Dr. John Niffenegger, MD
Dr. John Niffenegger, MD is an ophthalmologist in Sarasota, FL and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in 1987. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital and Sarasota Memorial Hospital. He is accepting new patients.
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3920 Bee Ridge Rd Bldg D Sarasota, FL 34233Compare with other Ophthalmologists
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He strives to provide his patients with the highest level of care by utilizing advanced tools for disease diagnosis and employing the most effective therapies currently available. He is highly committed to research and education to give his patients...read morebiography
Doctor John Niffenegger specializes in macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal vein occlusion and surgery for retina detachment, macular hole, macular pucker and posterior segment trauma. A magna cum laude graduate of Harvard College,...read moreOphthalmology
Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery
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Residency HospitalUniversity Hospital Of Cleveland
Residency HospitalHarvard University
Undergraduate SchoolCase Western Reserve University School Of Medicine
Medical School, 1987
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- Recipient of 40
hospital awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all awardsSurgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
85%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% higher than the national average
76%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well - Recipient of 15
hospital awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsSurgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
83%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% lower than the national average
76%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well - View all patient feedback
How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
79%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home5% lower than the national average
72%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well4% lower than the national average
Compare with other Ophthalmologists
Compare Dr. Niffenegger with our nearby Ophthalmologists at HCA Florida Largo Hospital.
Make an appointment at HCA Florida Largo Hospital today at
(727) 440-4823.
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