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Dr. Peter Candelora, MD

Dr. Peter Candelora, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*

Dr. Peter Candelora, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in New Port Richey, FL. Dr. Candelora has extensive experience in Shoulder & Upper Arm Surgery. He is affiliated with HCA Florida Trinity Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.4 Star Rating
Based on 121 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (121 reviews)

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Candelora is affiliated with HCA Florida Trinity Hospital Trinity, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for orthopedic surgery.

At a Glance

  • Area of ExpertiseDr. Candelora specializes in the area of Orthopedic Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top HospitalAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™ See hospitals

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Dr. Candelora's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Candelora

4.4
121 ratings, 79 with a written review
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3 star
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1 star
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I strongly do not recommend Dr Candelora
This Doctor never listened to me, I went there for a wrist fracture and then for a TFCC Partial Tear. I am still with unbearable pain and begged to get steroid shot, but this doctor completely ignored my request and did not explain the reason why I am not getting a cortisone shot to relieve pain. Terrible experience.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Cj – Mar 15, 2025
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Dr Candelora is an excellent Surgeon he truly cares about his patients takes his time to explain procedures. His PA Jared and Julie and Staff always greet you with a smile. I had a few questions to ask and my calls were always returned the same day.My new knee replacement is wonderful....would highly recommend Dr Candelora ...an excellent and caring Surgeon!
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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Betty Harrison – Jul 16, 2022
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Dr. Candelora did my right knee surgery and after a year and physical therapy and exercise my knee still didn't heal he said it was because of my culture I'm African-American never heard of that in my life
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 others found this helpful
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Sep 09, 2021
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Bad experience! Would never recommend to anyone. Find any other orthopedic surgeon. Very condescending and very bad bedside manner. Not worth my time or money.
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
3 others found this helpful
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Sep 05, 2021
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Dr Canelora replaced both my hips in 2020, in August I went to him 7 months after the rt hip was done, with two concerns, one was I was having considerable new pain in the rt hip and he left my really hideously deformed. His response, never had an infection in 30 years, and ladies, he said to me, " Well, it's not like you are going to be wearing a bikini or anything". Well no I am not planning on wearing a bikini, but I do not want to be deformed! On 10/30/20, Dr did an aspiration of both hips, on 11/03/20 he told me I had no infection, on 11/11/20 I was admitted into Trinity Hospital, I could barely walk. On 11/16/20, Dr Sundaresh, ordered another aspiration of my hips, this time not done by Dr Candelora. Turns out Dr C. had not even removed enough fluid to be tested and I had a pseudamonos infectionin the right hip. I was re-admitted into the hospital. When Candelora was notified, he told the hospital that they were treating me unneccesarily, and that he no longer wanted me as his
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
5 others found this helpful
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Virginia – Apr 24, 2021
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Never! Candelora takes on perfect patients and is solely interested in financial matters. Had my record totally incorrect in what procedures were completed and will check insurance to see if they were billed for services never preformed. Terrible experience and would never recommend.
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
  • Long wait times
5 others found this helpful
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Yvonne in New Port Richey, FL – Feb 27, 2019
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Easy, no stress. Turned the whole process in to a vacation.
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
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Paul C. – Jan 24, 2019
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very good
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
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Anonymous – Nov 15, 2018
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Dr. Candelora is an expert in the field. This is my second surgery and i feel safe in his care always.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Anonymous – Nov 14, 2018
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I'm impressed. I saw Dr. last week and it took him no more than 20 minutes to assess my situation. This man is highly qualified to interpret what X-rays show him and package that all up in a diagnosis of the problem. He provided a simple explanation of the issues present and gave me a choice of possible procedures required to resolve my shoulder problem. His many years of repairing faulty joints is evident by his knowledge of the bodies anatomy. I highly recommend him. His staff is equally great
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
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Jman in NPR, FL – Nov 05, 2018
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the doctor and girls are all nice and I love to come here. They are all friendly and happy.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Jul 17, 2018
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I have been having terrible pain in my neck and my hand. I had a visit with Dr. Candelora and he explained to me what he felt could be the cause of all this. He went into detail about a treatment plan that worked for both of us. I am very happy with this and will be returning for follow up visits.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 other person found this helpful
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Jul 17, 2018
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Overall could not be happier with treatment and service received.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Jan 05, 2018
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I have been coming to this office for many years. During that time the Doctor and staff have worked with me to provide improvement to my situation and have allowed me to be apart of my ongoing medical plan. The doctor and his staff are highly professional and they keep their focus on proper medical treatment and positive outcomes.
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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Jan 05, 2018
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Thank you for making my shoulder as good as new.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
3 others found this helpful
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Dec 13, 2017
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I really felt comfortable with Dr. Candelora and Dr Sanchez. Notice a big improvement in my knee since the surgery.
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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Dec 12, 2017
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the staff is the best. they listen great
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
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Dec 12, 2017
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Dr Candelero did a Total Right Hip Replacement for me on 9/27/2017. I have had very little pain, surgical incision is healing very well, and no complications. Dr Candelero is your Doctor for Orthopedics.....best of the best!!!
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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Carol Young in Port Richey, FL – Oct 06, 2017
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My visit with Dr. Candalora was truly wonderful. He truly cares... which is a main factor lacking in today's health care. What an amazing office, and an amazing doctor!
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
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Hillary Timmons in New Port Richey, FL – Oct 02, 2017
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great experience, would refer him to all friends , etc.
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
2 others found this helpful
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Aug 17, 2017
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care philosophy

Dr. Candelora founded the orthopaedic practice in 1991. He has developed special interests in total joint arthroplasty including the new minimally invasive total hip and knee replacements, reconstructive surgery, and the treatment of various shoulder...read more

biography

Dr. Candelora is originally from the Philadelphia area. He obtained his concurrent Bachelor of Science degree and Master of Science degree in Biology from Bucknell University in Lewisburg, PA. Dr. Candelora obtained his medical degree from Tulane...read more
  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • Tulane University School Of Medicine

    Residency Hospital
  • Charity Hospital

    Internship Hospital
  • Bucknell University

    Medical School
  • Tulane University School Of Medicine

    Medical School
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Orthopedic Surgery
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • HCA Florida Trinity Hospital

    9330 State Road 54
    Trinity, FL 34655
    Recipient of 37
    hospital awards

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Superior clinical outcomes in back and neck surgery, spinal fusion, hip fracture treatment, hip replacement, and total knee replacement

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Superior clinical outcomes in back and neck surgery, spinal fusion, hip fracture treatment, hip replacement, and total knee replacement

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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

    75%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
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