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Dr. Rafael Sierra, MD

Dr. Rafael Sierra, MD

General Surgery*

Dr. Rafael Sierra, MD is a general surgeon in Margate, FL. He is affiliated with HCA Florida Northwest Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.7 Star Rating
Based on 22 reviews 4.7 Star Rating (22 reviews)

At a Glance

  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top HospitalAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals

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Dr. Sierra's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Sierra

4.7

22 ratings, 10 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Roxann F. – Apr 18, 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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Fanny D. – Aug 19, 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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Mary Ghazi – Dec 31, 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
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Mar 19, 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
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Victoria – Nov 23, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Alina Baquiel – Nov 08, 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
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
FL – Apr 12, 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
Mar 26, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
May 29, 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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Ft Lauderdale, FL – May 09, 2017
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care philosophy

I treat my patients the way I would like my family to be treated. For me that means in a compassionate and professional way. Making sure that every one of my patients understands their disease process and the reasoning behind performing or not...read more

biography

Certifications & Memberships:-Diplomate of the American Board of Surgery-Fellow of the American College of Surgeons-American Medical Association Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES)-American College of Surgeons (ACS)
  • General Surgery

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  • Tulane University

    Residency Hospital
  • Tulane University

    Internship Hospital
  • Universidad Nacional Autónoma De México

    Medical School
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  • Spanish

Affiliated Hospitals

  • HCA Florida Northwest Hospital

    2801 N State Road 7
    Margate, FL 33063
    Recipient of 22
    hospital awards

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

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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

    70%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    14% lower than the national average

    64%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    12% lower than the national average

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