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Dr. Dale Mueller, MD

Dr. Dale Mueller, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Dale Mueller, MD is a cardiothoracic surgeon in Jacksonville, FL and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Mueller has extensive experience in Cardiac Surgical Procedures. He graduated from Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine in 1991. He is affiliated with HCA Florida Memorial Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.1 Star Rating
Based on 22 reviews 4.1 Star Rating (22 reviews)

At a Glance

  • Area of ExpertiseDr. Mueller specializes in the area of Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top HospitalAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals

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Dr. Mueller's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Mueller

4.1
22 ratings, 10 with a written review
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Highly Recommended
Dr. Mueller is caring, helpful and pragmatic. He has excellent bedside manners. He arranged for unscheduled ultrasound tests and arranged for all pre-surgery requirements. Not knowing who was the surgeon I was assigned to, my new cardiologist told me that Dr. Dale Mueller is the most capable and trustworthy heart surgeon in the area. As luck had it, Dr. Mueller was the surgeon I was assigned to by my previous cardiologist. Dr. Mueller provided me with interesting information about the relatively new mini-sternotomy procedure he’s planning for me, a procedure that not many heart surgeons perform. I feel I will be in the most capable hands with Dr. Mueller, and although I have some natural anxiety about the surgery scheduled in 10 days I feel less anxious with Dr. Mueller as my surgeon.
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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Nabil Elias – Dec 27, 2024
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Excellent surgeon with very good bedside manner
Provides excellent care and is part of a 3 star cardiac surgery program
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Beth Mueller – Jun 27, 2022
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Excellent surgeon
Excellent heart surgeon
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Jun 22, 2022
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Surgeon who speaks to you
Spoke to me and my family nearly everyday during my hospital stay
What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Jun 05, 2022
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Excellent surgeon and very good bedside manner
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
6 others found this helpful
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Aug 27, 2021
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Outstanding surgeon who cares for his patients. He explains the procedures well and is available to answer questions. He has a very nice office and staff. As a patient you are admitted to one unit and get discharged from that unit after surgery.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
12 others found this helpful
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Apr 22, 2021
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This doctor neglects his patients. Doesn't take a good care. He thinks about business, not about outcome after the surgery. Strongly recommend do not believe him and do not choose him as a surgeon.
What went well
No results
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
3 others found this helpful
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Rimma I Sukhar – Mar 22, 2021
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In addition to saving my husbands life, he is the most professional physician I have ever met. He took the time to explain everything to us. ...good bad and ugly! He also spoke with me in private consult room in hospital (one of very very few) to protect privacy, but ensure everything went great. His appearance is always top notch- even pressed scrubs
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
9 others found this helpful
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Lisa – Jul 08, 2020
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Dr. Mueller saved my life, literally! I cannot thank him enough! He was called at night to operate on me and he came immediately because I would not have made it through the night!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
10 others found this helpful
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Oct 17, 2018
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Doctor Mueller did a thoracobifemoral bypass graft on me, and basically saved my life. Was complicated surgery. He has a very likeable personality. I would definitely recommend him to anyone who needed his services. Although I do not care for his PA - Heather. I thought she was very snooty and spoke down to me when I asked questions.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
9 others found this helpful
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Linda Coulson in Monmouth, IL – Feb 16, 2017
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About Me

biography

His areas of expertise in adult cardiac surgery include bypass surgery, valve surgery, aneurysms, dissections, rhythm abnormalities, and carotid surgery. Areas of specialization in thoracic surgery include lung surgery, esophageal and mediastinal...read more
  • Cardiothoracic Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Rush Presbyterian-st Luke's Medical Center

    Fellowship Hospital
  • Loyola University Medical Center

    Residency Hospital
  • Loyola University Chicago Stritch School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1991
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Thoracic Surgery®
Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
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Healthgrades has not received any data indicating a board action exists for this provider.

Affiliated Hospitals

  • HCA Florida Memorial Hospital

    3625 University Blvd S
    Jacksonville, FL 32216
    Recipient of 26
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

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

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 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.

    79%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% lower than the national average

    71%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    4% lower than the national average

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