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Dr. John Cassidy, MD

Dr. John Cassidy, MD

Neurosurgery*
40+ years of experience

Dr. John Cassidy, MD is a neurosurgeon in Venice, FL and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine in 1984. He is affiliated with HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

3.4 Star Rating
Based on 37 reviews 3.4 Star Rating (37 reviews)

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Dr. Cassidy is affiliated with HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital Sarasota, a highly rated hospital.

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  • Area of ExpertiseDr. Cassidy specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. See board certifications
  • Easy SchedulingPatients said scheduling was easy. See reviews
  • Practices at Top HospitalPatient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals
  • Practices at Highly Recommended HospitalPatients recommend this hospital to family and friends. See hospitals

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Dr. Cassidy's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Cassidy

3.4

37 ratings, 21 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
38%
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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
4 people found this helpful
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Dennis Spears – Feb 22, 2023
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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
3 people found this helpful
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Robert O – Feb 04, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
15 people found this helpful
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Sep 23, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
12 people found this helpful
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Jul 17, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
12 people found this helpful
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Jun 24, 2022
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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
4 people found this helpful
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Claire Schmidt – Mar 11, 2022
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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
4 people found this helpful
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Dorothea De Luca – Nov 03, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
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Richard D. Paolillo, M.D. – Jul 07, 2021
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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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Linda Whalen – Aug 18, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
16 people found this helpful
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May 05, 2020
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What went well
No results
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
11 people found this helpful
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***** – Mar 11, 2020
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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
5 people found this helpful
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E. Henry – Nov 05, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Nov 01, 2019
I am sorry you didn't feel like you had good...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
3 people found this helpful
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Jim Szwarz in Bradenton, FL – Jun 08, 2018
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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
4 people found this helpful
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tb in NP, fl – Oct 05, 2017
Dr. Cassidy's Reply –
Thank you
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
7 people found this helpful
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Peter H in Bradenton, FL – Mar 31, 2017
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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
What could be improved
No results
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
Arcadia, FL – Mar 09, 2017
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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
12 people found this helpful
Helpful
Theresa L. in Venice, FL – Sep 19, 2016
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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
What could be improved
No results
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
Carol M in North Port, FL – Sep 03, 2016
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What went well
No results
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
9 people found this helpful
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Jolene in Englewood florida – Jul 03, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Our physicians and staff are committed to your care. Dr. Cassidy not only provides general neurosurgery but specialize in complex spinal disease and brain tumors. He has been selected as Sarasota Magazines "Top Doctors" in the field of...read more

biography

Dr. Cassidy received his Bachelor's Degree from Yale University in 1980 and graduated from the Medical College of Virginia in 1984, where he was elected the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. He completed six years of neurosurgical residency...read more
  • Neurosurgery

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  • Johns Hopkins Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital, 1989
  • The Johns Hopkins Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1985
  • Virginia Commonwealth University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1984
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
Neurosurgery
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital

    5731 Bee Ridge Rd
    Sarasota, FL 34233
    Recipient of 15
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 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

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025)

    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

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