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Dr. Melinda Lacerna, MD

Dr. Melinda Lacerna, MD

Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Melinda Lacerna, MD is a plastic surgeon in Bradenton, FL and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of California in 1998. She is affiliated with HCA Florida Blake Hospital. She is accepting new patients.

3.8 Star Rating
Based on 61 reviews 3.8 Star Rating (61 reviews)

Lacerna Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

5301 4th Avenue Cir E Bradenton, FL 34208

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Dr. Lacerna's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Lacerna

3.8

61 ratings, 49 with a written review
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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
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nancy gianguzzo – Feb 16, 2024
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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
3 people found this helpful
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Dec 31, 2023
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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
1 person found this helpful
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Aug 25, 2023
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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
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AMY KUO – Aug 19, 2023
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
4 people found this helpful
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Joe Rice – Jan 15, 2023
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Kimber – Sep 13, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Kimber – May 20, 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
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May 24, 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
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Renee – Nov 19, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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May 30, 2019
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No results
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No results
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May 17, 2019
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No results
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No results
2 people found this helpful
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Apr 29, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Apr 20, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Apr 17, 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
18 people found this helpful
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Dec 23, 2018
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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
  • Long wait times
20 people found this helpful
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Bradenton, FL – Sep 21, 2018
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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
1 person found this helpful
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Aimee Hall in Bradenton, FL – May 29, 2018
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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
1 person found this helpful
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Nathalia C. – Apr 24, 2018
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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
1 person found this helpful
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Amanda in Ellenton, FL – Apr 06, 2018
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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
1 person found this helpful
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Julia in Venice FL – Mar 09, 2018
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care philosophy

A consultation with Dr. Lacerna is like confiding to a close friend about insecurities you have about your appearance. As a woman, she listens very closely to your concerns and hopes. She understands exactly how women want to look and feel whether...read more
  • Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

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  • University Of California

    Medical School, 1998
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Plastic Surgery®
Plastic Surgery
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  • Avoiding free nipple grafts during reduction mammaplasty in patients with gigantomastia., 2005 Jul

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Lacerna Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Lacerna Aesthetic Plastic Surgery5301 4th Avenue Cir E Bradenton, FL 34208
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