Dr. Rafael Allende, MD

DR. Allende is the best surgeon in Sanford Fl.thanks to take care of my friend Janet.

Dr. Allende is a knowledgeable, wonderful and caring doctor! I’ve been to numerous doctors, spent thousands of dollars and finally found one that actually listens and trying to help me. The best bedside manners, so informative and gave me the knowledge I needed to try and get me on the mend. I can’t thank him and his office enough for their compassion and professionalism. Words can explain how thankful I feel! ??

Dr Allende one of the finest doctors I have ever dealt with. He and and his staff are some of the best health care providers anyone could ask for. They go out of there way to put you at ease and answer any questions you might have. I feel that it was my good fortune to come across a doctor with the highest skill set and bed side matter that Dr Allende possesses. I would highly recommend him to any member of my family or anyone else in need of his skills

Dr. Allende is by far the best and most caring physician i have ever met. He explains things so you can understand them and treats you like a human being and not just another patient in his books. Talk to him for 5 mins and you can tell he has a good heart and he is really there to help and because he genuinely cares about your health and wants to see you have a better quality of life. It takes alot for me to trust a doctor but after the first visit i had no concerns and i had a successful surgery and am now recovering and i couldnt be happier with my choice of having Dr Allende as my surgeon. I highly recommend this physician!

Can't speak as to bedside manner since he never once visited me during his rounds in the hospital (30 days), but he was kind and courteous in his office. He did not rush me during office visits.

Dr Allende is very kind, compassionate and knowledgeable. He's professional and personable. With my first visit he wanted me to tell him about my back problem, he wasn't judgemental and quick to make a diagnosis like other drs I had been too. He accessed my problem, performed the needed surgery and I am happy to say I am pain free. Been putting up with lower back pain for over 30 years. He did a decompression on my L4 and L5 and luckily no fusion was needed. Would highly recommend him. His office is located 3 hours away from my home and the trips I made to his office and to the hospital were well worth it.

Dr. Allende has been my doctor for many years and when I hurt my back I wouldn't let anyone else touch it. I waited for him to come back from Atlanta to get the surgery because I trust and respect him.

After four back surgeries, replacement of both hips and a pain pump installed.. Just in a period of five years. Still living in constant pain,unable to walk. I got lucky and was referred to Dr.Allende for another opinion. My first appointment with him was an extremely, positive experience. He reviewed my MRI's and CT scans with me pointing out the problems that my other Dr's missed or just gave up on me. His approach to go with a total redo of the lumbar fusions. Made me feel confident that he is a well educated Neurosurgeon. As well as a caring person for even taking on a complicated case as mine. I just have one more test needed before possibly scheduling the surgery. I am.praying he will do what he can to get my life back....I can't wait...

Dr. Allende is one FANTASTIC DOCTOR and Person, and his staff are just as Great.

I was referred to Dr. Allende and I couldn't have been more satisfied with my treatment. The entire process was positive. The staff was friendly and personable. Dr. Allende was very caring, took the time to make sure I understood everything. I never felt rushed and he answered all my questions. I would recommend him to everyone.