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Dr. Elizabeth Cefalu, MD

Dr. Elizabeth Cefalu, MD

Pediatrics*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Elizabeth Cefalu, MD is a pediatrician in North Port, FL and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Medical School University School of Medicine in 1999. She is affiliated with HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 106 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (106 reviews)
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Dr. Cefalu is a patient favorite Pediatrician

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  • Area of ExpertiseDr. Cefalu specializes in the area of Internal Medicine. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top HospitalAmerica’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ See hospitals

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Dr. Cefalu's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Cefalu

4.2

106 ratings, 42 with a written review
5 Star
79%
79%
4 Star
2%
2%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
2%
2%
1 Star
17%
17%

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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
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 22, 2025
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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
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Apr 18, 2025
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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
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Apr 16, 2025
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 10, 2025
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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
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Apr 08, 2025
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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
No results
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Kathy – Mar 27, 2025
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
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GuyFromNorthPortFL – Apr 09, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Donald MacIntyre – Mar 19, 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
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Bernardo R – Nov 14, 2023
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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
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 26, 2023
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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
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Oct 26, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
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
1 person found this helpful
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Carol Bell – Dec 08, 2022
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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
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Joseph Orr – Sep 17, 2021
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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
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
Helpful
Karen McManus – Jul 22, 2021
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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
Helpful
Joyce c berry – Jun 11, 2021
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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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Nancy Cowley – May 07, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 people found this helpful
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Apr 05, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jan 15, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Lorraine Quirk – Sep 05, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Bruno jankauskas – Jun 25, 2020
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About Me

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Dr. Elizabeth Cefalu, MD is a pediatrician in North Port, FL and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Medical School University School of Medicine in 1999. She is affiliated with HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
  • Pediatrics

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  • Virginia Commonwealth University School Of Medicine

    Internship Hospital, 2000
  • Medical School University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1999
  • Detroit Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 1999
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Internal Medicine
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Patient Favorite Award

Dr. Cefalu is a patient favorite Pediatrician

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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital

      21298 Olean Blvd
      Port Charlotte, FL 33952
      Recipient of 30
      hospital awards

      America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

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

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

      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.

      80%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      4% lower than the national average

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

      12% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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