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Dr. Michael Applebaum, MD

Dr. Michael Applebaum, MD

Internal Medicine*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Michael Applebaum, MD is an internist in Estero, FL and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI / MEDICAL CENTER in 1978. He is affiliated with medical facilities Cape Coral Hospital and Lee Memorial Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.6 Star Rating
Based on 55 reviews 4.6 Star Rating (55 reviews)

Practice

23450 Via Coconut Pt Estero, FL 34135

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4.6

55 ratings, 25 with a written review
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  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
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Everette – Jul 28, 2024
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Mar 31, 2022
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Jan 28, 2022
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  • Explained conditions well
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  • Trusted the provider's decisions
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Feb 26, 2021
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  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
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Dr. Michael Applebaum, MD is an internist in Estero, FL and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI / MEDICAL CENTER in 1978. He is affiliated with medical facilities Cape Coral Hospital and Lee Memorial Hospital. He is accepting new patients.
  • Internal Medicine

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  • Riverside Metho Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 1981
  • University Of Cincinnati / Medical Center

    Medical School, 1978
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Internal Medicine
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    Locations

    Practice

    Lpg Pain Management-Coconut Point23450 Via Coconut Pt Estero, FL 34135
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Lee Memorial Hospital

      2776 Cleveland Ave
      Fort Myers, FL 33901
      Recipient of 27
      hospital awards

      America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year

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

      87%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      3% higher than the national average

      77%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      2% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • Cape Coral Hospital

      636 Del Prado Blvd S
      Cape Coral, FL 33990
      Recipient of 26
      hospital awards

      America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year

      View all awards

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

      88%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      4% higher than the national average

      77%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      2% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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