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Dr. Rizwana Thanawala, MD

Dr. Rizwana Thanawala, MD

Gastroenterology*

Dr. Rizwana Thanawala, MD is a gastroenterologist in Lake City, FL. She is affiliated with HCA Florida Lake City Hospital. She is accepting new patients.

2.5 Star Rating
Based on 11 reviews 2.5 Star Rating (11 reviews)

Locations

Florida Digestive Health Specialists

Florida Digestive Health Specialists4367 NW American Ln Lake City, FL 32055
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Dr. Thanawala is affiliated with HCA Florida Lake City Hospital Lake City, a highly rated hospital.

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Dr. Thanawala's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Thanawala

2.5

11 ratings, 5 with a written review
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • 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
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Dawn – Jun 27, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Jafell Jamall – Jan 31, 2024
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Jul 07, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jan 08, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • 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
19 people found this helpful
Helpful
Feb 23, 2018
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About Me

biography

Dr. Thanawala is a board certified Gastroenterologist who started her practice Gastroenterology Associates, in Lake City, Florida in 1997. She completed her Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology training at Nassau County Medical Center, Stony...read more
  • Gastroenterology

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  • University Of Southern California Medical Center

    Fellowship Hospital
  • Jj Group Of Hospitals

    Residency Hospital
  • Grant Medical Center

    Medical School
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Gastroenterology
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • HCA Florida Lake City Hospital

    340 NW Commerce Dr
    Lake City, FL 32055
    Recipient of 7
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    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.

    82%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% lower than the national average

    73%
    Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

    2% higher than the national average

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