AAS Physicians - Adrienne Forstner-Barthell, MD, FACS, FASCRS

Dr. Tafadzwa Makarawo, MD is a colorectal surgeon in Phoenix, AZ and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Birmingham University (Uk) in 2003. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Carle Foundation Hospital and Abrazo Arrowhead.

The board-certified general and colorectal surgeons at Arizona Preferred Surgeons in Glendale, Arizona, unite science and compassion in the care of their surgical patients. The surgical team specializes in advanced laparoscopic surgery, using Intuitives state-of-the-art da Vinci robotic system for many procedures.Arizona Preferred Surgeons primarily focuses on surgery rather than medical treatment. Because of this, the surgeons have developed sophisticated skills in all forms of gastrointestinal surgery, from appendectomy and gallbladder surgery to hernia surgery and liver and pancreas resections. The practice also employs experts in breast and thyroid surgery.The Arizona Preferred Surgeons team excels in performing procedures that help patients with bowel conditions like Crohns and ulcerative colitis, diverticulitis, and fecal incontinence. They also repair fistulas and fissures in the large bowel and rectum and perform surgery for rectal and colon cancers and rectal prolapse.Whichever team member performs a patients surgery will handle their consultation before the surgery and appointments after surgery. They believe its important that patients know their surgeon follows them through every stage of the experience. They believe in spending the time needed to address all aspects of patient care, from diagnosis and testing to surgery and recovery.All surgeons are diplomates of the American Board of Surgery. The colon and rectal surgeons are diplomates of the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery. Team members also belong to the American College of Surgeons and the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons.The Arizona Preferred Surgeons team welcomes local and visiting patients to their well-appointed offices. They use CyraCom language interpreter services for in-person, phone, video, and written communication, ensuring inclusivity for anyone needing their care.To find out more about the services available at Arizona Preferred Surgeons, call their office today or book an appointment online.