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Dr. Rafael Cheas, MD

Dr. Rafael Cheas, MD

Pediatrics*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Rafael Cheas, MD is a pediatrician in Leesburg, FL and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Universidad Central del Este Escuela de Medicina in 1986. He is affiliated with UF Health Leesburg Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

3.7 Star Rating
Based on 23 reviews 3.7 Star Rating (23 reviews)

Practice

33017 Professional Dr Leesburg, FL 34788

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Dr. Cheas' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Cheas

3.7
23 ratings, 8 with a written review
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We LOVE Dr. Cheas!!!
Dr Cheas was there from day 1 until Ashley turned 18. He is the best pediatrician ever!! Very sad day when she wasn't going any longer.
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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Wendy – Oct 19, 2023
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Staff Inconsistent & Policies to Keep Billing High
We have been going to Dr. Cheas for years, however new staff and policies are no longer patient friendly and are aimed at staff convenience and keeping billables high vs. patient care. 1) Latest apts are 3:40 PM. Requiring you to pull children out of school even for Wellness Exams. 2) If camps require a signoff that a physical has been performed in the last 24 months, they will require you come in for a new physical even if one has been performed within that time frame, and the new physical scheduling requires that it causes a healthy child to miss school. 3) A $100 rescheduling fee will be applied if you attempt to reschedule, even if there are other apts available that week. 4) If you try to have them send your children's medical records to a new Dr., they will require that the new Dr.'s office request them and refuse to release your children's documents. Even if you request a Medical Record's Release Form. 5) Policies and stories seem to change from discussion to discussion.
What went well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
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May 23, 2023
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Best Doctor, PA, and staff!
I can't say enough about Dr.Chaes and his staff. He is kind, gentle, caring and knowledgeable and this flows over into his 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
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Sarah Cochran – Jul 18, 2022
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Excellent doctor. Very satisfied with his service. Staff great and appointments always in time
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 06, 2021
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If your looking for a pediatrician, look no further. Dr cheas takes the time to fully understand your concerns about your child. He is very thorough, caring and understanding. One of the best things about his practice is the office staff is very polite and you never have to wait long to see him! He does not overbook and he makes time for his patients! He's a great doctor!
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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Sandra – May 30, 2018
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He used to be a great Dr. Things changed about 3 years ago and now he never has time it seems and its like he is throwing darts at a " possible diagnosis " board. He called my son fat & even went to the extreme of pulling over another boy in the hall and telling my son "this is what you should look like, nice and fit" Devastated and embarrassed my son to say the least. Between that , the misdiagnosis & the lack of caring for the very children that pay for his fancy house, I will never go back.
What went well
  • Office environment
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 others found this helpful
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Lady Lake – Apr 26, 2018
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He is an awesome DR, I loved the way he cared for my children!!!
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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Stacy Hill in Tavares, FL – Sep 13, 2016
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I have been bringing my son here 2 years now. We usually see Marcilynne. This time it was Dr Cheas himself, he barely spoke to my son & decided that he needed to be tested for austism. 'What makes you think he's autistic" The way he was acting. He's sitting with his hands folded in his lap quietly. OH he's not talking, well you're not talking to him. Ok my kid is quiet with new people. You hear that screaming kid in Walmart? Not mine. Apparently that's bad. Oh & he's fat. NO my kid is fine.
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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
5 others found this helpful
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Momma J in Leesburg, FL – Sep 04, 2016
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Dr. Rafael Cheas, MD is a pediatrician in Leesburg, FL and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Universidad Central del Este Escuela de Medicina in 1986. He is affiliated with UF Health Leesburg Hospital. He is accepting new patients.
  • Pediatrics

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  • Jersey Shore Mc

    Residency Hospital
  • Jersey Shore Med Ctr, Pediatrics

    Residency Hospital
  • Universidad Central Del Este Escuela De Medicina

    Medical School, 1986
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Pediatrics®
Pediatrics
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Silver Lake Pediatrics PA33017 Professional Dr Leesburg, FL 34788
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