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Dr. Joseph McDonald M. Armotrading II, MD

(Dr. Joseph McDonald Armotrading II, MD)

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Specializes in: General Surgery

University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine (1991)

Professional interests include: breast surgery, bowel resection, appendectomy, and more.

6006 49th Street North Suite 310-b
Saint Petersburg, FL 33709

(727) 546-7747

Dr. Joseph McDonald M. Armotrading II, MD is a general surgeon in Ocoee, FL specializing in general surgery. He graduated from University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine in 1991 and has 34 years of experience. Dr. Joseph McDonald M. Armotrading II, MD is affiliated with HCA Florida Healthcare, COMMUNITY HOSPITAL FAMILY PRACTICE LLC and HCA Florida Northside Hospital.

Office Locations

Address:

10000 W Colonial Drive Suite 288
Ocoee, FL 34761

Address:

6006 49th Street North Suite 310-b
Saint Petersburg, FL 33709

Some issues Dr. Joseph McDonald M. Armotrading II, MD can help you with:

Gallbladder Removal Surgery (Cholecystectomy)

The gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ on the right side of the upper abdomen, underneath the liver. Its purpose is to store bile, which is used to digest fat. Occasionally, the gallbladder can develop mineral stones, called gallstones. If they are large enough, gallstones can block the ducts in the gallbladder and cause swelling and infection. Gallstones can be treated with lifestyle changes and medication, but sometimes this is not enough. In these cases, it is best to remove the gallbladder before it can cause more serious problems. The surgical removal of the gallbladder is called a cholecystectomy.

Today, most gallbladder surgeries are done laparoscopically. Four tiny incisions are made in the abdomen, and small tools are inserted through these tiny incisions to perform the surgery. Because the incisions are much smaller, recovery time is much faster with this type of surgery. Patients are usually discharged from the hospital the same day. Sometimes, open surgery is used to remove a gallbladder. In this type of surgery, a cut about six inches long is made in the upper right abdomen. After the gallbladder is removed, it is sutured or stapled closed. With open surgery, patients usually stay in the hospital for two to three days to recover before they are discharged.

Gallbladder removal, like any surgery, carries some risks, such as bleeding, infection, or the development of blood clots. Doctors will tell patients how to minimize their risk for complications. After surgery, patients are advised to avoid strenuous activity for several days. They should not soak in a bath until their sutures or staples have been removed. Patients should wash hands before touching the area around the incision. It will take a couple of days until patients feel like themselves again and a few weeks until their scar has healed and faded.

Gastrointestinal Problems (Digestive Disorders)

The gastrointestinal system, or GI tract, is the name given to a collection of organs that work together to digest food. These organs fit together in a long tube, running from the mouth to the anus, and include the esophagus, stomach, and intestines, among others. With so many parts working together, complicated by today's busy lifestyles and diets, digestive problems are common. As many as 1 in 3 Americans have a digestive or GI disorder. There are a huge variety of digestive problems, but the most common are IBS, constipation, GERD, hemorrhoids, and ulcers.

IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, happens when the muscles surrounding the colon contract too easily or frequently. The result is abdominal pain, cramps, diarrhea or constipation, gas and bloating. IBS attacks can often be brought on by specific triggers, so a key part of treatment is learning which foods trigger IBS attacks and avoiding them. Treatment also includes exercise, avoiding stress, and medications if needed.

Constipation, or large, hard, or infrequent stools, happens to everyone at some point. It can be caused by a disruption in routine or food, or by eating a diet without many fresh fruits and vegetables. Although it is uncomfortable, constipation is common and usually not serious, but it can sometimes become chronic. Adding fiber to the diet, exercising, and taking medications may help.

GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, is a severe form of chronic heartburn where stomach acid spills back up into the esophagus. Left untreated, the acid may even eat away at the esophagus and cause serious damage. Treatment includes changing the diet to avoid trigger foods, losing weight if needed, medications, or even surgery.

Hemorrhoids are blood vessels around the rectum that become irritated, swollen or torn while straining during a bowel movement. They are most often caused by constipation, but can also be caused by pregnancy, diarrhea, or simply a genetic predisposition towards hemorrhoids. Treatment involves first treating any constipation issues, then keeping the area clean and soothed until it has healed. If these measures are ineffective, surgery is sometimes used.

Peptic ulcers are sores or spots of inflammation in the lining of the stomach or close to the stomach in the small intestine. Usually this area is coated with a protective lining that shields the tissue from the strong stomach acid, but a break in the lining can let acid in, causing the sores. It used to be thought that stress caused ulcers, but now it is known that is not the case. Most often, they are caused by an infection by H. pylori bacteria, but ulcers can also be caused by alcohol abuse or overuse of aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or other NSAIDS. The symptoms of an ulcer are pain, hunger, nausea, and fatigue.

Gastrointestinal problems, perhaps more than any other area, are markedly affected by lifestyle. Many disorders can be prevented or treated at least in part by eating a healthy diet high in fiber, exercising regularly, drinking enough water, and limiting alcohol intake. Still, the frequency of digestive disorders means that even the healthiest person can be affected by them. Anyone who notices blood in their stool, experiences abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss, or any significant change in bowel movements should see a doctor.

doctor visit	84
hospital care	193
inpatient care	193

**Gender**
Male	74
Female	91

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	116
Black	31
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	57
From 75 to 84	57
85 and over	17
Less than 65	34

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	50
Dementia	26
Cancer	23

doctor visit	75
hospital care	205
inpatient care	205

**Gender**
Male	69
Female	77

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	96
Black	33
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	49
From 75 to 84	53
85 and over	18
Less than 65	26

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	63
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	47
Dementia	24
Cancer	19

doctor visit	32
hospital care	159
inpatient care	159

**Gender**
Male	122
Female	120

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	156
Black	48
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	98
From 75 to 84	64
85 and over	48
Less than 65	32

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	45
Dementia	31
Cancer	23

doctor visit	46
hospital care	119
inpatient care	119

**Gender**
Male	58
Female	71

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	81
Black	28
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	55
From 75 to 84	37
85 and over	22
Less than 65	15

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	58
Asthma	36
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	48
Dementia	21
Cancer	14

doctor visit	87
hospital care	160
inpatient care	160

**Gender**
Male	71
Female	85

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	116
Black	23
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	49
From 75 to 84	53
85 and over	22
Less than 65	32

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	56
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	53
Dementia	28
Cancer	19

doctor visit	30
hospital care	44
inpatient care	44

**Gender**
Male	33
Female	61

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	64
Black	14
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	37
From 75 to 84	25
85 and over	16
Less than 65	16

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	49
Dementia	31
Cancer	19

doctor visit	35
hospital care	69
inpatient care	69

**Gender**
Male	46
Female	38

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	65
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	34
From 75 to 84	31
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	64
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	51
Dementia	27
Cancer	26

doctor visit	26
hospital care	139
inpatient care	139

**Gender**
Male	53
Female	55

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	75
Black	19
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	41
From 75 to 84	32
85 and over	19
Less than 65	16

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	69
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	50
Dementia	31
Cancer	19

doctor visit	30
hospital care	286
inpatient care	286

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph McDonald M. Armotrading II, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Joseph McDonald M. Armotrading II, MD treated as a general surgeon in Ocoee, FL were hospital care and inpatient care.

doctor visit	50
hospital care	152
inpatient care	152

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph McDonald M. Armotrading II, MD.

**Gender**
Male	52
Female	59

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	19
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	76
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	16
75 to 84	35
Less than 65	17
65 to 74	42

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph McDonald M. Armotrading II, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Joseph McDonald M. Armotrading II, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	5
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	39
Atrial Fibrillation	17
Dementia	21
Cancer	16

Education & Training

Dr. Joseph McDonald M. Armotrading II, MD graduated from University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine in 1991. He completed residency at Keesler Air Force Base Medical Center. He has a state license in Florida.

Medical School: University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine (1991)

Residency: Keesler Air Force Base Medical Center

Licensed In: Florida

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Joseph McDonald M. Armotrading II, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

HCA Florida Healthcare

COMMUNITY HOSPITAL FAMILY PRACTICE LLC

HCA Florida Northside Hospital

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Joseph McDonald M. Armotrading II, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$3,222 DAVINCI XI $2,000	Da Vinci Surgical System $1,222
Mallinckrodt LLC	$183 OFIRMEV $183
Smith+Nephew, Inc.	$155 RENASYS GO $83	PICO 14 $54	Santyl $18
Smith & Nephew, Inc.	$98 Santyl $98
Davol Inc.	$83 Phasix Mesh $42	PHASIX $41
Other	$785 OFIRMEV $94	Caldolor $79	BioSurgery - TISSEEL $62	AirSeal $54	INVANZ $45	Other $451

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$2,084
Education	$2,038
Travel and Lodging	$405

Biography

Dr. Joseph Armotrading is a general surgery specialist in Ocoee, FL and Saint Petersburg, FL. His areas of expertise include bowel resection, gallbladder removal surgery (cholecystectomy), and crohn's disease. Dr. Armotrading is affiliated with HCA Florida Healthcare. His education and training includes medical school at the University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine and residency at Keesler Air Force Base Medical Center and LeHigh Valley Hospital Network.