Dr. Charan Donkor, MD

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Dr. Charan Donkor, MD is a general surgery specialist in Tamarac, FL and has been practicing for 6 years. He specializes in general surgery.Read his story

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more than 99% of peers

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more than 99% of peers

Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy), Laparoscopic

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more than 98% of peers

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Dr. Donkor's bio

This content was provided by Dr. Donkor "Charan Donkor, MD, FACS, is the new Medical Director of Broward Surgical Specialist Group. He specializes in minimally invasive techniques for general and bariatric surgery. Dr. Donkor is Board-certified in general surgery and is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He is an active member of the Society for Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons and the American Medical Association. Clinical interests include minimally invasive surgical techniques for Bariatric and General Surgery with a focus on robotics. He has authored several recent articles, reviews and manuscripts primarily on robotics and its surgical techniques. Dr. Donkor is an international lecturer within his specialty and has recently presented in Dominican Republic, Curacao, Jamaica, Trinidad, Ecuador, Argentina and the Bahamas. Dr. Donkor prides himself in delivering thoughtful, caring and compassionate care with the utility of state of the art technology. Helping patients live their healthiest life is Dr. Donkor's greatest priority. He has dedicated his career to helping his patients meet their health goals and supports them every step of the way."

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1 Specialties

General Surgery

1 Board Certifications

General Surgery
Accredited by: American Board of Surgery*

45 Conditions Treated

Abdominal Disorders
Abdominal Pain
Abscess
Anal Prolapse
Appendicitis
Benign Tumor
Cancer
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Cholelithiasis
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and-or Hiatal Hernia
Esophageal Diseases
Esophageal Varices
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gynecologic Cancer
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Obstruction
Lipomas
Liver Cancer
Lymphangioma
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obesity
Pancreatic Cancer
Partial Lung Collapse
Rib Fracture
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Stomach Diseases
Thrombosis
Ulcer
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Ventral Hernia

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58 Procedures

Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Adrenalectomy
Adrenalectomy With Robotic Assistance
Appendectomy, Laparoscopic
Appendectomy, Open
Arteriovenous Shunt Creation
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
Bile Duct Procedure
Colectomy
Colectomy and Sigmoidectomy With Robotic Assistance
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Dialysis Access Procedures
Diaphragmatic-Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair With Robotic Assistance
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn (incl. Negative Pressure Wound Therapy)
Endoscopic Sphincterotomy and Papillotomy With Robotic Assistance
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Skin Lesion
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy, Anal
Gallbladder Removal
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy), Laparoscopic
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy), Open
Gastric Bypass Surgery, Laparoscopic
Gastroenterology Procedures
Gastrotomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hepatectomy
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Incisional Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Inguinal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Abdominoperineal Resection of the Rectum With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hernia Repair With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Gastrectomy With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Gastroenterostomy With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Sigmoidectomy With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Laparotomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Open Diaphragmatic and-or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Incisional and-or Ventral Hernia Repair
Orchiectomy
Paracentesis
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Port Placements or Replacements
Proctectomy, Open or Laparoscopic (incl. Swenson and Duhamel Procedures)
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)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy With Robotic Assistance
Surgery, Robotic Assisted
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Wound Repair

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Background Check

0 Malpractice Claims

No malpractice history found for Florida.

0 Sanctions

No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.

0 Board Actions

No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.

Education

Saba University Netherlands Antilles
Medical School | Graduated 2006
Harlem Hospital Center
Residency Hospital | Completed 2011
Mount Sinai Medical Center of Florida
Residency Hospital | Completed 2007
University of Miami / School of Medicine
Residency Hospital | Completed 2008
Baptist Health Medical Group
Fellowship Hospital | Completed 2012

Awards & Recognition

Awards & Honors

Healthgrades Honor Roll

Media & Publications

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Languages Spoken

English
French

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Dr. Donkor's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Donkor

4.5

Based on 27 reviews

5 Stars	85.18518518518519%	(23)
4 Stars	3.7037037037037037%	(1)
3 Stars	0%	(0)
2 Stars	0%	(0)
1 Star	11.11111111111111%	(3)

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I love my doctor he is amazing at what he does. His knowledge and experience is amazing. He performed surgery and it was a successful operation. Thanks to Dr. Donkor for your support.

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