Darshan B Thakkar's Online Review Report Card

I had 2 major Stomach Surgeries (1 an emergery) Dr Thakkar saved my life. He is a very kind, gentle, and very knowledgeable Dr, that cares about his Patients. I came out of Brandon Hospital with a wound Vac because I could not be put back together without one. He was there for me anytime I needed him. I thank God every day for a Dr that brought me through.

Dr Thakkar is a great surgeon. Office employee are great. Yes you have paperwork to fill out but that's normal. We just had a great experience tells you what needs to be done and does it.

I met Dr Thakkar on a Tuesday morning in March 2021 following a suspect mammogram. We spoke about a biopsy and that another office said a biopsy could be scheduled in two weeks. Dr Thakkar said “no, how about Thursday?” When the biopsy results came back as breast cancer, Dr Thakkar discussed the results and next steps with me and when my husband arrived (from his own appointment), Dr T again reviewed the results and options with us both. I was a sobbing mess, but he was calm and informative. Remember too, that this was in the middle of the Covid outbreak. Next, (between vaccinations), the lumpectomy was scheduled, removing the lump and the Sentinel node. The results were not good. Cancer had spread to the Sentinel node and the lymphatic system. Dr T scheduled the next surgery in conjunction with Dr Socas, a microsurgeon, to decrease the chances of Lymphedema. The cells were removed until cancer-free cells were found. The next surgery in July 2021 was scheduled to insert a port for the Chemotherapy that came next. 13 months later, after a clean PET Scan and mammogram, Dr T removed the port. I explain this because ours wasn’t a “one surgery with follow-up and done” relationship. Dr T was incredible all the way through, making sure I was comfortable and informed. He and his staff were supportive and caring. If I need surgery again, I will go to Dr T although he laughed when I said I hope I don’t see him again!

- Walgreens informed that the prescription written for post-operative pain management is not compliant with federal regulation (no address on prescription); so your pain will likely not be managed at this office or the Brandon Surgery Center at which he holds a financial interest - Surgery coordinator and some additional staff is rude when asked questions - The office have many “working” administration personnel; however, they are the worse in my Tampa experience (5 doctor offices) at effectively managing health information. Unnecessary duplicity is their main issue.

Dr. Darshan B. Thakkar, MD My respects to you. Although I am a new patient, you showed me how important your patients are to you. My operation was excellent. I wish you many successes forever.

Dr. Thakkar is very competent surgeon. He takes the time to explain in detail all your questions. He even took the time to come down to the waiting room after the surgery on a very dear friend of mine and explain to me exactly what was done and what had to be done to take care of her. I don't think I can say enough to compliment the doctor anymore then he is very competent, considerate and caring.

Dr. Thacker went in for a routine galbladder surgery via my navel using the Davincci Robot. Woke up in recovery and was told the machine broke and he did it via 2 different holes. Was told I could go back to work the next day but felt horrible. Called the nurse 3 days later and said I was getting worse and she said I would be ok. 5 days after surgery I couldn’t walk and was in excruciating pain. Spouse took me to ER and was in the hospital for 5 days! Ended up he didn’t use a clamp and nicked my bile duct, so I had stomach bile freely flowing into my abdomen. Had to have a special stint put in place to stop the leak for a month. Ever since thissurgery I’ve had crazy high elevated liver enzyme panel. Negative hepatitis tests, and had an actual liver biopsy performed showing no liver damage. Points to a new issue with my liver from my botched gallbladder removal! 5 years later I still have bad liver enzymes, will probably get cirrosis, and liver failure at this point!

My husband had emergency surgery by Dr. Thakker on April 1st 2021. We couldnt be any happier. He is awesome. He dealt with his staff in the Riverview office and they were outstanding. When Alise says she is going to do something, its done. We are very happy!

Post-surgery care was horrible. Incision opened halfway when sutures were removed, and he sent me home without warning that it could open the rest of the way, nor instructions on what to do if it did. As soon as I got home, it did tear open the rest of the way, so I hurried back to the doctor's office (thank God they were still open), and the open wound was packed with gauze. We were instructed to pack it with gauze soaked with Dakins Solution every day. When I returned for follow-up the next week, there was a buildup on the wound, and without warning or even offering anesthetic, Dr. Thakkar took a tool and began scraping it off the raw flesh! It was excruciatingly painful. His nurses were shocked and told us afterwards that the procedure was always done with local anesthetic. The nurses and the interns were kind and thoughtful, but we cannot recommend this doctor.

Dr. Thakkar performed a double mastectomy on me and removed all the cancer. Thank you! However, he did not listen when I said that I did NOT want reconstruction, and left me with loose skin - now I feel deformed not flat.