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Dr. Joseph Alesnik, MD

Dr. Joseph Alesnik, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery*

Dr. Joseph Alesnik, MD is a cardiothoracic surgeon in Bradenton, FL. He is affiliated with medical facilities HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital and HCA Florida Blake Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

3.3 Star Rating
Based on 14 reviews 3.3 Star Rating (14 reviews)

At a Glance

  • Area of ExpertiseDr. Alesnik specializes in the area of Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery. See board certifications
  • Practices at Top HospitalPatient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals
  • Practices at Highly Recommended HospitalPatients recommend this hospital to family and friends. See hospitals

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Dr. Alesnik's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Alesnik

3.3

14 ratings, 10 with a written review
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What went well
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Rebecca b – Mar 18, 2025
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
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Jan 14, 2025
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 07, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • 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
1 person found this helpful
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May 24, 2023
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What went well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Sep 13, 2021
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What went well
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Sep 13, 2021
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What went well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Sep 13, 2021
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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
2 people found this helpful
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Bradenton, FL – Jan 22, 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
3 people found this helpful
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Gayle young in sarasota, FL – Jun 22, 2018
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What went well
No results
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
11 people found this helpful
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Caz in FL – Jun 20, 2018
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About Me

care philosophy

My relationship with my patients, is build with time, attentiveness and delivered with competency and care. My goal is to inprove the length and quality of life of my patients.

biography

Dr. Joseph Alesnik, MD, FACS is awarded on the Healthgrades Honor Roll. His Media & Publications include: USF College of Medicine Semmelweis Award In Infectious Disease, 1999, USF Terence Owen Award for Outstanding Undergraduate Research, 1994,...read more
  • Cardiothoracic Surgery

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  • University Of South Florida

    Medical School
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Thoracic Surgery®
Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
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  • Hemodynamic Responses to Continous and Pulsatile Ventricular Assist in a Adult Mock Circulation, 2002

  • Physical Modeling of Left Ventricular Function, 2002

  • Acquired Left Ventricular to Right Atrial Shunt (Gerbode Defect) and Massive Pulmonary Embolus, 2006

  • USF College of Medicine Semmelweis Award In Infectious Disease, 1999

  • USF Terence Owen Award for Outstanding Undergraduate Research, 1994

  • Lourdes Hospital Award of Excellence, 2009

  • USF Honors Convocation Honoree, 1992

  • Da Vinci Surgical System Certification, 2008

  • USF College of Medicine Honors Surgery, 1999

  • Gore-Tag Certification, 2008

Affiliated Hospitals

  • HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital

    5731 Bee Ridge Rd
    Sarasota, FL 34233
    Recipient of 15
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence 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)

    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.

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback
  • HCA Florida Blake Hospital

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

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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    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

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