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Dr. Paul Dell, MD

Dr. Paul Dell, MD

Orthopedic Hand Surgery*
50+ years of experience

Dr. Paul Dell, MD is an orthopedic hand surgeon in Gainesville, FL and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Florida College of Medicine in 1971. He is affiliated with UF Health Shands Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.6 Star Rating
Based on 19 reviews 4.6 Star Rating (19 reviews)

UF Health Children's Surgical Center

3480 Hull Rd Gainesville, FL 32607

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(352) 733-0065

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Dell is affiliated with UF Health Shands Hospital Gainesville, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Dell specializes in the area of Orthopedic Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Dell's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Dell

4.6

19 ratings, 6 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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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
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Catherine – Jul 21, 2022
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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
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Doreen Basaran CRNA – Nov 10, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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May 09, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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John H in Venice, FL – Jul 19, 2018
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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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Sandy Huelsenbeck in Sebastian, FL – Mar 07, 2018
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
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
  • Long wait times
5 people found this helpful
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Gainesville – Apr 11, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Paul C Dell, MD, earned his medical degree at the University of Florida in 1971 before going on to complete his residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Florida and his fellowships in hand surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital...read more

biography

Paul C. Dell, M.D., earned his medical degree at the University of Florida in 1971 before going on to complete his residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Florida and his fellowships in hand surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital...read more

  • Orthopedic Hand Surgery

  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • Fla

    Residency Hospital, 1976

  • Mass General Hosp/harvard/duke

    Fellowship Hospital, 1976

  • University Of North Carolina Hospitals

    Internship Hospital, 1972

  • University Of Florida College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1971
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
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Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

UF Health Children's Surgical Center

UF Health Children's Surgical Center3480 Hull Rd Gainesville, FL 32607
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UF Health Florida Surgical Center

UF Health Florida Surgical Center3480 Hull Rd Gainesville, FL 32607
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UF Health Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine Institute

UF Health Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine Institute3450 Hull Rd Gainesville, FL 32607
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 9:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 9:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 9:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 9:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 9:00pm
    • Sat: 10:00am - 2:00pm
    • Sun: 5:00pm - 9:00pm
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • UF Health Shands Hospital

    1600 SW Archer Rd
    Gainesville, FL 32610
    Recipient of 18
    hospital awards

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

    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

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

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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