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Dr. Aaron Mates, MD

Dr. Aaron Mates, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
10+ years of experience

Dr. Aaron Mates, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Trinity, FL and has over 10 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Mates has extensive experience in Ankle & Foot Surgery. He graduated from University of South Alabama in 2010. He is affiliated with HCA Florida Trinity Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 37 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (37 reviews)

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Mates is affiliated with HCA Florida Trinity Hospital Trinity, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for orthopedic surgery.

At a Glance

  • Area of ExpertiseDr. Mates specializes in the area of Orthopedic Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top HospitalAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™ See hospitals
  • Clean HospitalPatients said the hospital this doctor practices at is clean. See hospitals

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Dr. Mates' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Mates

4.2

37 ratings, 29 with a written review
5 Star
76%
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4 Star
3%
3%
3 Star
3%
3%
2 Star
8%
8%
1 Star
11%
11%

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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
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ROBERT AMATO – May 29, 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
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Angela Infante – Dec 31, 2022
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
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June Day – May 12, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Julia N. – Nov 10, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Jill M – Oct 28, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
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Unhappy patient. – Feb 05, 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
2 people found this helpful
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Mary Betts – Jan 09, 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
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Emine Collins – Jan 01, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Long wait times, poor on callbacks. – 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
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Oct 30, 2020
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Another patient – 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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
elvan – Jul 30, 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
Robert Phillips – May 22, 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
Apr 28, 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
Rick G Dunedin – Dec 23, 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
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Laura Hohman in Odessa – Oct 22, 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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
peggie in Holiday, FL – Oct 03, 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
Helpful
Raymonda Abunassar in Dunedin, FL – Jul 03, 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
Helpful
Amanda Elmore in New Port Richey, FL – Jun 22, 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
1 person found this helpful
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Mary Ann Robinson in New Port Richey, FL – Jun 15, 2018
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care philosophy

As a Medical Doctor and Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr. Mates Utilizes evidence based medicine as the standard of care in his practice to provide patients with sound, tested treatment protocols. He strives to provide quality, value - based, patient - focused...read more

biography

Originally from the suburbs of Chicago and New York, Dr. Mates trained in Alabama for his medical school and residency in Orthopaedic Surgery. He completed his fellowship in Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle at the Andrews Institute for Sports Medicine....read more
  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • Andrews Institute For Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine

    Fellowship Hospital
  • University Of South Alabama Medical Center

    Residency Hospital
  • University Of South Alabama Medical Center

    Internship Hospital
  • University Of South Alabama

    Medical School, 2010
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Orthopedic Surgery
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • HCA Florida Trinity Hospital

    9330 State Road 54
    Trinity, FL 34655
    Recipient of 37
    hospital awards

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

    Superior clinical outcomes in back and neck surgery, spinal fusion, hip fracture treatment, hip replacement, and total knee replacement

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Superior clinical outcomes in back and neck surgery, spinal fusion, hip fracture treatment, hip replacement, and total knee replacement

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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

    75%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
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