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Dr. Donna Saatman, MD

Dr. Donna Saatman, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Donna Saatman, MD is an orthopedic spine surgeon in Brandon, FL and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from State University of New York in 1997. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as HCA Florida North Florida Hospital and HCA Florida Brandon Hospital. She is accepting new patients.

4 Star Rating
Based on 97 reviews 4 Star Rating (97 reviews)

Practice

305 E Brandon Blvd Brandon, FL 33511

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Dr. Saatman is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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Dr. Saatman's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Saatman

4.0

97 ratings, 30 with a written review
5 Star
74%
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
23%
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
8 people found this helpful
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Oct 14, 2020
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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
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Sep 29, 2020
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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
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
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May 05, 2020
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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
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
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Jennifer – Mar 23, 2020
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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
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
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Harley – Mar 18, 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
4 people found this helpful
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Mar 05, 2020
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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
What could be improved
No results
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
Claudia – Feb 06, 2020
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What went well
No results
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 people found this helpful
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Jan 08, 2020
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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
5 people found this helpful
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Oct 30, 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
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Ashley A – Oct 07, 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
What could be improved
No results
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
Aug 14, 2019
Thank you for your review. Dr. Saatman always...Read More
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
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Lynn Fletcher – Aug 02, 2019
Dr. Saatman's Reply –
Thank you for the kind words Lynn!
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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
Jul 29, 2019
Dr. Saatman's Reply –
Thank you for your kind words!
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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
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jul 15, 2019
Dr. Saatman's Reply –
Thank you for the 5 star review Diane!
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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
What could be improved
No results
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Jul 13, 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
What could be improved
No results
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Aaron in Sebring, FL – Jun 21, 2019
Aaron, thank you for taking time to recommend Dr....Read More
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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
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Steve Pugh in Pinellas Park, FL – Mar 25, 2019
Thank you Steve! We are pleased to hear that Dr....Read More
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • 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
Brandon, FL – Mar 20, 2019
Thank you for your feedback! We appreciate your...Read More
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • 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 people found this helpful
Helpful
PatientA in Brandon, FL – Aug 03, 2018
PatientA, we are terribly sorry to hear that...Read More
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Adam in Zephyrhills, FL – Jul 18, 2018
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About Me

care philosophy

Donna Saatman, MD is a uniquely trained and highly skilled neurosurgeon who is dedicated to improving the quality of her patient s lives. Dr. Saatman s practice model is to listen to the patient s complaints and complete a thorough physical exam....read more

biography

Dr. Saatman is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery and specializes in the surgical treatment of adult degenerative spine and peripheral nerve disease.Dr. Saatman attended medical school at SUNY Health Science Center in...read more
  • Orthopedic Spine Surgery

  • Neurosurgery

  • Minimally Invasive Neurological Spine Surgery

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  • Moffitt Cancer Center

    Residency Hospital
  • University Of Florida

    Residency Hospital
  • University Of South Florida

    Internship Hospital
  • State University Of New York

    Medical School, 1997
  • University Of Massachusetts

    Undergraduate School, 1992
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
Neurosurgery
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    Locations

    Practice

    Florida Orthopaedic Institute305 E Brandon Blvd Brandon, FL 33511
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    Office3760 NW 83rd St Gainesville, FL 32606
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    Florida Orthopaedic Institute13020 N Telecom Pkwy Temple Terrace, FL 33637
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