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Dr. Maritza Samuel, MD

Dr. Maritza Samuel, MD

Pediatrics*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Maritza Samuel, MD is a pediatrician in Belle Glade, FL and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from State University of New York at Buffalo in 1984. She is affiliated with medical facilities HCA Florida Palms West Hospital and Lakeside Medical Center.

3.2 Star Rating
Based on 4 reviews 3.2 Star Rating (4 reviews)

Practice

606 S Main St Belle Glade, FL 33430

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Samuel specializes in the area of Pediatrics. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals
  • Clean Hospital
    Patients said the hospital this doctor practices at is clean. See hospitals
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Dr. Samuel's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Samuel

3.2
4 ratings, 2 with a written review
5 star
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4 star
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3 star
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2 star
25%
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1 star
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Wait time Horrendous
Had an appointment at 9:00 a.m. was told doctor would not arrive until 11:30 when we arrived for our appointment we did not get seen in the back until after 5:00 p.m. when we asked for copies of our medical records we were told we could not have access to them until we seen the doctor so that they could bill insurance. Why else would they not give us access to our medical records?
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • 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
Helpful
Dermis Brown – Aug 03, 2023
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She is a good doctor but the wait time is ridiculous, you have to wait hours to see the doctor and on top of that, there are adults being seen at the same office so the waiting room is full of adults coughing and sneezing around the children. The waiting room is very loud and crowded. The staff there is not very friendly, they do not welcome you when you arrive. The doctor takes too many patients in one day and ends up not giving enough attention to them.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
Helpful
May 21, 2018
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About Me

biography

Dr. Maritza Samuel, MD is a pediatrician in Belle Glade, FL and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from State University of New York at Buffalo in 1984. She is affiliated with medical facilities HCA Florida Palms West Hospital and Lakeside Medical Center.
  • Pediatrics

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

  • State University Of New York At Buffalo

    Medical School, 1984
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Pediatrics®
Pediatrics
For detailed information about any of the below board actions, please search for the provider's records on the linked state licensing board or the Federation of State Medical Boards. To learn more about the difference between these sources, please refer to our FAQs.
Healthgrades has not received any data indicating a board action exists for this provider.
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Locations

Practice

Office606 S Main St Belle Glade, FL 33430
1

Practice

Samuel and Philogene PA141 S Main St Ste 131 Belle Glade, FL 33430
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • HCA Florida Palms West Hospital

    13001 Southern Blvd
    Loxahatchee, FL 33470
    Recipient of 6
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    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.

    78%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% lower than the national average

    72%
    Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

    5% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Lakeside Medical Center

    39200 Hooker Hwy
    Belle Glade, FL 33430

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

    80%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    8% lower than the national average

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

    6% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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