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Dr. Joseph Alesnik, MD

Dr. Joseph Alesnik, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery*

Dr. Joseph Alesnik, MD is a cardiothoracic surgeon in Bradenton, FL. He is affiliated with medical facilities HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital and HCA Florida Blake Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

3.3 Star Rating
Based on 14 reviews 3.3 Star Rating (14 reviews)
Accepting New Patients
250 2nd St E Ste 4G
Bradenton, FL 34208

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise • Dr. Alesnik specializes in the area of Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery. See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital • Patient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals
  • Practices at Highly Recommended Hospital • Patients recommend this hospital to family and friends. See hospitals

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Dr. Alesnik's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Alesnik

3.3
14 ratings, 10 with a written review
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1 star
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Open heart
Dr golino comes in and talks for dr alesnik . Tells us how great my dad will do with open heart even though he had lung surgery 10 months ago . He failed multiple test before under going surgery for half of his lung removed. Then says hes healthy he can under go open heart surgery . 5 days later he died . He says maybe two words when he came in .
What went well
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Rebecca b – Mar 18, 2025
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I wouldn’t give any stars if I could. I had a cabgx4 in April 2024 and all graphs failed by June 2024 so had to have 3 stents placed instead. Never even met this surgeon before the procedure. Never again.
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
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Jan 14, 2025
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Child in an adult's body
Terrible. This dude has an attitude and an anger problem. I heard him chew out another staff member. To say that he has poor bedside manner is an understatement. Don't be mean. (I'd use more choice adjectives and verbs, but this website won't let me).
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 07, 2024
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No compassion, wouldn't listen
He wouldn't listen to any of our concerns. There was no explaining of the f/u post-op. And seemed bothered to have questions asked during a f/u appointment that I had to BEG to have scheduled because he was "too busy" according to his staff. Overall a really bad experience - has no compassion, bedside manner, nonchalant petulant attitude.
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 other person found this helpful
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May 24, 2023
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Near death now fine. Life extended many years because of him.
What went well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Sep 13, 2021
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Lifesaver. If you are in serious need of surgeon I’d trust Dr. Alesnik
What went well
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Sep 13, 2021
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HIGHLY trained fellowship. Saved family members life when very few surgeons could have. His ability to explain things is good and his caring about his results is obvious.
What went well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Sep 13, 2021
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Friendly and business like manner, gets things done effectively and efficiently. Would highly recommend.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
2 others found this helpful
Helpful
Bradenton, FL – Jan 22, 2019
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This doctor saved my life three years ago. He was highly recommended to me. I found his bed side manner to be excellent.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 others found this helpful
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Gayle young in sarasota, FL – Jun 22, 2018
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Cold fish personality, zero compassion and poor bedside manner. He was a stand in for our surgeon’s hospital rounds two days in a row. First visit we thought maybe he was just having a bad day. We’re human & anybody can have a bad day, but in his profession it should be checked at the door because I can assure you the post op patients day is far worse. Second visit set us straight, he is just cold & compassionless. I can say after 12 days in the hospital the only sour grapes experience was him.
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 others found this helpful
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Caz in FL – Jun 20, 2018
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About Me

care philosophy

My relationship with my patients, is build with time, attentiveness and delivered with competency and care. My goal is to inprove the length and quality of life of my patients.

biography

Dr. Joseph Alesnik, MD, FACS is awarded on the Healthgrades Honor Roll. His Media & Publications include: USF College of Medicine Semmelweis Award In Infectious Disease, 1999, USF Terence Owen Award for Outstanding Undergraduate Research, 1994,...read more

  • Cardiothoracic Surgery

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  • University Of South Florida

    Medical School
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Thoracic Surgery®
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Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
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  • Hemodynamic Responses to Continous and Pulsatile Ventricular Assist in a Adult Mock Circulation, 2002

  • Physical Modeling of Left Ventricular Function, 2002

  • Acquired Left Ventricular to Right Atrial Shunt (Gerbode Defect) and Massive Pulmonary Embolus, 2006

  • USF College of Medicine Semmelweis Award In Infectious Disease, 1999

  • USF Terence Owen Award for Outstanding Undergraduate Research, 1994

  • Lourdes Hospital Award of Excellence, 2009

  • USF Honors Convocation Honoree, 1992

  • Da Vinci Surgical System Certification, 2008

  • USF College of Medicine Honors Surgery, 1999

  • Gore-Tag Certification, 2008

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
    View all patient feedback

  • HCA Florida Blake Hospital

    2020 59th St W
    Bradenton, FL 34209
    Recipient of 14
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025, 2023)

    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.

    76%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    8% lower than the national average

    65%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    11% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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