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Dr. William Kokal, MD

Dr. William Kokal, MD

Wound & Burn Care*

Dr. William Kokal, MD is a wound & burn care specialist in Fort Myers, FL. He is affiliated with medical facilities Lee Memorial Hospital and Cape Coral Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.4 Star Rating
Based on 52 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (52 reviews)

Practice

13778 Plantation Rd Fort Myers, FL 33912

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Dr. Kokal's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kokal

4.4
52 ratings, 21 with a written review
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Doctor told me: “It was cancer”.
I was hospitalized in Cape Coral Hospital; Dr. Kokal saw me when he was doing rounds. As soon as he met me; he looked at my leg and told me that it was “cancer” within 7 seconds. No test. No bloodwork, nothing. Next told me that I had cancer seven times in the first five minutes of meeting me. He wanted to do exploratory surgery the very next day. I looked him up on health grades & I declined. I found out later that Dr. Kokal charged my insurance over $1500 for the “Operating Room” anyways; that he never used. He waited 11 months to file the claim with Medicare. Medicare paid it. I went to another hospital in Naples and they diagnosed me having “venous ulcer.” I told them everything…Dr. Brown apologized on behalf of the entire medical profession and said that they failed me; “Any 1st year resident should of been able to properly diagnose & treat my condition.” There are still great doctors out there; Kokal is not one of them.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • 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
  • Long wait times
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Dec 04, 2023
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Dr kokal is fabulous his whole staff is great Patrice is exceptional everyone is great
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Jun 11, 2022
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Very confident in Dr. Kokal and the nursing staff is excellent. A special call out to Tosha and Patrice.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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May 30, 2022
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Dr, Kokal is the best!!! Always listens to me and does not rush you! Has an excellent bed side manor! I would highly recommend Dr. Kokal to anyone! Love Dr. Kokal!!!
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
2 others found this helpful
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Linda Cartmell – Dec 06, 2021
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Everyone was very friendly and professional
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Sep 04, 2021
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Dr Kokal is kind, considerate and knowledgeable. We appreciate being his patient.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Jun 07, 2021
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My nurse Tasha. The front desk ladies are always very nice
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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May 29, 2021
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I had 21 Skin Grafts on my leg, and Dr. Kokal cleared me up in 6 weeks. He is the best, and when I have issues he will be the one taking care of me.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Mabel Reikes - Johnson – May 27, 2021
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Nurses were great and the doctor was excellent
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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May 05, 2021
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Dr [NAME] and nurse Angelica were outstanding
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 10, 2021
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I had a non healing foot wound I had been dealing with for 2 1/2 months before I saw Dr Kokal. With his treatment by my second appointment it was healed. He welcomes questions and gives thorough explanations. The staff was very warm and welcoming, but professional. I'm a retired RN and knew I was in good hands.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 24, 2021
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Dr Kokal and his team were excellent. They have always been knowledgeable and compassionate in treating me
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 15, 2020
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The whole staff was above par
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Nov 19, 2020
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The Doctor and all the staff was top notch.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 05, 2020
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We've been to a lot of different doctor offices. This place is wonderful, starting with the girls at the front desk. Dr. Kokal and the nurses are great. I would definitely recommend him to anyone. He saved my husbands foot.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Chris – Mar 23, 2020
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I was awakened from my endoscopic procedure with the news I had esophageal cancer. I was immediately referred to Dr. Kokal who operated on me for this deadly cancer. Today 11 yrs later, I am still cancer free and living a great life. Thank you Dr Kokal!!!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 03, 2019
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Dr. Kokal performed an appendectomy on me several years ago that led to internal bleeding and a hematoma that crushed my sciatic nerve, put me in the hospital with intense pain and left me with a permanent sciatic neuropathy. Dr. Kokal never came to see me in the hospital after the initial surgery. The care I received at Lee Healthpark was so awful that I had to be sent by ambulance to Tampa General where the doctors there figured out what was wrong and literally saved my life.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 22, 2019
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I WOULD JUST LIKE TO SAY DR KOKAL ,ALL THE NURSES, NURSES ASSISTANT , THE RECEPTION STAFF AND ANYONE WHO WORKS AT LEE WOUND CARE ON PLANTATION IS EXCELLENT I GIVE A 5 STAR RATING FOR THIS LOCATION . THEY HELP US HEAL NOT ONLY MEDICALLY BUT ARE THERE FOR US IN COMFORTINGTHEIR PATIENTS AT OUR MOST DIFFICULT TIME . THEY GET US BACK ON THE ROAD TO RECOVERY THE BEST WOUND CARE IN LEE COUNTY. WOUNDS COME IN ALL SHAPES AND SIZES THANK YOU SO MUCH. WE ARE ALMOST THERE DR WOUNDERFUL
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
3 others found this helpful
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Valerie Consalvo in CAPE CORAL, FL – Jul 09, 2018
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I had an emergent procedure done after having a j tube placed inappropriately by a colleague in Dr. Kokal's office. What I do remember, will never forget, and have been diagnosed with PTSD from: is coming to in a room with Dr. Kokal's first inside my abdomen... all the way to mid-forearm. I remember being terrified, trying to scream and being told to "shut up", that "... you cannot possibly be feeling that" I could feel it, could see it, and won't ever forget it. He shouldn't be practicing.
What went well
No results
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
  • Long wait times
11 others found this helpful
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Estero, FL – Jun 02, 2017
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Dr. Kokal was very thorough explaining my surgery and the risks associated with it. He stressed the importance of waiting to perform the surgery until my infection was under control. As a result of this recommendation he was able to perform my surgery laprascopic which resulted in a much shorter and less painful recovery. Dr. Kokal saw me every day I was in the hospital to check up on my progress. I recommend Dr. Kokal without reservation. Job well done. Thank you.
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
2 others found this helpful
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Angelika K in Lehigh Acres, FL – Nov 13, 2016
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Dr. William Kokal, MD is a wound & burn care specialist in Fort Myers, FL. He is affiliated with medical facilities Lee Memorial Hospital and Cape Coral Hospital. He is accepting new patients.
  • Wound & Burn Care

  • General Surgery

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  • Med College Va

    Fellowship Hospital, 1983
  • Loyola University Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1976
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Locations

Practice

Lee Memorial Health System13778 Plantation Rd Fort Myers, FL 33912
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Lee Memorial Hospital

    2776 Cleveland Ave
    Fort Myers, FL 33901
    Recipient of 27
    hospital awards

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

    Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year

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

    Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year

    View all awards

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

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

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

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Cape Coral Hospital

    636 Del Prado Blvd S
    Cape Coral, FL 33990
    Recipient of 26
    hospital awards

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

    Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year

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

    Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year

    View all awards

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

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

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

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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