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Dr. Jose Antunes, MD

Dr. Jose Antunes, MD

Internal Medicine*
50+ years of experience

Dr. Jose Antunes, MD is an internist in Sarasota, FL and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University Sao Paulo in 1971. He is affiliated with Sarasota Memorial Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

2.5 Star Rating
Based on 47 reviews 2.5 Star Rating (47 reviews)

Practice

2400 Fruitville Rd Sarasota, FL 34237
Telehealth available

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Antunes specializes in the areas of Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology & Internal Medicine. See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Antunes' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Antunes

2.5
47 ratings, 18 with a written review
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Best healthcare professional I have encountered
I have been seeing Dr. Antunes annually for thyroid monitoring for 15 years. I can truly say he is the finest medical professional I have encountered here or abroad. He listens, actually examines you (which is rare these days) and is a highly effective practitioner of a speciality that requires a lot of fine tuning. We have been lucky to have him in Sarasota for so many years. 5 stars.
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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LTS – Sep 14, 2023
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Clean environment, The Doctor is very professional
The new Doctors are very attentive, kind, and professional. They always takes their time to listen to my concerns and questions. Nothing is rushed. I highly recommend this clinic. Also, their newly update facility is beautiful I would recommend this clinic
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Robert Noha – Apr 10, 2023
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$475.00 for 11.5mins of uncaring attitude
holy kryptonite my friends. DON'T go to this "dr" he may have been doing this too long to care anymore. this guy talked AT me for 7 of the 11.5 minutes he was in the room and charged $475.00 !!!!!!!!! without discussing any of my labs or history that I brought or any family history. I wanted to know a little more of my situation since he was an Endocrinologist specialist. what a let down !!!! I got more from a foot Dr. he tells me to take an Rx that cost $1647.00 and it may cause a UTI. ( all evidence from patient / professional reviews confirms such ) if you ask a question or make a statement he just pontificates and then says "anything else" and walked out- no emotions. think I'm going back???
What went well
  • Wait times
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
1 other person found this helpful
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angelo f – May 18, 2022
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Dr Antunes installs confidence and excellent asvice to the management of my diabetes Eva Martin his diabetes educator is extremely healpful with any additional questins
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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Hilda Shriver – May 08, 2021
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The doctor billed my insurance $475. for an office visit with the nurse! The doctor came in for under 3 mins at the end. I did not get the sense that the doctor spent any time looking at my past blood work previous to my visit and he was not helpful at all in offering medical advice about my thyroid problem. He ordered over $850 in new labs and the front desk tried to schedule a follow-up visit after telling me my numbers aren't drastic enough to do anything. I had already found another doctor who actually cares about helping me feel better. I felt that Dr. Antunes is more focused on price gouging, doing the bare minimum with little care to treating the patient, and relyed on his nurses to do all the work. The office staff and nurses were very nice.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Jun 03, 2020
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Dr. Antunes does not listen to his patients. Not only does his staff lose test results, he disregards the results and pushes meds that are unrelated to the patient’s diagnosis. You may find yourself waiting for literally hours to see the doctor. The doctor ignores his patient’s concerns.
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
4 others found this helpful
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Jun 02, 2020
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Thorough caring Excellent staff Great follow up
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Elena and Paul Eckley – May 07, 2020
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This office is FILTHY with wallpaper falling off the wall in the waiting room. Needles laying on the ground by the trash bins used surgical gloves staff sitting on the ground outside smoking. It’s disgusting!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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Aug 14, 2019
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Awful and condescending - don’t go to this “doctor”
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
  • Long wait times
6 others found this helpful
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Feb 27, 2019
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I have been a patient of Dr Antunes for 4 years. I have had diabetes and thyroid problems for 14 years. Dr Antunes has no bedside manner, in fact I always have to greet him or he just looks at me with a solemn face, sits down and looks at his computer the entire 5 minute visit. Then he hands me a script for bloodwork for my next 3 month appointment. During the 4 years I have been treated by him he has never once checked my feet! His nurse writes messages on a sticky notes, loses them.
What went well
  • Wait times
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
7 others found this helpful
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Bradenton – Nov 17, 2018
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I would NOT recommend Dr. Antunes to anyone I care about. Everyone in the front office was rude and had attitudes. I went to see him regarding a lump in my neck. He was very rough and barbaric when he biopsied my neck. So much so that he punctured a muscle. He later told me nothing was wrong and I could go home. I found out a week later after seeing a new doctor that I had advanced metastatic thyroid cancer. He misdiagnosed me, was not comforting at all and was very rude.
What went well
  • Wait times
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
7 others found this helpful
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Displeased Patient in Sarasota – Aug 24, 2018
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I am a 26 year old female and have struggled with reactive hypoglycemia for years. It is greatly inhibiting my life. I have seen Dr. Atunes twice now-- once during testing in the hospital and once in his office. Both times, he was rude and dismissive and talked to me like I was stupid. I have a masters degree and am a speech-language pathologist. I am highly educated and have done my research. The way he treated me and dismissed my concerns was nothing short of appalling. I left in tears.
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
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
6 others found this helpful
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Bradenton, FL – Oct 25, 2017
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Dr. Antunes and his staff, especially Eva Martin, Diabetes Educator, has helped me SO much! My A1C has improved 3 points since being in their care. I completely trust the information, guidance and support that I continually receive and I highly recommend this team to anyone seeking to greatly improve and manage their Diabetes challenges!
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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Kathie in Sarasota, FL – Jun 20, 2017
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Dr. Antunes and his team, particularly his nurse practitioner that took my new patient history and managed my test orders /prescriptions, were so efficient we were able to determine a course of treatment within in minutes. I appreciate a doctor that is pleasant but direct.
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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Sarasota, FL – Feb 16, 2017
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Staff is rude and abrasive to the point where I just didn't want the frustration any more and left Antunes practivce
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
4 others found this helpful
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Frustrated with Office Staff in Sarasota, FL – Jan 10, 2017
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I have been struggling to get my diabetes under control for a few years. In just a couple of weeks of being in Dr Antunes care i feel like there is hope to improving my health. My numbers are already improved. His ARNP Jill and educator Eva are very informative and helpful. His office staff are friendly.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Penny in Sarasota – Apr 01, 2016
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No bedside manner, Bad communication skills, unable to explain in layman's terms what the issue was or to rate how bad / good it was relative to others. Uninterested in connecting me with further experts to help - suggested I look on a website to fins a doctor. very dis-connected with me, showed little compassion or interest in my condition. My GP actually recommended I have another opinion before any action.
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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Gary in Sarasota, FL – Dec 23, 2015
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I had an appointment in July for blood work for my synthyroid. Called into Sams club 1 3month script. Called his office to have him call in another script. Said I had to been seen in office before he would call in another script........why? Pay 280.00 every 3 months for a script. That's fraud! My Obio Doctor only did my blood work once a year unless something came up. Gave me a year supply script. The Doctor never even said much to me.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
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
2 others found this helpful
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Tammy in Sarasota, Fl – Dec 22, 2015
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Dr. Jose Antunes, MD is an internist in Sarasota, FL and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University Sao Paulo in 1971. He is affiliated with Sarasota Memorial Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
  • Internal Medicine

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  • Boston University Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital, 1976
  • Boston Va Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1972
  • University Sao Paulo

    Medical School, 1971
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology
Internal Medicine
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Locations

Practice

Jose R. Antunes MD PA2400 Fruitville Rd Sarasota, FL 34237
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Sarasota Memorial Hospital

    1700 S Tamiami Trl
    Sarasota, FL 34239
    Recipient of 40
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
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