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Dr. Lawrence Kaelin, MD

Dr. Lawrence Kaelin, MD

Vascular Surgery*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Lawrence Kaelin, MD is a vascular surgeon in Tallahassee, FL and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Kaelin has extensive experience in Peripheral Vascular Disease, Carotid Artery Disease or Carotid Endarterectomy, and Peripheral Vascular Procedures. He graduated from University of Louisville School of Medicine in 1985. He is affiliated with medical facilities Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare and Ascension Sacred Heart Bay. He is accepting new patients.

4.3 Star Rating
Based on 12 reviews 4.3 Star Rating (12 reviews)

Practice

2631 Centennial Blvd Ste 100 Tallahassee, FL 32308

Make an Appointment

(850) 877-8539

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Kaelin specializes in the areas of Vascular Surgery & Vascular Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Recent Reviews
    Reviews made in the last 30 days. • See reviews
  • Clean Hospital
    Patients said the hospital this doctor practices at is clean. • See hospitals
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Dr. Kaelin's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kaelin

4.3
12 ratings, 5 with a written review
5 star
83%
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4 star
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3 star
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2 star
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1 star
17%
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Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Surgery
I underwent Thoracic Outlet Surgery with Dr. Kaelin several weeks ago and couldn't be happier with the outcome. As an expert in this condition I felt confident in his ability to perform my surgery and wouldn't have chosen anyone else. I wish that I could give him a rating of '100' because that is what he deserves.Pam Stege, his RN and Clinical Manager is outstanding, addressing all of my questions before and after the surgery, and I'm confident she would have continued to do so if I had more. I couldn't have made it through this surgery without her.
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
Helpful
Apr 16, 2025
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focused on everything but my aneurysm
Today Dr. Kaelin basically asked was my breathing any better and did I have a polyp taken care of that they found in a scan that I had. He seemed to be focused on anything but my 3 aneurysms, He then went on to tell me I was a bad risk for surgery in his opinion, if I understood him correctly. He did not feel that I would live through the surgery due to my COPD. He basically sounded like he was saying surgery would be waisted on me. When I tried to discuss this, he avoided my concerns of what he just told me by focusing on the swelling in my feet and legs, and finished up with me as quickly as possible. I felt rushed through the appt. I am very dissatisfied with my treatment. What's the use in keeping any more appt's. with this doctor? I will seek another opinion!
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
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
Jan 19, 2023
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Dr.Kaelin is a brilliant vascular surgeon.To date,two weeks post surgery,I’m doing very well.He makes the after care instructions meticulously and thorough.My care plan entails everything necessary for an expedient recovery.I would give him on a scale of 0-10,with 10being the highest,he and his team a10!??Sincerely,Jacqueline Kimbrough
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
Helpful
Jacqueline Kimbrough in Tallahassee , FL – Jan 27, 2020
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My husband’s surgery was postponed several hours because Dr. Kaelin was called in to repair an accidental artery nick made by another surgeon. Dr. Kaelin is obviously a meticulous surgeon.
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
7 others found this helpful
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Richard Nelson in Tallahassee – Aug 07, 2019
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Wonder beside maner and an excellent Vascular Surgeon. Staff extremely attentive.
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
3 others found this helpful
Helpful
KEE in Naples – Jun 11, 2018
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  • Vascular Surgery

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

  • University Fla

    Fellowship Hospital, 1992

  • Shands Hospital At The University Of Florida

    Internship Hospital, 1986

  • University Of Louisville School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1985

  • University Of Louisville

    Undergraduate School, 1981
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada®
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
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Vascular Surgery†
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
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Vascular Surgery
†Self designated 
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Locations

Practice

Vascular Surgery Associates P.A.2631 Centennial Blvd Ste 100 Tallahassee, FL 32308
1

Practice

HCA Florida Capital Hospital2626 Capital Medical Blvd Tallahassee, FL 32308
2

Practice

Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare1300 Miccosukee Rd Tallahassee, FL 32308
3
Thorvasc PA2623 Centennial Blvd Ste 102 Tallahassee, FL 32308
4

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Ascension Sacred Heart Bay

    615 N Bonita Ave
    Panama City, FL 32401
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    Vascular Surgery Excellence Award™ (2024)

    Superior clinical outcomes in abdominal aortic aneurysm repair, carotid surgery, and peripheral vascular bypass surgery

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Vascular Surgery Award™ (2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in abdominal aortic aneurysm repair, carotid surgery, and peripheral vascular bypass surgery

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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

    75%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare

    1300 Miccosukee Rd
    Tallahassee, FL 32308
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

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

    78%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% lower than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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