Dr. Joaquin Javier Aristimuno, MD

The review attached to this message is not true. My wife and I have been patients of Dr. "A" for more than 20 years. This cannot be the same person described. Someone trolling. This doctor is a plus!! Worst physician I ever encountered in my life! The first time I saw him was s/p severe MVA and I had herniated almost every disc in my spine. I was crying in pain and when he entered the room he asked me if I was faking it! The second time I saw him, I had had ascites, which is accumulation of fluid in your peritoneal space maybe due to cancer. He started yelling at me, "you have a fat stomach, a chunky fat stomach," and repeated it over and over at me. I am not fat, but a woman's size 6. I also was telling him about an infected ulcer on my right lower leg that was there for 3 months despite 2 courses of antibiotics. I told him that I had had a phlebectomy in that leg, so I did not have much circulation. Again in an angry tone, he yelled at me, "if you are worried about your… circulation then stop smoking!" I left the office crying!

Worst physician I ever encountered in my life! The first time I saw him was s/p severe MVA and I had herniated almost every disc in my spine. I was crying in pain and when he entered the room he asked me if I was faking it! The second time I saw him, I had had ascites, which is accumulation of fluid in your peritoneal space maybe due to cancer. He started yelling at me, "you have a fat stomach, a chunky fat stomach," and repeated it over and over at me. I am not fat, but a woman's size 6. I also was telling him about an infected ulcer on my right lower leg that was there for 3 months despite 2 courses of antibiotics. I told him that I had had a phlebectomy in that leg, so I did not have much circulation. Again in an angry tone, he yelled at me, "if you are worried about your circulation then stop smoking!" I left the office crying!

This doctor is an outstanding physician who has provided care to the Sarasota community for almost 25 years. He is surrounded with an excellent staff and I would highly recommend him. He has the experience and bedside manner to take good care of you and your family.

We are forever grateful to Dr. Aristimuño for his acute diligence and knowledge in the care of our daughter with an emergency situation .Upon examination of her eye he referred and made an immediate appointment for her with a retina specialist. She had laser surgery that day. Dr. Aristimuño followed up within a few hours with Dr. Chris Stelton (Retina Specialist we would highly recommend ) . It was incredibly reassuring to have such competent caring physicians. Our sincere appreciation, Family ‘C’

He is a wonderful Doctor, very caring. He listens to you! You don't feel like he is in and out without paying attention to you or rushed. I am very, very happy to have him as my doctor. I feel very confident recommending him.

Staff doing paper work- are not friendly- they seem efficient. But if the doctor and back office staff had the attitude of the front office I never would have returned! In fact when I was greeted by a young man working the back office I told him his was the first friendly face I had seen here.

My condition was not unusual, I'm sure, but he was patient and understanding of my discomfort. He had to try a few simpler things for the process of elimination before moving on to more expansive and expensive testing (as I have don't have insurance). The final outcome was that everything is normal and the condition was resolved. I was pleased with his staff and services and would recommend him to anyone that asks.

I have been to many Doctors over the years, but Dr. A is one of the best. He took time to listen to me and has a great bed side manner. I can recommend him without reservation.

i went to a different doctor with the flu / sinus infection and got no relief. Doctor Aristimuno was able to get me well very quickly!

Horrible money grubbing Dr!!! Never again will I see this guy. Beware!!