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Dr. Cedric Tankson, MD

Dr. Cedric Tankson, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Cedric Tankson, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Leesburg, FL and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine in 1999. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as UF Health Leesburg Hospital and UF Health the Villages Hospital. He is not accepting new patients.

3.1 Star Rating
Based on 18 reviews 3.1 Star Rating (18 reviews)

UF Health Leesburg Hospital

600 E Dixie Ave Leesburg, FL 34748

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At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Tankson specializes in the area of Orthopedic Surgery. See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™ See hospitals
  • Quiet Hospital
    Patients said the hospital this doctor practices at is quiet. See hospitals
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Dr. Tankson's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Tankson

3.1

18 ratings, 9 with a written review
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
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
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Chandra Whidden – Oct 22, 2024
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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 person found this helpful
Helpful
Christina DeLisle – Sep 30, 2024
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What went well
  • 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 person found this helpful
Helpful
LaVonne Joyce – Oct 30, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Excellent surgeon – Apr 18, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • 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
3 people found this helpful
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Angry patient – Oct 01, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jan 18, 2018
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Diane Fowler in The Villages, FL – Mar 04, 2017
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jeff Hirsch in The Villages, FL – Jul 18, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • 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
9 people found this helpful
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Beth in Wildwood, FL – Jun 07, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Cedric J Tankson, MD, earned his medical degree from The University of South Florida College of Medicine in Tampa, Florida. He completed his orthopaedic residency training at Louisiana State University in New Orleans and completed a foot and ankle...read more

biography

Cedric J. Tankson, M.D., earned his medical degree from The University of South Florida College of Medicine in Tampa, Florida. He completed his orthopaedic residency training at Louisiana State University in New Orleans and completed a foot and...read more
  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • University Of South Florida Morsani College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1999
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

UF Health Leesburg Hospital

UF Health Leesburg Hospital600 E Dixie Ave Leesburg, FL 34748
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UF Health Medical Group Orthopaedics - Leesburg

UF Health Medical Group Orthopaedics - Leesburg701 Medical Plaza Dr Leesburg, FL 34748
2

UF Health Medical Group Orthopaedics - Spanish Springs

UF Health Medical Group Orthopaedics - Spanish Springs1501 N US Highway 441 Ste 1832 Bldg 1800 The Villages, FL 32159
3

UF Health Medical Group Orthopaedics - Tavares

4

UF Health Spanish Plaines Hospital

UF Health Spanish Plaines Hospital1451 El Camino Real The Villages, FL 32159
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 4:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 6:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 4:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 6:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 12:00pm
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Indiana University Health Ball Memorial Hospital

    2401 W University Ave
    Muncie, IN 47303
    Recipient of 7
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Joint Replacement Excellence Award™ (2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • UF Health Leesburg Hospital

    600 E Dixie Ave
    Leesburg, FL 34748
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™ (2025)

    Superior clinical outcomes in back and neck surgery, spinal fusion, hip fracture treatment, hip replacement, and total knee replacement

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    78%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% lower than the national average

    68%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    7% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • UF Health the Villages Hospital

    1451 El Camino Real
    The Villages, FL 32159
    Recipient of 5
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    78%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% lower than the national average

    65%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    10% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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