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Dr. Trina Espinola, MD

Dr. Trina Espinola, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Trina Espinola, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in St Petersburg, FL and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Espinola has extensive experience in "Ear, Nose, & Throat Surgical Procedures". She graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine in 1987. She is affiliated with medical facilities HCA Florida Largo Hospital and HCA Florida Pasadena Hospital. She is accepting new patients.

2.6 Star Rating
Based on 57 reviews 2.6 Star Rating (57 reviews)

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  • Areas of ExpertiseDr. Espinola specializes in the areas of Otolaryngology & Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. See board certifications
  • Practices at Top HospitalPatient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals

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Dr. Espinola's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Espinola

2.6

57 ratings, 19 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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DeeC – Sep 14, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Long wait times
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Apr 22, 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
1 person found this helpful
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Robert – Jul 13, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Jun 14, 2019
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No results
What could be improved
No results
13 people found this helpful
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Apr 16, 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
1 person found this helpful
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Shannon Vendittelli in Kenneth city, FL – Mar 07, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
6 people found this helpful
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St Pete , FL – Jan 11, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
4 people found this helpful
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Jan 08, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
9 people found this helpful
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FL – Nov 17, 2018
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 people found this helpful
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Feb 10, 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
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Tampa, FL – Sep 13, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
12 people found this helpful
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Martin Albert in St Petersburg, FL – Jun 25, 2017
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No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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DJR in New Orleans, LA – Feb 03, 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
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St. Petersburg, fl – Jan 25, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • 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
  • Long wait times
8 people found this helpful
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Seminole, FL – Dec 20, 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
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Suzanne Larrison in St Petersburg, FL – Oct 10, 2016
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • 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
  • Long wait times
10 people found this helpful
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St Petersburg, FL – Aug 28, 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
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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jim in St Petersburg, FL – Aug 27, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
15 people found this helpful
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very sad patient in Tampa, FL – May 11, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Advanced ENT's practitioners are Board Certified and our highly trained staff is committed to providing you with the best patient experience. We specialize in the medical and surgical treatment of pediatric and adult disorders of the ear, nose,...read more

biography

My parents laid a firm foundation for my career in medicine in my childhood. I chose Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery as a career because of my passion for the intricate and delicate anatomy of the head and neck. Ensuring the patient's wholeness...read more
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat

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  • Tulane University - General Surgery & Dept Of Otolaryngology

    Residency Hospital
  • Charity Hospital

    Internship Hospital
  • Tulane University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1987
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Otolaryngology
Otolaryngology
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Self designated 
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • HCA Florida Pasadena Hospital

    1501 Pasadena Ave S
    South Pasadena, FL 33707
    Recipient of 3
    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

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

    79%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% lower than the national average

    73%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    2% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • HCA Florida Largo Hospital

    201 14th St SW
    Largo, FL 33770
    Recipient of 26
    hospital awards

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

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2024)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

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

    78%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% lower than the national average

    71%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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