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Dr. Christopher Hollowell, MD

Dr. Christopher Hollowell, MD

Urology*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Christopher Hollowell, MD is a urologist in Coral Springs, FL and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Wayne State University in 1993. He is affiliated with HCA Florida Northwest Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

2.9 Star Rating
Based on 44 reviews 2.9 Star Rating (44 reviews)

At a Glance

  • Area of ExpertiseDr. Hollowell specializes in the area of Urology. See board certifications
  • Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top HospitalAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals
  • Recent ReviewsReviews made in the last 30 days. See reviews

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Dr. Hollowell's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Hollowell

2.9
44 ratings, 26 with a written review
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Most polite Dr
He spoke well and he handled everything I needed for me
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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Dr Hollowell – Apr 04, 2025
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Dr Hollowell is the best urologist
I am very happy with the attention I got from Dr. Hollowell. He is an excellent urologist, who care about the well being of his patients. He has a magnifique personality making the patient feel good and comfortable. His advises were the best from the very beginning. He performed a surgery to me and he tried every single possibility before going into a surgery. He wanted to cure my bladder issue trying his best to avoid a procedure which finally in the end was the onlySolution to my problem. I really appreciate and recommend Dr. Hollowell. He is an excellent doctor.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Long wait times
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Carla Ana Pagador Bernales – Sep 18, 2024
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Would highly recommend.
Took our Newborn son to see Dr. Hollowell for circumcision on recommendation of a close friend. Great bedside manner, friendly, professional, and caring. Staff very friendly and kind. Would highly recommend. Overall great experience.
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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Amanda C – Dec 13, 2022
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Found Z Urology on line and ended up seeing Dr Hollowell. I was not impressed with the consultation and to be quite honest I found him a little arrogant. Tests were taken and a procedure suggested as a follow up. I decided that I was not comfortable with him and the office was really too far from where I live. I went elsewhere and had a much better experience - with the follow up procedure not recommended. Also billed for a test that I have been told by 3 different urologist was unnecessary and cost me close to $200. Overall not a good experience I am sorry to say.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
7 others found this helpful
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Sep 24, 2021
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Dr. Christopher Hollowell and his staff are amazing! Meeting a doctor in the hospital for emergency surgery is a traumatic experience in itself. When I met Dr. Hollowell as I had tears of pain on my face, this wonderful man truly felt my pain. He was so compassionate and when he explained his plan of action, it was already easing my level 10+ pain. Following up by calling the office, Melissa Marchand PA-C was an angel! I was experiencing a second problem, and she stayed with me over the phone and walked me through every step of the way. You cannot teach someone to have a heart and be professional, I believe it is a gift and these two people have it! I would highly recommend calling Dr. Hollowell and Melissa for all of your urologic needs, as I guarantee from my own experience, you will be treated professionally with kindness. This world today needs more experienced practitioners with bedside manners as this practice has.
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
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Jeanine Luceri – May 21, 2021
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Dr. Christopher Hollowell was very helpful and informative. He took the time to explain the options for my 8 year old son. He dove into the details which I appreciated because it helped me understand the situation so I can make informed decisions on my options
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 13, 2021
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After taking my Mom to two other Urologists here in South Florida, we’d almost gave up looking for a good quality Urologist. She had a long history of UTI’s and OB. The doctors before her misdiagnosed her, gave her temporary fixes and medications. We then scheduled an appointment with Dr Hollowell and that was soon to change. Dr Hollowell was very knowledgeable, professional and eager to make a treatment planned catered to my Moms needs. Within a course of a few months my Moms life went from unbearable pain and unwanted bowel movements to managed and life changing results. We are forever gratuitous to Dr H and his very warm office team. They always made us comfortable and followed up quickly. Dr H is THE best Urologist in Ft Laud. Highly recommend!
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
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Oct 08, 2020
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Dr.Hollowell is my hero! He literally took away my pain after one visit. As a nurse, I had many questions and he answered each with kindness, patience, and honesty. Thank you!!
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
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Lauren – Oct 07, 2020
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Dr. Hollowell is an excellent physician with a great bedside manner. He explained my upcoming surgery very well, and I feel very confident going forward. The staff was friendly and very competent. Highly recommended.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Neil G – Sep 17, 2020
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Yes. Dr. Hollowell was extremely informative. He took a lot of time answering questions and explained everything without rushing me.
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
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Sep 03, 2020
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Dr. Hollowell is an amazing doctor. He explained the condition very well. He just wants to help you solve the problems you encounter. I strongly recommend that you go to him.
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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Jul 18, 2020
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Dr. Hollowell made an uncomfortable and painful procedure so much less so by his reassuring and patient manner. Highly reccomend him.
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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Sharon S. – Jul 15, 2020
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I recently went to see Dr.Hollowell and I am so glad that my insurance led me to such an amazing doctor. He has amazing bedside manner and looks at the diagnosis from every angle. He explains everything in great detail and that you are confident in his expertise. I highly recommend Dr. Hollowell as he is one of the best physicians I have met in my life time.
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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David C – Jul 10, 2020
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Went to Dr. Hollowell's Office. We were told due to the Covid-19 to wait in the car prior to coming in. That was fine. We waited for 1/2 hour. Then they asked us to come in and took us directly to a room. We then waited another hour and the doctor had not shown up. We opened the door and asked the nurse if she could find out if he would be in soon. We waited another 10 minutes and she did not come back and tell us anything. So we got up and left the room. When we went out in the front reception. We told the receptionist we could no longer wait my mother has a bad back. The nurse was standing there and said nothing to us. This felt so rude! Will never go back to this place!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
4 others found this helpful
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Angry Patient – Jun 30, 2020
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My father was in Boca West and Dr Hollowell ,who never called me as I asked of all My dads doctors, diagnosed my dad ,age 91 with a huge stone in his bladder Which he didn’t see as an immediate issue. So my dad was sent home ,sicker than when he went in with a catheter which I was told could only be removed by “the best plumber there is “ as he called himself. I took my father to his office as an emergency patient on December 16th, 2019. After 45 minutes I complained and was told my dad didn’t really have an actual appointment and they would squeeze him in when They could. My dad was very agitated and uncomfortable. When the Dr finally saw him for 2 minutes , he had the nurse remove the catheter And I then signed the paperwork to have the stone FINALLY removed. I was told that the surgery department would call me. They never did. My father went back into the hospital on December 28th With sepsi from a UTI caused by the stone My dad died the next day .
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
12 others found this helpful
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Jan 06, 2020
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Do not recommend to anybody. Stay away from this urologist.
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
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
8 others found this helpful
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Tomas in coral springs – Jun 20, 2019
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The worst experience I’ve had with a doctor. Poor bedside manner .If I could give him 5 negative stars I would. One year ago I had a kidney stone on and a kidney infection. Dr.Christopher Hollowell was trying to put me through 2 surgery’s within a week apart. When I questioned him he started screaming at me in the consulting room. His hands were shaking he was so offended that I would question his education I didn’t feel comfortable having him operate in me. He then told me “Good luck on finding
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
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
9 others found this helpful
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FL – Apr 19, 2019
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I don't know why anyone would put up with this kind of third-world care. Just don't go here. Horrible! Wishing If I could give 0 stars .Dr Christopher Hollowell the most unprofessional disrespectful doctor I have ever met. First you will wait for hours to see him. Then he will try to rush you into a procedure. This Dr is not ethical, misleading, doesn't go by the book. And will try experimental procedures that you don't see in any prestigious urological hospital..
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
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
7 others found this helpful
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FL – Apr 16, 2019
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Thank you, Dr. Hollowell!!! After having bladder lift surgery and a revision surgery by another surgeon, who was unable to provide post-operative care, Dr. Hollowell took me on as his patient and helped pick up the pieces and put me on a path to recovery. He explained what was happening and gave me the confidence that I would eventually be able to urinate again. His kind nature and patience is wonderful. His staff is terrific too! With 3 offices in Broward county they were able to see me w
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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Aimee in Lighthouse Point, FL – Apr 09, 2019
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His surgery and follow ups were incorrectly done and ended up needed to go to ER due to they were closed. Disgusting treatment from this doctor C Hollowell
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
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
6 others found this helpful
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FL – Apr 06, 2019
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care philosophy

Z Urology recognizes the importance of the patient provider relationship. We strive to provide our patients with a top-quality, comfortable experience in our office, the hospital and the skilled nursing facility. As a perse practice we recognize...read more

biography

Dr. Christopher is originally from the Motor City, where he received his undergraduate and medical degrees from Wayne State University. He came to South Florida in 1993 to attend his surgical internship and residency in urologic surgery at the...read more
  • Urology

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  • University Of Miami

    Residency Hospital
  • Wayne State University

    Medical School, 1993
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Urology®
Urology
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • HCA Florida Northwest Hospital

    2801 N State Road 7
    Margate, FL 33063
    Recipient of 22
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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

    70%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    14% lower than the national average

    64%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    12% lower than the national average

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