Dr. Ernest Rehnke, MD
Dr. Ernest Rehnke, MD is a general surgeon in South Pasadena, FL and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from St George's University in 1981. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as HCA Florida Largo Hospital and HCA Florida Pasadena Hospital. He is accepting new patients.
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1615 Pasadena Ave S Ste 460 South Pasadena, FL 33707Make an Appointment
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Dr. Rehnke established his practice in St. Petersburg, Florida in 1987 and is the longest-standing bariatric surgeon in Pinellas County. In 1998, he then started the bariatrics program at Palms of Pasadena Hospital in St. Petersburg. He was recognized as Pinellas County's first Center of Excellence physician.General Surgery
Bariatric Surgery
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Texas Heart Institute
Fellowship Hospital, 1987Texas Heart Inst
Fellowship Hospital, 1987Meth Hospital
Residency Hospital, 1986New York Methodist
Internship Hospital, 1985Methodist Hospital
Residency Hospital, 1985Downstate Suny Medical Center
Internship Hospital, 1983St George's University
Medical School, 1981Emory University
Undergraduate School, 1975
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Humanitarian Award, St Petersburg General Hospital, 2009
Bariatric Center of Excellence, American Society of Bariatric Surgery & Surgical Review Corporation, 2006-2009
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- Recipient of 3
hospital awardsView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)
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.
79%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home5% lower than the national average
73%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well2% lower than the national average
- Recipient of 2
hospital awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
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
79%Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family14% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 26
hospital awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis
View all awardsGastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™ (2025)
Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
78%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home6% lower than the national average
71%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well5% lower than the national average
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Compare Dr. Rehnke with our nearby General Surgeons at HCA Florida Pasadena Hospital.
Make an appointment at HCA Florida Pasadena Hospital today at
(727) 440-4823.
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