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Dr. Rick Waks, DO

Dr. Rick Waks, DO

Family Medicine*

Dr. Rick Waks, DO is a family medicine physician in Fort Myers, FL. He is affiliated with medical facilities Lee Memorial Hospital and Cape Coral Hospital. He is not accepting new patients.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 37 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (37 reviews)

Practice

13691 Metro Pkwy Ste 130 Fort Myers, FL 33912
Telehealth available
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Dr. Waks' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Waks

4.2

37 ratings, 15 with a written review
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 13, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 23, 2023
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What went well
  • 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
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Aug 18, 2021
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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
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
2 people found this helpful
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Kelly – May 18, 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
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Julie – May 04, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Apr 14, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
10 people found this helpful
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Nov 26, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Mar 30, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Mar 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Diane in Cape Coral, FL – Feb 28, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Ted W. in Fort Myers, FL – Oct 23, 2018
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Ken D in Fort Myers, FL – Jul 17, 2017
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • 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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ft myers, fl – Mar 28, 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
Helpful
Julie in Ft Myers, FL – Sep 20, 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
4 people found this helpful
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Jeannie Frye in Ft Myers FL – Feb 19, 2016
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Fort Myers family medicine provider Rick Waks, D.O. is your primary partner in health and connection to a healthier life.

  • Family Medicine

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  • Crozer Keystone Health System; Crozer Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 2003

  • Frankford Health System

    Internship Hospital, 2000
American Board of Medical Specialties®
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    Locations

    Practice

    Office13691 Metro Pkwy Ste 130 Fort Myers, FL 33912
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    Office6900 Daniels Pkwy Ste 23A Fort Myers, FL 33912
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    Practice

    Murdock Family Medicine LLC19531 Cochran Blvd Port Charlotte, FL 33948
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    • Call
    • Fax
    • Hours
      • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Directions

    Practice

    Coram Alternate Site Services Inc.13813 Metro Pkwy Fort Myers, FL 33912
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    • Call
    • Fax
    • Hours
      • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Sat: closed
      • Sun: closed
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Lee Memorial Hospital

      2776 Cleveland Ave
      Fort Myers, FL 33901
      Recipient of 27
      hospital awards

      America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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

      87%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      3% higher than the national average

      77%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      2% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • Cape Coral Hospital

      636 Del Prado Blvd S
      Cape Coral, FL 33990
      Recipient of 26
      hospital awards

      America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year

      View all awards

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

      88%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      4% higher than the national average

      77%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      2% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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    Fort Myers, FL 33907

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