Surgeons
  2. FL
  3. Jacksonville Colon Surgeons & Rectal Surgeons
  4. Dr. Bassam Rizk, MD

Dr. Bassam Rizk, MD

Colorectal Surgery •  Male • Age 64

  

Dr. Bassam Rizk, MD is a colorectal surgery specialist in Jacksonville, FL. He specializes in colorectal surgery.

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I have been with Dr Rizk through 3 surgeries i have never had any problems very good doctor he gets the job done and right the first time
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Great doctor, great results, highly recommended!
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He performed my skin flap surgery in 2015 & a GI surgery a few weeks ago. Excellent, caring surgeon and his office staff member, Rachel, is extremely helpful. The skin flap surgery was major and it is almost impossible to even see a scar.
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Outstanding level of care
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(904) 385-3653

Dr. Rizk accepts the following insurance:

Aetna
Aetna HMO
Choice Plus POS II
Ambetter
Superior Health Plan
Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
Medicaid
Anthem
AvMed
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Card PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida
Blue Care HMO
Blue Select
BlueDental Choice
NetworkBlue
CareSource
Medicaid
Cigna
Cigna HMO
Cigna PPO
Great West Healthcare-Cigna PPO
Open Access Plus
Community Health Choice
Medicaid
Coventry Health Care of Florida
Employer Group Open Access HMO
Coventry Health Care of Florida, Inc.
Carelink HMO
Employer Group PPO
First Health (Coventry Health Care)
First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
Health Net
Medicaid
HealthPlus
Medicaid
HealthPlus Amerigroup
Medicaid
Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
Medicaid
Humana
Choice Care PPO
Select HMO
Husky Health
Medicaid
inHealth
Medicaid
INTotal Health
Medicaid
Medicaid
Medicare
Midwest Health Plan
Medicaid
Molina Healthcare
Medicaid
MultiPlan
MultiPlan PPO
PHCS Network PPO
Peach State Health Plan
Medicaid
Simplifi
Simply Healthcare Plans
Medicaid
Staywell (Wellcare)
Medicaid
Sunshine Health
UnitedHealthCare
Choice Plus POS
Medicaid
Navigate HMO
Navigate POS
Options PPO
Wellcare of Georgia
Medicaid

Background Check

No malpractice claims found for Florida
No disciplinary actions found for the years we collect data
No board actions found for the years we collect data
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Dr. Rizk's Top Procedures and Conditions

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Ulcer
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Dr. Rizk treats Ulcer more than 93% of his peers

Dr. Rizk treats this condition more than 93% of his peers

Abdominal Disorders
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Dr. Rizk treats Abdominal Disorders more than 90% of his peers

Dr. Rizk treats this condition more than 90% of his peers

Gastrointestinal Diseases
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Dr. Rizk treats Gastrointestinal Diseases more than 89% of his peers

Dr. Rizk treats this condition more than 89% of his peers

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Dr. Rizk's conditions and procedures:

  • Abdominal Disorders
  • Abscess
  • Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
  • Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
  • Anal and Rectal Cancer
  • Anal Disorders
  • Anal Fissure
  • Anal Fistula
  • Anal or Rectal Pain
  • Anal Prolapse
  • Anorectal Abscess
  • Anoscopy With Removal of Anal Tumor
  • Appendectomy, Laparoscopic
  • Appendectomy, Open
  • Appendicitis
  • Appendix Disorders
  • Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
  • Breast Cancer
  • Breast Surgical Procedure
  • Cancer
  • Carcinoma in Situ
  • Colectomy
  • Colectomy and Sigmoidectomy With Robotic Assistance
  • Colon and Rectal Surgery
  • Colon Cancer
  • Colonoscopy
  • Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
  • Colorectal Cancer
  • Constipation
  • Crohn's Disease
  • Cyst
  • Cyst Incision and Drainage
  • Destruction of Anal Tumor
  • Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn (incl. Negative Pressure Wound Therapy)
  • Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
  • Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
  • Excision of Rectal Tumor
  • Fistula
  • Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy, Anal
  • Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy), Laparoscopic
  • Gastroenterology Procedures
  • Gastrointestinal Diseases
  • Gastrointestinal Surgery
  • Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hernia Repair
  • Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
  • Incisional Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease
  • Inguinal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
  • Intestinal Abscess
  • Intestinal Obstruction
  • Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
  • Laparoscopic Sigmoidectomy With Robotic Assistance
  • Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
  • Laparotomy
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • Neuroendocrine Tumors
  • Open Incisional and-or Ventral Hernia Repair
  • Proctectomy, Open or Laparoscopic (incl. Swenson and Duhamel Procedures)
  • Puncture Aspiration
  • Rectovaginal Fistula
  • Removal of Reproductive Organs (Hysterectomy, Oophorectomy, Salpingectomy, Salpingo-Oophorectomy, Resection of Peritoneal Malignancy)
  • Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
  • Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
  • Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy With Robotic Assistance
  • Secondary Malignancies
  • Skin Lesion
  • Sphincterotomy
  • Thyroid Disease
  • Thyroid Surgery
  • Ulcer
  • Ulcerative Colitis
  • Varicose Veins
  • Vein Treatment
  • Wound Care and Management

About Me

Care Philosophy

First Coast Surgical Associates goal is to provide the most advanced and state-of-the-art surgical care with personal attention to the individual needs of each of our patients. We pledge a compassionate and professional approach to our patients probl...
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Specialties

  • Colorectal Surgery

Board Certifications

  • Colon & Rectal Surgery
  • General Surgery
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Education

Universite Saint-Joseph, Faculty Of Medicine
Medical School

Languages

  • Arabic
  • French
  • English

Awards

  • Healthgrades Honor Roll
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62% Patient experience rating, 7% lower than the national average

  • Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™ (2019, 2018)
  • General Surgery Excellence Award™ (2019, 2018)
  • Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2019, 2018)

61% Patient experience rating, 8% lower than the national average

  • America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2020, 2018)
  • Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™ (2020)

67% Patient experience rating, 2% lower than the national average

  • Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2019, 2018, 2017)