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Dr. Michael Van Vliet, MD

Dr. Michael Van Vliet, MD

Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery*

Dr. Michael Van Vliet, MD is a plastic 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.

4.5 Star Rating
Based on 41 reviews 4.5 Star Rating (41 reviews)

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Dr. Van Vliet is affiliated with HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital Sarasota, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • 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. Van Vliet's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Van Vliet

4.5

41 ratings, 38 with a written review
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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
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April – Aug 19, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
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Apr 25, 2023
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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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sharon h – Jan 14, 2023
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Barbra reckhow – Nov 15, 2022
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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
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Nov 04, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Caroline Rosado – May 09, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Mar 22, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Jill Stoeffler – Sep 23, 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
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
John Stang – May 28, 2020
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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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Dr. Katherine Misch in Lakewood Ranch, FL – Apr 05, 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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Carlton Bob in Placida, FL – Mar 17, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Appointment was rushed
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Bob Carlton in Placida , FL – Mar 14, 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
Helpful
Sarasota , FL – Feb 06, 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
Helpful
Mariann in Tampa, FL – Dec 19, 2018
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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
Helpful
Sandra Sweeny in Bradenton, FL – Oct 18, 2018
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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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Kathy in Bradenton , FL – Oct 16, 2018
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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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Stephanie in Lakewood Ranch, FL – Oct 03, 2018
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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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Lorilin Woods in Saint Petersburg, FL – Oct 03, 2018
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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
Helpful
Oct 02, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 people found this helpful
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Skye in Oakland Park, FL – Oct 01, 2018
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About Me

biography

Michael Van Vliet is a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon and Surgical Intensivist providing compassionate care to the most critically ill burn patients. Serving as Medical Director for Blake Hospital Burn and Plastic Surgery Center, Dr. Van Vliet...read more
  • Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

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  • Wound Care And Critical Care And Undersea And Hyperbaric Medicine Society

    Fellowship Hospital
  • Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center – Plastic Surgery

    Residency Hospital
  • Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center - Lebanon

    Internship Hospital
  • Nh

    Internship Hospital
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • 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

    View all awards

    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

    View all patient feedback
  • HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital

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

    Patient 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

    Surgical 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 awards

    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
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