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Elena Kesterson, PA-C

Elena Kesterson, PA-C

General Practice (Physician Assistant)

Elena Kesterson, PA-C is a general practice physician assistant in Venice, FL. She is accepting new patients.

4.8 Star Rating
Based on 108 reviews 4.8 Star Rating (108 reviews)

Advanced Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery - Venice

209 Palermo Pl Unit C Venice, FL 34285
(941) 488-5300

At a Glance

  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this provider explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this provider is trustworthy. • See reviews
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Elena Kesterson's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Elena Kesterson

4.8
108 ratings, 93 with a written review
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Annual Skin Check
Elena has been doing my annual skin checks for 6 years. She is very thorough in checking my skin and explaining any little bumps, freckles, etc.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
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John P – Feb 19, 2025
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Definitely
My visits with Elena and her nurse assistant are comfortable and efficient throughout the exam and procedures.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Carole Sadlon – Oct 30, 2024
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Careful skin cancer checks
I'm happy with Elena's through check of my skin and removal of potential problems. I've had skin cancer more than once and value the care she has used in checking every few months.
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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Laura S. – Jun 14, 2024
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Staff was very friendly and professional. Explained procedure & was very thorough in examination and was done in a timely manner.
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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Apr 29, 2024
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Kind and concerned
I felt like she knew what she was doing. Asked good questions. Prescribed helpful medication and has me coming back to recheck.
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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Apr 24, 2024
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Love Elena. I had a 7:40 appointment and I didn’t get in to see Eliana until 8:10. I book 1st appointments because I’m busy, if it happens again I will no longer use Advanced dermatology
What went well
  • I felt respected
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Mar 20, 2024
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Three biopsies were done and none were cauterized, so I bled for three days. No care instructions were given. Nurse was a total sourpuss.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Feb 15, 2024
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Rapid speech rate, and assumption of comprehension For a 90+year-old client throughout visit, which was a total of approximately five minutes
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
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Feb 02, 2024
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Caring professional.
She expressed a sincere interest in my health and provided encouragement for the future.
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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Jan 17, 2024
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Definitely will recommend to others with my cond
Excellent explanations and resource. Hopeful that new prescriptions will help.
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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Jan 17, 2024
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Elena & the entire staff at Advanced Dermatology, in Venice, made me feel very comfortable & confident in their knowledge & expertise. I would highly recommend them!
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
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 10, 2024
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Dr. Kesterson is Awesome!
Dr. Kesterson is the best! She is very thorough and and makes you feel comfortable, when doing skin checks. Highly Recommend!
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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Doug Brumfield – Dec 19, 2023
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Elena is First class dermatologist
She is very professional, knowledgeable, and very efficient and my surgical outcome had excellent results
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Jack W – Nov 28, 2023
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Excellent
Always a terrific experience. Very professional and thorough.
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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Nov 15, 2023
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Great visit
I really like the staff, they were efficient and listened to get my background. They were all very helpful and friendly.
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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Nov 01, 2023
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First time patient
Had a great experience with being a new patient. Had a skin cancer screening done, and had Ms. Kesterson check some other issues. Very thorough, and explained everything that was found. Would definitely recommend.
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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Oct 25, 2023
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Elena is Awesome. I felt like I was with family
From check in to Shannon getting me ready for procedure and especially Elena talking me thru process and keeping me calm I felt like I was being treated as family. Elena is very professional & talented. She made me feel calm and in good hands.
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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Jerry Vance – Oct 11, 2023
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A very thorough examination; professional and friendly staff.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
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Brian Searles – Oct 03, 2023
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Yearly Checkup
Dr. was extremely knowledgeable, professional, and courteous. She answered all my questions in great detail. Her full body examination was thorough and detailed. The removal of two suspicious spots was quick and painless.Her assistant was very calming and charming. She made me very comfortable, even while wearing a Hospital gown...??She administered the numbing shots expertly, and was very detailed in her explanation of the post-removal wound care.
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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Gregory – Sep 13, 2023
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Rinvoq side effect acne
All of the staff including Dr. Kesterson were very quick and efficient. I was expecting to be asked what kind of skin care products I use etc. but apparently that was not necessary for a proper treatment to be determined and medications prescribed. I saw improvements, with the use of the prescriptions, within a couple of days.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Appointment was rushed
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Pam – Aug 19, 2023
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Elena is certified by the National Commission on Certification for Physician Assistants. She received her Master of Physician Assistant Studies from Bethel University in Tennessee with extensive training in dermatology. Originally from Uzbekistan,...read more

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Advanced Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery - Venice

Advanced Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery - Venice209 Palermo Pl Unit C Venice, FL 34285
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