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Dr. Ricardo Requena, DO

Dr. Ricardo Requena, DO

Ear, Nose, and Throat*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Ricardo Requena, DO is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in St Petersburg, FL and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Nova Southeastern University in 1989. He is affiliated with HCA Florida Largo Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.7 Star Rating
Based on 19 reviews 4.7 Star Rating (19 reviews)

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

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Areas of ExpertiseDr. Requena specializes in the areas of Otolaryngology & Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top HospitalAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals
  • TrustworthyPatients said this doctor is trustworthy. See reviews

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Dr. Requena's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Requena

4.7
19 ratings, 12 with a written review
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I would highly recommend Dr.Requina he has Saved my life by removing my right saliva gland.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Billye – Dec 12, 2024
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Dr Requena took the time to answer all my questions. He listens carefully, and made me feel at ease explaining my condition fully.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 02, 2024
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Follow-up exam
My husband had surgery in Rochester NY. We had to do a follow up in Largo FLA and made an appointment with Dr.Requena.They had been very accommodating. We received an email to register online which saved us valuable time when arriving.We waited about 15 minutes to be seen.The staff was friendly and courteous. Dr. Requena was very thorough with his examination and answered all our concerns.We would recommend him to anyone.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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P.Hilberer NY. – Apr 13, 2024
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Completely unsatisfying
I have a chronic throat condition that is not textbook. I'm looking for a doctor that will work with me to determine the best way back to health. This doctor would not communicate with me well. I would ask him what he was thinking and what the long term plan was but was made to feel that it was wrong to ask those questions and I should just stop asking questions and do what he said. I felt like he was stringing me along, not being forthright and in the end I could not trust what he said. I also felt like he did not really care. This was my experience only and someone else my have a completely different experience. Staff attitude and aptitude seemed indifferent.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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Middle aged Man – Nov 22, 2022
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He is an amazing and talented surgeon. He performed Balloon sinuplasty surgery for a chronic infection that cause one sinus to stop draining completely. I had no complaints or complications, not even swelling or bruises! I highly recommend him. Plus I love the fact that he has young people in training in his office and his educating the next generation of ENTs.
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
2 others found this helpful
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Jodie – May 13, 2021
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El doctor Ricardo Requena,me a ayudado mucho y se a tomado su tiempo en resolver mi problema,es muy buen doctor.
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
Helpful
Tania Martinez – Sep 23, 2020
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Very professional and always cordial. Answers any questions and is always correct in his diagnosis. Very intelligent man who is down to earth. Probably the best specialist I have ever seen. I would recommend him to everyone.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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William Floyd – Jun 20, 2020
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In 2012, Dr. Requena performed a partial glossectomy on me to remove a cancerous tumor in my tongue. I was understandably nervous about the procedure, but the Dr thoroughly advised me on how the procedure would be performed and what recovery would be like. During the surgery, he took great care and extra time to ensure that all of the suspicious tissue was located, tested and removed. His follow-up care was exceptional as well. My mouth has been cancer free and trouble free ever since. I highly recommend this doctor.
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
6 others found this helpful
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Michael Taylor – Nov 06, 2019
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Great Dr. and professional, he is very detail in his examination and questions, very attentive to all my questions and symptoms, excellent ability to explain what is happening in a simple and understanding manner. My wait time was almost nothing and you feel that you have his 100% attention during your appointment. Will surely recommend Dr. Requena to anyone
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
6 others found this helpful
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Mar 22, 2019
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Dr. Requena is also an Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) specialist. I had seen several ENTs over the years because of a cyst on my larynx. Every one of them said we just need to watch it to see if it gets bigger. Dr. Requena was the first to diagnose and treat the problem. Consequently, I no longer have an irritating cyst on my larynx. I can't thank him enough. He is totally patient-centered and thorough, as well as being very personable. I give him my highest recommendation.
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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Oct 05, 2018
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I had septoplasty done with Dr. Requena in August this year and I just wanted to say this has been an exceptional experience!! Dr. Requena is a wonderful doctor with equally professional and supportive team of nurses who all share excellent work ethics. Everyone on his team made me feel comfortable and safe. Although I heard many horror stories from people who had this procedure done in the past, I, personally, did not experience any difficulties at all. My surgery went off without a hitch. I ha
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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Jana in Clearwater – Oct 28, 2017
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My first appointment with Dr. Requena was on 02nd December 2016. Although the issues involved with my hearing could not instantly be diagnosed, Dr. Requena patiently and comprehensively, in layman language, explained the processes, and the prospective procedures and testing which would be employed, enabling him to ultimately provide a diagnosis. Dr. Requena’s nurse was competent and assuring. The doctor of audiology, who also examined me, was comprehensively professional.
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
6 others found this helpful
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R. L. Benware in Clearwater, FL – Dec 03, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Ricardo Requena, D.O., has been in practice for over 25 years and is an otolaryngologist as well as a plastic and facial surgeon. Dr. Requena completed his medical school training at NOVA Southeastern University, followed by his residency at...read more
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat

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  • Naval Medical Center - Portsmouth

    Residency Hospital
  • National Naval Medical Center

    Internship Hospital
  • Nova Southeastern University

    Medical School, 1989
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Otolaryngology
Otolaryngology
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Self designated 
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Dr. Requena is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat

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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • HCA Florida Largo Hospital

      201 14th St SW
      Largo, FL 33770
      Recipient of 26
      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™ (2024)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      View all awards

      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

      71%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      5% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    Learn more about how Healthgrades measures Hospital Quality