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Dr. Robert Gardner, MD

Dr. Robert Gardner, MD

General Surgery*
55+ years of experience

Dr. Robert Gardner, MD is a general surgeon in West Palm Beach, FL and has over 55 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK / HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT SYRACUSE in 1966. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as HCA Florida JFK Hospital and HCA Florida Raulerson Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.7 Star Rating
Based on 27 reviews 4.7 Star Rating (27 reviews)

Practice

2151 45th St Ste 208 West Palm Beach, FL 33407

Make an Appointment

(561) 881-9100

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Gardner is affiliated with HCA Florida Raulerson Hospital Okeechobee, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Gardner specializes in the area of General Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Good Patient Care
    Patients said they had exceptional care at this hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Gardner's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Gardner

4.7

27 ratings, 10 with a written review
5 Star
89%
89%
4 Star
4%
4%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
4%
4%
1 Star
4%
4%

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RecentHighestLowestMost Helpful
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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Jo-Ann Loiacono – Oct 11, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
Helpful
Jun 18, 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
Helpful
Sara Gallagher – May 17, 2020
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Feb 24, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 13, 2019
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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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Juanita in Okeechobee, FL – Feb 25, 2019
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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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Sandra Peterson- Hardt in Boynton Beach , FL – Dec 11, 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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Sharon Johnson in Lake Worth, FL – Oct 16, 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
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Susan Tooch in West Palm Beach, FL – Jun 14, 2017
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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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
jupiter, fl – Mar 19, 2017
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About Me

care philosophy

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  • General Surgery

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  • State University Of New York / Health Science Center At Syracuse

    Medical School, 1966
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
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General Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Office2151 45th St Ste 208 West Palm Beach, FL 33407
1
Good Samaritan Medical Center1309 N Flagler Dr West Palm Beach, FL 33401
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • HCA Florida Raulerson Hospital

    1796 US Highway 441 N
    Okeechobee, FL 34972
    Recipient of 3
    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

    View all awards

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

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

    13% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Good Samaritan Medical Center

    1309 N Flagler Dr
    West Palm Beach, FL 33401
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

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

    77%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    7% lower than the national average

    72%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • HCA Florida JFK Hospital

    5301 S Congress Ave
    Atlantis, FL 33462
    Recipient of 37
    hospital awards

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

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

    72%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    12% lower than the national average

    64%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    12% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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