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Dr. Robert Donnelly, MD

Dr. Robert Donnelly, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*

Dr. Robert Donnelly, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Clearwater, FL. Dr. Donnelly has extensive experience in Shoulder & Upper Arm Surgery and Knee & Lower Limb Surgery. He is affiliated with medical facilities HCA Florida Largo Hospital and HCA Florida Pasadena Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 83 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (83 reviews)

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Donnelly is affiliated with HCA Florida Pasadena Hospital South Pasadena, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Area of ExpertiseDr. Donnelly specializes in the area of Orthopedic Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top HospitalPatient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals

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Dr. Donnelly's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Donnelly

4.2
83 ratings, 36 with a written review
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3 star
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2 star
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1 star
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Review
I had an arthroscopy on Thursday July 18. I never heard from anyone at this office, is everything ok? I have no idea what he did in my knee. I was told nothing except my appointment is August 3rd. I think this is terrible customer service for that office. I had better service after something simpler. I think it’s terrible and I asked for a change in my pain medication on Friday morning was told they sent a message to the doctor I heard nothing.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Jul 22, 2024
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Great Doctor
Dr. Donnelly is a very quiet man but make no mistake he is the best. I'd recommend him 100%
What went well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Gary Johnson – May 23, 2024
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Stay away from this doctor.
My experience with Dr. Donnelly was terrible. In June 2023 he replaced a disc in my neck. Within 2 months, I had to use a cane to walk. I also had various painful sensations in my body. By December, I needed a walker to walk and my arms and legs were getting very weak. Early March, 2024, I went to a spine specialist to see if anything could be done. At this point I was very weak and could barely walk. The doctor did some x-rays and did an MRI and discovered that the disc put in by Dr. Donnelly was pressing into my spinal column in my neck.He did another neck surgery on me and removed the disc , straightened out my spine and addressed a few other issues caused by the disc that Dr. Donnelly put in my neck. I am now doing PT twice a week hoping to at least get back to walking with a cane. Please do not let Dr. Donnelly do this to you.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Very bad experience – May 17, 2024
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Awesome thank you
Great doctor and staff!!!
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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Marie sova – Jan 12, 2024
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Awesome awesome ??
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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Marie drifer – Mar 01, 2023
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Awesome great doctor if you wanna feel better go here
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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Cher sanchez – Mar 01, 2023
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Awesome doctor!
Had knee surgery yesterday. No bleeding NO PAIN!!! This man knows what he's doing and I recommend him to everyone. It is such a blessing to have a doctor you can trust. He did my right knee partial 15 years ago and I've never had a problem with it.
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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Peggy Wheeler – Jun 22, 2022
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Had knee miniscus removed with easy recovery. Don't even feel shots in the knee.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Zoa H Matos – Nov 03, 2020
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Excellent surgeon in Orthopedics EVER! Kind, knowledgable surgeon I've ever met in my 35 years of being an RN. Dr. Donnelly performed sugery on my Mom who is high risk & had a previous complicated hip surgery that she fractured again that no other surgeon could have fixed pulled her through. She was walking around doing excellent but sadly she fell again 6 months later fractured her other hip and pulled her through surgery again when probably no other surgeon would have touched her for surgery. By the way she Mom is 85 years old and around 67 lbs. Also, Dr. Donnelly fixed my knee when I already went to another Ortho dr without any less pain or resolution after injections and medication. New office. Staff very, very, nice, and considerate.
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
3 others found this helpful
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Jeanine Mclaughlin – Jul 10, 2020
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If I could give a zero rating, I would do it. I met with Dr. Donnelly on Jan. 14, 2020 to have my annual appt. of taking x-rays of both knees then talking to the doctor. I had noticed the last couple of years the emphasis of this doctor more focused on the money rather than the patient. I just received my medicare statement showing what Dr. Donnelly charged Medicare for the following: regular x-rays of both knees totaled $732.00 and a five minute visit with the doctor totaled $1090.00 or a total of $1,822.00. Fortunately Medicare did not pay much of these obscene charges but it indicates where this doctor's focus is. On top of this, I had to wait at least 30 minutes past my appt. time of 8:45am and office staff also were not staffed adequately to handle patients efficiently. I have now cancelled my 2021 appt. and will not return to this practice. Be warned and to the buyer beware. I care about the quality of care at a fair price but this is not happening at this doctor's office
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
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
9 others found this helpful
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Archie Miller – Mar 18, 2020
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I went as a new patient today for knee pain in both knees. The staff was friendly and informative. Had X-rays by a pleasant staff member. I was seen by Sean the PA. And he did cortisone injections, I was extremely happy with Sean and he asked questions, and answered mine, he was informative and gentle during injections. office was clean , the landscape need some TLC .
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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Oct 02, 2019
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I have been treating with Dr Donnelly for the past month. All of his staff were very helpful , kind and considerate. Since the very first day of treatment my lower back pain has decreased dramatically and the ongoing recommended therapy seams to be working. HATS OFF to a very fine caring doctor. Bob Corsey
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
3 others found this helpful
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Robert Corsey in Clearwater, FL – Apr 19, 2019
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As a Pro Athlete I’m very selective on who I chose to operate and repair my shoulder, Back and Neck. Dr. Donnally is therough and simply one of the best orthopedic surgeons! Eddie Robinson IFBB PRO 2x World Record Holder
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
7 others found this helpful
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Mar 15, 2019
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Wonderful doctor and overall practice. I feel as though Dr Donnelly is at the top of the game.
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
2 others found this helpful
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Todd in Tampa , FL – Jan 14, 2019
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Covered an existing bone graft that had never held. Within 8 months had to have everything completely redone. Hardware that he installed with loose with three screws loose and backing out. Had to have his work taken out the bone graft that was never healed that he covered up with his Hardware. Had to have everything completely redone with a new bone graft from the right hip all new hardware everything is great now. I would highly recommend dr. Iona's pappu if you have any of this surgery needed.
What went well
No results
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
  • Long wait times
7 others found this helpful
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Dec 30, 2018
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Excellent communication and explanation by Dr.Donnelly.
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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MP in Clearwater, FL – Nov 08, 2018
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I had an extensive neck fusion (anterior and posterior) several years ago and went back to work full time within 3 months. I am so grateful to Dr. Donnelly for giving me back a life with quality.
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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Barbara R. in Palm Harbor, FL – Oct 27, 2018
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Attention to detail. And great 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
1 other person found this helpful
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Oct 22, 2018
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Excellent
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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Jeanette Deflumeri in Clearwater , FL – Oct 22, 2018
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It was really good.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Ricardo in Clearwater, FL – Oct 10, 2018
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biography

Orthopedic Surgery at HCA Florida Largo Hospital since 2002, specialty in surgery of spine and joints.
  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • Woodridge Orthopaedic And Spine Center - University Of Colorado

    Fellowship Hospital
  • Mayo Clinic - Rochester

    Residency Hospital
  • Mayo Clinic - Rochester

    Internship Hospital
  • Cornell University

    Medical School
  • University Of California

    Medical School
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Orthopedic Surgery
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • HCA Florida Largo Hospital

    201 14th St SW
    Largo, FL 33770
    Recipient of 26
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2024)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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

    78%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% lower than the national average

    71%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • HCA Florida Pasadena Hospital

    1501 Pasadena Ave S
    South Pasadena, FL 33707
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    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.

    79%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% lower than the national average

    73%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    2% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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