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Dr. Francisco Esparza, MD

Dr. Francisco Esparza, MD

Neurology*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Francisco Esparza, MD is a neurologist in Bradenton, FL and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Esparza has extensive experience in Neurodegenerative Disorders and Headache. He graduated from Medical College of Pennsylvania in 1994. He is affiliated with HCA Florida Blake Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.1 Star Rating
Based on 58 reviews 4.1 Star Rating (58 reviews)

Dr. Esparza is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top HospitalPatient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals

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Dr. Esparza's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Esparza

4.1

58 ratings, 28 with a written review
5 Star
72%
72%
4 Star
2%
2%
3 Star
7%
7%
2 Star
3%
3%
1 Star
16%
16%

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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Dec 17, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Oct 10, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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May 16, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Adan Batista – Jan 01, 2021
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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
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Aug 25, 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
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Jul 20, 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
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Laura V – Jun 03, 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
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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T.Orth – May 12, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 23, 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
What could be improved
No results
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Debbie Perini – Mar 18, 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
What could be improved
No results
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Richard – Mar 15, 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
What could be improved
No results
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Dudley Waters – Mar 12, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Elizabeth Flower – Mar 02, 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
J & V Cape – Feb 19, 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
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Donald Heling in Franklin, WI – Feb 19, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Dennis Holt – Jan 15, 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
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Deborah Bandy – Dec 05, 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
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Nov 24, 2019
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What went well
  • 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
Edwin Colon in Bradenton , FL – Jun 06, 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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
BRADENTON, FL – May 11, 2019
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care philosophy

Pinnacle Medical Group strives to provide you and your family with the highest quality medical care in Manatee County. Our integrated, multidisciplinary team of physicians truly cares about you and your health, working together to provide a coordinated,...read more

biography

This physician is accepting telehealth visits. Dr. Francisco Esparza is a Board Certified Neurologist. His practice of general Neurology extends to services including dizziness, imbalance and vertigo through the use of their ANSAR and VNG/Balance...read more
  • Neurology

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  • Jackson Memorial Hospital - Psychiatry And Neurology

    Residency Hospital
  • Jackson Memorial Hospital - Internal Medicine

    Internship Hospital
  • Medical College Of Pennsylvania

    Medical School, 1994
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Dr. Esparza is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurology

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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • HCA Florida Blake Hospital

      2020 59th St W
      Bradenton, FL 34209
      Recipient of 14
      hospital awards

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

      Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

      Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025, 2023)

      Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

      View all awards

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

      76%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      8% lower than the national average

      65%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      11% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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