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Dr. Alexander Mbakwem, MD

Dr. Alexander Mbakwem, MD

Internal Medicine*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Alexander Mbakwem, MD is an internist in Lakeland, FL and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF BENIN / COLLEGE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES in 1990. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Mease Countryside Hospital and AdventHealth Lake Wales. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 13 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (13 reviews)

Practice

1629 Lakeland Hills Blvd Lakeland, FL 33805
Telehealth available

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Dr. Mbakwem's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Mbakwem

4.2

13 ratings, 4 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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8%
2 Star
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1 Star
15%
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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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Daniel – Oct 27, 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
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Alison – Aug 19, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Roxann Weingarth in Lakeland, FL – Jan 17, 2019
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • 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
10 people found this helpful
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Lakeland,Fl – Oct 17, 2016
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About Me

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I am proud to be part of the Optum family of primary care doctors, specialists, and care teams focused on providing care for people ages 65+. At Optum, my team and I help you reach your personal health goals. We focus on your total well-being while...read more
  • Internal Medicine

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  • University Of Benin / College Of Medical Sciences

    Medical School, 1990
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Internal Medicine
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Locations

Practice

Lakeland Regional Health Systems Inc.1629 Lakeland Hills Blvd Lakeland, FL 33805
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Mease Countryside Hospital

    3231 McMullen Booth Rd
    Safety Harbor, FL 34695
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    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

    80%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

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  • Lakeland Regional Medical Center

    1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd
    Lakeland, FL 33805
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

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

    81%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% lower than the national average

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

    4200 Sun N Lake Blvd
    Sebring, FL 33872
    Recipient of 6
    hospital awards

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

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    69%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    6% lower than the national average

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