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Dr. Stanley Dennison, MD

Dr. Stanley Dennison, MD

Pain Medicine*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Stanley Dennison, MD is a pain medicine physician in Brandon, FL and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University Central del Este - San Pedro de Macoris in 1987. He is affiliated with HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4 Star Rating
Based on 172 reviews 4 Star Rating (172 reviews)

At a Glance

  • 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. Dennison's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Dennison

4.0
172 ratings, 74 with a written review
5 star
68%
68%
4 star
9%
9%
3 star
1%
1%
2 star
2%
2%
1 star
19%
19%

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Back Billing from 2021 - NOT Legal
In 2021 they gave patients a break on office co-pays. In 2023 they attempted to extort money from patients to make up for this loss. They also own part of the surgery center and can contain any issues by using their own people to do ALL the billing. Dr. Jones was great.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
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Apr 23, 2025
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Doctor fine, staff horrible
The doctor also owner is fine. The staff has made at least 5 errors in scheduling our appointments, and that's a problem when you are dependent upon medicine that requires a visit and copay to refill. Staff shows no interest in helping resolve issues either.
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
  • Long wait times
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Dec 31, 2024
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Never met Dr Dennison until last month due to him covering Dr Jones patents . Long time patient of Dr Jones. Was dismissed from care by Dr Dennison because I did not want to schedule a surgery on an area of my neck that has been normal without an updated MRI stating that was an appropriate treatment plan and with out speaking to Dr Jones who has handle all my procedures. I felt dismissed and judged. I have been dealing with chronic neck pain for years. I was asked personal questions that I felt was irrelevant to my medical condition. This Dr lacked bedside manners and if you question his judgement you will be dismissed and they will not be available for you for 30 days which is what the law is. I am fighting for my records, multiple emails to medical records and their manager.
What went well
No results
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
  • Long wait times
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Bridgett – Nov 23, 2024
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Doesn't follow instructions of specialists.
I am a C5-C6 quadriplegic for 24 years, currently hospitalized. My physiatrist and neurologist have prescribed essential medications to prevent Autonomic Dysreflexia, a life-threatening condition causing dangerously high blood pressure. Despite their expertise, Dr. Stanley Dennison frequently overrides these prescriptions. He demonstrates no understanding of spinal cord injuries and disregards both my specialists' recommendations and my extensive experience. Instead, he has overmedicated me with drugs that leave me drowsy and harm my kidneys and liver, despite my not being in pain. His arrogance and dismissive attitude toward expert advice and patient care make him unfit to manage spinal cord injury cases. Pain management is unnecessary in my situation, and his interference jeopardizes my health. Dr. Dennison must defer to specialists familiar with spinal cord injuries too properly care for patient safety.
What went well
No results
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
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Cliff Powell – Nov 18, 2024
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Awful experience & lost Dr Jones due to it. Never met this Dr in all the years of coming to this office until this week. Many years of being Dr Jones patient and have tried every treatment plan and had one that help with out too many invasive procedures. I was getting lidocaine injections every other month and was due for them which I didn’t get. Dr Dennison came across rude and treated me like I didn’t understand my pain issues that I’ve been living with and getting treatment for years. He ordered a MRI which I knew I needed a updated one which I did schedule , he ordered PT which I also know I need and have done but sometimes my work schedule doesn’t permit me getting them routinely but schedule those again as well. He also tried to schedule surgery on an area on my neck that I did not feel comfortable doing with out an updated MRI and speaking to Dr Jones which i thought was reasonable. They would not schedule my appointment and did not understand why. Days later I received a letter signed by Dr Dennison that I was dismissed from care because of lack of trust which is not true at all. I’ve been a compliant patient for years who just didn’t want to schedule a procedure with out a update MRI and with out speaking to Dr Jones. I did not know a Dr can dismiss other Drs patients like that. And with out good cause. Unfortunately there is nothing I can do and I lost a good and compassionate Dr over this guy. This is my neck and my life. No matter how wrong it is unfortunately this guy is with in his right and base on reviews has a history of doing this but not for Dr jones patients which I find odd . it’s sad and goes against the good of the patients.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • 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
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Dismissed patient – Oct 30, 2024
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Highly recommend.
Staff extremely friendly. Dr. Dennison addresses all your issues and concerns. Long wait times but worth the wait.
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
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Jun 24, 2022
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Hello
It was good hope it helps I don't like needles but hope it helps me
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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Christian – Jun 08, 2022
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As always the staff is friendly and professional. Dr. Dennison takes the time to listen to what I'm saying to ensure that he understands my problem. He then explains what he feels will rectify the problem, with his office staff doing follow up the next day or two days later.
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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Charles Plummer – Jun 01, 2022
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Once I got in as very busy today was quick & to the point. Looking forward to next stage of treatment.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Jun 01, 2022
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Gentle and Kind
Dr. Dennison takes time with his patients to provide the best care. He does my procedures in the office because of my insurance and I appreciate his flexibility. The wait times can be long but it’s because he’s treating everyone with the same care I receive.
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
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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30 years of back issues – May 17, 2022
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Love him and his staff
I was in and out within and hr.Doc Dennison and his staff are caring and amazing.I would definitely recommend my family and friends
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Pamela D – May 17, 2022
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Time Wasted
I showed up to my new patient 10am appointment and proceeded to check in. The front office employee informed me I wasn't scheduled for an appointment, wait.... Maybe I'm at the wrong place, nope they had all my information but not the appointment scheduled. Can't believe I imagined the date and time. They asked me if I would like to schedule an appointment, I told them not if this is how you operate. Should have know better by all the negative reviews already posted by others. Save your time from being waisted.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
1 other person found this helpful
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Timothy M Gilroy – May 16, 2022
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Very informative, excellent
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Conrado skepple – Apr 12, 2022
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Dr Dennison was amazing by helping with the pain on my back
What went well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
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Tabatha Cordary – Apr 06, 2022
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New patient
Dr. Dennison is a great confident doctor. I truly trust my well-being in his care. Very easy to discuss medical concerns with him.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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AHaney – Mar 02, 2022
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Longer wait time than I would have liked, but I'm hoping it was worth it.
What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Jan 06, 2022
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He was very helpful and kind to me. He listened and reviewed his thoughts with me. Then we established a plan going forward to resolve my issues.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Dec 16, 2021
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Professional, he listens, very kind!
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Long wait times
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Doreen Miller – Dec 01, 2021
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Dr. Dennison is a very professional, knowledgeable, and great bedside manner.
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
Helpful
Charles Plummer – Nov 23, 2021
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Siempre salgo satisfecha con su atención
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
  • Long wait times
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Maritza Pascual – Aug 27, 2021
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Advanced Pain Care Inc is here to address all of your cares and concerns Please call us today at 813 876 7600 or fax us at 813 876 7675 to schedule an appointment We have three convenient locations to serve you You do not have to suffer one more...read more
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  • University Of Kentucky

    Fellowship Hospital
  • University Of Toledo College Of Medicine And Life Sciences

    Residency Hospital
  • Wayne State

    Internship Hospital
  • University Central Del Este - San Pedro De Macoris

    Medical School, 1987
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  • English

  • Spanish

  • Masters of Business Administration, 05/2009

  • American Academy of Pain Management, 08/29/2009

Affiliated Hospitals

  • HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital

    2901 W Swann Ave
    Tampa, FL 33609
    Recipient of 5
    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

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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

    2% lower than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

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