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Dr. David Shoemaker, MD

Dr. David Shoemaker, MD

Ophthalmology*
40+ years of experience

Dr. David Shoemaker, MD is an ophthalmologist in Sarasota, FL and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Florida College of Medicine in 1980. He is affiliated with Sarasota Memorial Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.6 Star Rating
Based on 152 reviews 4.6 Star Rating (152 reviews)

Center for Sight

2601 S Tamiami Trl Sarasota, FL 34239

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Dr. Shoemaker's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Shoemaker

4.6

152 ratings, 105 with a written review
5 Star
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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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Jun 04, 2024
Dr. Shoemaker's Reply –
Thank you for the 5-star review!
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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
What could be improved
No results
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Lynda Mccain – May 16, 2024
Dr. Shoemaker's Reply –
Thank you for sharing your positive experience!
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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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Apr 03, 2024
Dr. Shoemaker's Reply –
Thank you for the 5-star review!
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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
1 person found this helpful
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Barbara Luehring – Jan 24, 2024
Thank you for the very kind recommendation! We...Read More
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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
1 person found this helpful
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Grateful – Aug 31, 2023
Thank you for sharing your experience with us....Read More
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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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Jun 27, 2023
Dr. Shoemaker's Reply –
Thank you for the wonderful feedback!
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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
Helpful
Jun 08, 2023
Dr. Shoemaker's Reply –
Thank you for the positive feedback!
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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
Helpful
May 16, 2023
Dr. Shoemaker's Reply –
Thank you for the 5-star rating!
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Gary Chase – Jan 26, 2023
Dr. Shoemaker's Reply –
Thank you for the wonderful feedback, Gary!
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What went well
  • 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 people found this helpful
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Rick – Dec 07, 2022
Dr. Shoemaker's Reply –
Thank you for the kind, 5-star rating, Rick!
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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David C. – Oct 27, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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Sep 23, 2022
Dr. Shoemaker's Reply –
Thank you so much for the great feedback!
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Charles Blumetti – Sep 21, 2022
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Thank you, Charles!
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Rbskier – Sep 09, 2022
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Thank you for sharing your positive experience!
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What went well
  • 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
3 people found this helpful
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Aug 19, 2022
Daryl, thank you for sharing your feedback with...Read More
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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J. Rhea – Aug 12, 2022
Congratulations on your clear vision and thank...Read More
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What went well
  • 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
Helpful
Aug 04, 2022
Dr. Shoemaker's Reply –
Thank you for the kind recommendation!
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What went well
  • 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
Helpful
Jul 27, 2022
Dr. Shoemaker's Reply –
Thank you!
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What went well
  • 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
Helpful
Terry H. – Jul 26, 2022
Congratulations, Terry! Thank you for sharing...Read More
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What went well
  • 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
1 person found this helpful
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Connie S – Jul 20, 2022
Dr. Shoemaker's Reply –
Thank you for the kind review, Connie!
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About Me

care philosophy

A Florida native, Dr. Shoemaker gained early admission to medical school and received combined B.S. and M.D. degrees from the University of Florida. Accepted without the usual requirement of an internship, he then completed a residency in Ophthalmology...read more

biography

Dr. David Shoemaker, MD is an ophthalmologist in Sarasota, FL. He graduated from the University of Florida in 1980 and specializes in cataract surgery.
  • Ophthalmology

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  • Alton Ochsner Mediccal Foundation New Orleans|ochsner Clinic - New Orleans

    Residency Hospital, 1983
  • University Of Florida College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1980
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
Ophthalmology
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Locations

Center for Sight

Center For Sight - Sarasota2601 S Tamiami Trl Sarasota, FL 34239
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    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
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Center For Sight - University Park5409 University Pkwy University Park, FL 34201
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    • Mon: 9:00am - 7:00pm
    • Tue: 9:00am - 6:00pm
    • Wed: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 9:00am - 6:00pm
    • Fri: 8:45am - 5:00pm
    • Sat: 8:30am - 12:30pm
    • Sun: closed
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Center For Sight - North Port14844 Tamiami Trl North Port, FL 34287
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    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
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Center for Sight

Center For Sight - Englewood1800 S McCall Rd Englewood, FL 34223
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    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
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Center for Sight

Center For Sight - Jacaranda1236 Jacaranda Blvd Venice, FL 34292
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    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
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Center for Sight

Center For Sight - Venice1360 E Venice Ave Venice, FL 34285
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    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
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Center for Sight

Center For Sight - Pelican Plaza8224 S Tamiami Trl Sarasota, FL 34238
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    • Mon: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 6:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 7:00pm
    • Thu: 8:30am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Sat: 8:30am - 12:30pm
    • Sun: closed
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