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Dr. Ricardo Martinez, MD

Dr. Ricardo Martinez, MD

Cardiology*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Ricardo Martinez, MD is a cardiologist in Port Charlotte, FL and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Martinez has extensive experience in Heart Conditions, Adult Congenital Heart Conditions, and Interventional Cardiac Procedures. He graduated from Howard University in 1993. He is affiliated with HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.8 Star Rating
Based on 33 reviews 4.8 Star Rating (33 reviews)

Dr. Martinez is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of ExpertiseDr. Martinez specializes in the area of Cardiovascular Disease. See board certifications
  • 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 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ See hospitals

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Dr. Martinez's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Martinez

4.8

33 ratings, 20 with a written review
5 Star
88%
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4 Star
6%
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3 Star
3%
3%
2 Star
0%
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1 Star
3%
3%

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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
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Nellie Smith – Dec 18, 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
Helpful
E. Hardin – Feb 28, 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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Renee Zapolski – Jan 23, 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
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
SandyO – Jan 19, 2023
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
6 people found this helpful
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F.A. Rabil – Jul 16, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
AJL – Apr 25, 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
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Archie Stringfield – Sep 03, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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L Rand-Guay – Jul 20, 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
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Roz and Alan – Apr 21, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
7 people found this helpful
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Marilyn Roberts – Aug 10, 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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jim L – Dec 05, 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
5 people found this helpful
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Lisa M. Gross – Nov 20, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
12 people found this helpful
Helpful
Oct 15, 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
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Dave D'Amore in Punta Gorda , FL – Feb 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
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
John Lorden in Punta Gorda – Apr 25, 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
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Ray Starsman in Punta Gorda FL – Jan 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
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Ron Whited in Punta Gorda – Dec 25, 2017
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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
Cheri Heine in Hagerstown, MD – Apr 21, 2017
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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
9 people found this helpful
Helpful
Patti van Tonder in Punta Gorda, FL – May 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
11 people found this helpful
Helpful
wallace sadoff in Port Charlotte, FL – Jan 22, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

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biography

Dr. Martinez's practice concentrates on consultative interventional cardiology and nuclear diagnostics of the heart and vascular system with an emphasis in coronary and peripheral vascular intervention, including cardiac catheterization, stent...read more
  • Cardiology

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  • Hartford Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital
  • University Of South Florida Morsani College Of Medicine

    Residency Hospital
  • University Of South Florida Morsani College Of Medicine

    Internship Hospital
  • Howard University

    Medical School, 1993
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Cardiovascular Disease
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Dr. Martinez is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology

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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital

      21298 Olean Blvd
      Port Charlotte, FL 33952
      Recipient of 30
      hospital awards

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

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

      Patient Safety 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.

      80%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      4% lower than the national average

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

      12% lower than the national average

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