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Specialty: Colon/Rectal Surgery Location(s): The Colon & Rectal Clinic of Ft. Lauderdale, PA 350 N Pine Island Rd. Suite 300 Plantation, FL 33324   Map Phone: 954-236-5444 Fax: 954-236-5422 Hospital Affiliation: Broward Health Coral Springs

Dr. Lago is a Diplomat of the American Board of General Surgery and a Diplomat of the American Board of Colon Rectal Surgery. He also serves as the Chief of Staff for Westside Regional Medical Center in Plantation, Florida.

Dr. Lago has published numerous articles on surgical procedures and complications and diseases commonly found in colon rectal surgical candidates. As a result of his studies and publications, Dr. Lago is frequently a guest lecturer at many symposiums and to many community groups locally and nationally.

In addition to academic and medical pursuits, Dr. Lago was a board member for the American Cancer Society, The Broward County Medical Association and numerous other medical and civic groups. Dr. Lago has sponsored the Cancer Society's annual "Relay for Life" fund raiser and a proponent of colon cancer awareness. Dr. Lago served or presently serves:

• President of Colon & Rectal Clinic of Fort Lauderdale
• Florida State Chairman Colon Cancer Committee American Cancer Society
• President of Coral Springs Surgery Center Board
• Board of Trustees, Westside Regional Medical Center
• Chief of Staff, Westside Regional Medical Center
• Chairman Credentials Committee, Westside Regional Medical Center
• Chairman Colo-Rectal Cancer Task Force Broward County American Cancer Society
• Board of Directors Broward County Medical Association
• Medical Executive Committee, Westside Regional Medical Center
• Featured in 2002 edition of "Consumers Guide to Top Doctors" - A National Publication
• Named Top Doctor in South Florida in Miami Metro Magazine