John Guarino M.D., F.A.C.S.
Charlotte Harbor Surgical · Port Charlotte, FL
Dr. John Guarino is a Board Certified General Surgeon specialized in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and Laparoscopic Surgery.
“My mission is to provide the highest quality surgical care in a compassionate, timely and efficient manner. Through continued medical education, I offer my patients the most advanced surgical techniques.”
Dr. Guarino has been practicing in Charlotte County for over 31 years.
Dr. Guarino performs his procedures on an outpatient (same-day) basis at Murdock Surgery Center.
Dr. Guarino is a dedicated and experienced physician. He believes in working with patients to improve their health. He is committed to providing comprehensive health care services to patients in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Believing that open communication is vital to a healthy doctor-patient relationship.
Procedures & Surgical Services
Common procedures with Dr. Guarino: Screening Colonoscopy · Upper Endoscopy (EGD) · Inguinal Hernia · Umbilical Hernia · Gallbladder Surgery · Hemorrhoid Treatment · Barrett’s Esophagus & TissueCypher® · MiVu™ Reflux Testing
Endoscopy
- Colonoscopy
- Upper endoscopy (EGD)
- MiVu™ reflux (mucosal integrity) testing during EGD
- Barrett’s esophagus surveillance & TissueCypher® risk testing
- Feeding tube placement
Hernia & gallbladder surgery
- Inguinal hernia surgery
- Umbilical/epigastric hernia surgery
- Gallbladder removal
- Femoral hernia surgery
Skin, soft tissue, ports, anorectal & minor procedures
- Hemorrhoidal disease
- Skin cancer excision
- Abscess drainage
- Skin cyst removal
- Subcutaneous lipoma excision
- Port placement (implanted port / port-a-cath for chemotherapy & IV access)
- Perirectal abscess
- Temporal artery biopsy
Breast surgery
- Breast surgery (lumpectomy, mastectomy, sentinel lymph node biopsy)
Experience and Medical Training
- UndergraduateSt. John's University (New York)
- Medical SchoolGeorgetown University School of Medicine, MD 1990
- ResidencyGeneral Surgery, State University of New York at Buffalo, 1990–1995
Dr. Guarino performs surgeries and procedures at the following facility in Charlotte County
Murdock Surgery Center
Outpatient (same-day) surgery and gastrointestinal endoscopy center.
1400 Education WayPort Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 625-9800
Our Committed Facility and Medical Staff
Our staff is committed to creating an environment in which patients receive the best quality care. The staff works continuously to maintain quality service by focusing on the processes that are important in meeting the needs of patients, their families, our physicians and their staff.
Port Charlotte Location: 4245 Kings Hwy, Unit A, Port Charlotte, FL 33980
Call (941) 391-5102 · Mon–Thu 7:30 am–4:00 pm, Fri 7:30 am–12:00 pm. If you need urgent care and you have decided to go to an emergency room please use AdventHealth Port Charlotte.