Dr. Shawkat Kero, MD
Dr. Shawkat Kero, MD is a gastroenterologist in Brooksville, FL and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Kero has extensive experience in Esophageal Disorders. He graduated from University of Mumbai in 1973. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital and HCA Florida Oak Hill Hospital. He is accepting new patients.
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11373 Cortez Blvd Ste 401 Brooksville, FL 34613Make an Appointment
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Shawkat H. Kero, MD is Board Certified in Gastroenterology, and received his medical degree from Seth G.S. Medical College, Univ. Dr. Kero completed an internship at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center, followed by a residency at Kings County Hospital...read moreGastroenterology
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Brooklyn Va Medical Center - New York And Mount Sinai Hospital
Residency HospitalDownstate Medical Center
Internship HospitalSeth Gorbandas Sunderas Medical College
Medical SchoolVa Medical Center Mt Sinai Hospital
Fellowship Hospital, 1983Good Samaritan Hospital
Residency Hospital, 1981Suny Dwnst Kings Co Hospital
Internship Hospital, 1979Va Medical Center
Residency Hospital, 1978University Of Mumbai
Medical School, 1973
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- Recipient of 2
hospital awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsGastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award™ (2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
84%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home78%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well2% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 24
hospital awardsAmerica’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis
View all awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™ (2025, 2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
80%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% lower than the national average
74%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well1% lower than the national average
- Recipient of 23
hospital awardsAmerica’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
79%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home5% lower than the national average
73%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well2% lower than the national average
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