Dr. Richard Hershberger, MD
Vascular Surgery*
20+ years of experience
Accepting new patients
Telehealth services available
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Dr. Richard Hershberger, MD
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Dr. Richard Hershberger, MD is a vascular surgeon in Sarasota, FL and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Hershberger has extensive experience in Aortic Aneurysm or Dissection, Carotid Artery Disease or Carotid Endarterectomy, and Peripheral Vascular Disease. He graduated from University of Texas Helath Science Center, San Antonio in 2002. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital and Sarasota Memorial Hospital Venice. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
4.7 Star Rating
Based on 39 reviews 4.7 Star Rating (39 reviews)
Office Hours
Monday
8 am
to
5 pm
Tuesday
8 am
to
5 pm
Wednesday
8 am
to
5 pm
Thursday
8 am
to
5 pm
Friday
8 am
to
5 pm
600 N Cattlemen Rd Ste 220
Sarasota, FL 34232
Sarasota, FL 34232
Locations
Sarasota Vascular Specialists
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- Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
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- Area of Expertise • Dr. Hershberger specializes in the area of Vascular Surgery. 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 • Patient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals
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Dr. Hershberger's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Hershberger
4.7
39 ratings, 36 with a written review
| 5 star | 90% | 90% |
| 4 star | 3% | 3% |
| 3 star | 0% | 0% |
| 2 star | 0% | 0% |
| 1 star | 8% | 8% |
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Awesome
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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Jul 19, 2024
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THE GREATEST VASCULAR 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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Feb 12, 2023
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Dr Hershberger is the Best. He explained everything I needed to know and asked if I had any questions. I have and will continue to recommend him. He also is very pleasant and his office runs like a well oiled machine. They respect appointment times. I also cannot say enough about Brie she is fantastic!
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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Donna Petrahl – Aug 14, 2021
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Most definitely! Dr Hershberger is very friendly and easy to talk to. Never in a hurry. He explains everything and very easy to understand. I have recommended him several times. His nurse "Bree" is soooooo helpful and excellent with written directions. This office and anyone that works there is the best!!!!!
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Beverly Perry – Jul 29, 2021
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He was very kind and informative. Answered all questions. His nurse was very helpful and kind also.
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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David C. – Jun 05, 2021
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Bri Dr Hersburger's nurse is on top of all my concerns,weather it's in office or phone messages.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Lisa Rasmussen – May 14, 2021
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All my visits with Dr. Hershberger have been great. He shows that he cares about me and about taking care of my issue. The operation he performed went as planned, was surprisingly pleasant and my recovery has been great. His nurse Brie is very pleasant to work with. Love her.
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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COLIN MACGRAY – May 14, 2021
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Absolutely would recommend him. He gave me all the information I needed. I felt completely comfortable going into my surgery.
What went well
- Office environment
- 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
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Apr 04, 2021
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Dr. Hershberger is very professional and accomplished. His entire staff were great, but I was particularly impressed with his Procedure Nurse Takwanya President, who not only was excellent at prepping for and explaining the procedure, but at easing my apprehensions and helping me to relax as well.
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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Louise Kiser – Mar 10, 2021
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Absolutely the most experienced and true concern for patient priorities. He is the BEST!
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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Pat Martin – Feb 28, 2021
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Dr Hershberger is the best perfect manners kind makes you feel like family.
What went well
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Cozy Brown – Feb 16, 2021
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Dr. Hershberger is my mother's vascular dr. and we have been very pleased with him. I would recommend him.
What went well
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Joyce Sheldon – Feb 01, 2021
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I was referred to Dr. Hershberger by my Podiatrist for leg swelling problems. He was friendly, answsered questions in a profesional. yet easy to understand terminology, and made me feel very relaxed as he took time with me. His Medical Assistant, Bri was exceptionally helpful and friendly . I was referred to the Vascular Lab where Rachel took excellent care of me, making sure that all tests were completed as I came a long way to be seen. Dr. Hershberger and his support staff were very thorough in the information provided to my Doctor and I feel satisfied I made a great choice in choosing him. I would definetly return if I needed him for a proceedure or diagnosis. I would give him my highest rating and would not hesitate to recommend him to family and friends.
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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Brian E. Deery, Ph.D. – Jan 10, 2021
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This was our first visit since Dr Showalter retired. My wife really liked Dr Showalter, who was inquisitive and compassionate about the complex autoimmune issues that affect all her organ systems. Maybe we caught Dr Hershberger on a bad day. Other reviews make it clear he’s good at his niche specialty, so much so that he made it clear we were wasting his valuable time. He was the rudest, most obnoxious Dr we’ve ever met. My wife left the visit in tears. We’re looking for another vascular specialist, hopefully one who has a slightly less grand opinion of himself.
What went well
- Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Staff wasn't friendly
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Mary Jo – Jan 08, 2021
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Dr. Hershberger is always willing to listen to us and answer our questions. He is knowledgeable, thorough, and professional. In addition, he is a very pleasant, likable person.
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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Vincent Supple, Carolyn Supple – Jan 05, 2021
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Great Nurse !
Caring before and after surgery
Bedside manner
What went well
- Listened & answered questions
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
- Office environment
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Nov 24, 2020
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My husband and I are so lucky to have found Dr. Hershberger. He has made it possible for my husband to walk again pain free in his legs. He is a kind and brilliant Dr. Wonderful cheerful nurse, we owe a big debt of gratitude to this man. Thank, thank you.....Ken and Mary Ann Cazin
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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Kenneth Cazin – Nov 20, 2020
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Dr Hershberger and his assistants are very professional. His nurse, Bree, Is knowledgeable and goes out of her way to be accessible by phone to answer any patient questions or concerns. Dr. Hershberger doesn't rush his patient visits and explains the surgical procedures clearly. He doesn't leave the patient until he feels sure all questions are answered and the patient understands what the process entails. The surgery was done skillfully, and was almost painless. His assistant was comforting, experienced and professional.
I have had absolutely no post-surgery problems, and I certainly would recommended Dr. Hershberger to anyone needing vascular surgery. Actually, I already have!
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
- Office environment
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Gwen Chamberlain – Nov 20, 2020
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I would highly recommend Dr. Hershberger and his staff because of their knowledge and friendly atmosphere.
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
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Stephanie Clark – Sep 15, 2020
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Very experienced - knows what to do. Very honest. Another asset is they have thier own operating room - you don't have to live with the hospitol's schedule. His 'Moat Dragon' (assistant) is very organized and keeps things on schedule. I like him a lot.
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
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Nick Morgan – Sep 01, 2020
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Dr. Richard C. Hershberger is a board-certified vascular surgeon with extensive training and expertise in vascular and endovascular surgery. After completing his General Surgery training at the University of Texas Southwestern in Dallas, Dr. Hershberger...read moreVascular Surgery
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Loyola University Medical Center
Fellowship Hospital, 2009University Of Texas Southwestern (parkland Memorial Hospital)
Residency Hospital, 2007University Of Texas Southwestern (parkland Memorial Hospital)
Internship Hospital, 2003University Of Texas Helath Science Center, San Antonio
Medical School, 2002Wake Forest University
Undergraduate School, 1996
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
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83%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% lower than the national average
76%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well - Recipient of 5
hospital awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsSurgical 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 patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
85%Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family20% higher than the national average
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hospital awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all awardsSurgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
85%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% higher than the national average
76%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
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