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Dr. Ahmad Nematbakhsh, DO

Dr. Ahmad Nematbakhsh, DO

Orthopedic Surgery*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Ahmad Nematbakhsh, DO is an orthopedic surgeon in St Petersburg, FL and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Nematbakhsh has extensive experience in Knee & Lower Limb Surgery. He graduated from Des Moines University in 1998. He is affiliated with medical facilities HCA Florida Northside Hospital and HCA Florida Saint Petersburg Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

3.8 Star Rating
Based on 44 reviews 3.8 Star Rating (44 reviews)

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  • Area of ExpertiseDr. Nematbakhsh specializes in the area of Orthopedic Surgery. See board certifications
  • Friendly StaffPatients said the staff was friendly. See reviews
  • Practices at Top HospitalAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals

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Dr. Nematbakhsh's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Nematbakhsh

3.8
44 ratings, 12 with a written review
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Horrible bedside manner and ego issues
He was short and sarcastic when my I was in agony post op. He complained I wasn't looking him in the eyes- let it be known I was going in and out of consciousness because of the severe pain I was experiencing in the emergency room. He has an ego issue and awful bedside manner. I would strongly suggest finding a different surgeon if you find yourself considering this man.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Dec 31, 2024
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Hip Replacement Surgery
Dr. N is the absolute best! I’m so very thankful I chose him to do my surgery. He was absolutely comforting and treated me as if I were one of his family members. His staff in the office, is amazing! A true blessing to have him as my Dr.!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 26, 2024
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Exceptional hip replacement
Got surgery 4 days after first encounter ,travelled from Canada after waiting 2 years just to see an orthopedist who was making me wait another 2-3 years..which impaired completely my autonomy. Took immediately the issue seriously saw how finished my hip was,even fractured and shortening my left leg of more than a inch.Professionnal ,very cautious for infection prevention ,proactive for the post surgery. 6 days after , I am walking straight and not any more like a penguin,thanks to give me my life back and sparing my very damaged back…I will never thank you enough for what you changed not only in my body ,but all my future.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Madeleine LaRue – Jan 27, 2023
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Hi is the best ever.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Julia – Feb 10, 2021
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I had a total hip replacement in Jan. 2020. I chose Dr. N as my surgeon and I was not disappointed! His posterior non-evasive approach was just what I was hoping for. He is an amazing doctor and the office staff was fantastic. I never had a long wait for any of my appointments. I highly recommend him!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Alison P – Jun 29, 2020
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Finally a Dr that cares and knows what he is doing. He is ex ellent.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Nov 30, 2019
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He is the best ever. Had major neck surgery..knee replacement and a few other surgerys and he did excellent job on all surgerys with very little visible scars. Recently insurance changed and was forced to go elsewhere after 5 yrs.very upset and cant wait to gét insurance switched to go back to him again need knee replacement on other knee will not get done untill back in his care. Highly recommended
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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DARLENE Mosley – Nov 14, 2019
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At first he was awesome. Then he hired on a new doc and pawned me off on him because he screwed up the second kyphoplasty. I am not able to walk and am in constant excruciating pain. Done with this office!!!!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 others found this helpful
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Aug 23, 2019
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Dr. N did a double disk ectomy with fusion on me three and a half years ago. I cannot tell you what a great job he did and the relief of pain and burning in my neck and shoulders is 98% gone to this day. I am glad I had the surgery by him and not other Dr's I had consulted with.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Catharine in Largo, FL – Mar 01, 2019
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He knows what he's doing. He immediately figured out that I had a bad hip (previous orthopedist missed that!). He told me exactly what to expect after the operation and was clear on all precautions I needed to do during recovery. His office is very professional as well.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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St. Petersburg, FL – Aug 11, 2018
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He is the best doctor I have had! Has done numerous surgeries on me. I would suggest him as. My spine Dr. To anyone!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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Catherine fox in St.Pete – Jan 16, 2018
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DR. Nematbakhsh Has given me two second opinions and he was absolutely correct both times. In the first case he recommended against surgery and the physical therapy he prescribed solved my problem. In the second case he highly recommended surgery, which i asked him to conduct, and, after not being able to walk more than a hundred feet for 4 months, I have have no pain since. He and his staff worked very hard to make my experience as efficient and painless as possible.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
14 others found this helpful
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Alex in Redington Shores, FL – Aug 08, 2017
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biography

Ahmad R. Nematbakhsh, DO,Orthopaedics.Board Certification:American Osteopathic Association.Education:Bachelor of Arts, Grandview College, 1992,Doctor of Osteopathy, Des Moines University, 1998,Fellowship in Orthopedic Spine Surgery, Cleveland Clinic.Organizational Memberships: American Osteopathic Association.
  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • Ortho Spine Fellowship - Cleveland Clinic

    Fellowship Hospital
  • St John's Hospital - Detroit

    Residency Hospital
  • William Beaumont Hospital

    Residency Hospital
  • Henry Ford Bicounty Community Hospital

    Internship Hospital
  • Des Moines University

    Medical School, 1998
American Osteopathic Association®
American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgery®
Orthopedic Surgery
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  • English

  • Persian

  • Spanish

Affiliated Hospitals

  • HCA Florida Saint Petersburg Hospital

    6500 38th Ave N
    Saint Petersburg, FL 33710
    Recipient of 6
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    75%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    9% lower than the national average

    68%
    Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

    1% higher than the national average

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  • HCA Florida Northside Hospital

    6000 49th St N
    Saint Petersburg, FL 33709
    Recipient of 6
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    77%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    7% lower than the national average

    68%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    7% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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