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Dr. Ernest Carames, MD

Dr. Ernest Carames, MD

Internal Medicine*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Ernest Carames, MD is an internist in Saint Augustine, FL and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Autonomous University Guadalajara in 1989. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as AdventHealth Palm Coast and Ascension St Vincent's Riverside. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3 Star Rating
Based on 31 reviews 3 Star Rating (31 reviews)

Practice

16 Saint Johns Medical Park Dr Saint Augustine, FL 32086
Telehealth available

At a Glance

  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals
  • Good Patient Care
    Patients said they had exceptional care at this hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Carames' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Carames

3.0

31 ratings, 13 with a written review
5 Star
45%
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4 Star
3%
3%
3 Star
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2 Star
10%
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1 Star
42%
42%

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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Staff wasn't friendly
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Patti Scavetta – Oct 19, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • 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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Mar 26, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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The Best PCP in Town – Nov 11, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Michele – Jan 22, 2023
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • 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
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Oct 20, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Disheartened – Oct 04, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Lynn – Mar 12, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Victoria D'Alessandro – Oct 28, 2019
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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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Aug 23, 2019
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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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Lucy – Sep 22, 2018
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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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Russell in St. Augustine, FL – Aug 16, 2018
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What went well
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
  • 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
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
St Augustine – Jun 12, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
St Augustine – May 07, 2018
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About Me

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I am proud to be part of the Optum family of primary care doctors, specialists, and care teams focused on providing care for people ages 65+. At Optum, my team and I help you reach your personal health goals. We focus on your total well-being while...read more
  • Internal Medicine

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  • Hackensack Regional Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 1994
  • Hackensack Regional Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1993
  • Autonomous University Guadalajara

    Medical School, 1989
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Locations

Practice

Internal Medicine Associates of St Johns County PA16 Saint Johns Medical Park Dr Saint Augustine, FL 32086
1

Practice

Office381 Palm Coast Pkwy SW Unit 5 Palm Coast, FL 32137
2

Practice

Office2675 Winkler Ave Fl 2 Fort Myers, FL 33901
3

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Ascension St Vincent's Riverside

    1 Shircliff Way
    Jacksonville, FL 32204
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

    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.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • AdventHealth Palm Coast

    60 Memorial Medical Pkwy
    Palm Coast, FL 32164
    Recipient of 8
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    79%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • UF Health Flagler Hospital

    400 Health Park Blvd
    Saint Augustine, FL 32086
    Recipient of 10
    hospital awards

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    73%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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