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Dr. David Arango, MD

Dr. David Arango, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
35+ years of experience

Dr. David Arango, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Lake Wales, FL and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from St Louis University Mo in 1988. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as HCA Florida Raulerson Hospital and Winter Haven Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

2.8 Star Rating
Based on 39 reviews 2.8 Star Rating (39 reviews)

Practice

1120 Carlton Ave Ste 1400 Lake Wales, FL 33853

Make an Appointment

(863) 324-6100

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Arango is affiliated with HCA Florida Raulerson Hospital Okeechobee, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Arango specializes in the area of Orthopedic Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Good Patient Care
    Patients said they had exceptional care at this hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Arango's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Arango

2.8

39 ratings, 14 with a written review
5 Star
41%
41%
4 Star
0%
0%
3 Star
8%
8%
2 Star
0%
0%
1 Star
51%
51%

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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
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Chuck Burns – Jan 06, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Mar 06, 2021
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What went well
  • Wait times
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
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jan 07, 2020
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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
  • Long wait times
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Oct 25, 2019
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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
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Aug 16, 2019
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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
  • Long wait times
11 people found this helpful
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Christine Vandenbeemd in Lake Wales, FL – Jun 03, 2019
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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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Mark Couch in Lake Wales, FL – Jan 30, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
Beth in Leesburg, FL – Jul 11, 2018
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • 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
  • Long wait times
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Melissa Smith in Avon Park, FL – Feb 05, 2018
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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
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Victoria in Lakeland – Jul 01, 2017
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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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Lakeland, FL – Mar 06, 2017
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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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Nicole Simons in Mulberry, FL – Jan 09, 2017
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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
Andre Macias in Lakeland, FL – Jan 02, 2017
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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
  • Long wait times
31 people found this helpful
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Susan Gutentag in Lakeland, FL – Mar 10, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. David Arango, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Lake Wales, FL and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from St Louis University Mo in 1988. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as HCA Florida Raulerson Hospital and Winter Haven Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

  • Orthopedic Surgery

  • Interventional Pain Medicine

  • Sports Medicine

  • Sports Medicine Pain Management

  • Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Florida Orthopaedic Institute - Sports Medicine

    Fellowship Hospital

  • Florida Orthopaedic Institute-sports Medicine

    Fellowship Hospital

  • Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center

    Residency Hospital

  • Orlando Regional Medical Center

    Residency Hospital

  • University Of Montreal Department Of Orthopaedic Surgery, Montreal, Quebec, Canada

    Residency Hospital

  • Kaiser Permanante Medical Center

    Internship Hospital

  • St Louis University Mo

    Medical School, 1988
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
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Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Royal Palm Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Institute LLC1120 Carlton Ave Ste 1400 Lake Wales, FL 33853
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Rehab. Consultants of Central Florida Inc.4040 US Highway 27 N Sebring, FL 33870
2

Practice

Edward Glavey D O LLC575 E Central Ave Winter Haven, FL 33880
3

Affiliated Hospitals

  • HCA Florida Raulerson Hospital

    1796 US Highway 441 N
    Okeechobee, FL 34972
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 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.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

    13% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Winter Haven Hospital

    200 Avenue F NE
    Winter Haven, FL 33881
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

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

    82%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% lower than the national average

    74%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • AdventHealth Sebring

    4200 Sun N Lake Blvd
    Sebring, FL 33872
    Recipient of 6
    hospital awards

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

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    69%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    6% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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