My Doctor has told me I should start looking at my options for a pediatrician. Any ideas or comments as to a good one and one that takes Medicaid.
Jennifer W. replied:
Dr. Sotelo at community health centers in Leesburg. i absolutely adore that woman and she's gone above and beyond for me.
Linda B. replied:
Dr Cheas at Silver Lake Pediatrics
Vickey B. replied:
Dr Cheas
Ma D. replied:
I agree Dr. Cheas. He has an office in Tavares and we drive to that one. Don't really care for the NP in the Leesburg office.
Tina R. replied:
Dr. Uson on Dixie is good. And I really like Dr Frank's with Leesburg community health on first street in leesburg. Dr Frank's is my granddaughters Dr for 8 years and he is really good however sometimes it's hard to get in. So Dr uson I also use he is pretty sharp and easier to get in on short notice
Cheryl B. replied:
Dr. Eugene P. Tan, MD 8245 County Road 44 #2 Leesburg, FL 34788 (352) 326-3366 Pediatrician.... From birth till now and she is 16 now. My daughter and I love him and the staff, He has always been there for us even in the middle of the night.
Mary C. replied:
Dr Tan he is wonderful my son loved him he was handicap and would not let just anyone touch him. He gave me his number so I could reach him anytime I needed him great Dr
Dr Chaes at Silver Lake Pediatrics. He is wonderful!
Stephanie G. replied:
Both my kids see Dr. Chaes. We mostly see his PA at the Tavares office for there routine check ups. Which is fine. But if there sick or I have concerns I ask to see him!
Christy M. replied:
My son used to go to Lake Peditrics and he sat Annie. She was great. But then started to see Carlsen he misdiagnosed my son and he had to take unnecessary meds and then he was over medicating him for a different issue! Now we go to Clermont Pediatrics. Very thorough docs! But whatever you do don't take your child to Lake Pediatrics!
Lori M. replied:
Dr Diaz in Tavares
Sonya S. replied:
Melissa Banks nailed it!! The office staff is useless with the exception of one person who has been with Dr Carlson for years. But she doesn't deal with the public who comes in for appointments. I'm not bashing Lake Pediatrics - I've been going there for 10 years +, but I'm saying it is going downhill fast.
Janel R. replied:
Please wherever you choice do NOT go to Lake Pediatrics in Mt. Dora! To make a very long horrible story short my 4 yr old son is laying next to me right now recovering from emergency surgery because of Lake Pediatrics! We have gone there since he was born bc we heard great things about them. And for the first 3 years they were but in the last year the have gone down hill. When you make an appointment it's never the same person seeing your child and if you say you only want to see one the front desk staff is rude as can be! My child has had infection after infection and they keep putting him on a nebulizer, told me it was asthma even told me my son had ADHD because he repeated himself. Well took him back to the doctor because he was getting worse, had matted eyes and black rings in his eyes. They had a new lady working who told me nothing was wrong with him. 2 days later when he showed no improvement i took him to urgent care. Turns out he had conjunctivitis, double ear infection in both ears and tonsillitis. They tell me it's cleary his tonsils and told me u needed to get him to a ent doctor asap. i called lake pediatrics the do not refer me instead make us come in for a appointment with the head "doctor". They send him for a sleep study,blood work, and say they sent for the ent. Well thank God above i didn't trust them and made all the appointments myself if not my i don't know what could have happen. Did the sleep study last Saturday, Sunday they call me say my son us has extreme obstructions and he stops breathing every 2 mins they need to get him on cpap(breathing machine) so we set it up but see the ENT first. We got to the ENT at 9 am@9:20 my son was being prepped for emergency surgery bc his obstructions were so large and bc he had so much fluid on his ears that he had hearing loss. tomorrow will be 1 week since he had surgery Lake Pediatrics has not even called to give us the results of his sleep studies!!!!! I'm so thankful God told me to make the appointments. Btw: i called them to in from them n to ask why they didn't call. Dr. Carlson who owns told me himself " I didn't see it to be a emergency so I put it in his chart for his next follow up".!!!!!!????? We had no follow up! So please don't go to them!!
Jessica W. replied:
Dr. Tan
Sharon S. replied:
Where is Dr Tan? Daughter looking for ped for her my granddaughter.
Chasity L. replied:
Dr. Frank's at Community Heath Center
Carey R. replied:
This is a matter of opinions. You need to see what works best for you. We saw Dr. Elliott until my oldest son turned 7, then tried Tan one time only due to our bad experience, then Cheas for 6 years, and we are now with Albino. I would have stayed at Cheas' office, but his NP is horrible and misdiagnosed and caused my son more problems that landed us at his ENT because she had no clue what she was talking about.
Chasity L. replied:
352-435-6699 is Dr. Frank's number... he has always been amazing with my son, he takes his time and doesn't just throw medications at him for no reason. He doesn't over use antibiotics.
Heather B. replied:
Dr. Franks. He's been my kids dr since they were born. Been going there for almost 8 years. hes very through and is excellent with my kids.
Rhonda L. replied:
Melissa at Excel pediatrics number is 352-508-5176 and she takes medicaid also
Ashley S. replied:
My son goes to Dr Elliot.
Jodie J. replied:
Leesburg Pediatrics which is associated with Excel Pediatrics. We are located next to McDonald's. PA is excellent!! 352-435-7938
Rhonda L. replied:
Excel pediatrics in Tavares... Melissa is WONDERFUL... That's who my daughter sees
Carey R. replied:
Dr. Tan I wouldn't take my dog to. Horrible bedside manners. Saw him one time and that was enough for me. Told my son he was fat and would always be. My son is 14 6'1 and no where near fat. My son ran out of his office at age 7 crying his eyes out. Never in my life have I experienced such a thing. Dr. Cheas is great if you see him. His NP now is a idiot. She is the reason we left. We now see Dr. Albino in the Villages and she is absolutely wonderful. Also, there is Dr. Cheas old NP Melissa who runs a office in Eustis. I'm unsure of the practice name she is though, but she is the best!!!!
Sonya S. replied:
Dr Michael Baker!!! No wait - super patient care. My son went to Dr Carlson since birth (he's 11) & I recently changed because Dr C has cut back on his hours - he's also in his 70's & had major surgery in December. Also on my last two appointments I waited 1 1/2 & 2 hrs respectively. He's a great Dr, but Dr Baker@Mt Dora Pediatrics has shown me what I was missing all these years while dealing with Lake Pediatrics.
Rhonda L. replied:
Carey.. That's excel pediatrics... My older kids saw her when she was with Dr Chaes ... I love her
Carey R. replied:
Melissa Kelly is wonderful. Wish it wasn't such a drive for us or I'd go to her. She was a blessing with my youngest and always always getting us to the right specialist for his problems.
Holly S. replied:
I am hearing a lot of Dr. Tan so I will definitely check it out..
AnnaLisa C. replied:
Lake pediatrics. They are amazing I always take my daughter to see miss Annie she is the nurse practitioner. Dr Carlson is the head dr. I have BCBS so I'm not sure what other insurance they take.
Sarah P. replied:
Dr. Sotello in Leesburg at Community Health Center by parking garage (downtown) she even called to check on my son with bronchitis on a Saturday when he had been seen the day before
Laura S. replied:
Dr Franks!
Danielle C. replied:
we use Dr. Chaes. He takes the united Healthcare
Stephanie L. replied:
Lake Pediatrics is who all 3 of mine have seen since birth
Kayt C. replied:
I love love love love Dr. Cheas! My son loves him as well...been taking him there Since he was born..he will be 5 in December. ..his staff is great...and Dr. Cheas has always been on point with my son...he even called me at home one evening to check on Billy when he had a weird virus. Love that office!
Kristen D. replied:
Mt Dora
Holly S. replied:
im close to Umatilla but I wont mind driving if I have a good doctor.. and its Medicaid through United Healthcare
Sally B. replied:
Dr. Carlson I believe his assistant Casey is great with my grandkids.
Stephanie C. replied:
Dr Tan
Kyna S. replied:
I love Dr. Franks and Dr. Sotello. Have been using them for 10 years now. Both of them are very caring and not once has either of them dismissed any concern I have had no matter how small. And on more than one occasion when I felt slightly silly for being concerned I have been told that being a mom I know my children best and if I think something isnt right then chances are there is something wrong.
Amanda M. replied:
Dr. Soto. Tavares across from waterman. She is the only pediatrician in that office. Great with the kids. She sees kids all the way up to the age of 17 (I think). She was my daughter's pediatrician until my husband decided that we needed to be going to a family doctor.
Ok you know how a few people can ruin it for everyone else? I have asked many times to please limit the posts where you are trying to sell your household items, and it...
Shirley W. replied:
Andrew Stemerman Was simply joking that it was hard to find someone to DO windows.....as in WASH my windows. Love my windows! Thanks though!!
@PiaWurtzbach hope you feel better! I'm sure there's a good doctor I could recommend :)
kate replied:
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Looking for a great Primary Care Physician for my wife and me that is taking new patients. Found 3 so far - one had 6,000 patients, one had 7,000 patients, and 1 is no...
Carolyn E. replied:
Try Dr. David Hunt at Florida Medical Associates at Laurel Manor. He is excellent and his phone number is 352-350-8800.
TomandMarge W. replied:
Dr Martinez-Cruz in Summit Plaza
Sheila D. replied:
Dr Vivian Woodard. 259-1991
Karen M. replied:
Winston Evalle,MD
Mary L. replied:
Dr. Frank Piaino, Internal Medicine, excellent. Lady Lake.
Donna G. replied:
We feel your pain. This situation with the Villages Health System Is ridiculous! You might try Rivers Family Practice or Dr.Glick with Florida Heart and Vascular. They both were taking new patients not too long ago.
Vincent M. replied:
Dr Angel Tafur, he is a great GP, and staff is wonderful..
Eleanor M. replied:
You can try Dr. Khi Chang on 441/27. Very good
Sheila D. replied:
Dr Vivian Woodard. 259-1991
Wayne B. replied:
Thank The Villages Health leadership for selling us down the river.
Bruce B. replied:
I’m really sorry about this string. I only want to find a doctor and I thank everyone who has responded thus far. That said, I would like to explain what happened to us and my perspective. For the record, I spoke to 3 different Advantage systems, including United Health Care (4 times). I also had a very long (45 minute) heart to heart with my Primary Care Physician, who is the best Dr. I ever had. All agreed that we had to leave The Villages Healthcare System. My wife and I have Medicare AND strong supplemental/secondary insurance from the two largest medical providers: United Health Care and Aetna. What is missing in this conversati
Dr Isaac Mitchell, Unova Orthopedics on Rolling Acres Rd. He's the shoulder guru in the area
Jean B. replied:
Dr. Alfred Cook at Advanced Orthopedics in Sharon Morse Bldg. He repaired my rotator cuff and bicep tendon in March. I highly recommend him!!! 352-751-2862
Julie M. replied:
Dr. Mitchell at Unova
Regina I. replied:
Thanks for all the recommendations!We Finally got an appointment with Dr. Robert Matthias at Shands! Other doctors either didn't take our insurance, couldn't fit us in until the end of the month, or didn't take care of upper arm/tendons.
Pat P. replied:
Dr Bradley Schoch shoulder specialist. 352 273 7001UF Health
I'm looking for a primary doctor for my husband and I. The VILLAGES no longer accept our insurance. My husband has seen a new doctor twice. Two days, 5 phone calls...
Mary F. replied:
Try Healthgrade. It may help you. It has for me in the past . https://www.healthgrades.com/
Diane F. replied:
I don’t know what insurance you have but I use Dr Kelley he is just wonderful he used to be in Pinellas plaza but he is moving January 1 to Brownwood I knew he takes United health care but don’t know what else
Eileen B. replied:
Dr. Comogliano, great physician and staff
Mary L. replied:
Dr. Frank Piaino Internal Medicine in Lady Lake Excellent Physician.
Dolores N. replied:
Has anyone used or knows anything about Dr. Beck?
Regina I. replied:
Dr Juan Yordan on 441/27
Lillian H. replied:
Dr. Adena ION, Internist in Leesburg opp. Leesburg Hsp.
Dolores P. replied:
Premier Medical takes any insurance. Used to advertise good payment# for no insurance
Andrew I. replied:
Dr. Tafur in Spanish spring
Barbara M. replied:
Dr Smolarski with SIMED, great person and doctor.
Julie M. replied:
Dr Stephen Rivers
Rebecca C. replied:
Lakeview Internal Medicine has many physicians and six office locations. www.lvhcs.com so you can browse the doctor profiles and get more information. The offices reopen on Tuesday. You can call any office to ask questions or schedule appointments with any doctor in any office location. The Summerfield office number is 352-307-9925
First, thank you to those that responded to a recent post of mine re: recommended doctors (internists). This request is a little different: we have a dog, and as such...
Linda M. replied:
The best very around is Leigh McBride at Sumter County Vet. While she is a sole practitioner she is the best. Breeders come from all over the state to see her. I used to drive 3 hours until we moved to TV. She is the best!
Dianne G. replied:
Buffalo Ridge Animal Hospital. Large facility on 466 and small clinic in 466A Pinellas Shopping Center by Winn Dixie.
Patricia G. replied:
Mulberry Grove
Sylvia K. replied:
Dr. Tim Porter in Wildwood in the shopping center. Have gone to him for the last 12 years. No fancy office, just two vet techs and a receptionist. His phone is 352-748-6348. We love him and his staff.
Barbara F. replied:
Buffalo Ridge
Andrea G. replied:
Buffalo Ridge Vets near Walmart off 466.
Kim H. replied:
Animal Clinic of Leesburg. Dr. Stephanie Garrett. She's excellent.
Lynne S. replied:
Dr Heckman Buffalo Ridge Animal Hospital. Phone: (352) 750-4711 Fax: (352) 750-4886 Address: 748 Village Campus Circle, The Villages, FL 32162
I NEED A RECOMMENDATION FOR A UNITED HEALTHCARE PROVIDER. I am thinking about joining United Healthcare Medicare, point of service plan. I would need to choose a United...
Darla A. replied:
We see Dr Shaw at Premiere Medical. Only negative I would say is that he’s a Bears fan
Rebecca C. replied:
There are many physicians to choose from at Lakeview Internal Medicine. They have six different locations, so you could choose from the doctors that go to the location you prefer or pick a doctor and see which office(s) they go to and go from there. www.lvhcs.com or call any of their offices to ask questions or book appointments for any provider at any location. Their Summerfield office number is 352-307-9925
Connie D. replied:
I have The Villages United Health Care Advantage Plan - Point if Service. Love it! My primary is Dr. Heidi Zimmerman - very professional. Stays right on top of my care, testing, etc. Josh Wittorff is my agent. Very responsive and knowledgeable.
Linda H. replied:
George Barton@352-516-4176 is an insurance agent that can point you in the right direction. He can let you know what you need in simple terms. I highly recommend him.
Tracy C. replied:
Dr. Saul Rosenblum at The Villages Heath Santa Barbara location, he's wonderful.
Does anyone know of a good cardiologist who is board certified in the field of electrophyiologist (EP). Recently moved here from the metro Atlanta area and had a great...
Ric H. replied:
Daniel Reider. He is fantastic
Pat P. replied:
Dr Acevedo, Ocala.
Helen M. replied:
Dr Couturier is wonderful.
Stephen F. replied:
Dr Couturier
Alice F. replied:
Jean Westenberger, Dr. Celso Acevedo IS Board Certified and is amazing! He has an office next to Walmart on 441 in Summerfield. http://health.usnews.com/doctors/celso-acevedo-152449
Alice F. replied:
American Board of Internal Medicine Certified in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
Alice F. replied:
American Board of Internal Medicine Certified in Cardiovascular Disease
Joan T. replied:
Second Dr. Acevedo. He has an office in The Villages and Ocala.
Alice F. replied:
Dr. Acevado is the best around!
Natalie A. replied:
Heart of The Villages. Dr. Couturier and EP is DR. INAMDAR. Wonderful care. Ablation reduced my husband's pacer load to .02% from 97%.
Mary D. replied:
DR Acevedo Has an office close to the villages. Associated with MRMC Hospital. Best one in the area.
Can anyone recommend a good orthopedic doctor that specializes in shoulders?
TomandMarge W. replied:
Dr Mitchell in Leesburg
Carolyn H. replied:
Dr. Cook in the Sharon Morse Building specializes in shoulders.
Merilyn B. replied:
Dr. Christopher Keen in Lecanto (Crystal River) I had two previous surgeries done on on my shoulder after a serious fall. I had these surgeries done in Ocala. Lived in pain for 2 years. Went to Dr. Keen and he did a reverse shoulder replacement and the minute I woke up I was pain free. I would highly recommend Dr. Keen. He is friendly, personable and takes pride in his work. He really cares about his patients.
Patricia F. replied:
Dr. Michael Messieh... did a great job in my torn rotator cuff muscle 5 years ago.
Joyce N. replied:
Dr Marc Rogers in Ocala
Kim H. replied:
Dr. Kim at the Orthopaedic Institute in Lady Lake.
Carol D. replied:
Dr Mitchell repaired my shoulder with excellent results. He's in Leesburg at Unova Health Orthopedics800 542-2850, 352 728-7695
Karen M. replied:
Dr Olivierre
Mickey H. replied:
Dr Michael Messieh did a reverse shoulder replacement . I now able to use the arm and shoulder fully. He goes to Celebration Hospital
Jean B. replied:
Karleen Pritts, Dr. Cook just repaired my rotator cuff & my bicep tendon & smoothed out a bone spur on March 13 th. I first called Dr. Messieh, but he only does replacements. His receptionist gave me both Dr. Cook & a doc in Clermont's name. I saw both & both gave me same diagnosis & treatment plan. I went with Dr. Cook as he did a fellowship in just shoulders at Duke. He is very gentle & caring about your comfort & pain control, which was very minimal the way he did my procedure. I highly recommend him!
I am looking for a good family physician in Leesburg. Does anyone have ant suggestion?
Lorraine T. replied:
Dr Tanya Diaz. Florida Heart & Vascular.
Bette W. replied:
Dr. Steven Crews, Leesburg
Dolores H. replied:
Dr. Aung, at Lake County Internal Medicine.
Terri G. replied:
Dr. R. Gupta on 441 near 3 rd street in Leesburg
Jaime G. replied:
for adults i recommend Dr. Greg Brown352-314-2424.... however if you are looking for kids... i have no idea... i am still looking for a good Doctor also, tried Uson & Tan and so far nothing.... no liking the doctors that are not in the office every other week so they close the whole office and you can not get a hold of anyone. Good luck with your search
Dolores H. replied:
My Dr. Left practice and now teaches at u of Chicago Med. School. I really like Dr. Aung. She is thorough and caring.
Dios E. replied:
Dr. DÃaz (for adult), Dr. Cheas & Dr. Williams Frank (for kids)
Karen P. replied:
I love Dr. Gupta, been going to him for 10 years, but there are mostly elderly that go there, so I don't know how you feel about that. Not too many young people go there.