Dr. Tafadzwa P. Makarawo, MD
Surgeon
18275 N 59th Ave Bldg M Ste 176 Glendale AZ, 85308About
Tafadzwa P. Makarawo, MD, MRCS (Ed), DABS, is a colorectal surgeon who diagnoses and treats patients at the Colon and Rectal Center of Arizona, a division of Arizona Associated Surgeons, in Glendale, Arizona. He practices alongside Adrienne Forstner-Barthell, MD, FACS, FASCRS, and is also affiliated with HonorHealth. As a colorectal surgeon, he has dedicated training and unique experience in the management of disorders of the rectum, anus, and colon. Dr. Makarawo has an impressive professional journey that spans four years. Trained in minimally invasive abdominal surgery, his clinical interests include benign anorectal disease, diagnostic endoscopy, colorectal cancer, diverticular disease, as well as pelvic floor disorders including rectal prolapse, fecal incontinence, and constipation. An active clinical researcher and published author in peer-reviewed publications, Dr. Makarawo is also a recognized presenter, invited speaker and instructor of students and clinical practitioners. Outside his practice, he is a sports enthusiast and advocate of regular exercise, and enjoys socializing, family time, and listening to music.
Education and Training
University of Birmingham 2010
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Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- A survey of doctors' and nurses' knowledge, attitudes and compliance with infection control guidelines in Birmingham teaching hospitals.
- Trichoptysis: a hairy presentation of a rare tumour.
- Phosphodiesterase 5 inhibitors for lower urinary tract symptoms secondary to benign prostatic hyperplasia: a systematic review.
- Prosthesis-free repair of pectus chest deformity.
- Is routine nasoendoscopy warranted in epistaxis patients after removal of nasal packing?
- Water as a contrast medium: a re-evaluation using the multidetector-row computed tomography.
- Surgery for diverticulitis: a re-evaluation of the changing trends.
- Necrotizing myonecrosis secondary to hematogenous spread of gas gangrene following colonic perforation.
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Awards
- Top Doctor Year Phoenix Magazine
Fellowships
- Swedish Medical Center Colorectal Surgery 2017
Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors
- In 2014, he participated with the Midwest Missions Group in a one-week mission in a remote village in the Dominican Republic, during which time he was able to set up a surgical clinic and outpatient s
Fellowships
- Swedish Medical Center2017Colorectal Surgery
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Get to know Colorectal Surgeon Dr. Tafadzwa P. Makarawo, who serves patients in Glendale, Arizona.
As a board-certified colorectal surgeon, Dr. Makarawo has interests in all aspects of the benign anorectal disease, diagnostic endoscopy, as well as pelvic floor disorders including rectal prolapse, fecal incontinence, and constipation. He practices at the Colon and Rectal Center of Arizona in Glendale, Arizona.
The Colon and Rectal Center of Arizona provides a broad range of surgical services to treat conditions including, but not limited to: colon cancer, rectal cancer, diverticulitis, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, hemorrhoids, fissures, fistulas, fecal incontinence, rectal prolapse, and constipation. The team of board-certified professionals working there delivers comprehensive and compassionate colorectal care. They take great pride in providing the highest quality medical and surgical care possible, utilizing laparoscopic and minimally invasive approaches including da Vinci robotic surgery.
The doctor is trained in minimally invasive abdominal surgery with a particular interest in colon and rectal cancer and diverticular disease. He is board-certified with the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery.
Pertaining to his educational background, he completed his undergraduate medical training and postgraduate surgical training in the United Kingdom prior to coming to the United States in 2010. He went on to complete his general surgery residency at Michigan State University in Southfield, Michigan in 2016, followed by his fellowship in colorectal surgery at Swedish Medical Center in Seattle, Washington. Additionally, he is fellowship-trained in robotic surgery, having worked alongside some of the national forerunners in the application of this surgical modality for colorectal diseases.
With extensive experience in clinical research, Dr. Makarawo has multiple peer-reviewed publications and national podium presentations to his credit. He also has experience in medical education as an invited speaker and instructor of students and clinical practitioners at multiple levels and from varied specialties.
Colorectal surgery is a field in medicine dealing with disorders of the rectum, anus, and colon. The field is also known as proctology, but this term is now used infrequently within medicine and is most often employed to identify practices relating to the anus and rectum in particular. Colorectal surgeons specialize in the preoperative, operative, and postoperative care of patients with colorectal disorders. They have comprehensive knowledge about general surgery and in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the rectum, anus, and colon.
In March 2014, Dr. Makarawo was selected to travel with the Midwest Missions Group to a remote village in the Dominican Republic, where he was involved in mission work. During this one week trip, in amongst the multitude of activities involved, the team was able to set up a surgical clinic and outpatient surgery department. They triaged multiple patients and operated on the largest number of patients ever in the 40-year history of this group’s mission trips over the years.
Outside of the office, Dr. Makarawo is a keen sports enthusiast, an active participant in a number of sports disciplines, and an advocate of regular exercise. He also enjoys socializing, listening to music, and spending time with family.
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