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Dr. Berc Sarafian, MD

Dr. Berc Sarafian, MD

Pulmonary Disease*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Berc Sarafian, MD is a pulmonologist in Clearwater, FL and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from American University of The Caribbean School of Medicine in 1982. He is affiliated with medical facilities HCA Florida Northside Hospital and HCA Florida Saint Petersburg Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

2.8 Star Rating
Based on 12 reviews 2.8 Star Rating (12 reviews)

At a Glance

  • Area of ExpertiseDr. Sarafian specializes in the area of Internal Medicine. See board certifications
  • Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top HospitalAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals

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Dr. Sarafian's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Sarafian

2.8
12 ratings, 8 with a written review
5 star
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4 star
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3 star
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2 star
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1 star
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compassionate physician
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Feb 23, 2022
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Minus zero stars. He's an egotistical quack.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 others found this helpful
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Jan 25, 2022
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If you're looking for a Dr who simply will not pay any attention to your files and or your case history. If you are ok with your Dr not staying in touch with whomever you sign on as your Health care surrogate to make decisions on your behalf. And if you don't really care if your Dr follows these two line of his Hippocratic oath: A, I will remember that there is art to medicine as well as science, and that warmth, sympathy, and understanding may outweigh the surgeon's knife or the chemist's drug. B, I will remember that I do not treat a fever chart, a cancerous growth, but a sick human being, whose illness may affect the person's family and economic stability. My responsibility includes these related problems, if I am to care adequately for the sick. Then you have found the Dr you have been looking for.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
4 others found this helpful
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Aug 26, 2021
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If you're looking for a Dr who simply will not pay any attention to your files and or your case history. If you are ok with your Dr not staying in touch with whomever you sign on as your Health care surrogate to make decisions on your behalf. And if you don't really care if your Dr follows these two line of his Hippocratic oath: A, I will remember that there is art to medicine as well as science, and that warmth, sympathy, and understanding may outweigh the surgeon's knife or the chemist's drug. B, I will remember that I do not treat a fever chart, a cancerous growth, but a sick human being, whose illness may affect the person's family and economic stability. My responsibility includes these related problems, if I am to care adequately for the sick. Then you have found the Dr you have been looking for.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
3 others found this helpful
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Aug 26, 2021
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Does not return phone messages. Does not call to give test results. It was over 2 weeks getting lung x-ray results. Receptionist won’t help you fill out insurance forms and doctor says the forms are too complicated so he will not be doing business with our insurance company any more.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Susan Klemmer – Jan 05, 2021
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Dr. Sarafian is a serious professional and our experience has been excellent.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Abel L Gonzales – Jun 02, 2020
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This doctor saved my life! He's articulate, concise, does the research and doesn't guess about what you have. He listens. I went from 2% to 75-80% increase Iin pulmonary health and self sufficientcy! Bette Carpenter
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Bette Carpenter in CLEARWATER, FL – Jul 01, 2018
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Very disappointed. I was talked down to like a child. Office had no lights and he had to scream to the nurse to get her to come into the office. Kept commenting on things like farm raised chickens vs. chicken factories when it had nothing to do with my medical appointment. Very odd office hours and the front office staff was not very cooperative. Had to wait even though waiting room was completely empty. Didn't take the time to find out what medications my insurance provider covered. Ugh
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
4 others found this helpful
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Clearwater Beach, FL – May 16, 2017
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About Me

biography

Dr. Berc Sarafian, M.D., has been in practice for 31 years and is a Pulmonologist on staff at HCA Florida Largo Hospital. Dr. Sarafian completed his medical school training at the American University School of the Caribbean, followed by his residency...read more
  • Pulmonary Disease

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  • University Of South Florida

    Fellowship Hospital
  • Wayne State University

    Residency Hospital
  • Wayne State University

    Internship Hospital
  • American University Of The Caribbean School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1982
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Internal Medicine
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  • English

  • Armenian

  • Spanish

Affiliated Hospitals

  • HCA Florida Saint Petersburg Hospital

    6500 38th Ave N
    Saint Petersburg, FL 33710
    Recipient of 6
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    75%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    9% lower than the national average

    68%
    Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • HCA Florida Northside Hospital

    6000 49th St N
    Saint Petersburg, FL 33709
    Recipient of 6
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    77%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    7% lower than the national average

    68%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    7% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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