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Dr. Mary Pentel, MD

Dr. Mary Pentel, MD

Dermatology*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Mary Pentel, MD is a dermatologist in Jacksonville, FL and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Pentel has extensive experience in Cosmetic Skin Procedures and Skin Cancer & Excision. She graduated from Penn State University College of Medicine in 1994. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Ascension St Vincent's Riverside and Baptist Medical Center Beaches. She is accepting new patients.

3.4 Star Rating
Based on 79 reviews 3.4 Star Rating (79 reviews)

Practice

4727 Sunbeam Rd Ste 101 Jacksonville, FL 32257

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Dr. Pentel's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Pentel

3.4
79 ratings, 46 with a written review
5 star
56%
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4 star
3%
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3 star
3%
3%
2 star
6%
6%
1 star
33%
33%

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Terrible experience with the PA .she was abrupt, argumentative, very poor bedside manner, aggressive, and dismissive..
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • 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
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Apr 16, 2025
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Wait times and cancellations
They say you cancel appointments but that is impossible given they charge you $75 per rescheduled appointments. They cancel with no notice but don’t give you a $75 credit.
What went well
  • I felt respected
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
5 others found this helpful
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Star – Nov 15, 2023
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Unpleasant experience with PA
The Staff/Assistants at your Sunbeam location are outstanding. Friendly and knowledable and eager to assist. The PA I had needs Patient Services training. Her name is Carmen. She Had little to say, aggressive and dismissive, and a overall a very unpleasant patient experience. I sent a review to the office and never heard a word.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
8 others found this helpful
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May 18, 2023
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Terrible Experience
The PA Carmen was very very rude and unprofessional when questioned about a procedure she was doing on me. She told me if I did not trust her that I could just see another medical person. She was just plain mean! Never will I return to the sunbeam road office.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • 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 others found this helpful
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May 09, 2023
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I LOVE her! Already recommended her to so many people I may never get an appointment I wish I could show you before and after pics .. AMAZING!!!
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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Melinda Foley – Jan 20, 2023
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Love Dr. Pentel! She very pleasant, attentive, does not try to sell you something you don’t 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
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Jul 30, 2022
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Incompetent Staff
“Nurse” didn’t know how to use equipment.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
3 others found this helpful
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May 27, 2022
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Had been going to Dr. Pentel's for almost a decade. High turnover of staff over the years. PA left me with a scar on my back from a simple mole removal that even with scar revision resembles a large gash as opposed to a simple scar. Can also see scar on my arm after staff left some stiches in my arm for months. They don't systematically contact you with biopsy results. Their policy is if you don't hear from them, don't worry about it. Last visit I had a spot biopsied and they never contacted me to let me know it was something that would immediately grow back. Even called to get actual biopsy result and staff couldn't be bothered with looking it up. Had to pay for another office visit to find out what it was and when asked why no one called me with the results, doctor blamed me for not making more of an effort to locate them myself. Avoid this place like the plague!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
10 others found this helpful
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Feb 26, 2021
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I have going here for years. Debbie always does a great job.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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May 18, 2019
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MY HUSBAND HAS BEEN A PATIENT OF DR PENTEL FOR MANY YEARS. HE HAD A 10:30 APPOINTMENT TODAY. AT APPROXIMATELY 10:40, I ASKED WHY HEHAD NOT BEEN CALLED BACK. I WAS ADVISED THAT THE DOCTOR WAS RUNNING LATE. WHEN I ASKED HOW LONG IT WOULD BE I WAS TOLD THE 9:30 PATIENT HAD JUST LEFT. MY HUSBAND HAS JUST RECENTLY BEEN RELEASED FROM THE HOSPITAL AND IS ON OXYGEN. HIS TANK WAS NOT GOING TO LAST MUCH LONGER SO I ASKED IF HE COULD BE SEEN. THE RECEPTIONIST CHECKED WITH THE DOCTOR AND WAS TOLD HE COULD NOT BE PUT IN FRONT OF ANYONE. SHE DID OFFER TO MAKE A NEW APPOINTMENT FOR FIRST THING IN THE MORNING (DAY NOT SPECIFIED). I DO NOT UNDERSTAND HOW ANY PHYSICIAN COULD NOT ADDRESS A PATIENT DEPENDENT ON OXEGEN AND ABOUT TO RUN OUT. THIS IS TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE. MY HUSBAND IS 84 YEARS OLD.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
7 others found this helpful
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Apr 30, 2019
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Follow up after appointment is poor in regards to my prescription. Being a good doctor also requires good communication.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Apr 20, 2019
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very nice staff and very detail my first time and I was very impressed
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 18, 2019
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Always professional friendly service for the front desk, the techs and Dr. Debbie, always explains every procedure.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 12, 2019
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Nice, thorough and personal
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 05, 2019
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I’ve been going to Dr. Pentel for over ten years. She discovered I had melanoma twice and removed it all. I now go annually to get my skin check and Dr. Pentel and her staff are always kind and professional. If you want a Dermatologist that knows what skin cancer looks like...she is your doctor. ??
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 20, 2019
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I have been going to Dr. Pentel for over 20 years and think that her and her staff are great. I highly recommend her. She is very professional and has performed many Mohs surgery on me.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 13, 2019
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I have been a patient of Dr.Pentel's both in dermatology and cosmetics for 7 years.My husband & I have ongoing skin cancer issues and are always impressed with the level of education,skill,expertise and courtesy shown to us during our various treatment methods.Dr. Pentel sets the bar quite high for the entire staff and it is a pleasure to interact with all.The dermatology front desk staff work together seamlessly as a team..they are proficient in customer service as well as insurance acumen.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 08, 2019
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Always there when needed. Very accommodating and helpful.
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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Rosalie Tarter in FL – Mar 07, 2019
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I recommend this office to everyone I know. Have been to several other derm offices in Jax and Dr Pentel and Debbie her ARNP are very informative and take a lot of time with their patients.
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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Mar 06, 2019
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It was my first time here and I like how I was taken care of. My Practitioner Julia answer all my questions concerning my issue and treated me with the upmost care. I can’t thank her enough.
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
Helpful
Feb 22, 2019
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About Me

care philosophy

Our mission is to provide you with comprehensive skin care services in a welcoming, relaxing and nurturing environment. We offer advanced cosmetic services such as injectable fillers and Botox, skin tightening and body contouring devices, and lasers...read more

biography

Dr. Pentel is a part of several recognized dermatology and medical organizations. She is a member of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, and the Jacksonville Dermatological Society....read more
  • Dermatology

  • Cosmetic Dermatologic Surgery

  • Dermatologic Surgery

  • Cosmetic Dermatology

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  • Rhode Island Hospital Lifespan

    Residency Hospital
  • Penn State University College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1994
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Dermatology®
Dermatology
Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery
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Practice

Southside Dermatology P.A.4727 Sunbeam Rd Ste 101 Jacksonville, FL 32257
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Office1807 3rd St N Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
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