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Dr. David Dexter, MD

Dr. David Dexter, MD

General Surgery*
30+ years of experience

Dr. David Dexter, MD is a general surgeon in Lakewood Ranch, FL and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK / HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT SYRACUSE in 1991. He is affiliated with Lakewood Ranch Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

3.7 Star Rating
Based on 21 reviews 3.7 Star Rating (21 reviews)

Lakewood Ranch Medical Group General Surgery

6310 Health Park Way Ste 200 Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202

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Dr. Dexter's Reviews

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3.7
21 ratings, 8 with a written review
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Excellent doctor, great communication
Dr Dexter took the time to answer all of our questions and did a great job of explaining the procedure my husband was there for. Great bedside manner.
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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Chris Greene DPT – Mar 28, 2025
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Dr Dexter,Alexa Kinder PA,Chelsi and staff
I had my gallbladder removed and had hernia surgery. The care, concern, professionalism, cleanliness, and efficient time management provided by Dr Dexter, Alexa Kinder PA,Chelsea, and staff was exceptional! thank you for the bottom of my heart! My experience and recovery was above and beyond. I am forever grateful to all these wonderful people! Well done and may God bless your healing hands. Highly recommended.!
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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Johanna Glavan – Sep 04, 2024
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Definitely not!
After he did a surgery on my sister in law she needed an emergency surgery! That says everything! I would never recommend him!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Aug 04, 2024
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Very concerned
I am a nurse and am somewhat familiar with medical procedures. Dr. Dexter took his time explaining the risks as well as what the surgery involved. I was in shock the first time he explained so when I returned he explained the same information again. Dr. Dexter is an experienced surgeon and I trusted him. In the end, everything turned out very well!
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
4 others found this helpful
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May 24, 2024
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Arrogant and Blunt
It’s one thing to be honest, another thing to be brutal about it. David came across as arrogant and made us feel like he was talking down to us, which is probably true, but it is unnecessary to make us feel stupid.
What went well
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
5 others found this helpful
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Apr 07, 2024
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Can't say enough good about Dr. Dexter explained everything, answered any questions and very good outcome from surgery.
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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David Logan – Oct 04, 2023
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He may be a terrific surgeon, though lacks compassion or empathy, extremely arrogant, does not listen to the patient, his opinion is the "end all" with no other view, and felt my pain was moreso a product of vanity from losing weight, despite it being a life long issue. Made me feel I was wasting his time. Yet, planned to schedule me for surgery, gave me directions and supplies to prep the day before.... that was nearly a year ago. Needless to say, I would not and will not return to him.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
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Andy in Waterford, PA – Jan 14, 2019
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I was very unhappy with this Dr. I NEVER experienced this kind of visit from any Dr.Before.VERY BAD ...
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • 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
3 others found this helpful
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Lake City, PA – Nov 15, 2017
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During his undergraduate studies at Dixie State College St George and Utah State College Josh Elliss was awarded the Dr Barnum Research award and graduated Magna Cum Laude with a bachelor s degree in Biology Dr Elliss then attended the University...read more
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  • State University Of New York / Health Science Center At Syracuse

    Medical School, 1991
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
General Surgery
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Lakewood Ranch Medical Group General Surgery

Lakewood Ranch Medical Group General Surgery6310 Health Park Way Ste 200 Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202
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