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Dr. Gary Scott Lehr, MD

Surgery, Colorectal Surgery, Other Specialty
Accepting new patients
37 years of experience
South Florida Surgical Specialists Llc 3467 W Hillsboro Blvd Ste B, Deerfield Beach, FL 33442
(954) 574-0252

Overview
Location
Expertise
Insurance

Brief Intro

Gary S. Lehr, MD, is a board certified general surgeon. He is immediate past Chief of Staff at North Broward Medical Center in Deerfield Beach. Dr. Lehr earned his undergraduate degree and graduated Magna Cum Laude, from Union College in Schenectady, New York. He received his medical degree from the University of Kentucky, College of Medicine, where he graduated with Distinction. Dr. Lehr completed his internship and residency in surgery at Good Samaritan Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio, where he also served as chief surgical resident. Dr. Lehr established his medical practice in Fort Lauderdale in 1993. Since 1996, he has been a practicing partner with East Broward Surgical Associates in Deerfield Beach. In addition to recently serving two years as Chief of Staff, he previously served as Vice Chief of Staff, as well as Secretary/Treasurer of the Medical Staff. He is a member of the medical council executive committee, and has also been a member of the surgical review committee, medical review committee and the cancer committee. Dr. Lehr is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons, and a member of the Fort Lauderdale Surgical Society, American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons and the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons. Dr. Lehr treats patients with a variety of cancer types, including breast, thyroid, stomach, skin, colon and rectal cancers. The Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons (SLS) is a non-profit, multidisciplinary and multispecialty educational organization established to provide an open forum for surgeons and other health professionals interested in laparoscopic, endoscopic and minimally invasive surgery. He trains surgeons from around the country in endoscopic hernia repairs at North Broward Medical Center.

Education Background

RESIDENCY

Good Samaritan Hospital

MEDICAL SCHOOL

University Of Kentucky College Of Medicine - 1988

Languages Spoken

English
Spanish

Location & Hours

Advanced General Surgeons
3467 W Hillsboro Blvd Ste B, Deerfield Beach, FL 33442
Mon:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat:Closed
Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

Colorectal Surgery
Surgery
Other Specialty

Conditions Addressed

Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Obstruction
Pancreatic Cancer
Malignant Neoplasm of Esophagus
Hemorrhoids
Cholelethiasis or Cholecystitis
Appendicitis
Breast Disorders
Rectal, Abdomen, Small Intestines, or Colon Cancer
Ventral Hernia
Malignant Neoplasm of Female Breast
Malignant Neoplasm of Colon

Procedures Performed

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Hemorrhoid Procedures
Wound Care
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Breast Biopsy
Skin Surgery
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal
Cholecystectomy
Appendectomy
Gallbladder Removal
Pilonidal Cyst Surgery
Small Bowel Resection
Mastectomy
Mastectomy
Colonoscopy
Hernia Repair
Liver Biopsy

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

Medicare
Medicaid
Optimum HealthCare
Cigna-HealthSpring
Allianz Worldwide Care
Meritain Health
Prominence Health Plan
Preferred Care Partners
AmeriHealth
Florida Blue: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida
Aetna
UnitedHealthcare
CarePlus Health Plans (Florida Medicare)
UnitedHealthcare Oxford
Tricare
AvMed
Freedom Health
Medica
Molina Healthcare
Prestige Health Choice
Golden Rule
Santa Clara Family Health Plan
EmblemHealth
Solis Health Plans
Humana
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Fidelis Care (NY)

Cancer 74
Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 71
Orthopedics 114
Neurology & Neurosurgery 94
Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 120
Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 120
Diabetes & Endocrinology 62
Children's Hospital 16
Urology 119
Psychiatry 65
Geriatrics 94
Rehabilitation 70
Obsterics & Gynecology 13
Ophthalmology 2
Ear, Nose & Throat 10
Rheumatology 1
Long Term Care 23
Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 36