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Dr. Cynthia Preston, MD

Dr. Cynthia Preston, MD

Geriatric Medicine*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Cynthia Preston, MD is a geriatric medicine physician in Gainesville, FL and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of Florida College of Medicine in 1991. She is affiliated with HCA Florida North Florida Hospital. She is accepting new patients.

2.6 Star Rating
Based on 19 reviews 2.6 Star Rating (19 reviews)
Accepting New Patients
3720 NW 83rd St
Gainesville, FL 32606

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise • Dr. Preston specializes in the area of Internal Medicine. See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital • America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ See hospitals

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Dr. Preston's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Preston

2.6
19 ratings, 7 with a written review
5 star
32%
32%
4 star
5%
5%
3 star
0%
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2 star
16%
16%
1 star
47%
47%

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Vast knowledge & well educated
I was her patient for 9 years; although, I liked the office & staff, I could not get Dr. Preston to listen to my concerns of even look at an injury which occurred the same day as my regularly scheduled appt. Her nurses also had issues with her.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Elizabeth McClain – May 18, 2024
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Wont recommend her
The office is depressing. She does not listen, and I am not sure of her medical advice! If you have a choice, find another doctor! I don't think she likes being a doctor!
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
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Stanley – Jun 07, 2022
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Terrible. Long wait, Our appointment was on the schedule for 3:30 at 5:15 we were still waiting. She does not listen to your concerns.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Long wait times
3 others found this helpful
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Janet – Sep 04, 2021
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Horrible experience. I would give 0 stars if it would allow. She is very rude and does not put patient first. Takes advantage of the elderly
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
3 others found this helpful
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Jun 09, 2020
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I agree with the patient review on Jun 02, 2017 & I have been left waiting more than an hour. Now that her nurse has retired, I see no reason to go back.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Mar 25, 2019
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I understand being shy, but I'm not the only one who feels this physician borders on chilly and forced when interacting with patients. I have been cut off when trying to further explain something and after speaking with the physician on call there was no followup from Dr. Preston. Many other things that I won't go into, but I will be moving on.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 others found this helpful
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Gainesville, FL – Jun 02, 2017
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Very kind and thorough. I felt confidence in her skills and admired her total interest and attention to my needs.
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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Jean in Gainesville Fl – Jul 21, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Cynthia Preston, MD is a geriatric medicine physician in Gainesville, FL and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of Florida College of Medicine in 1991. She is affiliated with HCA Florida North Florida Hospital. She is accepting new patients.

  • Geriatric Medicine

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  • Shands Teaching Hospital

    Residency Hospital

  • University Of Florida College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1991
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Internal Medicine
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • HCA Florida North Florida Hospital

    6500 W Newberry Rd
    Gainesville, FL 32605
    Recipient of 80
    hospital awards

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    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.

    80%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% lower than the national average

    71%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% lower than the national average

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