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Dr. William Bolger, MD

Dr. William Bolger, MD

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

Dr. William Bolger, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Jacksonville, FL and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Uniformed Services University of The Health Sciences in 1986. He is affiliated with UF Health Jacksonville. He is accepting new patients.

4.8 Star Rating
Based on 68 reviews 4.8 Star Rating (68 reviews)

UF Health Otolaryngology - Jacksonville

653 W 8th St # 2 Jacksonville, FL 32209

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Dr. Bolger's Reviews

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4.8
68 ratings, 34 with a written review
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My wife is a patient of Dr. Bolger, and his office is absolutely impossible to reach or get a callback from. There is no direct contact with the doctor through the front desk staff. The front desk staff can only send 'messages' to the doctor, which has resulted in zero contact from the ENT office for over 14 days. Recently, we stopped by in person after an unnecessary procedure was scheduled—one that we fully showed up for, took time off work, and would never have been scheduled if there had been proper communication between Dr. Bolger, his office, and the staff at UF Health. We are still waiting for a simple callback to have some blood work added and to follow up on the unnecessary procedure that was scheduled. On top of all this, Dr. Bolger never introduced himself, never allowed or asked if my wife had any questions, and repeatedly stands outside the door telling his staff that he doesn’t know who is in the room because he doesn’t look at the chart before entering. During my wife’s first appointment, he was literally walking out the door while finishing his last statement, not allowing me to ask the questions we were there for. Dr. Bolger might be a good ENT, but his bedside manner and the obvious issues with scheduling and front desk staff are inexcusable. The lack of communication is absolutely unprofessional and should not be tolerated in healthcare. After showing up in person to attempt to contact Dr. Bolger, we have yet to receive a callback after six days. Please do better because this is unacceptable, and you need to treat your patients with more care and respect.
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Brandon Swart – Feb 22, 2025
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Dr. Bolger is an outstanding physician. I am extremely fortunate to have found him .
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Feb 06, 2025
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Experience of kindness, super excellent treatment and super good respect
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Nov 22, 2024
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One of your better doctors although he didn't introduce himself.
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No results
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No results
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Oct 24, 2024
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I have recommended Dr Bolger
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 18, 2024
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Felt discussion between staff (teacher and student) was exceptional and both were given respect.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 15, 2024
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Dr Bolger was very informative and listened to my concerns
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No results
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 15, 2024
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I have decades lung history with ENT issues and Dr. Bolger is by far above and beyond any other provider I've ever met. World class professional. I'm so grateful to have him as my doctor.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Jul 19, 2024
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He exceeded all expatations. I highly recommend Dr. Bolger to everyone.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Arthur Blankenship – Jul 08, 2024
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The best of the best
Dr Bolger is amazing doctor. So knowledgeable, great listener, he is really taking care of his patients compare to many other doctors I met in my life. He fixed the problems the other ENT doctor created during my first surgery. I can breathe after so many years. I am blessed to meet Dr Bolger. We need more doctors like him.
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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Lado – Sep 23, 2023
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Appreciated Dr. Bolger having Dr. Alahazi (spelling) sit in on the consultation knowing I'll be eventually seeing him also reference my treatment.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 10, 2023
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I had a very exciting visit for a change at this that this office. I love they treated me weird the uppermost, respect, and professionalism. This is very rare in a long time to see this level of professionalism seen like this in the work place.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 10, 2023
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Very good experience
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Anonymous – Jun 16, 2023
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Great professional service provided by an experienced physician.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Anonymous – May 11, 2023
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Great team service
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Anonymous – Mar 10, 2023
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Very good
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Anonymous – Jan 10, 2023
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Dr. Bolger is amazing. He's so compassionate, caring and extremely knowledgeable. Very thankful to have him! I'm honestly not sure what I would've done without him and his team. I'm a very complex case and he has gone above and beyond to look at all avenues of my case.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Anonymous – Jan 10, 2023
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Great
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Anonymous – Nov 10, 2022
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I am so very pleased with the care I receive from my doctor
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Anonymous – Nov 10, 2022
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The most pleasant experience ever!
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Anonymous – Nov 10, 2022
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About Me

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William E Bolger, MD, is a University of Florida professor of surgery and a board-certified otorhinolaryngologist (ear, nose and throat physician) at UF Health in Jacksonville, with advanced training in diagnosing and treating conditions of the...read more

biography

William E. Bolger, M.D., is a University of Florida professor of surgery and a board-certified otorhinolaryngologist (ear, nose and throat physician) at UF Health in Jacksonville, with advanced training in diagnosing and treating conditions of...read more
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • University Of Pennsylvania Health System

    Fellowship Hospital, 1992
  • Wilford Hall Usaf Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 1991
  • Wilford Hall Usaf Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1987
  • Uniformed Services University Of The Health Sciences

    Medical School, 1986
  • Massachusetts College Of Pharmacy

    Undergraduate School, 1980
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
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    UF Health Otolaryngology - Jacksonville

    UF Health Otolaryngology - Jacksonville653 W 8th St # 2 Jacksonville, FL 32209
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