I came in for a normal blood test today. Not a good experience! Now I am not normally a complainer…read morebut I felt I need to tell someone. The girl that tried to take my blood took 5 tries before hitting a good vein. Of course it hurt and now my wrist ( where she finally got blood ) is swelled and hurting. I don't know if she was in experienced or just had a bad day but I think more training might be a good idea. P.S. I have been a patient here for more than 5 years and have never had this happen before. Thank you.

I am writing to share a concerning experience regarding the pre-authorization process handled by a…read morestaff member named Tiffany. Over the course of several weeks, I made multiple phone calls in an effort to obtain a time-sensitive pre-authorization for an upcoming MRI appointment. Despite clearly communicating that my appointment was scheduled within four days, I was repeatedly told that the process would take "weeks," without any apparent urgency or attempt to explore alternative solutions. During this time, I was asked to obtain information from the hospital that my insurance company had already provided, resulting in unnecessary back-and-forth communication and added stress. I personally contacted both the hospital and my insurance company multiple times to try to facilitate the process, yet there was little evidence of follow-through or proactive assistance from Tiffany. Additionally, I left messages with my primary care provider's office and did not receive timely responses, which further compounded the issue. Unfortunately, this experience affected not only my time but also my trust in the coordination of care. My husband had taken time off work for an appointment that ultimately could not proceed due to the lack of pre-authorization. This issue was resolved with a 20 minute conversation call to Dr. John Shelton's ENT office. While I value my primary care provider Ms. Megan Hughes and would prefer to remain under her care, this experience has caused me to reconsider due to the administrative challenges and lack of support. I hope this feedback is taken seriously and used as an opportunity to improve communication, responsiveness, and patient support within the pre-authorization process. The star rating Attis zero for administrative help. And 5+ for Dr. Hughes

From the owner: Dr. Carlos I. Arias, MD is a board certified Family Practice Physician in Bradenton FL at Bayview…read moreMedical. Dr. Arias dedicates himself to providing the best care he can to his patients, and works with them to maintain healthy lifestyles. As a primary care physician he can help with: Annual Wellness Exams, Work Physicals, Same Day Sick Appointments, Vaccinations, Lab Draws, Spirometry, EKG, Ultrasound and more. Dr. Arias believes in working with his patients to help them maintain their best possible health. Call Dr. Carlos I. Arias if you need a caring family doctor in Bradenton.

Dr Lihini Dalzell is great, she helped my situation get better almost right away with her…read morediagnosis. Highly recommend her, she is a kind caring and very smart.

Dr. Lihini Dalzell and her staff are wonderful. She is the go to doctor for many IMG athletes &…read morefamilies. I live in Lakewood Ranch, but still go to her clinic because she is an excellent diagnostician & trustworthy. During flu season they are busy so you may need to wait, but we were in & out within an hour. Thank you Dr. Dalzell, you are appreciated!

Nothing went wrong. Got to see my Doctor…read more who moved to this practice! They treat everyone with respect and even have free water bottles ‼

Dr. Raphael Kulawik is nothing short of amazing when it comes to a Primary Doctor. Not your 15 min…read moreDoctor! My mother and her husband saw him over a 9yr period. Myself roughly 3yrs. He takes time w/ patients, helpful w/ all aspects of your concerns. Does research and visibly shows you on computer items you can purchase over the counter. I honestly can't say enough about his exceptional care. Have never had issues w/ Staff. Highly recommended!

My original visit went perfectly. The staff was polite, office clean and pleasant the doctor could…read morenot have been better. She had a great attitude, listened, explained in layman's term. I will definitely be recommending.

Wonderful doctor, caring, and knowledgeable. My whole family now goes to him, and we trust him. I…read morehave gone to doctors with fancy offices who don't pay attention to you. In this day and age, it is unique to have a doctor who knows you and your family, remembers your history, and really cares. I have never had a doctor like him, it is kind of old fashion to have such a caring doctor-patient relationship. My whole family is thankful to Dr. A and I highly recommend him.

Called ahead and left message inquiring if I could be seen for a postpartum visit. Got a call back…read moreto be seen for postpartum depression. That was not quite the attention to detail I had hoped for in a medical practice. But the caller was gracious so I decided to schedule the appt. I was still a little skeptical, so I called back to verify that the doctor could had a postpartum visit. I was assured it wasn't a problem and that the appt would take 15-20 minutes. I waited 40 minutes to have vitals taken and be shown to the room. I was told the doctor was running a bit behind but would see me by noon. By 20min after noon, I'd not been seen. The medical assistant who took my vitals said she needed to ask the doctor, but she never got back to me. When the doctor arrived he was personable, but brief. I found him professional and thorough I would have given four stars for the care, but the staff and poor timing dragged down the rating. My suggestion, carefully pre-screen the last week l

Out of all of the Doctors that I visited during my time living in Bradenton/Sarasota, Dr. Okuhara…read morewas by far the best. If I were to ever move to the area again, she would be my first choice. She believes in preventative care and is extremely professional. Her offices are clean and well run, she truly cares about her patients, and she is easy to talk to. Since money was always an issue for me, she went out of her way to give me samples or discount coupons on my prescription medications, when they were available. She also made sure to discuss every aspect of life with me that would affect my health; such as diet, stress, excercise, family history, and overall well being. She has also given me excellent referrals and worked with my insurance companies to make sure that my preventative care is covered. Sometimes her office staff and nurses can be pushy or rude, since she is in a shared office complex with other doctors.

This review is long overdue! Having moved down from NY where I had wonderful doctors, I frankly…read moredidn't expect in my urban snobbery to find anyone who could compete with the type of medical care to which I was accustomed. Hands down, I discovered that Dr. Okuhara excels beyond my several decades of experience in going to doctors. If the criteria include: 1) Professional competence; 2) Time with patient; 3) Diagnostic ability (especially outstanding); 4) Availability; 5) Excellent referrals to top-notch specialists (best experiences with her referrals every time); and 6)) Compassionate billing practices and office procedures, Dr. Okuhara gets 6 stars. cb

I have been going to North Manatee Family Healthcare for a year now. It's always tough going to a…read morenew doctor and hoping to find a good one. And I did! They have been excellent-always helping me find the right specialists and care I need. Jessica Fennel, APRN, has been who I've seen every time I've had an appointment. She is nice, thorough and knowledgeable. She works through Dr.Douglas Walsh. She has always helped whatever I've needed. I definitely recommend North Manatee Family Healthcare. They maintain Covid safety procedures which makes me feel safe. Every single person I've worked with from the staff answering phones, nurses and my APRN have been excellent. They all seem to really care about the patients and doing what they can to help. I am very happy to come here because I know they will do their best for me.

I visited Dr. Walsh on March 6, 2026. My face exhibited a gray pallor. I had been unwell since…read moreFebruary 5, 2026. He assured me that I appeared fine and then became angry with me. On March 7, 2026, I experienced vomiting, severe chest pain, and urinary issues characterized by a strong ammonia odor. A neighbor transported me to a hospital in a neighboring county. It was subsequently diagnosed that I had been suffering from a severe urinary tract infection for approximately one month. The sole positive aspect of Dr. Walsh is his willingness to prescribe controlled substances when necessary for pain and anxiety. I decided to terminate my association with him as my healthcare provider and am grateful that I discontinued the controlled medication he had prescribed for several months. I regard him as an incompetent, uncaring physician. No thank you.

I cannot say enough bad things about this medical offices, but this is the worst experience I have…read moreever had as a patient Dr. relationship. If you're looking for someplace that makes up their minds about what's going on with you without hearing the facts of what you really feel, Then this is the right place for you.

From the owner: Choosing the right primary care provider is one of the most important decisions for your health as…read moreyou age. At Family Doctors of Bradenton and Family Doctors of Manatee, we make it simple to connect with a team that understands Medicare, value-based care, and the unique needs of seniors. Whether you're looking for preventive screenings, chronic-condition management, or a trusted provider for your Annual Wellness Visit, our offices are here to help you take the next step with confidence.