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Dr. Paul Vesco, MD

Dr. Paul Vesco, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Paul Vesco, MD is a cardiothoracic surgeon in Sarasota, FL and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Vesco has extensive experience in Thoracic Surgical Procedures. He graduated from University of Kentucky College of Medicine in 1997. He is affiliated with Sarasota Memorial Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.8 Star Rating
Based on 49 reviews 4.8 Star Rating (49 reviews)

Practice

1540 S Tamiami Trl Ste 303 Sarasota, FL 34239

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Dr. Vesco is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology

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Dr. Vesco's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Vesco

4.8

49 ratings, 20 with a written review
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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
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John Stenning – Nov 20, 2024
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • 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
1 person found this helpful
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Sep 10, 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
3 people found this helpful
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Charles De Rose – Jun 11, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Donald Mann – Jan 20, 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
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Kathleen Palmer – Dec 15, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
7 people found this helpful
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Jayne Kirk – Mar 26, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Mary Jo Haughey – Jan 17, 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
3 people found this helpful
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Bob – May 05, 2020
Dr. Vesco's Reply –
Thank you!
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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
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Mar 18, 2020
Dr. Vesco's Reply –
Thank you!
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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
Doug McArthur – Mar 10, 2020
Dr. Vesco's Reply –
Your nice comments are a great way to say thanks!
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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
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Judith Garside – Jan 29, 2020
Dr. Vesco's Reply –
Very nice to hear!
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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May 30, 2019
Dr. Vesco's Reply –
That is very nice of you to say. Thank you!
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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
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Kay Stark in Venice, FL – Mar 02, 2019
Dr. Vesco's Reply –
Thank you!
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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
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Randi Nadler in Venice, FL – Sep 25, 2018
Dr. Vesco's Reply –
Thank you for the nice compliment!
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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
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Sg in Sarasota Fl – Feb 05, 2018
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Al Bordenstein in Sarasots – Dec 19, 2017
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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
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Venice, FL – Nov 15, 2017
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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
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Nick S in Sarasota – Nov 24, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
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Carolyn Shaver in Arcadia, FL – Jun 04, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
10 people found this helpful
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Pam in Sarasota, FL – Mar 29, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

In 2018, Sarasota Memorial Health Care System was one of only three participating hospitals in the U.S. and Canada to earn the highest three-star rating from The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) for its patient care and outcomes in all five of...read more

biography

Dr. Vesco's experience and skills strengthen and further diversify the range of robotic and minimally invasive heart, lung and esophageal surgery to Sarasota Memorial patients.

His specialties and practice focus include: Cardiovascular...
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  • Cardiothoracic Surgery

  • Cardiology

  • Cardiovascular Surgery

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  • The Ohio State University

    Fellowship Hospital, 2008
  • Allegheny General Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 2002
  • Allegheny General Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 2002
  • University Of Kentucky College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1997
  • Washington And Jefferson College

    Undergraduate School, 1993
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada®
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
General Surgery
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
General Surgery
American Board of Thoracic Surgery
Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
Thoracic Surgery
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    Locations

    Practice

    SMH Physician Services Inc.1540 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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    Practice

    Sarasota Memorial Heart Pavilion-Lung Health Clinic1540 S Tamiami Trl Sarasota, FL 34239
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