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Dr. Hector Guevara-Garay, MD

Dr. Hector Guevara-Garay, MD

Internal Medicine*

Dr. Hector Guevara-Garay, MD is an internist in Lakeland, FL. He is affiliated with AdventHealth Tampa. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3 Star Rating
Based on 25 reviews 3 Star Rating (25 reviews)

Practice

4316 US Highway 98 N Lakeland, FL 33809
Telehealth available

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Dr. Guevara-Garay's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Guevara-Garay

3.0
25 ratings, 14 with a written review
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Wonderful Dr
I've been seeing Dr Guvara for a few years now. He listens and takes his time with you. I would definitely recommend him.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Apr 12, 2025
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Good Dr.
I have been going to Dr. Guevara for over 15 years now...he comes in to the viewing room to see you and the first thing he does is asks how are you with a big smile on his face.then he checks you oer and asks do you need anything includeing meds...he writes everything on his little computer and sends for your meds if you need a refill..then he leaves..then you go to the front of the office..where his staff is...there all really nice people in the front....if you need something special done they call Vanessa to help you out by getting other doctors to help you or even the hospital..there all really nice people in the front.... thx all Ron Hossler
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Ron Hossler – Feb 25, 2023
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I was a patient of Hector for about 2 years. During that entire time I saw him every quarter and he never so much as put a stethoscope to my chest! All he did was sit behind a laptop and take notes (or at least it seemed that was what he was doing) I went to see him in Oct 2020 having a problem with chest pain and swelling of my torso cavity and chest - hard to breath and a lot of other things - I was prescribed medications - this was the usual solution to any problem I had by Dr. Guevera! On November 16, 2020 I was admitted to the EMERGENCY ROOM at the local hospital in Zephyrhills, but they couldn't handle the problem so they transferred me to Tampa Bay Advent Hospital. The ER doctors asked me if I had previously spoken to my primary about this situation and I told them that I had even made an appointment to go see him about it - but when all he did was prescribe me a medication I picked up copies of all of my records (which I paid for and passed on to them) and told the front des
What went well
  • Office environment
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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TJ – Mar 14, 2021
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I never saw the Dr. Only the nurse practitioner who was new to the field and cared more about the insurance rules than anything else.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Dec 31, 2020
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I loved his quiet demeanor his willingness to spend time with me the patient willing to explain things carefully in detail his willingness to answer my many questions and I found the reception staff friendly
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Oct 19, 2020
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I love Dr Guevara, however the office staff needs replaced. They talk to each other about you, give you a hard time if they don't like you, like anything you need they won't do and they tell you must come in to see the doctor to get it done, when you were just there 2 weeks ago, and the doctor knows everything that's going on with you and your needs. They are incompetent, back stabbers, two faced, vendictive, they make up rules as they seem fit, and have not one reason to be working in such a prominent DOCTORS office. I've never seen such office staff incapabilities and disregard for patients in my 40 years of being seen by doctors.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
1 other person found this helpful
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Finding a Dr. With a real office staff – Oct 07, 2020
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He doesn't keep up with with your needed appointments with specialist. He doesn't go over recent labs. Such as infections.
What went well
  • Office environment
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
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Feb 05, 2020
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The staff is very unprofessional, they couldn’t even schedule an appointment right, on top of that I have never even seen the doctor the times I’ve been there. I wouldn’t recommend this place to anyone, you will want to punch the staff in the face.
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
5 others found this helpful
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Fl – Mar 24, 2018
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Dr Guevara is by far the best doctor that I have ever had. He is very knowledgeable and in most cases can find out what your prognosis is before your specialty doctors finally get around to it. He actually cares about his patients and takes the time that you need with him. Since he takes time with each individual patient wait times will vary. You just have to remember that while it's your turn for the DR others are waiting. Excellent doctor.
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
  • Long wait times
3 others found this helpful
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Tonya Ware in Winter Haven, FL – Jul 06, 2017
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Drs care this man doesnot ..would not recommend
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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Tampa, FL – May 09, 2017
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I would not recommend this drs office. Been going there 10 years because I don't like change, but they are so unprofessional. The staff will speak badly about patients behind their back to other (specialist) officeuhhs and haven't seen anyone other than PA in over a year. They never have your problems noted on your file and very very rarely will they send you to a specialist, just keep prescribing more meds on top of other meds.,& difficult to get refills on diabetes meds, even after recent appt
What went well
  • Office environment
What could be improved
  • 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
7 others found this helpful
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R.F. in Zephyrhills, FL – Jun 20, 2016
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The doctor was very thorough upon initial appointment establishing him as my new PCP. The rude and unprofessional office staff is NEVER worth compromising your health care. It concerns me greatly that patients are being treated so poorly. I am medically complex and have children that are medically complex. This office is by far, the worst experience I have ever had. Although Dr. Guevarra's office is a 10 minute drive from my current residence, I plan to drive 45-50 minutes to my previous PCP.
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
5 others found this helpful
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Lakeland, FL – Jun 17, 2016
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I had a prescription on hold with this office due to me not needing it right away. I was for my cholesterol to lower it. In the past I had a bad experience and told them I was going to look for a new Dr. now I am ready to fill my RX due to running out and needing it now I call and find out that I am no longer a patient there. Because I mentioned I was not happy about something and saying I was going to look for another Dr. which I did not do. I never got anything from them telling me about it
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
5 others found this helpful
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Pam in Zephyrhills, FL – Mar 24, 2016
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He's thorough and cares about his patients. Very competent and listens to everything you say. I feel like I'm a person, not just a number.
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
2 others found this helpful
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Dade City – Dec 29, 2015
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Office4316 US Highway 98 N Lakeland, FL 33809
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