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Dr. Derek Cuff, MD

Dr. Derek Cuff, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Derek Cuff, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Englewood, FL and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Cuff has extensive experience in Shoulder & Upper Arm Surgery. He graduated from University of Maryland in 2001. He is affiliated with medical facilities HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital and HCA Florida Englewood Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.9 Star Rating
Based on 284 reviews 4.9 Star Rating (284 reviews)

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Dr. Cuff is affiliated with HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital Sarasota, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for orthopedic surgery.

At a Glance

  • Area of ExpertiseDr. Cuff specializes in the area of Orthopedic Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top HospitalAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ See hospitals

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Dr. Cuff's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Cuff

4.9
284 ratings, 226 with a written review
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3 star
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2 star
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Dr Cuff is very pleasant, thorough in his evaluation and very professional in his manner. .
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
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Apr 17, 2025
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Dr. Cuff is the best.
Dr. Cuff listens attentively, answe all questions and takes time to educate the patient on their condition and what to expect with every intervention being considered. While other surgeons told me that physical therapy after a reverse shoulder arthroplasty was optional, Dr. Cuff thoroughly explained his post-surgery protocol, which includes several weeks of physical therapy. If you do what he says, you will be pleased with the results.
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
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Apr 08, 2025
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Dr. Cuff
Dr. Cuff was very personable and answered all of our questions!
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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Mar 28, 2025
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Very easy to speak with.
The whole staff were respectful and easy to talk with
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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Mar 27, 2025
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Very likely!
Dr Cuff was very professional and personable.
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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Kandice Merkel – Mar 21, 2025
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Shoulder surgery
Telehealth
Dr Cuff is always professional, polite and easy to talk to. I couldn't ask for a better doctor.
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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Eric Hewitt – Mar 21, 2025
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Amazing
Dr. Cuff is a great surgeon and has a wonderful bedside manner. I had a shoulder replacement done and I can not say enough good things about Dr. Cuff and his staff. Very happy with my results.
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 Flamand – Mar 14, 2025
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Completely satisfied
This was my first visit to Dr Cuff. He was extremely pleasant and listened well to my concerns. He quickly diagnosed my problem after X-rays and an exam. He kindly gave me a full explanation of my condition and the best treatment plan for it. I left very impressed with the entire experience.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
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Karen C – Mar 13, 2025
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Dr. Cuff reviewed my x-rays with me and suggested a course of action. He definitely did NOT push me towards immediate surgery, which I greatly appreciated. He was as gentle as possible when administering cortisone shots.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 06, 2025
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Experience, knowledge and compassion.
What stood out in my visit, as well as my experience several years ago with my other shoulder is Doctor Cuffs delivery of information, professionalism and making sure everything was understood as well as having a compassionate ear and amazing clinical skills.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Feb 13, 2025
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Best of the Best
Dr Cuff is one of the most understanding and compassionate MDs I’ve ever encountered. Very efficient and knowledgeable office staff. Dr Cuff performed two total shoulder replacements for me. I can’t imagine where I’d be without him today.
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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Feb 03, 2025
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Kind doctor but ......
Unfortunately, the surgery performed by Dr. Cuff was unsuccessful, and nine months later, I’m still dealing with pain. During follow-up appointments, DR. Cuff ordered another MRI, which came at an additional cost to me. Due to delays in his office scheduling, my final follow-up fell just outside the 90-day post-op window, leading to an unfair charge to both my insurance and myself. To make matters worse, this visit provided no meaningful evaluation; I was simply told to consider a pain clinic because the calcium deposit was gone. When I asked whether the other MRI findings could be contributing to my ongoing pain, Dr. Cuff dismissed the idea without further investigation. The combination of an unsuccessful surgery, lack of thorough post-operative evaluation, scheduling issues, and the unjust billing has left me frustrated and dissatisfied. While Dr. Cuff may be kind, I expected a more comprehensive, fair, and patient-centered approach to my care.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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CG – Feb 01, 2025
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Great care at Suncoast.
Dr Cuff and his team are efficient and on time. My surgery went very well.
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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Kay – Jan 20, 2025
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Very friendly and efficient staff. Dr. Cuff is very shoulder knowledge and interacts well with patients.
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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John and Bonnie Halpin – Dec 28, 2024
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They squeezed me in for an appointment on the day after I called. Staff is friendly and professional, and Dr. Cuff is wonderful and expert.
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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Dec 27, 2024
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Always professional
Dr. Cuff was pleasant informative and I was seen in a timely manner. Always explains your issue in a thoughtful manner and offers proactive solutions.
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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L. Dickson – Dec 13, 2024
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Dr. Cuff is fantastic
Dr. Cuff and the entire staff are wonderful. The wait time is terrible appointment at 11:40 got into his office at 12:20. I have to admit once I was in the office area the wait was only about 10 minutes.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Dec 06, 2024
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Everything thing was good
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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Nov 26, 2024
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Releif provided by a professional
What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Nov 23, 2024
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Easy pleasant visit. Very understanding
Very knowledgeable
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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Nov 23, 2024
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Dr. Derek Cuff, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Englewood, FL and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Cuff has extensive experience in Shoulder & Upper Arm Surgery. He graduated from University of Maryland in 2001. He is affiliated...read more
  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • Shoulder And Elbow Ortho Institute

    Fellowship Hospital
  • University Of Maryland

    Residency Hospital
  • University Of Maryland

    Internship Hospital
  • University Of Maryland

    Medical School, 2001
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Orthopedic Surgery
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • HCA Florida Englewood Hospital

    700 Medical Blvd
    Englewood, FL 34223
    Recipient of 5
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all 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

    78%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital

    5731 Bee Ridge Rd
    Sarasota, FL 34233
    Recipient of 15
    hospital awards

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ (2025)

    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, 2023)

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

    View all awards

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

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback
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