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Dr. Ronald Andari-Sawaya, MD

Dr. Ronald Andari-Sawaya, MD

Gastroenterology*

Dr. Ronald Andari-Sawaya, MD is a gastroenterologist in Lakewood Ranch, FL. Dr. Andari-Sawaya has extensive experience in Pancreatic Disease and Esophageal Disorders. He is affiliated with HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.3 Star Rating
Based on 28 reviews 4.3 Star Rating (28 reviews)

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Andari-Sawaya is affiliated with HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital Sarasota, a highly rated hospital.

Dr. Andari-Sawaya is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of ExpertiseDr. Andari-Sawaya specializes in the area of Gastroenterology. 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. Andari-Sawaya's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Andari-Sawaya

4.3

28 ratings, 27 with a written review
5 Star
82%
82%
4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
4%
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1 Star
14%
14%

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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Tamara Capuano – Jan 08, 2025
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Frustrated – Aug 19, 2024
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What went well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Aug 15, 2024
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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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jul 04, 2024
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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
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
jrp – Nov 23, 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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Feb 13, 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
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
CatMos – Jul 25, 2022
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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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Sherif Iskander – Sep 13, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Aug 20, 2021
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jul 10, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jul 06, 2021
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jun 29, 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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
MH – Jun 26, 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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jack Jr – Jun 07, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Vanessa – May 29, 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
Sharon W – May 10, 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
Adam M – May 08, 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
Alex K – Apr 26, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Apr 17, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Mar 21, 2021
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About Me

care philosophy

"It is the human connection, through compassion and reason that alleviates human suffering — that is what I love most of being a physician."

biography

RONALD ANDARI, MDDr. Andari's clinical interests include chronic abdominal pain, cancer prevention, liver diseases, and gallbladder and pancreatic pathology. Fluent in Spanish, English and Arabic, Dr. Andari enjoys connecting with his patients...read more
  • Gastroenterology

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  • The Cleveland Clinic Foundation Urological Institute

    Fellowship Hospital
  • Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School

    Residency Hospital
  • Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School

    Internship Hospital
  • New York University Grossman School Of Medicine

    Medical School
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Gastroenterology
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  • English

  • Arabic

  • Spanish

Dr. Andari-Sawaya is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital

      5731 Bee Ridge Rd
      Sarasota, FL 34233
      Recipient of 15
      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

      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.

      83%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      1% lower than the national average

      76%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
      View all patient feedback
    Learn more about how Healthgrades measures Hospital Quality