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Dr. Saligrama Bhat, MD

Dr. Saligrama Bhat, MD

Pulmonary Disease*

Dr. Saligrama Bhat, MD is a pulmonologist in Port Charlotte, FL. Dr. Bhat has extensive experience in Obstructive Lung Disease. He is affiliated with HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.7 Star Rating
Based on 19 reviews 3.7 Star Rating (19 reviews)

At a Glance

  • Areas of ExpertiseDr. Bhat specializes in the areas of Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease, Pulmonary Disease & Sleep Medicine. See board certifications
  • Friendly StaffPatients said the staff was friendly. See reviews
  • Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top HospitalAmerica’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ See hospitals

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Dr. Bhat's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Bhat

3.7
19 ratings, 7 with a written review
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1 star
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Horrible
Only prescribes one medicine at a time so you constantly have to call for a refill. Sometimes he says no to the pharmacy so you have to call again. He's a control freak. Nasty disposition.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
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
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Oct 21, 2024
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Worst Doctor, Please go at your own risk.
Dr. Bhat is the worse doctor my mom has ever seen. He does not take the concerns serious. He just kinda gets her into the office and doesn't do anything. He prescribed 1 thing to try (Gave her terrible Nightmares) and he said he never heard of the medicine doing that. (Google it once and multiple and I mean multiple articles came up about it). He also kept asking how it was working for her even though she told him after the first visit she stopped because of the nightmares. He continued to say 'Well everything looks good I don't know what causing the breathing issues' after multiple follow up and no further testing done. If I could give lower then a 1 star I would.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Jun 19, 2024
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Dr. Bhat Saved my Mother's Life
After multiple recurrences of diagnosed 'standard pneumonia' in Georgia, my mother was admitted in Florida after another downturn. Dr. Bhat was her pulmo consult doc and scheduled a bronch and culture right away (which had been asked for in Georgia by myself with an answer of 'no'). It was a rare gram negative bacteria that standard pneumonia protocol would never had cured. I am extremely thankful to Dr. Bhat and we have continued to follow-up with him for my mother's chronic condition.
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
  • Office environment
1 other person found this helpful
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Pam bondy – Aug 08, 2022
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He is very knowledgeable.. Excellent Dr.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Theresa Dazzo – May 24, 2021
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I have had a breathing problem for close to 20 years. Not one pulmonary doctor has been able to help me, despite having many tests, until I met Dr. Bhat. He identified my problem and prescribed medication for me to try. Less than a week later, I started feeling better and am able to breathe better. Dr. Bhat is a very caring and competent doctor.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Linda Shannon-Rugel – Apr 01, 2020
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I like him very much, his staff is also very good
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Beth – Oct 25, 2019
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Great experience. My dad was 88 yrs. old when Dr. Bhat cared for him. He was patient , caring and had a easy bedside manner. He spoken in easy and relaxed manner, making it easy to ask questions. Made sure both me and my dad understood what was going on and what to expect.
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
8 others found this helpful
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Hosie Neal in Port Charlotte, FL – Jan 13, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Saligrama Bhat, MD is a pulmonologist in Port Charlotte, FL. Dr. Bhat has extensive experience in Obstructive Lung Disease. He is affiliated with HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
  • Pulmonary Disease

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  • University Of Illinois College Of Medicine

    Residency Hospital
  • Dow Medical College

    Medical School
National Board of Physicians and Surgeons®
National Board of Physicians and Surgeons®
Critical Care Medicine
Internal Medicine
Pulmonary Disease
Sleep Medicine
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Internal Medicine
Pulmonary Disease
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital

    21298 Olean Blvd
    Port Charlotte, FL 33952
    Recipient of 30
    hospital awards

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

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

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

    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.

    80%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% lower than the national average

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

    12% lower than the national average

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