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Dr. Maria Hicks, MD

Dr. Maria Hicks, MD

Dermatology*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Maria Hicks, MD is a dermatologist in Tampa, FL and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Instituto De Ciencias De La Salud Ces in 1996. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as HCA Florida Trinity Hospital and HCA Florida Largo Hospital. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 42 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (42 reviews)

Forcare Medical Group-West

15416 N Florida Ave Tampa, FL 33613
Telehealth available

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Hicks specializes in the area of Dermatology. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals
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Dr. Hicks' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Hicks

4.2
42 ratings, 23 with a written review
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Dr Hicks is amazing. She is compassionate and caring about her patients. Very professional without being rushed. She tak3s all the time needed to answer questions and explain the procedures.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Diane – Aug 14, 2024
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Great doctor
A family history and the Florida sun means I need to see a dermatologist frequently. I am so glad we have Dr. Hicks. She is friendly, efficient and takes all of my concerns seriously. I do not hesitate to recommend her.
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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Carol – Jun 17, 2024
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Dr. Maria Hicks is outstanding!
Dr. Maria Hicks combines a great skillset and a personable manor. She treated me for alopecia atreata and used Prescriptions, compounds, and OTC medicine to hit it from all sides. I'm happy to say the issue is no longer and I'm thankful for her expertise to get me through a scary experience.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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 others found this helpful
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Ryan M – Feb 20, 2024
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Dr. Hicks is knowledgeable,skilled,compassionate
We have been seeing Dr. Hicks for years. She has found and removed skin cancer on myself, my husband, and my friend who is a nurse. Excellent surgeon and makes her patients comfortable. HIGHEST recommendation!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Susan A Williams – Dec 18, 2023
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Super nice!
Dr. Hicks is great! Amazing knowledge and very kind. Highly recommended! Thank you!!!
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
3 others found this helpful
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Ricardo Trzmielina – Oct 24, 2023
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Dr. Hicks is a fantastic doctor! She always explains everything that she is doing and what needs to be done down the road. She is a caring, knowledgeable doctor. I have followed her to more than one office and I may follow her to Wesley Chapel so you know I find her to be a very good doctor. I recommend her to anyone that needs to see a dermatologist.
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
4 others found this helpful
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Louise Shuffield – Aug 12, 2023
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Thorough and Friendly
Dr Hicks took the time to ask me lots of questions. She seems eager to learn from her patients’ experiences. At the same time, she is very knowledgeable and helpful.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Erin S – Jul 25, 2023
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Always satisfied
We have visited Dr. Hicks for all our dermatological needs for several years and have always been more than satisfied with the results.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Theodore von Eiff – Jul 02, 2023
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Dr Hicks is a very professional and knowledgeable physician. She listens to my concerns and addresses each one with treatment or explanation. She directs any assistant helping her with exact instructions how she wants things done. I recommend Dr Hicks for any treatment you may need.
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
3 others found this helpful
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R Swilley – Jul 13, 2021
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Always on time for appointments, I appreciate not having to wait. Dr. Hicks is very professional and friendly.
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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Gene Buckles – Jun 29, 2021
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Wonderful experience with Dr. Hicks! She takes time to explain everything and is truly a caring and compassionate physician. Highly recommend her and her staff
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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Jennifer – Jun 18, 2021
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Dr. Hicks is the most compassionate medical provider I have. Truly am impressed with her level of care, empathy and professionalism.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Rey Santos – May 31, 2021
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I chose to visit your office as I was a client of Dr. Hicks at her previous practice and loved her. She is a tremendous practitioner!! She listens, offers thorough feedback, and is not overly aggressive in treatment- a quality I specifically look for and asked her about on my first visit.
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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Apr 20, 2021
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Excellent service and the doctor answered all my questions, and didn't rush through our appointment.
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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Apr 20, 2021
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I took my son for acne on Tuesday, 7-21-20. She was friendly, kind, and knowledgeable. Cynthia, the nurse, was so kind as well. Dr. Hicks explained why we were starting with the treatment she selected and I appreciated the time she took to educate us on the pros and cons of the treatment she selected versus starting with Accutane. We absolutely adored Dr. Hicks. Our appointment was efficient and since we are self-pay (they are not on our insurance plan), they worked with us to get us the lowest prescription costs. Wonderful experience and I 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
3 others found this helpful
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Janet Alwood – Jul 22, 2020
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My daughter and I love Dr Hicks she is very careful with her exams, very thoughtful. Her office is very busy but I would definitely go back to here again.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Regall – Jan 31, 2020
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Dr. Hicks is an excellent practitioner. Unfortunately, since she has joined Dr. Seth Forman at Forcare on Florida Ave., my experience has been sub par. Rather than practicing a satisfactory level of medical care (from the perspective of the patient.) This new facility gives me the impression of a massive moneymaking machine for Dr. Forman. Far too many patients scheduled at a time. I was seen one hour and 10 minutes past my scheduled appointment time. The entire staff was rushed and very frazzled. The staff members holding it together best were those on the front desk. It is unfortunate for the patients. I will continue with this practice to complete treatment for my condition, however, sadly I will have to look elsewhere following this completion. It is a pity, because I really like Dr. Hicks.l
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Long wait times
6 others found this helpful
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Maria – Jan 09, 2020
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Excellent. Professional. I loved the way that she treats 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Nov 23, 2019
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Still had not arrived at her job by 9:00. I had 8:30 appointment. Not even a little professional!!#
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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May 20, 2019
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Compassionate and attentive. She took the time to listed to me and answer my questions.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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May 02, 2019
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About Me

care philosophy

Her fluency with speaking English and Spanish allows her to see a diversity of patients. Dr. Hicks loves Dermatology, and her true passion is to be able to help her patients understand what they are going through and come up with a solution to their skin issues and hair loss  problems.??

biography

Dr. Hicks is a native Colombian, raised in the city of Medellin.  She is a naturalized U.S. citizen and has completed two dermatology residencies.  She finished medical school and her first residency at Instituto de Ciencias de la Salud...read more
  • Dermatology

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  • Wake Forest University

    Fellowship Hospital
  • Geisinger Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 2011
  • Geisinger Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 2006
  • Instituto De Ciencias De La Salud Ces

    Residency Hospital, 2002
  • Instituto De Ciencias De La Salud Ces

    Medical School, 1996
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Dermatology®
Dermatology
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Healthgrades has not received any data indicating a board action exists for this provider.
  • English

  • Spanish

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Locations

Forcare Medical Group-West

Forcare Medical Group West15416 N Florida Ave Tampa, FL 33613
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    • Sun: open 24 hours
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • St. Joseph's Hospital

    3001 W Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
    Tampa, FL 33607
    Recipient of 7
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)

    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.

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

    2% higher than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

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  • 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
    View all patient feedback
  • Tampa General Hospital

    1 Tampa General Cir
    Tampa, FL 33606
    Recipient of 5
    hospital awards

    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

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

    2% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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