I saw Dr. Galliano for a hemorrhoid problem. I knew they needed surgical removal. There were other…read moreissues that I thought needed attention and a specialist was my best choice. Speaking with my primary, I chose Dr. Galliano. Knowing my family history of bowel disorders, he did NOT rush in to remove the hemorrhoids. He made a few tests to be sure there were no other issues that would cause future problems. ............He explained every test and procedure to my satisfaction ............. then we made the date for my hemorrhoid banding, which went exceedingly well............... We even laughed at my comments about his "chosen profession" as I was slipping under the affects of anesthesia. ............. Conclusion? I would recommend Dr. G in a heartbeat. He's patient, humorous, knowledgeable, and kind. Yes, I think he's great and if I ever need this kind of surgery again, he's the doctor for me.

Where to start... I was referred to Dr. Galliano by my…read moreprimary care physician. He is in the Millennium Network. ANY referrals are always to a Millennium networked physician not because they are the best to treat you, but because they are in the Millennium Network! I'm very hard of hearing and wear hearing aids so this is a shared problem, but I cannot understand what he's saying with such a thick accent. When I ask him to repeat himself I get a look as if I'm stupid and then I feel stupid. My poor hearing and his accent doesn't mean is isn't accomplished but his demeanor makes it an unpleasant experience on top of being at a proctologist to begin with. On to the staff... They sit behind heavily frosted closed windows and if you're standing out in the waiting area for 15 minutes, you will be left standing there until YOU play guess which window and knock. God forbid they get up out of their seats and lean forward to open the slider or better yet, LEAVE THE SLIDERS OPEN! If you really want or need a good doctor with staff that at least act like they care, you're best option is north or south out of Charlotte County. I've had at least 3 doctors tell me that exact thing. Yesterday another doctor kept me waiting an hour and a half in the exam room. Again, go out of Charlotte for better care.

Funny looking here every review was for hernia surgery. They told me he didn't do hernia surgery…read moreand I had to go to his partner. Had an appointment with his partner Dr. Maria Castilla for two weeks. Had to schedule to be off by 3:30pm. Got a call three days before they wanted to change my appointment to 2:40pm or reschedule in two weeks. I had to jump through a LOT of hoops to be able to get there by 2:40pm but I did. The day of my appointment I got a call at 12:45pm. They said I had to be there by 1:30pm or we had to reschedule in two weeks. I asked why and the very rude office girl told me Dr. Castilla was a surgeon and does whatever she wants. Now after all that they expect me to reschedule? I am going to find another surgeon. If they treat me like this for an initial consultation imagine how they will be scheduling surgery.

From the owner: General Surgeonread more

DO NOT use Dr. Maria Castilla for ANY type of surgery. She has a history of causing harm (and…read moredeath) to her patients. She caused the death of my son by performing a surgery well outside her area of expertise. My son consented for a 2.5 hr. surgery. This "GENERAL" surgeon decided on her own to do a 9-hour open surgery, a surgery that only a cardiothoracic surgeon should have performed. My son was a healthy individual who walked into the hospital that morning, never to walk out again. He suffered for 23 days at the hands of this monster. She has a history of lawsuits. Go on to the Charlotte County clerk website and look up her name. There is actually an open lawsuit at this present time. She has been fired for her incompetence from two surgery centers in Charlotte County. If only other reviewers had been honest and posted their horrible experience by this monster (who calls herself a doctor) and posted their review before signing a NDA (non,-disclosure agreement), my son would be alive today.

From the owner: Dr. Christopher Finley performed his general surgery residency at Inspira Healthcare outside of…read morePhiladelphia. He continued his education in Akron, OH where he received advanced fellowship training in bariatric surgery. Dr. Finley experienced the profound transformative effects of weight loss surgery on his patients in Ohio and has made it his life goal to bring those results to Charlotte County. He specializes in weight loss surgery, post bariatric care, foregut surgery, and hernia surgery. He is the only surgeon in the region still performing gastric bypass surgery and bariatric revisional surgery. All elective surgeries are performed robotically.

I can't thank Dr. Bartek enough for the care that he showed my mother in the hospital. My Mom had…read morecomplications after her procedure and Dr. Bartek called me and kept me informed of her condition. I was in Massachusetts and feeling helpless. He called me numerous times to update me and explained everything that was happening. He is a very caring man and I thank him for helping my Mother and I get through a very scary situation.

From the owner: Board Certified Vascular Surgeon…read more James P. Bartek MD, FACS is a board certified vascular surgeon who has been practicing medicine in Port Charlotte since 1999. He specializes in the following surgical procedures: Carotids, Lower Extremity Surgery for Peripheral Vascular Disease, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms, Dialysis Catheters and Hemodialysis Access.

I have been in pain management for 40+ years. Since Gina has been working on me...I feel better…read morethan ever.She is unbelievable. She takes her time and zeros in on the exact 'spot'. Katy always listens to my concerns and I never feel rushed...the whole staff here is great. Brook:thumbs up! My neuropathy has improved tremendously with Gina! I can't say enough good things about my treatment! Thank You!!!! Rose

I started seeing Dr. Shockley and Katy last July, they seemed very kind loving and supportive, said…read morethat if I had any needs at all to just let them know, I have been taking pain medication for my back for years, I told him what he was giving me was not strong enough and that I was having a hard time stretching it to every six hours as the direction stated, to make a long story short my body wound up needing the medication more often, so I started running out, I knew I was in trouble with this, so I contacted the office this past Monday, 29 December, ask for help ask for methadone, and I was discharged, there were signs in the office stating that there was no shame in reaching out and asking for help and then they turned around and did that I was pretty much left on my own flapping in the wind and had to find my own solution , I think this is very irresponsible of a pain management doctor when a patient is asking for help, I would not recommend this doctor

Unreliable, unprofessional and Disrespectful. At one point I waited on hold for more then 27…read moreminutes just to have a representitive tell me that he would take a message. I left three messages for Jenifer in the financial department with zero return calls. In the end my surgery was canceled without my knowledge the night before the surgery date due to nonpayment, I was unaware that I could not provide payment at time of intake. I had to return to my personal doctor for a new referral. Long story short I am still walking around with a broken hand three weeks later. The pain is unreal but the Advanced Orthopedic center could not care less.

Excellent doctors and staff. Amazing caregivers. The doctors are some of the best around here. I…read morehighly recommend. Office staff are very kind and also efficient. They go out of their way to help.

Highly recommend....the ladies at the front desk were not sure whether or not they would/could…read moreaccept my health insurance (from Wisconsin)....THEY made the necessary phone calls to find out that yes they did accept my policy:) Even with the insurance questions I was treated by PA Ruland (who was also very pleasant and professional) and out of there...with a prescription...within 90 minutes. Again I highly recommend and will definitely go there again..if necessary.

Been a patient here for several years. I had a scheduled appointment with a specific PA, I made it…read more2 months ago. I showed up on time. Sat in the lobby for almost an hour past my appointment time while they helped at least a half dozen people who had walked in after me. At about 10:15 AM, I got an email telling me my appointment was cancelled and that I'd need to reschedule, WHILE I SAT IN THE WAITING ROOM. I am going to skip the details, other than to say I never saw my PA, she was AWOL from the practice, one person telling me she was scheduled off, the other telling me she didn't work there and never had. Dr. was not available - out of the office until October. Office manager was not available - hadn't come to work yet, at 10AM. If there was a way to give negative stars, I'd be doing that right now. Already found a new practice to see, they're finding time to fit me in Monday.

My appointment with the medical staff at the Port Charlotte office at 3406 N. Tamiami Trail was…read moreegregiously horrendous. I have never encountered such poor patient service at a doctor's office throughout my entire lifetime. After waiting for over an hour in the patient waiting room where the front reception desk is located, I was finally summoned and designated to an examination room in which I waited for NEARLY TWO ADDITIONAL HOURS for doctor Yeggi to show up. While I was inquiring about my medical condition, the doctor abruptly walked out of the examination room right in the middle of our conversation without notifying me and before I could even complete my sentence. Upon concluding my visit on my way out, one of the medical assistants told me rudely "Hurry up, I need to go to lunch now". Her remark shocked me. They exhibited excessively rushed and stressed behavior, which made me feel terribly frustrated, anxious, and demoralized. To have the sheer audacity to make me wait almost three hours during my scheduled appointment and then being hurriedly ushered out of the building was dreadful and appalling.

I had a very good experience here, staff was thorough, kind, friendly and professional I had a…read morecortisone shot on my foot which if anyone has had one before it's a punch then burn...but after my foot felt wonderful I could walk again but she the doctor was gentle and explained all of what she was about to do! Thank you

My son consented for robotic surgery. Once Dr. Maria Castilla realized his condition was too…read moreadvanced for the laparoscopic surgery, she should have consulted a cardiothoracic surgeon immediately! Instead, she decided upon herself to do an open surgery on my son. What was supposed to be a 3-hour surgery turned into an eight and a half hour operation. Dr. Castilla called me post surgery to tell me my son was now on a ventilator and in a medically-induced coma. He was also in septic. In the next 23 days she performed another four major surgeries not including, chest tubes, drains, tracheotomy Etc. My son lost his life on the 23rd day post op because Dr. Maria Castilla performed a surgery beyond the scope of practice. Her arrogance took my son's life. Regrettably, my son and others suffered the same fate due to Dr. Maria Castilla's inferior skills. PLEASE DON'T BECOME A VICTIM OF DR. CASTILLA. Her lack of skill resulted in my son's death.

From the owner: We are a General and Bariatric Surgery practice.read more

My experiences with Dr. Constance has been very favorable. I met Dr. Constance in December after…read moremy family physician highly suggested that I set up an appointment. My issue were several cysts from my head to my back that were causing discomfort and oozing. After several visits and minor surgery, the cysts have except for two been removed. Dr. Constance is a very skilled surgeon and has the resume to support his practice. In his spare time Dr. Constance spends time as District 2 County Commissioner. If you are seeking a very professional dedicated surgeon to confront medical issues, then look no further that this medical practitioner. His work speaks of itself!!! Also, he is a good man!!!!!!!

Dr. Constance and his entire staff are professional, personable and polite. Dr. Constance himself…read morewas able remove an annoying cyst on my head, with excellent results. I am very pleased with his method, and his attention to detail, ensuring the best possible results. I will seek his services, if there is ever need , in the future.