Dr. Douglas Hershkowitz, MD
Dr. Douglas Hershkowitz, MD is a neurosurgeon in Punta Gorda, FL and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Hershkowitz has extensive experience in Neurocritical Care Disorders and Nervous System Neoplasms. He graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine in 1988. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Sarasota Memorial Hospital and HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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517 Tamiami Trl Punta Gorda, FL 33950Make an Appointment
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Dr. Hershkowitz's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Hershkowitz
3.7
| 5 Star | 59% | 59% |
| 4 Star | 8% | 8% |
| 3 Star | 1% | 1% |
| 2 Star | 4% | 4% |
| 1 Star | 27% | 27% |
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Likelihood of recommending Dr. Hershkowitz to family and friends is 3.671233 out of 5
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Treating the total patient, not just the disease.biography
This physician is accepting telehealth visits. Dr. Douglas Hershkowitz is a neurosurgeon in Punta Gorda, Florida and has been practicing for 25 years. He specializes in neurosurgery and neurological spine surgery.Neurosurgery
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Hahnemann University Hospital
Residency Hospital, 1994Hahnemann University Hospital
Internship Hospital, 1989Albert Einstein College Of Medicine
Medical School, 1988
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- Recipient of 30
hospital awardsAmerica’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
80%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% lower than the national average
64%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well12% lower than the national average
- Recipient of 40
hospital awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all awardsSurgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
85%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% higher than the national average
76%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well - View all patient feedback
How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
82%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home6% lower than the national average
76%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well6% lower than the national average
Compare with other Neurosurgeons
Compare Dr. Hershkowitz with our nearby Neurosurgeons at HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital.
Make an appointment at HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital today at
(941) 500-9903.
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