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Dr. Ellen Silkes, MD

Dr. Ellen Silkes, MD

Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Ellen Silkes, MD is an otolaryngology-head and neck surgery specialist in Sarasota, FL and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of Kentucky in 1980. She is affiliated with Sarasota Memorial Hospital. She is accepting new patients.

2.4 Star Rating
Based on 16 reviews 2.4 Star Rating (16 reviews)

Practice

3920 Bee Ridge Rd Bldg C Sarasota, FL 34233
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Dr. Silkes' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Silkes

2.4
16 ratings, 9 with a written review
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how do you reach this office the number is disconnected!!!!!!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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Oct 13, 2020
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My 1st visit was a pleasant experience nothing like the negative reviews I read. I was very pleased with Dr. Silkes and would recommend her but she is retiring after March 22, 2018
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 09, 2019
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I scheduled an appointment with this ‘doctor’ because I haven’t been able to hear for 2 weeks. Her office called me the day of my scheduled appointment (after waiting a week) and informed me that the ‘doctor’ was not taking new patients. No referring physician. No suggestions.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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
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Feb 27, 2019
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I am having severe vertigo. Dr came in room and I said I was so frustrated with the dizziness and could she help me. SHE LAUGHED.I left that office so upset. Also the recepionist made no eye contact and was very unpleasant. DON'T GO TO THIS DOCTOR!!!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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ENGLEWOOD, FL – Oct 21, 2018
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Very professional staff and doctor. I highly recommend her. She took her time and explained my situation and the treatment plan in language I understood.
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
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Betsy in FL – May 24, 2018
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Reception team not professional...having private conversations between themselves. The Doctor, not interested in patent BP concern because the room I was in did not have the BP cuff needed. I am having dizzy spells. When sitting my BP was normal but when I stood up it dropped significantly. I asked to have it re-checked, and she refused to do it...recommended me to see my Primary Doc. and have her test my BP!!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Wait times
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
5 others found this helpful
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L. Gonzalez in Englewood, FL – Oct 10, 2016
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Dr Silkes did surgery on me several years ago and I have been with her ever since. She is kind of "cold" when it cons to bedside manner, but you can get to her warm side if you work at it.
What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
4 others found this helpful
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Jccwright in Sarasota, FL – Aug 13, 2016
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Came to this Dr with over active sinus and cracking/popping in my ears. Was treated like an old, white haired, senile, wrinkled person with a Medicare #. Once ,she got close enough to look inside my ears. She recommended a hearing test. After the test and the pitch that I was old and all my celia had died so I needed to buy hearing aids, the Dr. said, I can't help you and walked out leaving me in tears. Would not return to her for Any reason.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
11 others found this helpful
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Sarasota, FL – Jul 22, 2016
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This office needs an update. While it appeared clean, it was shabby. The office staff was not very friendly, but neither was the doctor. I was kept waiting over half an hour with no explanation. I had gone to have my ears cleared of wax; however, she spent more time asking me questions than she did cleaning my ears. I would not return to this office.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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
13 others found this helpful
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Sarasota, FL – Mar 24, 2016
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Dr. Ellen Silkes, MD is an otolaryngology-head and neck surgery specialist in Sarasota, FL and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of Kentucky in 1980. She is affiliated with Sarasota Memorial Hospital. She is accepting new patients.

  • Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery

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  • University Of Kentucky

    Medical School, 1980
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Otolaryngology
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Otolaryngology†
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
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Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
†Self designated 
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Practice

Michael P. Sassaris M.D. PA3920 Bee Ridge Rd Bldg C Sarasota, FL 34233
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(941) 923-6800
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