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Dr. David Arango, MD

Dr. David Arango, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
35+ years of experience

Dr. David Arango, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Lake Wales, FL and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from St Louis University Mo in 1988. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as HCA Florida Raulerson Hospital and Winter Haven Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

2.8 Star Rating
Based on 39 reviews 2.8 Star Rating (39 reviews)

Practice

1120 Carlton Ave Ste 1400 Lake Wales, FL 33853

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Dr. Arango's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Arango

2.8
39 ratings, 14 with a written review
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3 star
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No service for those who served!
I was referred by my Doctor to Dr. Arango's office . I am a retired veteran who us 100% disabled. Dr Arango refuses to see me because I had already had surgery on my shoulder. It is impossible for me to find the surgeon who did it because he was also in the military out of the state of Florida. I was told this is his policy they refused to allow me to speak with him so I could explain. Way to take care of your Veterans, its disgusting when you realize its not about taking care of folks its about making money and I'm apparently not worth his time. Enjoy your Freedom
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
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Chuck Burns – Jan 06, 2023
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Dr. Arango is really professional and good at what he does. Jessica is the best physical therapist you can see if you’re in need of therapy after an accident. I definitely recommend this facility.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Mar 06, 2021
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Horrible visit with Dr.Arango, waited over a month get Orthopedic help. Comes into room does no more than touch my fathers arm and give it a few bends, no questions, no assessment, his plan is pain pills from here on out. No manners, no patience, Dr. Seemed annoyed and agitated with our questions and suggestions for further workup such as more imaging. I WOULD NOT RECOMEND HIM TO ANYONE.
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 others found this helpful
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Jan 07, 2020
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Worse dr.'s office. The assistants lost my medical MRI and CT Scans for full body examination of my lower back and shoulder. The Dr took no actions in trying to obtain the medical records provided to them. The assistant said it would take her too long to try to get into the system to see if they were loaded in the drs system data and got upset when I told her that was her job to do. Instead of assisting in trying to obtain the medical records they lost, they requested for me to leave the premises and find another dr. I further requested my medical file and they did not want to provide. The assistants were unprofessional. The Dr. was unprofessional as well by screaming at me to leave the premises while I'm in medical need after his assistants lost my medical records and their incompetence to find them.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
6 others found this helpful
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Oct 25, 2019
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NO RESPECT FOR ELDERLY I WOULD NOT TRUST THESE PEOPLE WITH A EXPERIMENTAL RAT!!! IF YOU GO THERE YOU WILL BECOME ONE!!! BE WARNED THE LADY WHO ANSWERS PHONE SHOULD BE TERMINATED FROM EMPLOYMENT SHE IS NASTY RUDE NO RESPECT DONT GO THERE FIND A REAL DOCTOR
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 others found this helpful
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Aug 16, 2019
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Bad, bad business he practices, can’t even call it medicine. Took 2+ weeks for an appointment because he needed to look at xrays of my hip to make sure he could help. Office called back and said he felt like he could help, made the appointments then waited 2+ hours in the office only to be told he doesn’t do hips. No follow through.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
11 others found this helpful
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Christine Vandenbeemd in Lake Wales, FL – Jun 03, 2019
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Very professional. Would I use him again most definitely. 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
2 others found this helpful
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Mark Couch in Lake Wales, FL – Jan 30, 2019
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I will NOT recommend him to anyone. He did surgery on my shoulder last September and at every post-o.o appt he refused to listen to my complaint that there was still something wrong. He continued to send me yo therapy and told me I was making progress as he expected. I demanded a second opinion and am scheduled for yet another surgery next week. He and most of his office staff are rude. He only once spent more than 3-5 minutes with me at an appt. Poor service. Poor care. No concern. Just money
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
8 others found this helpful
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Beth in Leesburg, FL – Jul 11, 2018
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Susan from 2016 is right on the money! I felt like an inconvenience to him, spent over an hr waiting to get in rm & another 20 in the rm. Threw my arm around said i need an xray & cortisone shots bam done, Spent all of 5 min w/ me. Office looks like a hovel w/ threadbare rug 95% in waiting rm was wrkr comp patients i felt like i wanted to tell him hey your actually getting paid my hard earned $ can you have a little bedside manner! I asked about exercises for therapy-he said NO! Staff is GREAT!
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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
  • Long wait times
6 others found this helpful
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Melissa Smith in Avon Park, FL – Feb 05, 2018
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Doctor Who is very knowledgeable Friendly attentive staff Dr. takes his time with you and is very personable
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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Victoria in Lakeland – Jul 01, 2017
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Smart Doctor who took his time with me.
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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Lakeland, FL – Mar 06, 2017
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Cares about his patients. Smart doctors who cares.
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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Nicole Simons in Mulberry, FL – Jan 09, 2017
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Great experience. Smart doctor who I would recommend to anyone. Staff was very courteous.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Andre Macias in Lakeland, FL – Jan 02, 2017
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I would have to hate someone to recommend Dr. Arango. Mainly sees Workman's Comp cases because no one in their right mind would choose to go to him. Not interested in the patients. Have to sign a lot of papers to release him of any legal responsibility. Believe me I am being generous by not saying what I really feel about him and the Workers Comp system that uses him. Good Luck to those that have to go to him.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
31 others found this helpful
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Susan Gutentag in Lakeland, FL – Mar 10, 2016
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Dr. David Arango, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Lake Wales, FL and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from St Louis University Mo in 1988. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as HCA Florida Raulerson Hospital and Winter Haven Hospital. He is accepting new patients.
  • Orthopedic Surgery

  • Interventional Pain Medicine

  • Sports Medicine

  • Sports Medicine Pain Management

  • Reconstructive Orthopedic 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.

  • Florida Orthopaedic Institute - Sports Medicine

    Fellowship Hospital
  • Florida Orthopaedic Institute-sports Medicine

    Fellowship Hospital
  • Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center

    Residency Hospital
  • Orlando Regional Medical Center

    Residency Hospital
  • University Of Montreal Department Of Orthopaedic Surgery, Montreal, Quebec, Canada

    Residency Hospital
  • Kaiser Permanante Medical Center

    Internship Hospital
  • St Louis University Mo

    Medical School, 1988
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Orthopedic Surgery
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Practice

Royal Palm Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Institute LLC1120 Carlton Ave Ste 1400 Lake Wales, FL 33853
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Rehab. Consultants of Central Florida Inc.4040 US Highway 27 N Sebring, FL 33870
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Practice

Edward Glavey D O LLC575 E Central Ave Winter Haven, FL 33880
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