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Dr. Loren Bartels, MD

Dr. Loren Bartels, MD

Neurotology*
50+ years of experience

Dr. Loren Bartels, MD is an otologist neurotologist in Tampa, FL and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Bartels has extensive experience in Otologic Conditions & Procedures. He graduated from University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine in 1974. He is affiliated with Tampa General Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 47 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (47 reviews)

Practice

5 Tampa General Cir Ste 610 Tampa, FL 33606
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(813) 253-4900

Dr. Bartels is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Bartels specializes in the areas of Otolaryngology & Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Highly Recommended Hospital
    Patients recommend this hospital to family and friends. • See hospitals
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Dr. Bartels' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Bartels

4.2

47 ratings, 22 with a written review
5 Star
79%
79%
4 Star
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3 Star
2%
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2 Star
2%
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1 Star
17%
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What went well
  • 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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
George Pantelaras – Feb 18, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Long wait times
Helpful
Mar 12, 2024
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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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Soundwithdaniel – Feb 06, 2024
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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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 21, 2023
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What went well
  • 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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jules – Aug 11, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
David Bahm – Oct 18, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
Helpful
Not telling u dont care anyways – Apr 02, 2021
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What went well
  • 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 people found this helpful
Helpful
Brad – Mar 21, 2021
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What went well
  • 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 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jan 06, 2021
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What went well
  • 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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
A. R. MacGregor MD – Dec 05, 2020
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What went well
  • 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 people found this helpful
Helpful
tagr – Nov 20, 2020
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What went well
  • 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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Jun 19, 2020
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What went well
  • 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
Helpful
Bill Wilson – Feb 22, 2020
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What went well
  • 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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Norma Goldberger – Sep 23, 2019
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What went well
  • 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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Robert G Kuntz in Estero, FL – Aug 21, 2018
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What went well
  • 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 people found this helpful
Helpful
L.Mazza in Lutz, FL – Aug 16, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
C. W. Loflin in Brooksville – Feb 06, 2018
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What went well
  • 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 people found this helpful
Helpful
JOE ONDROVIC in Ft Myers, FL – Nov 28, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • 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 people found this helpful
Helpful
Palm Harbor, FL – Oct 16, 2016
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What went well
  • 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
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jason. J in Tampa, FL – Apr 26, 2016
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care philosophy

Our goal is thoroughness in evaluating patients in deeply caring manner.  We listen, ask questions, examine thoroughly, and provide pertinent education.  And we respond to our patients nights and weekends.  We approach difficult...read more

biography

Undergraduate college, University of South Florida, BA in Chemistry 

Charter Class USF College of Medicine, graduated 1974

Residency in Otolaryngolgy, Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, PA 1975-1979
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  • Neurotology

  • Ear, Nose, and Throat

  • Audiology

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • House Ear Clinic/institute

    Fellowship Hospital, 1980

  • Geisinger Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1976

  • University Of South Florida Morsani College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1974

  • University Of South Florida

    Undergraduate School, 1971
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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Dr. Bartels is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat

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    Locations

    Practice

    Tampa Bay Hearing and Balance Center5 Tampa General Cir Ste 610 Tampa, FL 33606
    1
    Office7425 Monika Manor Dr Tampa, FL 33625
    2

    Practice

    New Millennium Cyberknife Center621 Lumsden Professional Ct Brandon, FL 33511
    3

    Practice

    Tampa General Hospital1 Tampa General Cir Tampa, FL 33606
    4
    • Call
    • Fax
    • Hours
      • Mon: 8:00am - 4:30pm
      • Tue: 8:00am - 4:30pm
      • Wed: 8:00am - 4:30pm
      • Thu: closed
      • Fri: 8:00am - 4:30pm
      • Sat: closed
      • Sun: closed
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Tampa General Hospital

      1 Tampa General Cir
      Tampa, FL 33606
      Recipient of 5
      hospital awards

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

      83%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      1% lower than the national average

      74%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      2% lower than the national average

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