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Dr. Scott Towbin, MD

Dr. Scott Towbin, MD

Family Medicine*

Dr. Scott Towbin, MD is a family medicine physician in Jensen Beach, FL. He is affiliated with HCA Florida St. Lucie Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.3 Star Rating
Based on 154 reviews 4.3 Star Rating (154 reviews)

At a Glance

  • Area of ExpertiseDr. Towbin specializes in the area of Family Practice. 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 HospitalAmerica’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ See hospitals

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Dr. Towbin's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Towbin

4.3
154 ratings, 116 with a written review
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Dr Towbin is wonderful with my mom who is 96. The office staff is caring and friendly too
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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Joanne y – Dec 03, 2024
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the office staff is terrible. I took in a form for patience assistance for a drug for my diabetes to be completed on line by the Dr.s staff on July 3. as of the 15th it is still not done. this is totally unacceptable. I physically took it in because of the critical nature and two weeks later it hasn't been sent. Dr. Towbin is great but his office staff won't answer the phone or do there job. And when they finally do answer they are rude and totally un sympathetic.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
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Darrel Bybee – Jul 15, 2024
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There isn't enough room here to give him a great review. But caring, gentle, open, and choices of my treatment come to mind first.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Rusti Osvath – May 17, 2024
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Singing Doctor
What a joke for a medical Doctor. He sings his words. He does not speak. He scoffs at you when you tell him what is wrong, and is literally going through the motions. He epitomizes all that is wrong with healthcare in today’s society. Awful. Terrible. Disgraceful doctor.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 others found this helpful
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Apr 04, 2024
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Fast, not long waiting time. Doc was personable and easy to chat with.
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 25, 2023
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I would definitely recommend Dr. Towbin.
It was my first appointment to see Dr. Towbin and everyone in the office was extremely friendly and professional.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Mary Lou – Jun 18, 2023
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Awful experience
Gave it 3 visits...3 visits too many. Rude, dismissive, misinformed about my illness, arrogant, condescending...
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Jun 18, 2023
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Excellent physicjan
Always helps with my problem. Very helpful and caring. A real asset to the medical profession.
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
6 others found this helpful
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Raymond McNabb – Jul 26, 2022
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Didn't even get to have a visit! Cannot reach the office by phone, after multiple attempts! Had made an appointment online and tried to reschedule. I am a Nurse Practitioner worked in an office for years and am very upset be this inaccessibility, unprofessional and frustrating! I guess we will be looking for a new primary care.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Office environment
5 others found this helpful
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Mar 16, 2022
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Staff is welcoming and completed my visit with professional care. Dr. Towbin is kind, attentive, and shows concern for you whole well being.
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 – Feb 15, 2022
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This doctor is not civil!! I thought he seemed off-putting in previous appointments, but this time his behavior was shocking! He scoffed at me and questioned why I came in to see him even though I told him I had severe ear pain. He got combative and impatient and even opened the door to walk out of our appointment before checking me, saying I was (verbally) attacking him! Then he bizarrely demanded to know why I didn’t call my ENT. I talked him into checking me in which he then proceeded to question my sanity! He called in an antibiotic, but didn’t tell me which one. And when he walked out he unbelievably told me to have a “nice life”. Turns out I had a severe sinus infection too, but he wouldn’t know because it wasn’t a legitimate examination. He was arrogant, sarcastic, highly disrespectful, irrational and angry. Nightmare experience!!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 others found this helpful
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Dec 01, 2021
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No wait time. Very attentive to concerns. No rush.
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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Jackie Karp – Sep 19, 2021
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Wish it could of been zero. My mom went there this morning as a new patient and was turned away because she had a cough. They stated that the dr. does not see any patients that have a cough and that she can do a Google chat with the doctor, really how are you supposed to examine a person's lungs, heart, etc on Google. How can he call himself a doctor.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Sep 02, 2021
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I have been a patient of Dr. Towbin for a few years. Should have made a change before now but gave him the benefit of a doubt. He rushes through appointments, over talks when I try to explain my issues, more interested in his computer, rude to my wife when she tried to assist me explain my condition and I am no longer patient with waiting on phone 25 minutes to speak with his office!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
8 others found this helpful
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andrew s mckenzie – May 26, 2021
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A very pleasant doctor who listens and then gives answers and suggestions.
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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Joe – May 01, 2021
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I arrived on time, expecting to see the doctor, as I am looking for a new primary care doctor with whom I can communicate easier (the previous one is impossible to call and even get a nurse to respond, or the appointment system). I was impressed that I got to speak to an actual person when I made the appointment instead of going to voicemail. I'm 70 years old, and because I have heart failure and uncontrolled hypertension (which is the reason I made the appointment in the first place), I've had a chronic cough for several months, especially when I lie down. I also have arthritis and gout, which causes aches and pains. When I put these on the intake form, the doctor's assistant told me I couldn't be seen until after I had a Covid test (I already had Covid a few months ago and later tested positive for the antibodies). I'm well aware of what Covid symptoms are, and I have none of them, but the doctor refused to see me. I guess I'll adjust my meds myself to better control my HBP.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
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GLS – Feb 27, 2021
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As a new patient during this virus my visit was virtual. I liked that I was able to see Dr Towbin. He made me feel comfortable and had a lot of recommendations and follow ups. Looking forward to his care long term.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • 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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Good Intro. – Feb 26, 2021
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Dr. Towbin is a remarkable bad doctor. He does the minimum exam he can primarily entering what symptoms you say into a computer while never making eye contact or asking any follow up question. He only seems interested in writing referrals and ending the appointment as fast as he can. Over all his bedside manner is very poor and every visit leaves you feeling unheard.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 others found this helpful
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Jan 22, 2021
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Awesome doctor and staff!
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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Codie – Sep 09, 2020
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Great staff and of course Dr. Tobin was thorough and helpful. The man that took blood was terrific, I did not feel any pain at all.
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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Sidney – Aug 19, 2020
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care philosophy

Family physicians deliver a range of acute, chronic and preventive medical care services. In addition to diagnosing and treating illness, they also provide preventive care, including routine checkups, health-risk assessments, immunization and screening...read more

biography

This physician is accepting telehealth visits. Dr. Towbin received his medical degree from the University of Miami School of Medicine in Miami, FL.Dr. Towbin provides primary care to patients of all ages, including children.Dr. Towbin is Board Certified in Family Medicine.
  • Family Medicine

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  • Baton Rough General Hospital

    Residency Hospital
  • University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine

    Medical School
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Family Medicine®
Family Practice
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • HCA Florida St. Lucie Hospital

    1800 SE Tiffany Ave
    Port Saint Lucie, FL 34952
    Recipient of 16
    hospital awards

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    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.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

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