Dr. Rafael Salinas, MD | Sarasota, FL | Anesthesiology

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Dr. Salinas graduated from the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine in 1981. He works in Sarasota, FL and specializes in Anesthesiology. Dr. Salinas is affiliated with Sarasota Memorial Hospital, Hca Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital and Hca Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital.

3.4

9 Ratings
45 years of experience
speaks English
Jackson Health System
7 written reviews
1 specialty
1 area of expertise
1 board certification
3 hospital affiliations
1 office location
Male

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Dr. Rafa, as he told us to call him, was not only kind to our father who was his patient but also kind to our entire family. He made us all feel at ease

February 29th, 2020

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Dr. Salinas was incredibly kind when working on my father and did his best to make sure my family and I were calm which was outside of his responsibilities but came so natural to him

February 29th, 2020

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Loved my experience w Dr Salinas — excellent care and extremely attentive.

February 29th, 2020

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Dr. Salinas is the kindest most considerate doctor I’ve encountered in town. Highly recommend!

February 29th, 2020

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I will never ever forgive this man who never asked for help at inserting NG tube - at his 3rd attempt mi husband unfortunately swallowed gastro juices - why didn't he wait until at surgical site - no, he had to keep asserting his macho self!!!! ??

November 11th, 2019

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I will never forgive Rafael Salinas - he tried to insert a nasogastric (NG) tube down my husband. You would think he would have asked for help - he did not. Finally on the 3rd attempt my husband swallowed gastric juice that had come up. Why he didn't attempt the insertion at surgery time I have no idea. Instead he made these attempts in the cubicle. Unfortunately, my husband developed aspirate pneumonia & ended up in the ICU. I wish I had screamed at him to stop & get help. Unfortunately death was the result. I must admit I am filled with hate for this man!!!!!

November 8th, 2019

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Unfortunately, bad outcome

August 12th, 2019

Hca Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital

5731 Bee Ridge RdSarasota, FL 34233

Tel: (941) 342-1100


Dr. Rafael Salinas, MD	Dr. Ann Marie Weekes, DO	Dr. John Stephen Dluzneski, MD	Dr. Terrylyn Fritz Bankes, MD
Anesthesiology	Anesthesiology	Anesthesiology	Anesthesiology

3.4 (9 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	4 (4 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
45 Years of Experience	40 Years of Experience	44 Years of Experience	43 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English	Speaks Spanish, English	Speaks English	Speaks English
Sarasota , FL	Venice , FL	Sarasota , FL	Sarasota , FL
Med School: University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine	Med School: Kansas City University Of Medicine & Bioscience College Of Osteopathic Med	Med School: Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine	Med School: Pennsylvania State University College Of Medicine
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University Of Puerto Rico School Of MedicineGraduated in 1981

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