JACKSONVILLE, FL (February 26, 2024) — HCA Florida Memorial Hospital is excited to welcome board-certified and fellowship trained colon and rectal surgeon, Andrew Schlussel, DO, as the facility’s newest care provider.
Dr. Schlussel entered the field of colorectal surgery to offer a comprehensive range of care to patients with complex medical and surgical conditions. He provides detailed surgical treatment for a variety of conditions, such as colon cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, bowel dysfunction, colorectal disorders and diverticulitis.
“I believe that each patient’s unique issues deserve an inclusive and individualized approach to ensure optimal, patient-centered outcomes,” said Dr. Schlussel. “I look forward to working with our dedicated surgical staff to provide the resources that will improve our patient’s quality of life.”
Dr. Schlussel earned his medical degree from the Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Davie, FL and completed his residency in general surgery from Tripler Army Medical Center in Honolulu, HI. He is a Veteran of the U.S. Army, having served 15 years on Active Duty, and he currently continues to support the medical mission of our Armed Forces in the U.S. Army Reserves.
Patients and referring physicians may make an appointment with Dr. Schlussel at HCA Florida Jacksonville Surgical Specialists by calling (904) 399-5678 or visiting HCAFloridaPhysicians.com.
About HCA Florida Memorial Hospital – HCA Florida Memorial Hospital is part of Florida’s largest healthcare system, HCA Florida Healthcare, comprising of 48 hospitals, 77,000 employees and 11,000 physicians operating from more than 450 care sites. HCA Florida Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville is a full service, acute care, Level II Trauma hospital with 454 inpatient beds, three freestanding emergency rooms and a dedicated Women’s Center. Fully accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO), HCA Florida Memorial Hospital is ranked as one of the top hospitals in the country for heart, lung and surgical care. It was named America’s 250 Best Hospitals 2024 by Healthgrades, putting it the top 5% nationwide for overall clinical performance, and named America’s 100 Best Orthopedic Surgery Hospitals 2024 also by Healthgrades. It also earned an A grade in patient safety from Leapfrog 2024. For more information about us, visit: HCAFloridahealthcare.com.
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