Dr. Russell Novak, MD
Dr. Russell Novak, MD is a general surgeon in Sarasota, FL and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Florida College of Medicine in 1981. He is affiliated with medical facilities Sarasota Memorial Hospital and Sarasota Memorial Hospital Venice. He is accepting new patients.
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1950 Arlington St Sarasota, FL 34239Make an Appointment
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| 1 Star | 8% | 8% |
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Dr. Novak is a board certified general surgeon who has practiced in Sarasota since 1986. His practice involves all aspects of general surgery, including procedures for cancer, gastrointestinal and endocrine (thyroid) disorders, hernia, soft tissue...read moreGeneral Surgery
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University Fla/shands Hosps
Residency Hospital, 1986University Of Florida College Of Medicine
Medical School, 1981
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Learn more about medical license public record checkRare Presentation of Small Bowel Obstruction Secondary to Intestinal Leiomyoma in a Patient with Crohn's Disease, 2023-03-03
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- Recipient of 5
hospital awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all awardsSurgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
85%Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family20% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 40
hospital awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™ (2025, 2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
85%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% higher than the national average
76%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
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