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Dr. Vernon Sondak, MD

Dr. Vernon Sondak, MD

General Surgery*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Vernon Sondak, MD is a general surgeon in Tampa, FL and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine in 1980. He is affiliated with Moffitt Cancer Center Magnolia Campus. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.1 Star Rating
Based on 24 reviews 4.1 Star Rating (24 reviews)

Locations

Moffitt Cancer Center, Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation Outpatient Center at McKinley Campus

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  • TrustworthyPatients said this doctor is trustworthy. See reviews
  • Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Friendly StaffPatients said the staff was friendly. See reviews

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Dr. Sondak's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Sondak

4.1
24 ratings, 10 with a written review
5 star
71%
71%
4 star
8%
8%
3 star
0%
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2 star
4%
4%
1 star
17%
17%

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Again, excellent experience for me in every way.
What went well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 08, 2025
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I appreciate the kind care that I have received.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 01, 2025
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The zoom visit went smoothly. I felt I was in good hands. All of my questions weee answered clearly and professionally
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 18, 2025
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Patients, be careful!
Future Patients - BE AWARE!I visited Dr. Vernon K. Sondak for a second opinion and specifically requested a lab test to confirm the diagnosis. However, the doctor refused to perform the most reliable test for the diagnosis. Instead, he used the same sample from the previous lab and conducted another test in Moffitt’s lab, stating, “Our lab confirmed the diagnosis!”As soon as we returned home, we received a call from the Moffitt Center urging us to schedule surgery immediately! Shortly after, the anesthesiologist called to discuss preparations for the procedure! Wait a minute! There was no new sample taken or independent testing conducted to justify rushing into a surgery requiring full-body anesthesia!Adding insult to injury, we received an unexpectedly high bill for the visit. What was presented as a simple “office visit” turned out to be billed as a “new outpatient doctor’s visit,” which cost three times as much. Patients are not informed of this distinction until they receive
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Recent patients. – Jan 05, 2025
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Dr. Sondak is the best, and his staff is all excellent. Excellent excellent.
What went well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 18, 2024
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Answered all my questions
What went well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 16, 2023
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Good
What went well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 16, 2022
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Not only does Dr. Sondak have excellent medical credentials, he works at Moffitt, which is a world class organization at the leading edge of cancer research and treatment. Everyone I met there is outstanding as are their processes. The very first experience set the stage of care - the day we arrived for our first visit, they provided valet parking - a wonderful way to start and it just kept going from there at a high level. Sondak's team are so professional, so impressive - no waiting around.
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
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peter lester – Feb 02, 2018
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Wonderful physician and surgeon. His staff as well as he are truly a credit to medical care.
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
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Gary L in Hobe Sound, FL – Sep 09, 2016
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Fantastic! Helped when all other doctors said there was no hope. Still alive 10 years later.
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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Hanna F in Covington, KY – Jul 04, 2016
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care philosophy

Dr Sondak is Chair of the Department of Cutaneous Oncology at the H Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute in Tampa, Florida. He holds the Richard M Schulze Family Foundation Distinguished Endowed Chair in Cutaneous Oncology, and is also...read more

biography

Dr. Sondak is Chair of the Department of Cutaneous Oncology at the H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute in Tampa, Florida. He holds the Richard M. Schulze
  • General Surgery

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  • University Of California-los Angeles

    Fellowship Hospital, 1984
  • Ronald Reagan Ucla Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1981
  • Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1980
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Moffitt Cancer Center Magnolia Campus

    12902 Usf Magnolia Dr
    Tampa, FL 33612
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