Dr. Paul Toomey, MD
Surgeon
868.0 mi · 607 Manatee Ave E, Suite 102, Bradenton, FL 34208
At a glance
4.95 stars (225 reviews)
99% are satisfied with this provider ·
Accepts 46 insurances
Aetna, American Republic Insurance Company, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, Medicare, more+ ·
Has 15+ years of experience
Graduated from University of South Florida, Doctor of Medicine
Works at Florida Surgical Specialists
2 office locations
4.95
225 reviews
Bedside manner
4.9
Wait time
4.4
Recent reviews
Very professional makes one feel at ease the process was smooth with no hitches. I highly recommend Dr.Paul Toomey he was great
May 22, 2019Robert O.Verified patient
This was my first surgery ever and Dr Toomey made me feel at ease even know that I had major concerns about having surgery.
Also Dr Toomey had operated on my wife two years earlier and
that had played a big part in my choosing him to operate on me.
I had lots of doctors to choose from but I felt very lucky that he was in my network of doctors to choose from.
April 25, 2019Daniel B.Verified patient
Office locations
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Florida Surgical Specialists
868.0 mi · 607 Manatee Ave E, Suite 102, Bradenton, FL, 34208
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Florida Surgical Specialists
881.6 mi · 5741 Bee Ridge Rd, Suite 320, Sarasota, FL, 34233
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In-network insurances
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
Medicare
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
Medicare
Areas of expertise
This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Surgical removal of colon
Abdominal hernia repair surgery
Colonoscopy
Acute hemorrhoids
Gallbladder removal
Removal of cancerous skin growth
Surgical removal of colon
Abdominal hernia repair surgery
Colonoscopy
Acute hemorrhoids
More about Dr. Paul Toomey, MD
*We will be taking Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida in-network starting August 2015. For BCBS plans outside of Florida, please verity with your state that you have out-of-network benefits*
Florida Surgical Specialists was established in 2015 in Bradenton, FL.
The President/CEO Paul Toomey, MD created this practice with plans to bring innovative, cutting edge surgical solutions to southwest Florida.
He specializes in minimally invasive surgery for general surgery needs, digestive disorders and cancer care.
Florida Surgical Specialists wishes to make faster recoveries, less pain, less scarring a surgical reality in 2015 for the Bradenton/Sarasota region.
Dr. Toomey is a staff surgeon at Manatee Memorial Hospital, Blake Medical Center and Gulf Coast Surgery Center.
Education & experience
Education
Medical School - University of South Florida, Doctor of Medicine
University of South Florida, Internship in General Surgery
University of South Florida, Residency in General Surgery
Moffitt Cancer Center (Fellowship)
Florida Hospital, Tampa, Fellowship in Hepatopancreatobiliary and Advanced Foregut Minimally Invasive Surgery
Practice
Florida Surgical Specialists
Certifications
American Board of Surgery
Professional memberships
Southeastern Surgical Congress
Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract
Society of Surgical Oncology
American Association for Cancer Research
Awards and publications
2015 John E. Turlich Award for Outstanding Teaching Resident Presented by: USF Morsani College of Medicine Class of 2016
2015 Barness Behnke Gold Humanism Honor Society Induction Sponsor: Arnold P Gold Foundation
2014 Humanism and Excellence in Teaching Award Sponsor: Arnold P. Gold Foundation
2013 SLS Multidisciplinary Fellowship Summit, Celebration, FL Sponsor: Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons (SLS) Scholarship
2011 Outstanding Third Year Resident Award Sponsor: Tampa Bay Surgical Society
2008 Award for Outstanding Medical Research USF Research Day, Feb 22, 2008 Sponsor: Watson Clinic
Outstanding 3rd year Surgical Student Award 2006-2007 Sponsor: Bailey Family Foundation
1. Toomey P, Teta A, Patel K, Luberice K, Ross S, Rosemurgy A. Sulfonylureas (Not Metformin) Improve Survival For Patients With Diabetes and Resectable Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma. 2015 (Submitted)
2. Toomey P, Ross S, Patel K, Luberice K, Espeut A, Estores D, Boyce W, Rosemurgy A. Laparoscopic Heller Myotomy With Anterior Fundoplication Improves Frequency and Severity of Symptoms of Achalasia Regardless of Preoperative Severity Determined by Esophagography. 2015 (Submitted)
3. Toomey P, Ross S, Rosemurgy A. Laparo-Endoscopic Single-Site (LESS) Nissen and Toupet Fundoplications: How We Do It. 2015 (Submitted)
4. Toomey P, Ross S, Teta A, Patel K, Ryan C, Sukharamwala P, Rosemurgy A. High-Volume Surgeons Versus High-Volume Hospitals: Are Best Outcomes More Due To Who Or Where? (Submitted)
5. Toomey P, Ross S, Ryan C, Rosemurgy A. Cost Analysis of Modern Approaches for Cholecystectomy Favors Laparoendoscopic Single-Site (LESS) Cholecystectomy with Epidural Anesthesia. (Submitted JSLS)
6. Toomey P, Teta A, Patel K, Sukharamwala P, Hennessey D, Ross S, Rosemurgy A. Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication: Is It as Safe and Efficacious as a Nissen or Toupet Fundoplication? American Surgeon. 2014. Sep;80(9):860-7. PMID 25197871
7. Mather A, Ross SB, Vice M, Kurian T, Toomey P, Luberice K, Choung E, Rosemurgy A. Margin Status Impacts Survival After Pancreaticoduodenectomy But Negative Margins Should Not Be Pursued. American Surgeon. 2014 Apr;80(4):353-60. PMID 24887665.
8. Toomey P, Ross S, Shah S, Rosemurgy A. A Systematic Review of Neoadjuvant Therapy Compared to the “Resection First” Approach for Patients With Borderline Resectable Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma. Journal of Cancer Therapy 2014:5, 91-100.
9. Toomey P, Ross S, Childs C, Luberice B, Rosemurgy A. Nontherapeutic Celiotomy Incidence Is Not Affected by Volume of Pancreaticoduodenectomy for Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma. American Surgeon 2013. Aug;79(8):781-5. PMID 23896244
10. Toomey P, Kodumudi K, Kuhn L, Moore E, Weber A, Sarnaik A, Pilon-Thomas S. Intralesional Injection of PV-10 Induces a Systemic Tumor-Specific Immune Response In Murine Models of Melanoma and Breast Cancer. PLoS One 2013. Jul 17;8(7). PMID 23874673
11. Toomey P, Golkar F, Hernandez J, Clark W, Luberice K, Alsina A, Rosemurgy A. Outcomes after TIPS: A “Bridge” To Nowhere. Am J Surg 2013 Apr;205(4):441-6. PMID 23375760
12. Toomey P, Vohra N, Ghansah T, Sarnaik A, Pilon-Thomas S. Immunotherapy for gastrointestinal malignancies. Cancer Control. 2013 Jan;20(1):32-42. PMID 23302905
13. Mullinax, Hernandez J, Toomey P, Ross S, Rosemurgy A. Survival After Pancreatectomy For Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma is Not Impacted By Performance Status. Am J Surg 2012. Nov;204(5):704-8. PMID 23140830
14. Rosemurgy A, Luberice K, Paul H, Co F, Vice M, Toomey P, Choung E, Ross S. Readmissions After Pancreaticoduodenectomy: Efforts Need to Focus on Patient Expectations and Nonhospital Medical Care. Am Surg 2012 Aug;78(8):837-43. PMID: 22856489
15. Toomey P, Hernandez J, Golkar F, Ross S, Luberice K, Rosemurgy A. Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma: Complete Tumor Extirpation Improves Survival Benefit Despite Larger Tumors for Patients Who Undergo Distal Pancreatectomy and Splenectomy. J Gastrointest Surg. 2012 Feb;16(2):376-81. PMID 22135126
16. Clark W, Golkar F, Luberice K, Toomey P, Paul H, Marcadis A, Okpaleke C, Vice M, Hernandez J, Alsina A, Rosemurgy AS. Uncovering the truth about covered stents: is there a difference between covered versus uncovered stents with transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunts? Am J Surg. Sep 2011. PMID 21944293.
17. Clark CW, Hernandez J, McKeon B, Kahn A, Morton C, Toomey P, Mullinax J, Ross S, Rosemurgy A. Surgery residency training programs have greater impact on outcomes after pancreaticoduodenectomy than hospital volume or surgeon frequency. HPB. 2010;12(1):68-72. PMID 20495648.
18. Toomey P, Ross S, Albrink M, Rosemurgy A. Increasing the Relevance of Laparoendoscopic Single-site Surgery. Asian J of Endo Surg. 2010;3(2):60–65.
19. Toomey P, Hernandez J, Morton C, Duce L, Farrior T, Villadolid D, Ross S, Rosemurgy A. Resection of portovenous structures to obtain microscopically negative margins during pancreaticoduodenectomy for pancreatic adenocarcinoma is worthwhile. Am Surg. 2009 Sep;75(9):804-10. Pubmed ID 19774952.
20. Hernandez J, Villadolid D, Toomey P, Mullinax J, Clark W, Tomlinson L, Goldin S, Rosemurgy A. Survival after Pancreaticoduodenectomy is Not Improved by Extending Resections to Achieve Negative Margins. Ann Surg. 2009 Jul;250(1):76-80. Pubmed ID: 19561479.
Cox J, Toomey P, Tummel E, Gabordi R, Cox C. “Ablative Technique in the Treatment of Benign and Malignant Breast Disease”. Current Surgical Therapy, 11th edition. Ed. John Cameron, Ed. Andrew Cameron. Saunders. 2013
Background
Languages spoken
English
Gender
Male
NPI number
#1144480450
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Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.95
Wait time
4.42
Bedside manner
4.94
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225 reviews
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It was awesome as always he's very loving and concern about his patients always sharing open arms for comfort he is the best.
May 5, 2017Margarett L.Verified patient
We would definitely return to him if we had a condition he treated.
He was as happy as we were with the biopsy results.
More than 1 year agoDominick Z.Verified patient
I was brought in for my appointment right away and the doctor was in shortly. The doctor and staff were very pleasant.
March 10, 2017Katherine C.Verified patient
We were very pleased with his explanation of what my Husband had to go through. Understood everything he told us.
February 7, 2016Michael J F.Verified patient
I really love how personable Dr Toomey was, as was the staff. I felt at ease and confident in his care right away.
January 22, 2016Michael K.Verified patient
Very patient oriented office. They take the time to explain and answers all questions concerning your illness.
October 14, 2016John I.Verified patient
Very warm interior color selection, pleasant and professional staff and my Dr. who instills total confidence.
June 4, 2017Thomas P.Verified patient
He came highly recommended. He was quite nice , yet professional. He put me at ease, concerning my surgery.
November 15, 2016Susan H.Verified patient
Dr. Toomey, and his staff are always professional and personable. Excellent care in a comfortable setting.
November 17, 2017Linda R.Verified patient
My husband & I liked him a lot & would highly recommend him. Very nice yet professional & compassionate.
July 3, 2017William T.Verified patient
Dr. Toomey was very gentle, kind, patient and did not rush my visit. Answered all the questions I had.
January 15, 2016Katherine O.Verified patient
I would definitely recommend Dr. Toomey. He really cares about his patients and is a good listener.
April 7, 2017Dawn L.Verified patient
A very easy and comfortable process. Everything went smooth and fast. I am doing great Thank you!
October 27, 2016Rande S.Verified patient
Appointment was seen ahead of time. Provided good explanations of symptoms and possible remedies.
November 13, 2017Initials hidden
My visit with Dr Toomey's office was very professional. The staff is very nice and welcoming.
August 4, 2015Robin F.Verified patient
Always very professional but pleasant. Treats you the way you would like others to treat you.
August 20, 2018Deborah S.Verified patient
Nothing worse than waiting when you have an appointment. 15 min. is acceptable 1 hr. is not.
June 13, 2016Thomas S.Verified patient
He very personable and explains things in detail as to where I could actually understand
September 21, 2018Lavera B.Verified patient
Dr. Toomey is straightforward and provided the necessary information to my medical needs.
March 27, 2017Frances M.Verified patient
Very easy to talk with. Takes time to answer questions. Overall, a pleasant experience.
November 23, 2015Patricia V.Verified patient
He is an excellent doctor & surgeon. I feel very fortunate to have him as my surgeon.
June 3, 2016Wendy G.Verified patient
His concern with my wellbeing and safety was his primary purpose and very refreshing
October 28, 2016Deborah S.Verified patient
Really appreciate how thorough he is. Very happy with having him take care of me.
April 26, 2019Alina V.Verified patient
Great guy. I would recommend him to anyone. I feel good about him cutting into me.
April 24, 2017Matthew M.Verified patient
so far this has been a great experience and would recommend Dr Toomey and his staff
April 8, 2016Reid K.Verified patient
Loved the way he explained things. Especially liked his enthusiasm about his work!
October 18, 2015David S.Verified patient
Dr. Toomey and his nurse were wonderful! I felt like I was in very capable hands.
October 23, 2017Ronda M.Verified patient
all my questions were answered. I think he is excellent.
and very professional.
December 14, 2015Adolph W.Verified patient
Dr. and staff seemed totally nice and competent prior to procedure next week.
January 30, 2017Michael K.Verified patient
fantastic doctor and surgeon. So very glad he was on call when I needed him.
January 29, 2016Linda L.Verified patient
Friendly, listened, direct answers, and professional. The same with his staff.
December 1, 2018Mark G.Verified patient
My appt. went great! Doc Toomey is an awesome guy!! Him & his staff ROCK!!!!
March 28, 2016Jennifer P.Verified patient
Quick, easy, & painless. Just like a visit to the doctors office should be.
August 13, 2018Sara M.Verified patient
Very personable friendly Dr. and was happy to answer any questions I had.
September 1, 2017Megan M.Verified patient
Entirely satisfactory visit (even though it wasn't what I wanted to hear!)
July 14, 2017Peter R.Verified patient
I love Dr Toomey he is very professional and an all around great doctor
March 4, 2019Latoya A.Verified patient
I was very impressed. Dr. Toomey was great with knowledge and concern.
August 2, 2017Donn L.Verified patient
Very good explanation of my situation and process in dealing with it.
September 12, 2016John I.Verified patient
Dr Toomey is great and Christy is great also. Everyone is very nice.
February 26, 2018Randy F.Verified patient
Very happy. Dr. Toomey is so down to earth. Took my worries away!!!
June 2, 2017Jennifer J.Verified patient
Excellent doctor and staff. Dr. Toomey is thorough and thoughtful.
More than 1 year agoWendy G.Verified patient
Initial visit went well He took the time to answer my questions.
More than 1 year agoDiane L.Verified patient
All personell were efficient and friendly including Dr, Toomey
April 24, 2017Gary H.Verified patient
The entire staff and experience was at the top of their game.
December 4, 2015Tj M.Verified patient
Excellent bedside manors, warm personality and knowledgeable.
October 19, 2015Sharon K.Verified patient
Worked out well. On time, no pain and nice fellow.
Larry B.
January 15, 2016Lawrence B.Verified patient
The Doctor and staff were great - would highly recommend.
November 30, 2015Greg P.Verified patient
Excellent surgeon and wonderful nursing and admin staff
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
I've done this before, He was very good. and thank you
October 19, 2015Adolph W.Verified patient
He told me everything about what he was going to do.
December 12, 2017Pam F.Verified patient
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What practice does Dr. Paul Toomey work with?
Dr. Paul Toomey works with Florida Surgical Specialists.
Where is Dr. Paul Toomey's office located?
Dr. Paul Toomey has 2 office locations, including in Bradenton and Sarasota, view full addresses on Dr. Toomey's profile.
Which board certifications does Dr. Paul Toomey have?
Dr. Paul Toomey is certified by American Board of Surgery.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Paul Toomey?
Dr. Paul Toomey frequently sees patients for Acid Reflux / Heartburn, Breast Surgery, Colonoscopy, Lipoma, and Surgery Consultation. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Paul Toomey on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Paul Toomey speak?
Dr. Paul Toomey speaks English.
How do patients rate Dr. Paul Toomey in reviews?
225 patients have reviewed Dr. Paul Toomey. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.95/5. They have a 4.94/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.42/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.