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Dr. J Desmond O'Duffy, MB CHB

Dr. J Desmond O'Duffy, MB CHB

Rheumatology*
65+ years of experience

Dr. J Desmond O'Duffy, MB CHB is a rheumatologist in Sarasota, FL and has over 65 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Natl University Ireland in 1958. He is affiliated with Sarasota Memorial Hospital. He is not accepting new patients.

3.8 Star Rating
Based on 14 reviews 3.8 Star Rating (14 reviews)

Practice

943 S Beneva Rd Ste 201 Sarasota, FL 34232
(941) 366-3062

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. O'Duffy specializes in the areas of Internal Medicine & Rheumatology. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. O'Duffy's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. O'Duffy

3.8
14 ratings, 4 with a written review
5 star
64%
64%
4 star
7%
7%
3 star
0%
0%
2 star
0%
0%
1 star
29%
29%

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Dr O'Duffy , and amazing doctor...
Dr O'Duffy , tries his best to help you , even when the system is on the way of his patients getting the medications or treatments he recommends . I've had a great experiences with him . My mother also was a patient of him , and love have him as her doctor also .
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
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L. Sanchez – Feb 28, 2023
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Not a good experience. Nice man but IMHO it might be time for him to go enjoy retirement.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
Helpful
Ann in SRQ, FL – Feb 09, 2019
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He was extremely knowledgeable, intelligent, and had a quick sense of humor. What I most appreciate is that he took my case into personal account and did not simply write a Rx. He explained terminology, drew graphs, and entered my case into a computer study. He was most thorough and I cannot overemphasize that at the end of this scenario he recommended NO DRUGS which I appreciate. He could have simply looked at my osteoporosis numbers. I recommend is 100%. Wish all doctors were like him.
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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Leona in Sarasota, FL – May 24, 2017
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Saw Duffy because I suspected I had chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). I was unable to work due to debilitating fatigue & flu like sxs. Rheumatologists are supposed to dx CFS. He said CFS was a made-up dx for a bunch of lazy housewives in Nevada. Based on his evaluation, my PCP fired me & banned me from Intercoastal. Later I was dx'ed with reactivated mono thru blood test. Eventually became so debilitated had to quit working & am home bound with severe CFS. Duffy is a disgrace to his profession.
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
12 others found this helpful
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sarasota, fl – Dec 09, 2016
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Rheumatology Spotlight

About Me

care philosophy

Intercoastal Medical Group is committed to providing the highest quality care possible by offering superior healthcare to patients no matter their medical need.

  • Rheumatology

  • Internal Medicine

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Cleveland Clinic Foundation

    Residency Hospital, 1963

  • Cleveland Clinic

    Fellowship Hospital, 1963

  • Int St Josephs Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 1960

  • St Josephs Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 1960

  • St Vincents Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1959

  • Natl University Ireland

    Medical School, 1958

  • Royal College Of Surgeons In Ireland, National University Of Ireland, School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1958

  • University College At Dublin / National University Of Ireland

    Undergraduate School, 1952
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Internal Medicine
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Rheumatology
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Locations

Practice

Office943 S Beneva Rd Ste 201 Sarasota, FL 34232
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Sarasota Memorial Hospital

    1700 S Tamiami Trl
    Sarasota, FL 34239
    Recipient of 40
    hospital awards

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

    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

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

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
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