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Dr. Timothy Van De Leur, MD

Dr. Timothy Van De Leur, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*

Dr. Timothy Van De Leur, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Ocala, FL. Dr. Van De Leur has extensive experience in Hip & Pelvic Surgery and Knee & Lower Limb Surgery. He is affiliated with HCA Florida Ocala Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

3.9 Star Rating
Based on 26 reviews 3.9 Star Rating (26 reviews)

Locations

The Orthopaedic Institute

The Orthopaedic Institute1710 SE 16th Ave Ocala, FL 34471
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The Orthopaedic Institute - Alachua

The Orthopaedic Institute - Alachua14417 NW 152nd Ln Alachua, FL 32615
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The Orthopaedic Institute - The Villages Brownwood

The Orthopaedic Institute - The Villages Brownwood2955 Brownwood Blvd Ste 403 The Villages, FL 32163
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The Orthopedic Institute - Summerfield

The Orthopedic Institute - Summerfield17270 SE 109th Terrace Rd Summerfield, FL 34491
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Hospital Highlight

Dr. Van De Leur is affiliated with HCA Florida Ocala Hospital Ocala, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for orthopedic surgery.

At a Glance

  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top HospitalAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ See hospitals
  • Good Patient CarePatients said they had exceptional care at this hospital. See hospitals

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Dr. Van De Leur's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Van De Leur

3.9
26 ratings, 15 with a written review
5 star
69%
69%
4 star
4%
4%
3 star
0%
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2 star
4%
4%
1 star
23%
23%

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Awesome
Dr. Van de Leur actually listens to you, and acts on what you are telling him - he actually told me that I had fluid on my knee (no other doctor told me that0, he removed 20 ccs from my knee and then injected a cortozone shot. Told me if that didn't work by three weeks to let him know and he would try the gel. He doesn't want to do surgery unless it is absolutely necessary because of my age. I highly recommend him to anyone who has knee problems.
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
7 others found this helpful
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Monica – Jan 06, 2024
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Wonderful doctor!!
Very nice man. Took his time explaining my issue and what could be done to alleviate my pain before opting for surgery. At this point in time I’m trying to hold off having surgery for as long as possible. Definitely giving him five stars!!
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
5 others found this helpful
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Sandi – Sep 28, 2023
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Explains issues well and a very capable Dr!
However, the support staff is either overwhelmed or understaffed! I called 4 times in a week and have yet to have a call returned! After 5th call finally got ahold of someone and waiting on follow up! Don’t hold your breath!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
5 others found this helpful
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Jack Finley – Sep 23, 2023
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Excellent Visit
Bring a book to read because it's a long wait; but it's worth it because Dr. Van is good. I was referred to him for a possible hip problem, but after an x-ray and a thorough exam, he said there is nothing wrong with either hip and referred me to a neurosurgeon for my back.
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
  • Long wait times
4 others found this helpful
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An 80 year-old Barbie – Mar 02, 2023
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He’s interested..
Went to speak to him today and he took so much time with me. Examined the knee, went over the MRI I brought in. Then showed me what he talking about on the MRI. Answered my many, many questions. Then he answered my girlfriend’s questions. He seemed genuinely interested in me as a patient! Some doctors can’t be bothered. He was 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
5 others found this helpful
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James C – Feb 25, 2023
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Helpful, Communicative
Took the time to explain the roots of my affliction. I learned new and helpful facts. Managed the condition in a very timely manner!
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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Dana – Dec 03, 2022
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Would NOT recommend this doctor
Had a hip revision on Feb. 4, 2021 and here it is Feb. of 2022 and I'm still having problems with hip pain and walking. After seeing him several times for the pain, he gave me a cortisone shot in the bursa even though the MRI report said the fluid was in the joint. Totally ignored the report and I had to go somewhere else to get the correct shot. It helped but still need another one soon. I got no relief from this guy - he didn't listen to my problems and pain I was having. What good is a doctor who doesn't listen to you. I would not recommend him at all!!
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
5 others found this helpful
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Sherry – Feb 04, 2022
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Dr. Van De Leur is wonderful. He uses the anterior method for hip replacement and I was playing golf 3 weeks later with no pain at all! He's very kind and personable and takes all the time you need to ask questions and get answers. I'm having him replace my other hip soon. I highly recommend him!
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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Teri – Aug 18, 2021
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Dr. van de Leur is Amazing. Just about 2 months out of a revision due to a failed knee replacement from a different doctor. I’m so happy with the results that each day I encounter. He is kind, caring, professional. I ??% recommend Dr. van de Leur, he listens and pays attention to any/all concerns I have/had. He is definitely an Incredible Doctor/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
4 others found this helpful
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Dawn – May 20, 2021
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This "Doctor" now practices in Ocala FL for the Orthopedic Institute. He performed my mother's hip surgery in August of 2018. She developed an infection within 2 weeks and has been in pain since. He has performed 5 more procedures including removing the hip, placing in a temporary spacer and a permanent spacer. She now has healed 6 months later and he now refuses to perform the surgery to replace her hip. She is now in pain everyday and can barely move. My spouse has quit work to take care of he
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 others found this helpful
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Ocala, FL – Mar 02, 2019
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My experience with Timothy Van De Leur was amazing. I got right in for an appointment, with in 2 weeks he did a revision on my left I came home in 2 days for hospital, and did in home therapy for 2 weeks. Was released with cane, One week later I didn't need the cane! I walk balanced, my leg is straight. I'M Good to go. What a GREAT SURGEON And an all around caring man.
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
4 others found this helpful
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Larry Brandow in Lady lake, Florida – Mar 29, 2018
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I finally found him...in florida! Dr. Tim did my knee revision back in 2011, and he was the only doc in Indiana who would give me the time of day. What a loss for us in Indiana, probably has to do with all Lutheran/FWO issues. I saw him in "The Villages", when he left his previous spot, they tried to put me with Dr. Fisher, but he was the one that messed me up to begin with! What a joke. He is a great surgeon and I won't see anyone else, period! Steve
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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Steve in fort wayne/the villages – Oct 19, 2017
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Dr van de Leur and his PA Cory were very engaging and approachable during my appointments for my hip. They seemed to be willing to answer all of my questions without making me feel rushed.
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
5 others found this helpful
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Chris in Indianapolis, IN – Oct 24, 2016
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Very rude and unprofessional with his colleagues. Met him at a dinner sponsored by industry, he was very ill-mannered to residents and associates...
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Tim in Detroit, MI – Aug 27, 2016
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He is very rude, tried to drain my knee. Caused more pain then I had com in with. Had to beg him to stop. Would not recommend to anyone!!!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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
9 others found this helpful
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Ft Wayne, IN – Mar 04, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

I am a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon specializing in end stage arthritis of both the hip and the knee. I completed medical school and Orthopedic Surgery Residency in Alberta, Canada and then completed further training in Joint Replacement...read more

biography

Dr. Van de Leur is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who specializes in direct anterior hip replacement, hip and knee revisions surgery and knee replacement surgery. His most common procedures are hip and knee replacements and revisions.Dr....read more
  • Orthopedic Surgery

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    Fellowship Hospital
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    Residency Hospital
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • HCA Florida Ocala Hospital

    1431 SW 1st Ave
    Ocala, FL 34471
    Recipient of 40
    hospital awards

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

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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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

    76%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

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