Dr. Sanda Tan, MD

After being referred to her, I waited 2 months for an appt. Then after a 35 min. lobby wait, 10 pages of forms, 15 min. exam room wait - in walks Dr. Tan. She skims thru a few of my papers and says “there’s nothing I can do for you unless you want a colostomy.” I was shocked at what she said! She did NOT ask any questions, NO conversation and definitely NO exam.My gastroenterologist of 7 years tried several procedures to help with my ‘fecal incontinence’ before referring me to Tan - a colorectal surgeon. Saying there’s a surgery she can perform to help with my incontinence. I was a vibrant, stylish and social mature woman. Other than this issue, in excellent health and NOT on any meds - so as a female and surgeon, Dr. Tan would’ve understood and definitely been more empathetic. I was flabbergasted at her suggestion of a colostomy … So much that my response was simply “DO I LOOK LIKE I CAME HERE FOR A COLOSTOMY!?”I was so tempted to call the insurance co. to dispute the appt.

I had a great experience with Dr. Tan and her staff. She is an excellent surgeon. Highly recommend!

I had a very very good experience with Dr Tan, I truly believe that she saved my life. Great surgeon, very thorough, and very knowledgeable, which is what I want in a surgeon. Highly recommend.

Very unprofessional. Met my husband who has been diagnosed with rectal cancer with her fingers up his butt, apologized for meeting him that way, and we have had no follow up whatsoever! Terrible, terrible, bedside services. No support whatsoever.

She has been kind yet to the point. I trust her.

Her ileostomy failed and prolapsed. Could not get in to see her for weeks thereafter. Waited an hour and a half past appointment and she popped in for about 30 seconds. She relies too heavily on her residents. Her manner is gruff and impersonal. The hospital hierarchy ought to discuss this and the eleven other one-blocks on her so far.

I found Dr. Tan to be thorough, caring and pleasant to interact with. She answered my questions clearly and projected a caring, knowledgeable, and professional demeanor.Beverley

Dr Tan is the worst doctor I'v ever had. She doesnt care about her patients. She never explains what is going on with her patient, her nurse might as well be my doctor.

Dr. Tan was incredible at explaining and providing incredible care to my 74-year-old mom.

Received care for diverticulitis, which included a colon resection. She was great. She was very astute and told it like it was no BS.

I guess I must have had a completely different experience than those leaving a 1 star review. I ended up getting sent up to Shands @UF when my local doctors didn't have the specialty or confidence in their ability to handle my extremely complicated condition. One of the things that has stuck with me to this day... is how absolutely comprehesive Dr. Tan was with treating me. I think some people mistake her using each pt as a learning experience for the med students she oversees. She saved me <3

Dr Tan is arrogant, dismissive of patient concerns, She comes across as uncaring and with having no empathy. I doubt that she makes herself totally aware of her patient's history because she asks things already explained and documented in the chart and recommends a course of action already attempted and failed. She not only doesn't listen well, apparently she doesn't read either! And she has her staff respond to patient questions, not bothering herself. She may know surgery, but nothing about us

I gave 1 star because I had to. Dr. Tan always has no compassion nor bedside manner and rushes to get through her appointments. She's lost sight of why she became a doctor. She doesn't ask the patient about their concerns and she talks but doesn't listen. She's disconnected and abrupt, forgetting we're people and not charts. She gives basic explanations (if at all) and is disconnected. Find a doctor who still cares about you as a person, not another surgical patient!

This Dr has a PC driven agenda of her own. In her rank it's very apparent there is no one there to rein her in and remind her of who pays for her golf lessons. She will throw aside your quality of life concerns to make her agenda as she see's fit. I would not allow her to operate on me if I were dying-much less able to make the decision by myself. Lack of concern for the patient with no "bedside manner" whatsoever makes this person a robot who has forgotten her obligation to her patients.

My daughter had perirectal abscess surgery in June. Was in hospital for 3 days seen Dr. once after surgery and not before discharge. Was sore in Sept. and given antibiotics. Called end of Feb. with blood in stool, given appt. 2 weeks later. At appt. scheduled for MRI on March 22. Her office called later that day to say there was an abscess and Dr. Tan scheduled surgery for April 4. No discussion of what kind of surgery, how long in hospital. Has not contacted her since. 7 days til next surgery.

experienced much satisfaction in the extensive surgery performed by doctor....maintained confidence throughout hospital stay and rehab due to Dr. Tan's expertise.