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Dr. Jose Tavarez, MD

Dr. Jose Tavarez, MD

Pediatrics*

Dr. Jose Tavarez, MD is a pediatrician in Lakewood Ranch, FL. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Sarasota Memorial Hospital and Lakewood Ranch Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

5 Star Rating
Based on 19 reviews 5 Star Rating (19 reviews)

Practice

8430 Enterprise Cir Ste 130 Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202
Telehealth available

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Dr. Tavarez's Reviews

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19 ratings, 6 with a written review
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Simply the best
Both of my kids were patients of Dr. Shamsey and were with him since they were 3 days old. Six years later when Dr. Shamsey retired he told me Dr. Tavarez would be taking over for my boys. I’m so thankful to not have had only one Dr. who really cared about their patients but TWO! Dr. Tavarez is phenomenal at what he does. Thank you so much for being such an amazing doctor, for listening when I had concerns and truly making me, as a parent, feel heard.
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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Maria – Dec 15, 2024
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I am a retired nurse from pediatrics and I am so happy that we found DR. Tavarez . He is exceptional with his demeanor and approach with his patients!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 28, 2021
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Great pediatrician! Awesome with the kids, great with parents. We recommend him 100%.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Nov 03, 2020
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The best pediatrician in Sarasota. I am so happy to have found Dr Tavarez for my son. I come from a pediatrics family and all of my relatives are in other parts of FL, and Dr. Tavarez truly stands out. My own family were happy with my choice and agree with his recommendations and treatments.
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
6 others found this helpful
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Ali in SARASOTA, FL – Jul 11, 2018
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We are so happy to have Dr T here in Lakewood Ranch. After our lifetime pediatrician Dr R. Shamsey retired, we saw 2-3 providers in the same office but nobody like Dr Tavarez. He is caring, smart, very thorough and accurate. Great to have him here.
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
6 others found this helpful
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M in R – Feb 06, 2018
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Dr. Tavarez practiced in my hometown of Amory, Ms and everyone that used him LOVED him. He is absolutely the BEST. If you are looking for a pediatrician, I highly recommend him. Your child will love and trust him also. Amory misses you tremendously Dr. T!!!
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
9 others found this helpful
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Kellie Palmer (lab) in Amory, Ms – Dec 25, 2017
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Dr. Jose Tavarez, MD is a pediatrician in Lakewood Ranch, FL. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Sarasota Memorial Hospital and Lakewood Ranch Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
  • Pediatrics

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Locations

Practice

First Physicians Group8430 Enterprise Cir Ste 130 Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202
1
  • Call
  • Fax
  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 4:30pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 4:30pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 4:30pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 4:30pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 4:30pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Sarasota Memorial Hospital

    1700 S Tamiami Trl
    Sarasota, FL 34239
    Recipient of 40
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

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    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 doctors always listened to them and explained things well
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  • Lakewood Ranch Medical Center

    8330 Lakewood Ranch Blvd
    Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

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

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

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    72%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Desoto Memorial Hospital

    900 N Robert Ave
    Arcadia, FL 34266

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

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

    6% lower than the national average

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

    6% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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