Providers - Sports Health - Pinellas Park, FL

"On Nov. 13, 2017 and again on Feb. 14, 2018 I had\r hip replacement surgeries in St. Petersburg, Fl. with\r Dr Vladimir Alexander of Alexander Orthopaedics\r Associates. I specifically chose Dr Alexander from his\r being praised by pleased return patients and my own\r impression of his demeanor and what I saw as a sincere\r interest in wanting to help you, if you were willing to do\r your 50% of a " joint effort ".\r I am now 8 weeks post op on second hip replacement \r and I am quite pleased with progress with both hips.\r This is an ongoing project, not always easy or comfortable but with an excellent skilled Surgeon, a\r personal commitment to work hard and return to my\r 45 year career as a Fitness Professional Trainer and\r Instructor, and the help of great PT's, who understand \r setting and achieving personal goals I will succeed.\r Thank you Dr Alexander for giving me my life back!\r With sincere gratitude,\r Mary Frances Blackard\r "

"I liked Dr. Goldsmith and, more important, I trust him. We had an open and honest conversation about my hip pain. Yes his bedside manner could use a little boost yet he delivered the information professionally. I don't want someone to hold my hand, I needed the best and accurate medical information so I could make an informed decision. Besides, I would rather have a surgeon with great medical skills and less people skills."

"I don't like writing negative things about people. But for people looking for a good nuerologist I feel it is important to tell them Dr. Patel is absolutely not it. He really shouldn't be practicing medicine. He misdiagnosed me pretty badly (according to my very competent new nuerologist). He didn't respond to any of my questions. Just kind of grunting "yes" a few times. He almost seemed like he didn't care when we were together and wasn't interested in actually practicing medicine anymore. He ordered tons of tests, that weren't really necessary, but since he owns an MRI machine he makes money off of those tests. My last visit ended with him referring me to another nuerologist because I got the distinct feeling he didn't know how to answer my questions. It was bad. Be very careful about following his diagnosis."

"Uncaring, rude, condescending jerk. Came in with excruciating pain. He (or I'm guessing his PA since the person I saw doesn't look like this photo, even though everything is signed by him). Asked for an injection in my hip, told me he doesn't give injections on first visits (gave no valid reason for it). Told me I'm in pain because I'm fat. And that I may not realize it, but coffee has hidden calories and not all salads are healthy. 1) I probably know more about nutrition than this asshat. 2) I did not come to see a nutritionist, I can understand a comment about how my pain is more severe because I am heavy set, but I don't need his condescending tone about what foods I eat when he has NO idea what I eat. 3) So what, because I'm overweight I deserve to suffer and be in pain? What an f'in jerk. I only hope this man gets the same medical care he provides, when he is the one in pain. Also, you could stand to lose your beer belly, buddy. Take a look in the mirror."