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Dr. William Tontz, MD

Dr. William Tontz, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*

Dr. William Tontz, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in St Petersburg, FL. He is affiliated with HCA Florida Blake Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

3.8 Star Rating
Based on 39 reviews 3.8 Star Rating (39 reviews)

Sarasota Orthopedic Institute

6399 38th Ave N St Petersburg, FL 33710

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Dr. Tontz's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Tontz

3.8
39 ratings, 13 with a written review
5 star
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4 star
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3 star
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1 star
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Terrible experience with Dr. Tontz and his whole team. 100% advise going somewhere else and avoiding him and his practice
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
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Rebecca – Aug 08, 2023
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Terrible experience with Dr. Tontz and his whole team. 100% advise going somewhere else and avoiding him and his practice
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
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Rebecca – Aug 08, 2023
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Excellent surgeon.
Dr. Tontz is an excellent physician, very caring, and thorough. I would recommend him to any of my family members and friends alike.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Barbara E – Aug 07, 2023
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His very good, he listened, if I msg dr Tontz he answer within minutes. I feel good with his care very friendly the people he work with are very nice ???? Their facility are clean and quite . It’s always been great so far.??
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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Msaur – Mar 11, 2020
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My experience with this doctor was both apathetic and ill-informed. I would suggest patients explore their options before heading into this clinic. Aside from the interactions with this doctor, the facility itself is horrific. It is not kept and maintained for the volume of patients being seen. My first engagement with this facility started in September of 2019. Getting the first appointment with this gentleman took six weeks. He only practices one day a week. After getting the runaround and finally seeing him, he never made me feel like he was interested in treating me. He also didn't submit the proper referrals or notate my consultation with accurate information, so when I made my follow up via phone, they had no record of what he instructed me to do. His office twice submits my referrals inaccurately. It's a shame there are medical professionals out there that are not professional. If you have the ability, see someone else. This doctor is just an insurance assembly line/factory.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Adam Orozco – Jan 17, 2020
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Awesome Doctor
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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Alan Birse – Jul 07, 2019
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While I have no problem with Dr. Tontz, I cannot say the same for his assistant. I cannot get her to respond to my requests or return phone calls when I ask her to do so. It's been two weeks since the last time I asked her to relay a message to Dr. Tontz regarding a referral to another Dr. The time before I asked for something I had to ask for a supervisor after three weeks of no response. Then it took another three weeks to get an appointment.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
3 others found this helpful
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Dennis Trachtenberg in San Diego, CA – Feb 23, 2019
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I have been seeing dr Tontz for the 5 years. He's the best doctor, patient, listens to your concerns. Caring of your well being. I totally have faith in his hands. thank you dr Tontz
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
9 others found this helpful
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Rebecca Shum in San Diego , CA – Jan 14, 2019
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I had two surgeons for my injury. Dr. Tontz listen to what I was saying and looked at my MRI. He said with a certain amount of confidence, he could relieve a lot of my symptoms. He also sent me for a second opinion, to put me at ease about the decision I was going to make.I feel it was the best for my injury. No more numbness and chronic pain any more .Thanks again. P.S. LIFE IS GOOD , GOD IS 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
4 others found this helpful
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David A. Leavitt in El Cajon, CA – Oct 13, 2018
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Dr Tontz performed a three vertebra ACDF cervical fusion 6 moths ago. He has privileges at several hospitals and was able to come to Hillcrest Scripps Mercy to perform the surgery. Convenient for me and I have had three good experiences at this hospital in the past year. The surgery was successful and the occasional discomfort in my neck (from other discs not fused) is remedied by tylenol. I cannot see a scar any longer. Liked his manners as a Dr and a person. He listened and answered.
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
7 others found this helpful
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David E. in San Diego, CA – Aug 28, 2018
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Great doctor, he makes you feel at ease and cared.
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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Feb 22, 2018
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Last November I suffered multiple lumbar spine fractures caused by severe osteoporosis. Being referred to Dr. Tontz was the best thing that could have happened to me. In the first and subsequent consultations, he listened, reassured me, and communicated clearly with me and my family. The surgery was a success, and Dr. Tontz was thorough in his follow ups, as well as with his prescriptions. Only six months after Kyphoplasty surgery I am mobile ( even swimming), energetic, and optimistic again.
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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San Diego, CA – Aug 19, 2016
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Dr Tontz is both kind and knowledgeable. He takes his time with each patient and does not leave the exam room until all questions are answered. He has done several of my back surgeries and with complete success. Please feel complete confidence with Dr. Tontz, you are in very good hands.
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
11 others found this helpful
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Colleen C. in San Diego, CA – Apr 22, 2016
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Orthopedic spine practice focused on evidence based approach to great clinical outcomes.

biography

Dr. William Tontz, Jr. is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in spine surgery. A graduate of the University of Southern California School of Medicine with an undergraduate degree in Biology from the University of California, Irvine, Dr. Tontz,...read more
  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • University Of Wisconsin

    Fellowship Hospital, 2005
  • University Of California San Diego

    Residency Hospital, 2004
  • University Of California San Diego

    Internship Hospital, 1999
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Orthopedic Surgery
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Sarasota Orthopedic Institute

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