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Dr. Adam Bright, MD

Dr. Adam Bright, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Adam Bright, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Sarasota, FL and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Bright has extensive experience in Knee & Lower Limb Surgery. He graduated from University of Miami Miller School of Medicine in 1990. He is affiliated with Sarasota Memorial Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.5 Star Rating
Based on 35 reviews 3.5 Star Rating (35 reviews)

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1950 Arlington St Ste 111 Sarasota, FL 34239
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3.5
35 ratings, 21 with a written review
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time for second knee
I went to Dr. Bright for the replacement of my left knee in 2018. Despite my overweight condition the procedure went spectacularly well. It's now time for my right knee to be replaced and I wouldn't consider anyone but Dr. Bright. He is a perfectionist in his surgeries. Dr. Rose Bright is available to answer any questions that might come up when Dr. Adam Bright can't be reached. On another aspect of Dr. Bright's care you get to see him and not a PA when you have an appointment. That is getting to be increasingly rare these days.
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
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Jul 09, 2024
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Phenomenal surgeon
I had complete knee replacement surgery in September. I did not need to use either a walker or cane after surgery and did not experience much pain or discomfort in the following days/weeks. My range of motion was excellent and I did not need outpatient therapy after the initial two weeks of home therapy. I was diligent in completing all the assigned exercises. Dr. Bright is an exceptional surgeon.
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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Oct 29, 2022
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Last Appointment
Went to Dr. Bright about 10 years. The last appt was just after the Covid outbreak in 2020. I went for a Cortisone shot in my knee as I did every 6 months. He seemed insistent that I have a knee replacement the next week, when I refused, he became arrogant. Dr. left to get a cortisone shot and placed the injection above my knee instead of in the knee as always done in the past.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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May 30, 2022
For the last 15years, I have injected all of my... Read More
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I would certainly recommend Dr. Bright to family and friends. He is very informative and does not rush you out of his office. He explains everything in detail.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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sandra weimer – Sep 30, 2021
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STAY AWAY Due to a change in insurance I came to Dr. Bright. Knee problems since 2017. Previous ortho treated knee with SynVisc 1 injections which gave me pain free full mobility for approx. 1 year. I've had 3 rounds of SynVisc with excellent results. Appt with Dr. Bright was the worst and most frustrating encounter I have ever had with a physician. Had my records sent over which he failed to review. First tells me the procedure may not work, then that a single injection regimen puts too much material into the knee, then he informs me of the risk if infection from an injection (40M/1), tells me about 15 other drugs, then he asks me about my right knee, which does not hurt. He clearly was only interested in a $40k knee replacement when an $800 injection solves my problem. Finally agreed to get authorization for SynVisc and proceeded to place an authorization for a different 3 shot regimen drug. Argumentative, ineffective, doesn't listen to his patient. First name should be "Notso".
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 others found this helpful
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May 21, 2021
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Most solution oriented, no nonsense doctor I've worked with. Very good at recognizing my goals as an injured athlete.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Jennifer Goldsack – Mar 03, 2021
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I had hip surgery in June 2018, Dr. Bright was the surgeon, my left leg is now almost a full inch shorter than my right, due wholly to his incompetence. His response was that it would adjust over time, which is totally not true. I wouldn’t trust him to park my car, but I do think of him daily as I limp down the street.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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James Sullivan – Jan 03, 2021
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If you need a lecture on what is obese, he is the one to make you feel embarrassed and tell you because you are obese this is why you need hip surgery. He also said that he had a perfect score on hip surgery patients and did not want me to ruin his record. He is sending me to a radiologist for a cortisone injection under a camera because he said I was obese and he did not think he could inject in the wright area.. I wanted to tell him I guess you do not watch my 600 lb life. I am 250 lbs and 5ft 7 . I will try the injection if that does not work I will look into getting a second opinion. I would be afraid to be under anesthesia with this attitude, not friendly just down wright rude.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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antoinette doychak – Sep 28, 2020
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Do NOT go to this guy if you are overweight. He was very condescending and babbled on and on about the Mao and Harvard standards. Thank you so much for telling me over and over again that I am super obese. Had you bothered to listen to me at the get go, you would have heard my request "I am STILL losing weight, and wanted to collaborate with you on what is an acceptable BMI. for surgery." Dr Bright, I hope you never suffer from a debilitating illness, and have to sit and listen to a pompous MD; if indeed there is one on this planet worse than you. Total transparancy; I started out at 525 lbs and down to 320. I will get down to 250 thanks to your pep talk, and will still be a beautiful person, inside and out. You? Not so much. And I would HIGHLY recommend going to shop at Dillards and NOT thrifting; your outfit would have won first place at a What NOT to Wear event.
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
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 others found this helpful
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Super Obese Mrs. Adam – Jan 18, 2020
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Had a short experience with Dr. Bright for a hip replacement, which may have been good or not, but his staff who was handling the booking at the hospital is totally incompetent. Has no idea what is going on in the healthcare procedure, also ask what DVT means had no clue--in case the staff would read this comment, I help out"DEEP VEIN THROMBOSIS"
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Harald m Becker – Nov 09, 2019
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He gets to the point and fixes the issue
What went well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Oct 22, 2019
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My experience with Dr Bright's care of my knee pain has been no less than spectacular. He listened and let me know he really cared about the pain I was suffering and how it impacted my life. I am very needle-phobic, but he talked me through Cortisone shots without a problem. We tried the non-surgical route first. I have now had arthroscopic surgery on both knees, and his patience and caring leave me wondering how anyone could give him a less than stellar review. I'll happily recommend Dr B
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Mar 20, 2019
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I am into my second week of recovery for a total knee replacement done by Dr Bright. I have be n a patient of his for a number of years ...broken arm, back pain , and the progressive osteoarthritis of my knee with several attempts to ease the discomfort. I cannot say enough about the surgery experience. I have some other health issues involving DVTs and PEs so I was most concerned about developing clots. Dr Bright and his team including Dr Rose Bight followed me and planned for every step i
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Susan in Sarasota , FL – Feb 10, 2019
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I’m so glad I went to Dr. Bright! He is kind, patient, and persistent, and without any surgery, my painful knee is much better. Back to hiking and biking.
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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Deb in Sarasota, FL – Nov 18, 2018
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Dr. Bright and his team have been there for us for the last 20 years. My recent knee replacement surgery continues to boost our esteem for the practice.
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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George Wettlaufer in Osprey, FL – Sep 17, 2018
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Dr. Bright and his staff are great to work with. The staff is friendly, informative, helpful, and quick to respond to your needs. Scheduling provides for quality time with the doctor and your wait time is next to nothing. Dr. Bright uses the most current and effective methods to perform the surgery successfully and provide the best opportunity for success and recovery to a normal lifestyle. I am so thankful I found and chose Dr. Bright for my total knee replacement. Thank you Dr. Bright.
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
2 others found this helpful
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Jim Meyd in Sarasota, FL – Aug 14, 2018
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A very good diagnistician. However, he has an abrupt and rude disposition that makes me question if his lack of empathy is worth being a patient of his. My verdict is that his of putting and insensitive manner makes him a must avoid I will find another MD who can display a drop of human kindness.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 others found this helpful
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Mike in FL – Aug 14, 2018
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Dr Bright has a unique personality which should not be misunderstood to be less than compassionate and keenly in tune to the patient and a supportive family's needs. He is straight to the point which some may be confused by. When needing more information before making a decision for our elderly loved one, he was promptly responsive.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Sarasota FL – Feb 08, 2018
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Spastic, rude insurance doctor that doesn't seem to care about his patients.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 others found this helpful
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Sarasota, FL – Jun 01, 2017
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I have many bone issues. Saw DR.Bright who was 1st doctor in a long while who was kind, compassionate and listened. Gave me cortisteroids(sp) both knees like boss. No pain. Whole visit was win win.
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
2 others found this helpful
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Maureen Murphy in Sarasota fl – May 10, 2017
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About Me

care philosophy

I enjoy taking the time to sit down with each patient (and family members, if possible) and really listen to their problems and concerns. My patient's condition is then explained in great detail, frequently with the use of models and/or handouts....read more

biography

Adam Bright, M.D., grew up in Franklin, Ohio and graduated valedictorian from the Miami Valley School. He then enrolled in the Universoty of Miami College of Engineering, where he again graduated valedictorian summa cum laude, and started medical...read more

  • Orthopedic Surgery

  • Hip & Knee Orthopedics

  • Orthopedic Shoulder & Elbow Surgery

  • Orthopedic Sports Medicine

  • Orthopedic Trauma Surgery

  • Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery

  • Orthopedics

  • Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery

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  • Iron Arrow Honorary, University Of Miami

    2016

  • University Md

    Residency Hospital, 1996

  • Union Memorial Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1991

  • University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1990

  • Valedictorian, University Miami College Of Engineering

    1986

  • University Of Miami College Of Engineering

    Undergraduate School, 1986
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  • English

  • Spanish

  • Hip Pain, 1998

  • Capital Report, 2004

  • Multiple, 2003

  • Oxinium Knee Replacements, 2003

  • Universal Health Care, February 2

  • Sports Injuries, 2000

  • Computer Navigation in Orthopedic Surgery, Summer 200

  • Biosynthesis of a Tumor Cell Sialomucin., 1988

  • Call office for CV

  • Wrong Site Surgery, 2005

  • Florida Medical Association Golden Eagle, 2005

  • Univ. Miami Honors Program In Medicine, 1986

  • Mayors Citation (Baltimore, MD), 1990

  • Distinguished Physician, Sarasota County Medical society, 2006

  • Florida Choice Award for Exemplary Treatment of Work-Injury Patients, 2003

  • Univ. Miami MD with Research Distinction, 1990

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Schofield Hand and Bright Orthopaedics PLLC1950 Arlington St Ste 111 Sarasota, FL 34239
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(941) 921-2600
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