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Dr. Cedric Shorter, MD

Dr. Cedric Shorter, MD

Neurosurgery*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Cedric Shorter, MD is a neurosurgeon in St Petersburg, FL and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Louisiana State University in 2005. He is affiliated with HCA Florida Northside Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

3.9 Star Rating
Based on 16 reviews 3.9 Star Rating (16 reviews)

Dr. Shorter is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of ExpertiseDr. Shorter specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top HospitalAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals
  • TrustworthyPatients said this doctor is trustworthy. See reviews

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Dr. Shorter's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Shorter

3.9

16 ratings, 6 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
25%
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Mary – Jun 27, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jan 05, 2021
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What went well
  • 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 people found this helpful
Helpful
D. Pringle – Feb 13, 2020
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What went well
  • 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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
L Mayers in St. Petersburg , FL – Mar 09, 2019
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What went well
  • 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
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
Brian in St. Petersburg – May 17, 2018
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What went well
  • 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
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
renee parton in St Petersburg, FL – May 13, 2017
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About Me

biography

Dr. Cedric Shorter, MD is a neurosurgeon in St Petersburg, FL and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Louisiana State University in 2005. He is affiliated with HCA Florida Northside Hospital. He is accepting new patients.
  • Neurosurgery

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  • Louisiana State University

    Medical School, 2005
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
Neurosurgery
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Dr. Shorter is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • 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

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      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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