Dr. Cathy L. Criss, DO | Port Charlotte, FL | Family Medicine

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Dr. Cathy Criss is a family medicine physician with four decades of clinical experience serving patients and families. She earned her medical degree from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, bringing comprehensive training in osteopathic medicine to her practice. Dr. Criss speaks both Spanish and English, enabling her to communicate effectively with diverse patient populations in her community.

Dr. Criss practices in Port Charlotte, Florida, and maintains affiliations with AdventHealth Port Charlotte, Shorepoint Health Punta Gorda, and HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital. She focuses on managing cardiovascular health conditions, including high cholesterol and hypertension in patients of all ages. Her treatment approach incorporates physical therapy techniques, strength training programs, and manual therapy methods to help patients achieve better health outcomes. Patients have given Dr. Criss an average rating of 3.6 on Vitals.

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accepting new patients
3.6

62 Ratings
40 years of experience
speaks Spanish, English
Michigan State University College Of Osteopathic Medicine
19 written reviews
1 specialty
7 areas of expertise
3 hospital affiliations
2 office locations
Female

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Good doctor but has way too many patients. Shocked to see she is taking new patients. The one hour wait is unacceptable.

August 1st, 2021

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While I read the reviews regarding Dr. Criss, we never got to "see" her...the staff was terrible from the start...noted incorrect information, I received several calls to verify, ordered tests that I did not agree to, took three phone calls to get one return call.

November 13th, 2019

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Dr. Criss is a very good doctor but plan on waiting up to 2 hours to see her. She begins seeing patients at 7 am and is behind by 8 am. Just too many patients.

February 10th, 2019

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DR Criss and her PA Dr Goodbee-Awe are very good but you cannot get a message to either of them!!! I have never seen a office staff so incompetent and rude!! This is such a shame because good doctors are hard to find in Florida but the staff makes it a real challenge to keep coming here!!!!!!

February 6th, 2019

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I have been a patient of Dr. Criss for over 25 years and would be lost without her. She is amazing. She gives you her utmost attention during your appointment with her and makes sure that you are being well taken care of by her staff as well. My daughter is a patient of hers since she was small, and now my granddaughter is a patient and she is just a toddler. Dr. Criss is irreplaceable.

January 14th, 2019

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I have never been able to see the Dr in less than 45 minutes. The usual wait is at least an hour. In the waiting room people tell me the wait for THEIR Dr. I ( macatee etc) is around 10 minutes. I think I'll be changing my physician.

December 27th, 2018

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If you. are looking for a great dr. then go to Kathy Chris. She is a dr that you can talk to. She is a dr that is very thorough and caring. I love how she gets to the bottom of your problem. She doesn't take your money and your in and out. Great doctor. I give her a 10 star all the way

November 20th, 2018

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I’ve been seeing Dr. Criss for several years now. She is a great physician overall but I feel she is often overbooked, the wait time is long to see her, and the office staff fails to return calls or answer messages left for days before. Unfortunately this office has lost its “personal touch” and I will be seeking care elsewhere. Feel more like a number than a person anymore. Highly disappointed.

November 19th, 2018

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Excellent in all categories patient care

October 30th, 2018

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Dr. Criss is great understand what she was telling me . Takes time with you. And is Gorgeous Steve R.

August 30th, 2018

Millennium Physician Group

19531 Cochran BlvdPort Charlotte, FL 33948

Tel: (941) 255-3535

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

Hca Florida Fawcett Hospital

21298 Olean BlvdPort Charlotte, FL 33952

Tel: (941) 629-1181


Dr. Cathy Lynn Criss, DO	Josephine Adelufosi, APRN, AANP	Dr. Pedro P Ylisastigui, MD	Deija Badia, APRN
Family Medicine	Family Medicine	Family Medicine	Family Medicine
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
3.6 (62 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	4.8 (55 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
40 Years of Experience	20 Years of Experience	41 Years of Experience	7 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks Spanish, English	Speaks English	Speaks Spanish, English	Speaks Spanish, English
Port Charlotte , FL	New Port Richey , FL	Lehigh Acres , FL	Coconut Creek , FL
Med School: Michigan State University College Of Osteopathic Medicine	Med School: University of Tampa	Med School: Universidad De Ciencias Medicas De La Habana	Med School: Purdue University Global
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MEDICAL LICENSE

Doctor Of Osteopathy, Florida, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Michigan State University College Of Osteopathic MedicineGraduated in 1986

Dr. Gisela Maria Lopez Payares, MD
Anesthesiology
20 Years Exp | Walnut Creek, CA
(1)
Dr. Paul Blachowiak Graniero, MD
Hospital Medicine
39 Years Exp | Port Charlotte, FL
(5)
Dr. Kimberly Ann Ruzek, MD
Diagnostic Radiology
31 Years Exp | SARASOTA, FL
(11)
Dr. Stephen Edwin Ducker
Pathology
19 Years Exp | Bradenton, FL
(0)
Tara Renee Johnson
Nurse Practitioner
| Port Charlotte, FL
(0)
Laura Kaye Elliott
Pediatrics
| Moline, IL
(0)
Marietta Frances Goodliff
Nurse Practitioner
| CAPE CORAL, FL
(0)
Lisa Anne Alexander
Nurse Practitioner
| Lakewood Ranch, FL
(0)
Dr. Samuel William Pagano, MD
Emergency Medicine
52 Years Exp | Parma, OH
(1)
Dr. Adriana Gonzalez Canal
Family Medicine
8 Years Exp | Arcadia, FL
(0)

What languages does Dr. Cathy Criss speak?: Dr. Cathy Criss speaks Spanish and English.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Cathy Criss?: You can find contact information for Dr. Cathy Criss here on Vitals.
Does Dr. Cathy Criss accept virtual/telehealth appointments?: Dr. Cathy Criss has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Where is Dr. Cathy Criss's office located?: Dr. Cathy Criss's office is located at 19531 Cochran Blvd, Port Charlotte, FL, 33948.
Which hospitals is Dr. Cathy Criss affiliated with?: Dr. Cathy Criss is affiliated with Adventhealth Port Charlotte, Shorepoint Health Punta Gorda, and Hca Florida Fawcett Hospital.

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