Dr. Derek Hess, MD
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Dr. Derek Hess, MD
Ophthalmology
Dr. Derek Hess, MD is an ophthalmologist in St Petersburg, FL. He is affiliated with HCA Florida Brandon Hospital. He is accepting new patients.
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Hess Pediatric Ophthalmology Specialists
At a Glance
- Area of Expertise • Dr. Hess specializes in the area of Ophthalmology. See board certifications
- Explains Conditions Well • Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
- Practices at Top Hospital • America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ See hospitals
- Clean Hospital • Patients said the hospital this doctor practices at is clean. See hospitals
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Dr. Hess' Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Hess
| 5 star | 83% | 83% |
| 4 star | 0% | 0% |
| 3 star | 0% | 0% |
| 2 star | 0% | 0% |
| 1 star | 17% | 17% |
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- I felt respected
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Office environment
- Difficult to schedule appointment
- Staff wasn't friendly
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
- Long wait times
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Likelihood of recommending Dr. Hess to family and friends is 4.3333335 out of 5
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About Me
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Dr. Derek Hess, MD is an ophthalmologist in St Petersburg, FL. He is affiliated with HCA Florida Brandon Hospital. He is accepting new patients.Ophthalmology
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Duke University Hospital
Fellowship HospitalVirginia Commonwealth University Health System
Residency HospitalVirginia Commonwealth University Health System
Internship HospitalUniversity Of South Florida Morsani College Of Medicine
Medical School
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Learn more about medical license public record checkAffiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 27
hospital awardsAmerica’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
83%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% lower than the national average
74%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well1% lower than the national average