Articles & Community News

Community stories, newspaper features, and patient education resources featuring Dr. John F. Guarino, MD, FACS.

The Daily Sun · Punta Gorda · Community Feature

Local barber gives first haircut to his surgeon following recovery

How Punta Gorda barber “Captain Bill” Rogner returned to Captain Bill’s Barber Shop after urgent hernia surgery and gave his first haircut back to Dr. John Guarino.

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Florida Weekly · Healthy Living Feature

Breast cancer — a local perspective

Dr. Guarino discusses why breast cancer patients in Charlotte County can receive comprehensive surgical and oncology care right here close to home.

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Patient Testimonial & Feature

Breast surgery performed in Charlotte County

Read a local patient’s experience choosing Dr. John Guarino for breast cancer surgery close to home in Port Charlotte.

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The Sun · Feeling Fit & Screening Guides

Feeling Fit & Colorectal Cancer Awareness

Download Dr. Guarino’s Feeling Fit feature and Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month screening resources.

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