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Dr. Pooja Pothiwala, MD

Dr. Pooja Pothiwala, MD

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism*

Dr. Pooja Pothiwala, MD is a diabetes & metabolism endocrinologist in Venice, FL. Dr. Pothiwala has extensive experience in Thyroid Disorders, Osteoporosis & Screening, and Diabetes & Glucose Monitoring. She is affiliated with medical facilities Sarasota Memorial Hospital Venice and Sarasota Memorial Hospital. She is accepting new patients.

4.1 Star Rating
Based on 31 reviews 4.1 Star Rating (31 reviews)

Practice

1720 E Venice Ave Fl 2 Venice, FL 34292

Make an Appointment

(941) 483-9700

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Pothiwala is affiliated with Sarasota Memorial Hospital Venice North Venice, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Pothiwala specializes in the areas of Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology & Internal Medicine. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Critical Care Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Pothiwala's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Pothiwala

4.1

31 ratings, 19 with a written review
5 Star
68%
68%
4 Star
10%
10%
3 Star
3%
3%
2 Star
0%
0%
1 Star
19%
19%

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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • 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
Helpful
Sep 06, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
Helpful
liars and cheats. – Jun 12, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Virginia Deiss – Oct 06, 2023
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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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Jun 04, 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
Van Parker – Jun 02, 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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Jun 01, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
May 04, 2021
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What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Mary S Bissell – Apr 30, 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
Fullhouseboyd – Apr 16, 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
Marge Biro – Apr 09, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
Helpful
Apr 03, 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
Candace Helfont – Apr 03, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
May 23, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Mar 28, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Doris Barton in FL – Dec 15, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Englewood, FL – Nov 13, 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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Patricia Nilo in Punta Gorda, FL – Jan 20, 2018
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
jennifer lee in Sarasota, FL – Feb 09, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • 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
14 people found this helpful
Helpful
Luvtosnorkle in North Port Fl – Jan 16, 2016
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About Me

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Venice Primary-Care Provider Pooja Pothiwala, MD, is your partner in health and connection to a healthier life.

  • Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism

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  • Southwest College Of Naturopathic Medicinehealth Sciences

    Medical School
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology
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Internal Medicine
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Locations

Practice

Office1720 E Venice Ave Fl 2 Venice, FL 34292
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Office1700 E Venice Ave Fl 2 Venice, FL 34292
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Office1720 E Venice Ave Venice, FL 34292
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Office421 Commercial Ct Ste A Venice, FL 34292
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Sarasota Memorial Hospital Venice

    2600 Laurel Rd E
    North Venice, FL 34275
    Recipient of 5
    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

    Surgical Care 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.

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

    3% higher than the national average

    85%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    20% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • 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 treating pulmonary embolism, respiratory system failure, sepsis, and diabetic emergencies

    Critical Care Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Superior clinical outcomes in treating pulmonary embolism, respiratory system failure, sepsis, and diabetic emergencies

    View all awards

    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
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