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Dr. Pamela Cates-Smith, MD

Dr. Pamela Cates-Smith, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology*

Dr. Pamela Cates-Smith, MD is an obstetrician gynecologist in Orlando, FL. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as AdventHealth Orlando and Orlando Health-Health Central Hospital. She is accepting new patients.

3.9 Star Rating
Based on 41 reviews 3.9 Star Rating (41 reviews)

Practice

4401 S Orange Ave Ste 108 Orlando, FL 32806
(407) 207-5717

Dr. Cates-Smith is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Obstetrics & Gynecology

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Cates-Smith specializes in the area of Obstetrics & Gynecology. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Gynecologic Surgery Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Cates-Smith's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Cates-Smith

3.9

41 ratings, 12 with a written review
5 Star
68%
68%
4 Star
0%
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3 Star
2%
2%
2 Star
7%
7%
1 Star
22%
22%

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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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Jul 30, 2024
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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
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Agnes Davis – Jul 28, 2021
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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
  • Long wait times
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Judith D. – Jun 09, 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
Helpful
Maria Galindo – Mar 19, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Megen Fry – Sep 27, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
Helpful
DR – Jun 30, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Lopez – Jan 01, 2020
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • 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
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Oct 27, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • 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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
ORLANDO, FL – Mar 01, 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
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
L. Scott in Orlando, FL – Nov 19, 2016
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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
Francheska in Orlando, FL – Oct 14, 2016
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What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
10 people found this helpful
Helpful
New York, NY – Dec 30, 2015
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About Me

biography

Dr. Pamela Cates-Smith, MD is an obstetrician gynecologist in Orlando, FL. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as AdventHealth Orlando and Orlando Health-Health Central Hospital. She is accepting new patients.

  • Obstetrics & Gynecology

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  • Indiana University / Bloomington

    Medical School
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology®
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Obstetrics & Gynecology
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Dr. Cates-Smith is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Obstetrics & Gynecology

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    Locations

    Practice

    Physician Associates LLC4401 S Orange Ave Ste 108 Orlando, FL 32806
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • AdventHealth Orlando

      601 E Rollins St
      Orlando, FL 32803
      Recipient of 91
      hospital awards

      America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Superior clinical outcomes in gynecological surgery

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

      Superior clinical outcomes in gynecological surgery

      View all awards

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

      85%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      1% higher than the national average

      76%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      1% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center

      52 Underwood St
      Orlando, FL 32806
      Recipient of 34
      hospital awards

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

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      View all awards

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

      82%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      2% 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

    • Orlando Health-Health Central Hospital

      10000 W Colonial Dr
      Ocoee, FL 34761
      Recipient of 9
      hospital awards

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

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

      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

      View all awards

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

      81%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      3% lower than the national average

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

      1% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    Learn more about how Healthgrades measures Hospital Quality