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Dr. Paul Chomiak, MD

Dr. Paul Chomiak, MD

Thoracic Surgery*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Paul Chomiak, MD is a thoracic surgery specialist in Sarasota, FL and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Chomiak has extensive experience in Thoracic Surgical Procedures. He graduated from Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine in 1989. He is affiliated with medical facilities Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola and Sarasota Memorial Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.4 Star Rating
Based on 18 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (18 reviews)

First Physicians Group

1540 S Tamiami Trl Ste 303 Sarasota, FL 34239

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Dr. Chomiak's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Chomiak

4.4
18 ratings, 9 with a written review
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this guy is ALL business. He is a Great technician and teacher.He explained what had to be done and he did what he said he was going to do and did it well. I feel blessed to have been referred to Dr Chomiak. I have been advised that he is no longer associated with First Physicians Group and I hope that he has not left the area. He is a genuine life saver.
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
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Richard Booth – Jun 07, 2021
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I am a new patient of Dr Chomiak , for follow up on lung nodule, was very anxious and nervous for my first visit and was amazed how he immediately came into the room , made me totally feel at ease , so very personable , and took time to explain things and let me ask anything I needed to! I picked him because of his expertise and training in minimally invasive surgeries and procedures , but with those credentials sometimes we don’t get the personable communication skills , and his are excellent ! Sarasota is fortunate to have Dr Chomiak
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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Dorothy Simmons – Apr 29, 2021
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Please, please please look elsewhere, this guy is major conspiracy nut. He just did a lobectomy on me 1/25/21. This was an extremely painful procedure. But the worst part of it, was the jerk decided to remove medications I have been taking for years this sent me into major life threatening withdrawal symptoms. I just lived through a living hell in Sarasota Memorial. I inquired about a vaccine, he implied the regular flu shot would protect me, as it's the same thing as covid, (Can you say conspiracy nut, fake news) I can't believe that an educated physician in this day and age is so ignorant.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • 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
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Mark A. Keith – Jan 30, 2021
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Dr Chomiak has helped me extend my life each time he has worked on.me. Smart, personable, clear explanations of what he is going to do. Extremely talanted surgeon.
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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Paul Fuerst – Dec 25, 2020
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Never had surgery before. Dr Chomiak removed a third of my right lung due to cancer. I was up and walking immediately and within a couple of days was back taking long walks with my dogs and back to the gym in three to four weeks. I have no one to compare, but I can’t imagine any doctor being more skilled or caring with patients than Dr Chomiak. I am very lucky to have him for my doctor.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Judith Anne Shaw – Aug 25, 2020
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I want to highly recommend Dr. Paul Chomiak. He is one of the best in his field and surrounds himself with staff that excel in their fields. He displays professionalism as well as the ability to make your day with his humor which is a gift to his patients in their time of need. Sarasota Memorial Hospital is indeed one of the best places for surgery but when you add the hospital and the surgeon together, you cannot go wrong in placing your life in their hands.
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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George Mezori – Sep 26, 2019
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I was involved in a severe car accident that required Dr Chomiak's exceptional technical skills to perform an operation to rebuild my left chest wall, insertion of a pericardial drain into my pericardium, which if left untreated potentially could lead to a cardiac tamponade and my imment death. Rebuilding my chest wall involved plating six multiple rib fractures. The surgery took five hours to perform and in my opinion Dr Chomiak's surgical knowledge and exceptional skill saved my life.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 13, 2019
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A very thorough kind and considerate physician. His explanations of what to expect ifrom surgery and after surgery is right on target. His experience with prersonal communication is beyond all of the physicians that i have experienced in the past
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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Joe romano in Sarasota, FL – Jan 03, 2019
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Thank you for the nice comments!
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Saved my husband's life with lung cancer surgery, giving us great confidence in his talents. We would not hesitate to revisit him, if necessary!
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
8 others found this helpful
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Sandra in Frederick, MD – Jun 04, 2016
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My mission remains to be able to provide a patient centered and evidenced based healthcare delivery experience by utilizing state of the art technology in a multidisciplinary environment. I am proud of the collaborations that I have developed at...read more

  • Thoracic Surgery

  • Cardiothoracic Surgery

  • General Surgery

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  • University Wisc Hospital And Clins

    Fellowship Hospital, 1996

  • Loyola University Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1990

  • Loyola University Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1990

  • Loyola University Chicago Stritch School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1989

  • Loyola University Of Chicago

    Undergraduate School, 1985
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First Physicians Group

First Physicians Group1540 S Tamiami Trl Ste 303 Sarasota, FL 34239
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:30am - 4:30pm
    • Tue: 8:30am - 4:30pm
    • Wed: 8:30am - 4:30pm
    • Thu: 8:30am - 4:30pm
    • Fri: 8:30am - 4:30pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
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(941) 917-8791
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