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Dr. Rafael Bustamante, MD

Dr. Rafael Bustamante, MD

Vascular Surgery*
10+ years of experience

Dr. Rafael Bustamante, MD is a vascular surgeon in Davie, FL and has over 10 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Bustamante has extensive experience in Carotid Artery Disease or Carotid Endarterectomy and Peripheral Vascular Procedures. He graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine in 2010. He is affiliated with medical facilities HCA Florida Westside Hospital and HCA Florida University Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.1 Star Rating
Based on 11 reviews 4.1 Star Rating (11 reviews)

At a Glance

  • Area of ExpertiseDr. Bustamante specializes in the area of Vascular Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top HospitalVascular Surgery Excellence Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital SatisfactionPatients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals

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Dr. Bustamante's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Bustamante

4.1

11 ratings, 11 with a written review
5 Star
64%
64%
4 Star
18%
18%
3 Star
0%
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2 Star
0%
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1 Star
18%
18%

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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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Carol Yoder – Jan 29, 2025
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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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Leita Baldie-Hibbert – Jun 27, 2024
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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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Jan 19, 2024
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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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Aug 09, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Robert Bustillo – Feb 01, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Kim McMann – Jan 27, 2022
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What went well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
2 people found this helpful
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Jan 23, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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David Pierce – Jan 22, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Native Floridian – Jan 20, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Aspen – Oct 28, 2021
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
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
3 people found this helpful
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Jul 15, 2021
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Dr. Rafael Bustamante, MD is a vascular surgeon in Davie, FL and has over 10 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Bustamante has extensive experience in Carotid Artery Disease or Carotid Endarterectomy and Peripheral Vascular Procedures....read more
  • Vascular Surgery

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  • Lehigh Valley Hospital

    Residency Hospital
  • Orlando Regional Medical Center

    Internship Hospital
  • Thomas Jefferson University

    Internship Hospital
  • University Of Illinois College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2010
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
Vascular Surgery
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • HCA Florida University Hospital

    3476 S University Dr
    Davie, FL 33328

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

    85%
    Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

    18% higher than the national average

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

    5% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • HCA Florida Westside Hospital

    8201 W Broward Blvd
    Plantation, FL 33324
    Recipient of 19
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

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

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025)

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

    View all awards

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

    75%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    9% lower than the national average

    68%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    8% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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