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Dr. Mahmood Akel, MD

Dr. Mahmood Akel, MD

Family Medicine*

Dr. Mahmood Akel, MD is a family medicine physician in Spring Hill, FL. He is affiliated with HCA Florida Oak Hill Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

3.1 Star Rating
Based on 26 reviews 3.1 Star Rating (26 reviews)

At a Glance

  • Practices at Top HospitalAmerica’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ See hospitals

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Dr. Akel's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Akel

3.1

26 ratings, 7 with a written review
5 Star
42%
42%
4 Star
12%
12%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
8%
8%
1 Star
38%
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
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Brenda – Jun 23, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Joe Cotroneo – Jul 12, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Janet – Aug 23, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
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Jul 12, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Gail Hebert in FL – Apr 09, 2019
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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
5 people found this helpful
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Spring Hill, FL – May 25, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Seminole, FL – Sep 15, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

You, the patient, are the most important person to our practice. We are committed to proving the best possible medical care. Excellence is our goal. We have worked to provide a full range of service and have highly trained and knowledgeable staff...read more

biography

Mahmood Akel, MD received his medical degree from the University of Alexandria. Dr. Akel completed an Internship and a Residency in General Surgery at Sister Charity Hospital in New York. Dr. Akel specializes in general surgery at HCA Florida Oak...read more
  • Family Medicine

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  • Sister's Of Charity Hospital - Sheehan Memorial

    Residency Hospital
  • Sister's Of Charity Hospital - Sheehan Memorial

    Internship Hospital
  • Alexandria University Faculty Of Medicine

    Medical School
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  • English

  • Arabic

Affiliated Hospitals

  • HCA Florida Oak Hill Hospital

    11375 Cortez Blvd
    Brooksville, FL 34613
    Recipient of 23
    hospital awards

    America’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

    America'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

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

    79%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% lower than the national average

    73%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    2% lower than the national average

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