List 15 Doctor of Medicine (MD) near Okeechobee, FL (part 2)

Sharon Barulli My neighbor had just come out of the hospital. Dr. Arains staff was rude to her and DEMANDED her to go in for a procedure, - AFTER her primary physician advised her NOT to have the procedure. She HAD to go in IMMEDIATELY to sign papers.

debra shellabarger Always kind and professional.

JM Earley One of the most approachable and personally involved specialists I have ever encountered. The staff is great!

Erica Martinez Dr. Hussain is a wonderful Dr. Very professional, patient, and takes her time to hear what your concerns are about your child. She has truly been an amazing Dr and I have trust in her with my 2 children. The office staff is just as caring and loving as she is. Thank you so much for everything you do Dr. Hussain and her staff.

Victoria Williams I went to her as a child and now having 4 children I am still amazed at how great she is! I love the staff there, they are always so fast to help and are very caring. We never wait long and she gets right to the point. She is a great dr!

Alaine Jaynes I have heard all good things about Dr.Hussain so I was very disappointed when she refused to see my daughter. We strive for a more holistic approach to medicine and have our doubts about vaccines so she would not see us. If that doesnt bother you, then I think she would be a good choice. I am personally looking for someone who respects the parents decisions a little more.

Patrick Butler really incompetent and rude doctor. She doesnt know how to treat or diagnose children. She is short and rude with people. She also has a bad attitude problem. I would never take my children to this piece of filth. Try a real doctor or one who isnt a rude idiot like her. She even sort of scolded my child and said it was a joke. Keep your kids away from her

Kristie Simon Doctor seemed ok, but she was very short with us. She told me what to do with my daughter & what to give her but never wrote anything down. Some of the staff were rude, & just had no good people skills.

Marion Drayton I made a appointment to see Dr. White. The following day, I arrived and saw him at his office. We sat together and exalted my concerns and he immediately came up with a plan of care. I really appreciate his professionalism about being a patient advocate

Jessica Vega I saw Dr. White yesterday for some test results which he explained to me in detail and put my mind at ease. Everyone at this office is very cordial and not in a hurry to get you out the door. Thanks

Jessica Athena Ray I am not one to go to a Doctor, unless needed. My experience with Dr. ELLIOT WHITE was a great one. He was professional with good bedside manner (chair). He also is straight to the point and very sincere about what I was going through. Would highly recommend him.

Maribel Gonzalez I went into the ER with abdominal pain and ended up being admitted due to my gallbladder. My surgeon Dr. Davis and the anesthesiologist Dr. Jordan were amazing and I don’t have the words to express the great care I received from both of them. Not only them but the whole staff. The nurses were all very attentive and provided great care. Very pleased with my experience at Hendry Regional.

Katrina Williams Went there with my 4 year old daughter for throwing up over 8x in this morning, this was her 3rd day going through this. My daughter threw up 3 more times while I was there They gave my daughter Zofran she threw up and then gave it to her again. 8 wanted them to give a fluid iv because I know that she was dehydrated. They told me that they would have to transfer her to another hospital to do so. A children’s hospital is 2 hrs away from here. Ended up getting discharged with a zofran proscription. Now come to find out children are not given zofran. The nurse was great the dr was not. Terrible.

Beth S. I have been here a few times, mainly for chest x-rays. This place is always clean and the staff is quick and efficient. My doctor gets the results very quick. The ladies have been sweet and caring as well. I like that there isnt to much of a wait time and they pre-register everything over the phone before your appt.

Laura Registration was fast and the x-rays were quick and efficient. Staff is amazing!!

Peg Futvoye-Sterling Once again, our lifes challenge requires us to be here. If you should find yourself in similar circumstances... please know this: ... Gods Loving Presence is expressed thru all who work here. Personally speaking, none of us know what will transpire ... but being here, conversing & exchanging thoughts and acknowledging reinforces my belief and hope ... miracles and good can prevail. I commend whoever hires/hired Raulersons Staff ... the "hearts" they have hired are so powerfully comforting as we endure the challenge. Thank you ... we are so fortunate to have found you. Friday, June 21st, 2024 ... we have now been to Raulerson 3 maybe 4 times maybe 5 ??? ... and I have been grateful for their care of my son ... until this very last time occurring this past week ... their lens perspective saw my son as someone seeking painkillers and NOT ADDRESSING the problem infection.

Alma Delgado Dont bother who knows how they even got the degrees in anything how they can even call themselves professional health care providers. You have to go out of town for anything decent.

William Panacek I went to the HRC Raulerson ER 2 times last week because I was in horrible pain from Hemmeroids. the 1st visit I felt I was treated OK, the 2nd visit was because none of the meds prescribed from the 1st visit helped. The 2nd time I was given a pain killer and a bladder ultrasound then the DR came over and pretty much told me there was nothing they can do and I need to see a specialist. Of course he never thought to check why my Hemmeroids were there to begin with. I told them I hadnt been able to go to the bathroom for days. Anyway, This is between holidays and the chances of getting an appt ASAP is impossible. I went in because of horrible pain, I hadnt been able to have a Bowel movement in days. They didnt do any further testing and told me to get some miralax or something similar and take Tylenol for pain. I went home and as soon as the pain killer wore off the pain was back and I wasnt able to get an appt for the specialist they referred me to untill 2 more weeks. The following day I went to the Cleveland Clinic ER in Stuart since the Raulerson Hospital was unable to help me. Cleveland Clinic ER took me in, listened to my complaints and started on some tests to see why I hadnt had a BM in almost a week and why I had such bad Hemmeroids. They found I was severely blocked up and prescribed a medication to unblock me quickly. I used the medication as described and feel much better today. Thanks to their concern for my health I feel better and Hemmeroids are quickly shrinking. Cleveland Clinic Hospital took care of me without making me feel like I was wasting their time. Thanks Cleveland Clinic ER staff.

Sylvia Rubie-Henry I Love my endocrinologist, hes patient, kind respectful, and very professional, I just received notice that hes leaving and I am not happy but life goes on I wish him a world of success wherever hes going to but am going to truly miss him.

Alicia O I have ha 3 different residents in the last year. My Primary Doctor left, he was great. He is still on their website with a video, Doctor Hamal Patel left over a year ago. I have not had a REAL DOCTOR since he left. This practice is a joke. No one knows the patient because they keep changing. I was told if I don’t like the way they practice, I can find someone else, I DID! I will never return to this revolving door

Tiffany Vann The staff I met were nice enough, but in general the atmosphere is very old and depressing. Still Im there for medical care not to sit in a 5 star resort. The issue I had was I was taken back and waited over an hour before the doctor came in. He was very kind and looked tired as he was covering 2 other doctors shifts. This concerns me only because I feel by this time, mentally, I may not be getting the best of his care. The staff not ONCE came in to say he was running behind or anything, no clue what so ever. I missed getting back to work because my appt., which shouldve only taken an hour at most, took over 2 1/2 hours. I think the doctor was nice but the staff needs to pick it up a bit in the customer care dept. I mean people are there because of all reasons, some make you nervous, sometimes anxious and you sit and wait forever with no word, that isnt right. Its unfair to the doctor also that had no clue you didnt receive any word they were running behind. Makes me not want to continue to establish care there.

Jose L Garcia Dr. Pablo Tirado/ Milvia Collado, MA My mother Genova Frometa Mendez have been a patient of Dr. Pablo Tirado for over 5 years. He is the most kind, caring, and thorough doctor I have ever dealt with. His compassion towards patients makes him an incredibly personal and approachable physician. Dr, Tirado and his medical assistant Milvia Collado are very professional and obviously compassionately competent with their knowledge. This team are the best of the best. Thank you Dr. Tirado and Milvia for been there for my mom.

Sissy Jean So far my experience there has been wonderful. My nurse is Aja, she is by far the best nurse I ever had. She genuinely cares about you and your health.

Diane Johns Long story short, you saved my husbands life. Everyone was remarkable!! Kindness was shown at every level. He came in with back pain and left with a stint in his heart. We are forever grateful to your staff!! Will recommend Lawnwood hospital to everyone. Thank you!!

Gracie Girl Had to go to the ER for terrible back pain. Just wanna say the ER Dept at Lawnwood is a well oiled machine. They check you in quick. Everyone is in sync and so super friendly. I don’t know why people give Lawnwood such a bad rap. That definitely wasn’t my experience at all! I’ve been to other ER’s over the years and have never been treated with such kindness and compassion. If I ever have another issue, I will definitely go back to Lawnwood.

Patricia VanGilder The nurses, lab techs and including Freddy (from the kitchen), were wonderful! They took care of me like I was their only patient, I dont know how they did it. When Freddy comes its like a waiter is coming to take my order. My meals were balanced and tasteful, here is one of my meals.

Peggy Engeler I have never had the privilege of being in a brain trauma center like Lawnwood. If it were not for my big dog, waiting for me at home, I do not think I would have wanted to leave. I have been hospitalized many times. Never have I been treated so well with so much compassion. Everybody on the floor of my unit seem to be best friends they work together like a team helping each other. People who weren’t even my nurse has stopped in to say hello and wish me well. I can’t say enough good things about Nate and the physical therapy department. Troy and the other nurses went way above and beyond their duty to keep me safe and help me recover from my subdural hematoma. My words are in adequate to express my gratitude.

Mary Garwood Staff was great although I had an elderly roommate that hindered my stay because all I could think about was getting away from her... I asked that my room be changed which was denied. On top of current illness for this hospitalation I suffer from horrible anxiety and was not able to tolerate "my neighbor had to request to leave rather then stay and heal.

Callie Coughran Not even worth one star. I went in with a bad cough that I had almost for two months. The doctor said that I had a severe sinus infection and sent me home with two RX scripts, which did absolutely nothing for me. It was like the doctor couldn’t get me out of clinic soon enough. A week later I went to a different urgent care with my symptoms much worse. Dr rushed me in, ordered X-rays, and diagnosed me with bilateral pneumonia (double pneumonia) and said that I am a very sick woman. He said that the other urgent care doctor diagnosed me wrong and that I came to see him just in time. He said that the first urgent care doctor should have known better. I’m still sick but getting better thanks to a knowledgeable and care Dr.

JoaniMae comer I visited then Okeechobee Urgent care this afternoon. I am disgusted by the care of ARNP John Rhodes. He was yelling at staff. He did not listen to me as the patient. He didn’t check my heart or chest to listen to me breathing which I am asthmatic. He did nothing but say I’m am the 40 something patient and try to give me a speech about bacteria. It’s been nine days and things are not getting any better. I have asthma. I have sinus problems that I’ve had surgery for I truly just wanted steroids. He couldnt give me a moment to talk. He stormed out of the room saying just give her augmentin then… He never looked at my chart to see that I am allergic to the penicillin family. If it was not for his amazing nurse, I could’ve died by not knowing the medicine if I was not smart enough to look it up . Then ask the nurse if I could have a steroid because I just needed the swelling to reduce. The nurse looks so stressed by the constant yelling and snapping but was amazing and an advocate for the patients.

Heather T The Providers dont listen to you. They get tunnel vision on one symptom and disregard everything else your trying to tell them. I wish healthcare was about listening to the patient but these days they act like your a burden to them.

shea henson Was needing to be seen quickly on the weekend. Cassandra took great care of me!!! Front desk was very friendly and MA Kenna was so sweet and professional !

Bonnie Greenhouse I needed an xray for my hip Pain. The tech was late and didn’t seem professional, like he was new? The xray looked faded. The NP came in the room, stood by the door and quickly said “ no fracture”. Ok. Quickly told me I could go to ER for MRI or CT scan. I wanted a printed evaluation but didn’t get one. Nothing was said about my spinal degeneration or anything. I had to pay for a CD. Why’s everyone in. Hurry.???? Im in pain and needed to be treated with a bit more compassion. Im 70 disappointed yet most places now treat you like they dont care at all.

Gretell Kamanel This center has excellent doctors , but extremely bad doctor too. There is a department called patient experience, when you suppose to call for help or send an email. No one help you , they answer the phone 1 time and then, never again. You send and email, they supposed to answer in 3 business day. Never happens. It is incredible how the excellence does not exist in this center. ( my opinion)

Ana Inkd Dr Adam Sienkiewicz was my doctor for my emergency room visit. We’re all human, but this man had zero care, empathy, or proper bedside manner whatsoever. Called security on my parents for wanting to stay with me and understand what was going on. A nurse put his hands on my mother for wanting to stay. I went in for an IV and got sent on a 3 day hold simply for being intoxicated ( with a history of depression but I explained that I have a team I work with ) I’d recommend just leaving if you get this doctor or he’ll try and run up your insurance as much as he can or treat you like a criminal for some reason.

E H I visited this medical center once to see a family member. The staff was nice and helpful. Some local friends have mentioned that this is the best medical center in the area so far. However, I also heard about a friend’s childbirth experience where the nurse repeatedly disturbed them at midnight to measure the newborn. I’ll update my review if I get more information later.

George Wagner March 3, 2025 Brought my wife to Jupiter Medical Center after she fell and broke her hip and wrist. Everything from the ER, OR, Doctors, Nurses, Staff and even meals were top notch! Highly recommend! Special shout outs to Dr. Randazzo, Nurse Sophia, PT Austin, X-ray Tech Jake

Stephanie Roman This place is a joke. I clicked “I have arrived” for my 8am appointment. Never got a text to go inside (even waiting 10min after my time). After check in, I’m told to go to station 2. NOBODY is at station 2 and have 4 people waiting. 30min after my scheduled time I’m still waiting to be called and see the doctor dancing around in the back with food in his mouth. Ridiculous. Maybe if everybody in that building was more concerned about patients than gossiping like school children, they would be able to provide much better service.

Tim Gray I would give it a zero if possible. Sent a text to stay in the vehicle for Wife’s appointment and would send one to come in. We never received a text, went inside at 8:00am and the staff didn’t know why we didn’t just come in. Arrived at 7:45am for an 8:00am appointment. Staff rude and inattentive. Left facility at 8:30am without being seen by doctor after not being called back for an 8:00am. The place opens at 8. Why is there a wait with first appointment? And the doctor is spotted multiple times just eating, walking around, and joking. No respect for patients’ health or time. Amazing when doctors offices want to charge fees for late or missed appointments, not let you see the doctor if you are late, but we revolve around their time. Don’t practice medicine if your heart isn’t in it for the right reason.

Martha G. I have never seen the same doctor twice which bothers me the most. I believe that a good relationship with your doctor is important. But they basically read your chart and guess from there. The wait time is an hour on average and thats WITH an appointment. The only positive thing I can say is that I have never had to wait more than a couple days for an appointment unlike some places that only have open spots three months from the time you call. But if you need a basic doctor then go for it.

Keeley Moore I was going to this place to figure out my current health issues and get answers which I never got really. Dr.Moore Everytime I came for follow up he would ask why am I there um hello you scheduled for me to come back after x-rays then reads my X-rays I ask what are the next steps he says physical therapy or surgery I said okay he says I need MRI first and it called my insurance to find out I was supposed to go to 6 physical therapy appointments before MRI and he never called me once to tell me this or anything mind you Ive been in pain for months as having several symptoms due to my neck issues I was never taken serious I would ask question or explained how i felt i would be brushed off like it was nothing this is my health and I felt like he just didnt care he would come in the room for 2 minutes and then leave I would be left with nurse to go over same questions they ask Everytime this place is a joke they always have you waiting for hours even with appointment Im utterly disappointed and think they need better doctors that actually care for there patients Ill never go back looking for a new doctor dont waste your time at this place

Robert Ayres A joke is correct. Its not a walk-in clinic unless you consider next week is when they will see you. I told them I would probably be dead by then and left. The girl at the desk didnt understand.

B J For all the grumps that cant seem to find anything good to say about anyone,,...I have got a challenge for you The next time you get a hankering for some down old good Doctoring, stop by 1201 Parrott for a little PA, which stands for pretty awesome.Never seen anyone quiet like her. She is a real jewel. Does she know her stuff? Does she ever.

Pete Bouchard Used to be able to call out there and get your labs done now you cant even reach the VA clinic in Okeechobee and Route your way back to West Palm Beach I mean whats the point even having them out of here

Des Went to get my labs taken. The receptionist completely spaced our conversation regarding the appointment and didnt have me scheduled. They took my blood anyway. Not a very busy location. Even so, they still work at the speed of government. The lab technician was completely incompetent. She was wearing gloves, but had her index finger exposed. She did sanitize the draw site, but palpatated the draw site with her bare index finger! Big no-no. Of course, whos going to police her? It’s the stupid government.

michael banks All I need to say about this place is I went there with chest pain, and they did an ecg which was abnormal. Afterwards, they told me I needed to drive to the west palm beach VA hospital while I was having chest pain. They didn’t offer me medical transport of any kind. Who has a patient drive over an hour, actually over an hour and a half with traffic, when they’re actively having chest pain? That should tell you all you need to know about the care vets receive from this place, and the VA in general. The government needs to eliminate all VA healthcare facilities and give us all tricare so we actually get better help than take ibuprofen 800 the military cure all for everything.

Willnesha Williams On March 3, 2025, I brought my stepfather (a past stroke patient) to Lakeside Medical Center upon the discovery that he could not lift his right side like he previously were able to the days prior. He was unable to walk, urinating on himself and cognitively disoriented. After doing vitals they discovered his bp was a little elevated , his heart rate was fast so he was admitted and told me they were doing a ekg & mri which they later said was clear. Its unfortunate , that they never did an neurological  assessment on him despite what he was brought in for and his past history of strokes. He was discharged the next day with a urine bag with nothing to be attached to keep it from unsanitary areas verses one  to his leg, still unable to lift his right side, still cognitively disoriented. Spoke to the doctor, Brandi the floor manager today March 5 about his status since being discharge  they claimed that he refused a leg bag. I was never told this information when I am his direct contact and have a POA . I was only called to say he was ready because he is being discharged. They also then offered home health care for him at home. I was told they did see the weakness to that side. Once I advocated to let them know that’s a sign that something is going on since he was able to function to his norm days prior, I was then told to bring him back in and they will send him to another hospital where a neurologist can evaluate him. To me that is neglect of proper treatment and care when he could’ve been sent out instead of being discharged on March 4, 2025

Carolyn Mckenzie The worst hospital in western Florida. Not enough staff no medical equipment needed to help patients. Patients have to be sent to other hospitals some dont even get to go to another hospital they are sent home to die. One occasion my sister was sick they didnt refer her to another hospital they just hooked her up to IV for a hour or two and sent her home. She called me crying saying they didnt give me nothing to help me. I told her to go somewhere else she did but the doctors said she should of came sooner all times of going to lakeside they didnt even try to suggest that she go to another hospital. To get the proper treatment she needed. She gone now. My brother is facing the same treatment but we are going to make sure he get somewhere else before its to late. Someone need to shut that monstrosity of hospital down or get real professional nurses and doctors on staff and get the right equipment to handle the patient and better Food. Its bad when you call for a nurse and it takes them two hours before they come to your room by that time you experiencing a real emergency in your body all you get is the nurse is coming and no one show up for two to three hours, that is displorable. Think twice before taking your love one there.cbcm

Kyrah McClain This Hospital needs to close down! They are no help at all. I got to the hospital at 5 left at 10 with no answers to my problem. The nurses and staff were arguing while I was in the room HURTING unprofessional. They did 3 test on me including taking blood and didn’t tell me not one result on anything! Just came back in the room at 9 and told me I was getting discharged! Worst experience ever! And I do not recommend this wanna be hospital to no one.

Robyn Luongo This excuse of an hospital is not worth the pain they caused my husband!

Tatiana Yaques Cleveland Clinic has gone down the drain. They won’t release my medical records. I can’t talk to anyone in any of my provider’s offices. They don’t have appointments for months even for critical or time sensitive issues. Doctors leave and they don’t tell you and then you’re stuck with whoever takes over. Many of their doctors are not personable and don’t care at all about their patients. Run far away from Cleveland Clinic. They are not what they used to be.

Amy Baker As far as appointment scheduling and customer service does, I would give zero stars if I could. Appointment scheduling is cumbersome and it doesn’t seem as though the person on the other end of the phone can go off script. It’s impossible to get a timely appointment. They have now gotten rid of the front desk and you have to check in via kiosk. There is always a glitch with the Kiosk and then the single person sitting there is annoyed that she has to physically assist a patient. The only saving grace to this place (now that any shred of personal service is gone) is my doctor: Dr Mason. She is phenomenal. The moment she leaves however…

Canary Consistently awful experience with The Physicians working at the WPB Cleveland Clinic. Have seen several over the years hoping to find someone who cares and it seems that the prevailing attitude of “ dont bother me with yourself , I don’t have time for you and I don’t care” has gotten even worst over the years. Zero customer Service and No One Cares. The staff and doctors all look totally sick , some extremely obese and most act angry and gleefully unhelpful . The recommendations are half mouthed , awful and unhelpful . The last time the person who saw me had most unprofessional bedside manners , offensive comments , dismissive and arrogant attitude and was unwilling to discuss my issues and concerns with me because “ I did not look like I was dying “ Also refused to give me a referral to a local specialist bc I did not want to drive a 100 miles to see the only one their organisation had. Then left the room to see the next patient before i can ask at least one question. The nurse came in , refused to help me read a paper she handed me than scolded me and left the room. Thats it . Doctors visit at Cleveland Clinic. Just pray you don’t have a real issue. Going to that office is a complete waste of time. Do not recommend and will not return.

Addie Molina I have had the worst experience with Dr. Tarakami. My first time seeing her, because it its somewhat an emergency. I am asthmatic and have a bad chest congestion not being able to stop coughing and my ribs are aching. I took my nebulizer, advair, zertic, all to no avail. I told her the the only thing the works for me is codein syrup. She never listened to me and ordered something similar to over the counter med which makes my blood pressure high. I messaged her and told her the med is not working. She said she was not giving me codine. To try something else, why? I already told her what works! I am 71 years old with no addictions. I hope I can get over this horrible ordeal. If I could give 0 star I would.

Becky S Debrina was such a wonderdul scheduler she went above and beyond to help my mother schedule an appointment. She was kind and compassionate. Dr Livingston was amazing and compassionate