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Dr. Jacobo Lama, MD

Dr. Jacobo Lama, MD

Family Medicine*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Jacobo Lama, MD is a family medicine physician in Haines City, FL and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Universidad De Panama, Facultad De Medicina in 1987. He is affiliated with AdventHealth Heart of Florida. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3 Star Rating
Based on 24 reviews 3 Star Rating (24 reviews)

Practice

105 S Dixie Dr Haines City, FL 33844
Telehealth available

At a Glance

  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
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Dr. Lama's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Lama

3.0
24 ratings, 12 with a written review
5 star
38%
38%
4 star
8%
8%
3 star
13%
13%
2 star
0%
0%
1 star
42%
42%

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It was unacceptable. He's been my Dr for quite awhile and mostly no major problem. Unfortunately I have COPD and developed a severe infection in my lungs. Dr Lama as was not in the office so I saw he coworker. She was great did a good exam. She decided to change my medication and gave me a sample that only lasted a few days. She wanted to see me back in 10 day to see how I'm doing. The new medication was working so this where my major problem started. After calling the phone center and requesting a call, three days later I was told I couldn't go back to the doctor who change my medication as I was a patient of Dr Lama and he needs to see me before he could write the prescription. My insurance pays to whatever doctor. Since Dr Lama has gone corporate it appear his patients aren't Not important.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Staff wasn't friendly
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May 09, 2024
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Excellent Care
My husband and I are extremely pleased with Dr. Lama and his staff. We get appointments easily and quickly. They are on top of everything! Highly recommend.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
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Kim P. – Apr 27, 2024
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Doctor Lama and his staff are very unprofessional my father who has Alzheimer's Dr. Lama refuse to treat my dad because I had taken him to the hospital and he felt that we did not get along based on the fact that he disapproved of me taking him to the hospital he told me to leave the building and began to flick his finger and use the foul language which was caught on video because he has cameras even my father who has Alzheimer's kindly asked him to take care of him and he refused and said you can go somewhere else later on we had to place my dad in a nursing home and in two different occasions refuse to fill out the form to get him put into a nursing home his staff was also backing him up without even knowing what had taken place I am totally appalled by how him and his staff treat family and patient they do not take patients life seriously prior to that incident I had called several time so he would prescribe and he refused.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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May 25, 2019
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FRONT DESK SUCK
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
2 others found this helpful
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MAGALY in 33844 – Oct 19, 2017
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Never refill my prescription on time. Always a hustle. Need to call 1,000 times plus they make ppl wait over one hour an a half to get to see a doc. Terrible office
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
4 others found this helpful
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juan in 33896 – Jun 30, 2017
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En realidad me encanta esta oficina, desde que uno entra siente el carino de las personas que trabajan ahi. Siempre estan dispuestas a colaborar con lo que uno necesita y mas. Es verdad que ultimamente han habido varios cambios, pero aun estan las mejores. Estos dias visite la oficina y estaba un senor Diego a quien vi super interesado en ayudar a todos los pacientes, que calidad de persona! Ojala lo conserven en la oficina. Los doctores son espectaculares. siempre los recomendare.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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HAINES CITY – May 18, 2017
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First of all I would not recommend this office to anyone. Phones ring off the hook and no one answer when I do get on hold on someone I get put on hold for toooo long. And never come back so i have to hang up and call back then i get put back on hold. I called back and asked for Office administrator and the girl said she is not available. POOR CUSTOMER SERVICE if the patient is dying matter of well DIE because the only care for the money and not for the patient's health. RUDE STAFF, RUDE EMPLOYE
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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haines city – Feb 09, 2017
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excellent
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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maria in kissimmee, fl – Dec 28, 2016
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I love this doctor. Very professional and care for his patients. I would recommend him to everyone. Also staff very professional.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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JANE in KISSIMMEE – Dec 10, 2016
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Horrible doctor does not care about a patients well being. Will not refer you to a specialist and guesses what he thinks the patient may have!
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
2 others found this helpful
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martha in Haines City, FL – Oct 12, 2016
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Dr. Lama is exceptional. Staff on the other hand, are not!
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Haines City, FL – Jul 07, 2016
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Overall great doctor. The staff and appointment scheduling is what brings this amazing doctor office's overall rating down.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Long wait times
5 others found this helpful
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Apr 08, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

My mission is to provide primary ambulatory health services with the highest standards of quality and service. I'm dedicated to serve and educate our patients in all aspects of their primary care. 

biography

DOCTOR OF MEDICINE, BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES, HONOR SOCIETY, COSMETIC SURGERY AND PROCEDURES, HORMONAL THERAPIES. 
  • Family Medicine

  • Adult Medicine

  • General Medical Practice

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

  • Cook County Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1991
  • Universidad De Panama, Facultad De Medicina

    Medical School, 1987
  • Panama Canal College

    Undergraduate School, 1981
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Locations

Practice

Manuel G. Jain MD LLC105 S Dixie Dr Haines City, FL 33844
1

Practice

J. Noel Lama MD PA101 S Dixie Dr Haines City, FL 33844
2
Branden Race D.C. LLC425 W Colonial Dr Ste 303 Orlando, FL 32804
3

Affiliated Hospitals

  • AdventHealth Heart of Florida

    40100 Highway 27
    Davenport, FL 33837

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

    79%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% lower than the national average

    68%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    8% lower than the national average

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