Dr. Theodore Small, MD | Safety Harbor, FL | General Surgeon

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Dr. Theodore Small treats ventral hernia, inguinal hernia, and sports hernia, and performs hernia repair surgery, laparoscopy, and inguinal herniorrhaphy. He practices surgery and vascular surgery and has 34 years of experience. Dr. Small is affiliated with Morton Plant Hospital, Mease Countryside Hospital, Mease Dunedin Hospital, and Baycare Alliant Hospital, and sees patients in Safety Harbor, Florida. He completed his residency at Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Small 4.61 out of 5.

Overview based on verified provider data

4.6

51 Ratings
34 years of experience
speaks English
Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System
16 written reviews
2 specialties
5 areas of expertise
4 hospital affiliations
1 office location
Male

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me

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Dr. Small's Ratings and Reviews

4.6

51 Ratings with 16 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 8 Minutes

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Provided follow-up after the visit: (22) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
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I have had a couple Surgeries from Dr. Small over the years as well as several appointments. Words cannot express how happy I have always been with he and his staff. If your looking for the very best then look no more because Dr.Small is the one to call.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
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Provided follow-up after the visit
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November 16th, 2020

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He really made me feel comfortable about my surgery. His staff is excellent.

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February 4th, 2019

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Best surgeon in the land

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
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December 12th, 2018

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I cannot say enough of what a wonderful doctor he is! He performed Hernia Surgery on me and I am absolutely pleased! Dr Small truly cares about your health. He also has a personality. His staff is awesome also. I highly recommend him!

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

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August 23rd, 2017

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I went to see Dr. Small for a follow up on boils. I had one on my backside and would continually get them on my back and sometimes under arms. The one on my backside had been an ongoing issue. I would seem fine at times and then get to the point where sitting down was very painful. When I saw Dr. Small and his staff I was greeted nicely, they all worked to get me in and out with sufficiency. Dr. Small was cleary knowledgable in his feild and had a great way of explaining things to me that I normally woulldn't have understood. We had to set up a surgery for my backside to have the infection laser removed and everything went off without a hitch. I recovered well and even had another one removed from my neck. Since I appairently have a sweatglan issue I will be seeing him in the future and would recommend anybody that has my kind of medical issues to him.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

May 25th, 2017

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Ann Marie Mackay and John F Mackay would recommend Dr. Small. He is an amazing. Doctor who gave my wife Ann Marie,s life back. If you want a warm, sincere and smart surgeon you can't go wrong with this Doctor. Thank you Dr. small!

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
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Needs Improvement

January 29th, 2017

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I had surgery with Dr Smsll I followed all of his directions and instructions. I went from a size 18 to a size zero and that was almost three years ago. I'm still a size zero and NO MORE HEALTH ISSUES. That's the most important part to me. He literally saved my life. The surgery was THE BEST decision of my life. I woke up with zero pain and was happy and excited at how awesome everything went. Would STRONGLY encourage anyone considering weight loss surgery do it. Do it for YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. and have Dr Small do it if you want the BEST SURGEON EVER!!!!!!

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
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September 6th, 2016

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A first rate surgeon

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August 20th, 2016

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Dr small screwed up my surgery and screwed up my entire life because of it and never bother to apologize

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Needs Improvement

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
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Flexible scheduling

January 22nd, 2016

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the best Dr ever!!!!!!!

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
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Needs Improvement

November 16th, 2015

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1840 Mease Dr Ste 301Safety Harbor, FL 34695

Tel: (727) 724-2880

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Dr. Theodore Small, MD	Dr. Domenic Zambuto, MD, RPVI, DABVLM	Vicki Blackwell, PA	Dr. Matthew C. Mai, MD
Surgery	Surgery	Surgery	Surgery
		Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.6 (51 Ratings)	4.2 (15 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	4.9 (128 Ratings)
34 Years of Experience	37 Years of Experience	31 Years of Experience	20 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English
Safety Harbor , FL	Tampa , FL	Tampa , FL	Gulf Breeze , FL
Med School: Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine	Med School: Harvard Medical School	Med School: University of Alabama at Birmigham	Med School: Loyola University Of Chicago Stritch School Of Medicine
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Acid Reflux Disease (Gastroesophageal Reflux / GERD)
Bariatric Medicine
Gastric Bypass (Gastrojejunostomy)
Vascular Surgery
Weight Loss Surgery (Bariatric Surgery)

Dr. Theodore Small holds an expired medical license in the state of Florida.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Florida that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System.

Medical School

Graduated from Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine in 1992.

NPI Number

Dr. Small's NPI number is 1992704555.

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Which hospitals is Dr. Theodore Small affiliated with?: Dr. Theodore Small is affiliated with Morton Plant Hospital, Mease Countryside Hospital, Mease Dunedin Hospital, and Baycare Alliant Hospital.
Does Dr. Theodore Small accept my insurance?: You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Theodore Small accepts on their Vitals profile.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Theodore Small?: You can find contact information for Dr. Theodore Small here on Vitals.
Where is Dr. Theodore Small's office located?: Dr. Theodore Small's office is located at 1840 Mease Dr Ste 301, Safety Harbor, FL, 34695.
Does Dr. Theodore Small accept virtual/telehealth appointments?: Dr. Theodore Small has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.

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