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Dr. Garcia Desousa, MD

Dr. Garcia Desousa, MD

Neurology*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Garcia Desousa, MD is a neurologist in St Petersburg, FL and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from GOA Medical College - University of Bombay in 1975. He is affiliated with medical facilities HCA Florida Northside Hospital and HCA Florida Saint Petersburg Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

3.8 Star Rating
Based on 29 reviews 3.8 Star Rating (29 reviews)

Dr. Desousa is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of ExpertiseDr. Desousa specializes in the area of Neurology. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top HospitalAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals
  • Friendly StaffPatients said the staff was friendly. See reviews

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Dr. Desousa's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Desousa

3.8
29 ratings, 10 with a written review
5 star
62%
62%
4 star
3%
3%
3 star
10%
10%
2 star
0%
0%
1 star
24%
24%

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Long term patient over 10 years
I was in the waiting room and the Mailman camin to deliver mail,he said hello to everyone and Dr desouza asked how are you? He asnwered his neck was painful,Dr said come in the back,I will take a look-From that point on,I new he was a caring,bright thoughtful Doctor,was fortunate to have him as my Dr
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
2 others found this helpful
Helpful
gary Paulik – Jul 13, 2024
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The best neurologist in the Bay Area!
Dr.Desousa is professional and goes above and beyond. His office staff is magnificent!
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
5 others found this helpful
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Arlene O’Donnell – Apr 01, 2023
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The Best
Very intelligent, excellent communication and very professional, his staff are very good and caring people. I am extremely satisfied and I have faith in him. He takes very good care of me
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
4 others found this helpful
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Thomas Schap – Mar 16, 2023
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I have had nothing but a great professional experience with Dr. Desousa all these years. I would highly recommend the office of Dr. Desousa.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
5 others found this helpful
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Andree Ryan – Jun 08, 2021
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I have been going to Dr DeSousa since 1999 for my migraines. He and his staff have always treated me with respect. One year during that time he was not in the network and I had to go to someone else and I couldn’t wait to get back the next year. He read my MRI’s and also showed them to me. He explained where everything was on the MRI. He is a very smart man and it doesn’t take much information for him to figure out what is wrong. He listens and that’s important to me.
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
6 others found this helpful
Helpful
Wanda in Seminole , FL – Jun 05, 2019
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Dr. DeSousa was personable and friendly and took the time to discuss my condition and answer all questions that I had. His office staff was friendly as well and everyone made me feel right at home. I highly recommend this fine gentleman and his staff.
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
3 others found this helpful
Helpful
Mike Kelly in St. Petersburg, FL – Mar 05, 2019
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I've seen Doctor's in my life, never have I experienced what I went thru with this so called dr. He was more interested in how he was to be paid then why I was there. He must of had a bad day, cause all I got from him was yelling and screaming about his money, I left more upset and crying after spending less then two minutes with this so called dr. He has no respect for women and treats them with no dignity what so ever. I hope he tries to bill my insurance. No one sould experience what I did.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
6 others found this helpful
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Elaine B. in Port Richey, FL – Dec 20, 2018
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I have had MS for 16 years, due to insurance I had to find a new doctor and that’s how I became Dr. DeSousa’s patient. Dr. DeSousa found things on my MRI’s that no doctor in all these years had found, and he took the time to talk to me about them. I am so thankful for his being such a thorough doctor. I would recommend him to anyone! His staff is also extremely helpful. They arranged my medication delivery, took care of getting previous records... the list goes on! 5 star all the way!
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
5 others found this helpful
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Erin K in Seminole – Nov 16, 2018
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Dr. DeSousa was extremely kind and helpful. He treated my mother and I with respect and took our concerns seriously. Lovely man.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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LBrown in SOUTH PASADENA – Jul 27, 2016
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This office should be shut down. They don't follow through on his own RX. Waited for 2 MRI's because they needed a reason to be authorized by NIA RAD MD all he put down was pain not that I could not move my arm. The people at NIA even called them. I finally did self pay for The MRI's and found out I had 3 tears in tendons/rotator cuff. Office will not tell you if you are not in network(they take you,but you pay 50% instead of 30%) Charges almost $900 for visit & 2 Mri's done. run
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
5 others found this helpful
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Jean in St. Pete FL – Jun 28, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

I BELIEVE IN PROVIDING THE HIGHEST QUALITY OF NEUROLOGICAL CARE.

biography

Private Practice, Adult Neurology in St. Petersburg, Florida since September, 1982
  • Neurology

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  • Tufts - New England Medical Center

    Fellowship Hospital
  • Wayne State University

    Residency Hospital
  • Goa Medical College - University Of Bombay

    Internship Hospital
  • Goa Medical College - University Of Bombay

    Medical School, 1975
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
Neurology
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Dr. Desousa is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurology

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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • HCA Florida Saint Petersburg Hospital

      6500 38th Ave N
      Saint Petersburg, FL 33710
      Recipient of 6
      hospital awards

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)

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

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

      75%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      9% lower than the national average

      68%
      Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

      1% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • HCA Florida Northside Hospital

      6000 49th St N
      Saint Petersburg, FL 33709
      Recipient of 6
      hospital awards

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      View all awards

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

      77%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      7% lower than the national average

      68%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      7% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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