Dr. Felicia Canada, MD

After spending some time with Dr. Canada, I’ve observed what seems to be a lack of empathy in her interactions. I felt that the focus was more on financial aspects rather than patient care.

She’s very kind and caring. Always showing concern for any problem that I come in for. Always recommending a great specialist for needs of my other conditions

In the early days, a very different experience compared with the last few years. Last several appts. wait was over 90 minutes, she then spends 3 minutes, mostly not even looking at you, for a very short, curt, rude, back and forth. Always an argument and like pulling teeth even when using the portal. Finally had it and switching primary doctor. Same day, a neighbor and another women switched for same reason. Pretty soon there may not be a wait!

This was a 6 month visit which was unnecessary but as per her recommendation from my previous visit, I arrived 15 minutes early for a 3:40 pm appointment. At 4:30pm, I was concerned to see most of the staff leaving for the day. I was told by the receptionist she usually runs late. Then I was taken in by a nurse who told me two patients were ahead of me. By 5:05 I finally was seen by her and I let her know I would not be returning.

Worse experience in a doctors office. Dr Canada not only didn’t had any bedside manners, she had zero empathy, was extremely dismissive, and with an oppressive, authoritarian and rude tone since the beginning. Long wait to see her and then she would talk fast and seemed on a rush. She would barely look at me or even face me, never looked at my labs, ignored or dismissed a lot of my health concerns/symptoms, told me that I can not make requests for lab tests, that is not right to get for more than a 2nd opinion, that I was doctor hunting (when i told her I just MOVED from another state) I can go on and on… I just couldn’t believe what I was hearing and experiencing. And on top of it I HAD TO PAY FOR THIS! It can’t be right to leave the doctors office crying feeling worse than you arrived. If she ever reads this I hope she learns that she shouldn’t treat people like that… it was traumatic for me. I wouldn’t even recommend her to my worse enemy.

First visit wait was over 1 hour, second visit I asked the receptionist if an hour wait time was common for this physician. She said Dr Canada has only a 10 minute wait time. Again I waited over an hour and finally gave up and left. A physician relationship involves trust. My trust is gone. I was also told if you ask to change physicians, Intercoastal will banished you from the location. You will have to go to a different Intercoastal location. My take away: Intercoastal pulls all the strings.

She is wonderful! She listens attentively to you and your concerns. She is not trying to rush you out, like others. She’s always offering options and talking through them with you on ways to best handle your health needs.

Great doctor that listens to what questions you may have and makes you feel really comfortable.

Dr. Canada is an excellent Doctor, with great bedside manner. She truly cares about her patients, remembers the little details from previous visits, and expresses great concern for her patients well being. I highly recommend Dr. Canada, she is worth the wait as sometimes she can run behind schedule.

I went for a new patient appointment. I have significant preexisting conditions and needed a doctor to help coordinate my care in a thoughtful manner. This "doctor" came into the room, put her back to me, asked minimal questions, and sent me packing after 3 minutes with referrals, one to a specialist that I had o reason to see and without a referral to another specialist I did need to see. I think she got me mixed up with another patient. I know that medical standards in Florida are lax, but this person should not be allowed to practice medicine. I would never treat another human being the way she treated me, and certainly not a patient with major health concerns.

She is a vary caring doctor who takes her time and does not rush.

Dr. Canada was rude and unprofessional. She cut me off saying "you have a long story to tell" when I was explaining her about my health condition. She doesn't care for her patients.

Dr Canada is awesome! She listens to me and has a caring attitude. She is an excellent physician and I am thankful I found a good doctor.

Never can talk to this Dr if you have an urgent need. You must always go through a call center and wait 10-25 minutes even to get answered. I was put in a dangerous situation because she went on vacation and the office would not let me see another doctor. If you have a simple problem you get a referral to another Dr in Intercoastal . I selected family medicine so simple matters could be handled by one Dr. Not recommended

I have been a patient for the last 3 years - when I first began with Dr Canada she did seem caring enough to spend time with you and answer questions. After yr one - calling in for appointments require long hold times, if you are seeking an urgent appointment - good luck. Wait times once in the office are about 45-1 hour. I recently needed paperwork signed off on (after Dr Canada had already seen me to follow up and release me to work) she refused to complete without an office appt! I am done.

Be prepared for poor customer service from calling, scheduling and wait times. Always dealing with computer issues, phone issues and excuses. Recently Dr asked me how I expected for her to remember any information about previous visits??!! What? What about my chart notes? Look for another provider!

I have had Dr Canada as my primary care physician for almost 5 years now. Without fail, I have found her to be responsive, thorough, kind, compassionate and up to date on all treatment options. I have a complex medical history with several significant underlying chronic conditions and a family history of serious life threatening diseases. I feel comfortable and confident under her care. She is reasonable and makes sure I see great specialists as needed. She is fantastic. I recommend her highly

Before my actual first physical, I experienced great pain under my collarbone and down through my abdomen. I saw two of her colleagues at Intercoastal because she was not available. They ordered 6 tests which could not be accessed at Sarasota Memorial when I went to the ER. I lost faith in Dr. Canada. After Canada called me an enigma, the nurse came in with my checkout papers. Intercoastal policy does not permit a doctor to call you back? Results of tests were read by admin. No ? answers. Arghh

This was my second visit with Dr. Canada... (everyone has a bad day). Unfortunately, both visits felt rushed with minimal interaction. Doctor's interaction felt dismissive and cold.

She is great!