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Dr. Lester Ordiway, MD

Dr. Lester Ordiway, MD

Thoracic Surgery*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Lester Ordiway, MD is a thoracic surgery specialist in Tampa, FL and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Hahnemann University Hospital in 1983. He is affiliated with HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

3.7 Star Rating
Based on 9 reviews 3.7 Star Rating (9 reviews)

At a Glance

  • Area of ExpertiseDr. Ordiway specializes in the area of Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery. See board certifications
  • Practices at Top HospitalPatient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital SatisfactionPatients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals

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Dr. Ordiway's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ordiway

3.7

9 ratings, 3 with a written review
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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
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PaulW_Esq – Mar 13, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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 people found this helpful
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Dec 25, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Jun 19, 2021
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About Me

biography

Dr. Lester Ordiway, MD is a thoracic surgery specialist in Tampa, FL and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Hahnemann University Hospital in 1983. He is affiliated with HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital. He is accepting new patients.
  • Thoracic Surgery

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  • Guy's Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital
  • Brook Hospital

    Residency Hospital
  • Hahnemann University Hospital

    Residency Hospital
  • St Christopher's Hospital For Children

    Residency Hospital
  • Hahnemann University Hospital

    Medical School, 1983
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Thoracic Surgery®
Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital

    2901 W Swann Ave
    Tampa, FL 33609
    Recipient of 5
    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

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

    82%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% lower than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

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