Dr. Darshan B. Thakkar, MD

"The person who schedules surgery is a real special kinda person……NOT! She made me feel like a number all because I asked for my surgery to be sooner than 1:00 that day. The rudeness I Received was just uncalled for. Needless to say I’m going to moffit…which I should’ve done to begin with. Moffit cares about you as a person not a NUMBER"

"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!"

"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."