Dr. Frederick Sherman, MD
Dr. Frederick Sherman, MD is a gastroenterologist in Lake Worth, FL. Dr. Sherman has extensive experience in Esophageal Disorders and Gastrointestinal Disorders. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as HCA Florida JFK North Hospital and HCA Florida JFK Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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5401 S Congress Ave Ste 211 Lake Worth, FL 33462Make an Appointment
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Dr. Sherman is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology
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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Sherman
4.5
| 5 Star | 83% | 83% |
| 4 Star | 3% | 3% |
| 3 Star | 3% | 3% |
| 2 Star | 0% | 0% |
| 1 Star | 11% | 11% |
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Likelihood of recommending Dr. Sherman to family and friends is 4.457143 out of 5
About Me
care philosophy
The most important aspect of patient care is listening to the patients' problems, in their terms, and collaborating with them to develop an effective evaluation and treatment plan. It is also very important to respect the patients' desires and...read morebiography
I grew up in Philadelphia. I went to medical school in Philadelphia (Temple University), then continued training in North Carolina, and finally South Florida. I've been in practice more than 20 years. I am proficient in all aspects of general gastroenterology...read moreGastroenterology
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University South Fla
Fellowship HospitalUniversity Of North Carolina Hospitals
Internship Hospital, 1993Boston University - B.s. Biology, Hispanic Language, And Literature (cum Laude, Dean's List)
Undergraduate School, 1986
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- Recipient of 37
hospital awardsAmerica’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals 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.
72%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home12% 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 26
hospital awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)
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, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
- Recipient of 4
hospital awardsGastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™ (2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis
View all awardsGastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award™ (2023)
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.
82%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% lower than the national average
80%Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family15% higher than the national average
Compare with other Gastroenterologists
Compare Dr. Sherman with our nearby Gastroenterologists at HCA Florida JFK Hospital.
Make an appointment at HCA Florida JFK Hospital today at
(561) 220-9690.
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