Dr. Andrew Braunstein
General Surgery
Altamonte Spgs, FL
37 years experience male
Locations
Office
Altamonte Spgs, FL
Insurances accepted
Aetna
AvMed Health Plans
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
Office
Altamonte Springs, FL
About
Bio
Chairman Dept. of General Surgery Florida Hospital, Interests in Laparoscopic Gallbladder Surgery, Hernia Surgery, and providing efficient cost effective care to patients. I enjoy teaching medical students and taking time with my patients to answer their questions.
SpecialtiesDoctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
General Surgery
Languages spoken
English
Doctor Q&A
103 Answers
2 Agrees
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A 46-year-old female asked:
Dr. Andrew Braunstein answered
37 years experience General Surgery
Yes: I have seen patients with lupus get pancreatitis or the medications could be bothering your bowels. Gi specialist should be able to help.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Andrew Braunstein answered
37 years experience General Surgery
Lack of blood flow: Infarction of the spleen is rare, a hematologic disease like lymphoma or a pancreatitis attack could do this. A splenic artery aneurysm usually bleed ... Read More
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A 21-year-old male asked:
Dr. Andrew Braunstein answered
37 years experience General Surgery
Bariatric surgery: See a qualified bariatric surgeon to discuss your options and get a second opinion if needed. There is a possibility of going thru the bellybutton la ... Read More
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Braunstein is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Braunstein is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thanks for your quick reply! Thanks Dr. Andrew, itchiness is finally gone, hopefully scar will heal
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Thanks for your quick reply! I've seen a Urologist Nephrologist & Gynaecologist! No diagnosis :( :(
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! I m doing same, losing weight, diet, and bed elevating.
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
State University of New York Upstate Medical University
Graduated 1984MD
Residency
Orlando Regional Medical Center
Residency
Orlando Regional Medical Center
Affiliations
American College of Surgeons
Florida State University College of Medicine
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