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Dr. William Phifer, MD

Dr. William Phifer, MD

Internal Medicine*
35+ years of experience

Dr. William Phifer, MD is an internist in Venice, FL and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College in 1986. He is affiliated with medical facilities Sarasota Memorial Hospital and AdventHealth Port Charlotte. He is not accepting new patients.

4.7 Star Rating
Based on 30 reviews 4.7 Star Rating (30 reviews)

Practice

1287 US Highway 41 Byp S Venice, FL 34285
(941) 202-0500

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Phifer specializes in the area of Internal Medicine. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Phifer's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Phifer

4.7

30 ratings, 13 with a written review
5 Star
87%
87%
4 Star
7%
7%
3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
7%
7%

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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
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Sally W – Jun 02, 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
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Darlene Coberly – Feb 16, 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
5 people found this helpful
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James Cahill Jr – Jul 13, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
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Mar 28, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
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Mar 08, 2019
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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
11 people found this helpful
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Mary Conery – Feb 11, 2019
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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
6 people found this helpful
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Stephen - Linda Stasak in Rotonda West, FL – Nov 08, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
8 people found this helpful
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Voicemail in Michael, FL – Aug 17, 2018
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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
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May 22, 2018
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
8 people found this helpful
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Venice, FL – Mar 12, 2018
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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
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Grace Ashworth in Venice, Florida – Nov 03, 2017
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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
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Linda Costanzo in Venice, FL – Jul 13, 2016
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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
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
bjs in Englewood, FL – May 05, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Venice internal medicine provider William Phifer, MD is your primary partner in health and connection to a healthier life.

biography

Venice internal medicine provider William Phifer, M.D. is your primary partner in health and connection to a healthier life.

  • Internal Medicine

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  • Shands Hospital University Fla

    Internship Hospital, 1987

  • Shands Hospital At The University Of Florida

    Internship Hospital, 1987

  • Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College

    Medical School, 1986
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Internal Medicine
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Locations

Practice

Ear-Resistible Hearing Center1287 US Highway 41 Byp S Venice, FL 34285
1

Practice

Gulf Coast Hma Physician Management LLC333 Tamiami Trl S Ste 101 Venice, FL 34285
2

Practice

Office171 Center Rd Venice, FL 34285
3

Practice

Office2675 Winkler Ave Fl 2 Fort Myers, FL 33901
4

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Sarasota Memorial Hospital

    1700 S Tamiami Trl
    Sarasota, FL 34239
    Recipient of 40
    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™ (2025, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

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

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback

  • AdventHealth Port Charlotte

    2500 Harbor Blvd
    Port Charlotte, FL 33952
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

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

    77%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    7% lower than the national average

    66%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    9% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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