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Dr. Stelios Rekkas, MD

Dr. Stelios Rekkas, MD

Bariatric Surgery*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Stelios Rekkas, MD is a bariatric surgery specialist in Bradenton, FL and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Florida State University in 2006. He is affiliated with Manatee Memorial Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.8 Star Rating
Based on 51 reviews 4.8 Star Rating (51 reviews)

Manatee Weight Loss Center

232 Manatee Ave E Bradenton, FL 34208
Telehealth available

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Dr. Rekkas' Reviews

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4.8

51 ratings, 26 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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Robert Vavrek – Jun 09, 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
1 person found this helpful
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John D – Mar 03, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
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Jul 08, 2023
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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
1 person found this helpful
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Eric Opalinsky – Jun 15, 2023
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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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May 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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lardogy – Sep 22, 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
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Mike Coyne – Jan 31, 2021
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What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Mar 19, 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
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Don Ketty in Bradenton , FL – Feb 20, 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
1 person found this helpful
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Penny Blennis in Palmetto , FL – Feb 19, 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
2 people found this helpful
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Susan M. McAllister in Bradenton , FL – Feb 18, 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
1 person found this helpful
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Tonya S. in Bradenton, FL – Feb 17, 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
1 person found this helpful
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Tracey A. Stark in Myakka City , FL – Feb 16, 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
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Carrie in Bradenton – Feb 16, 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
1 person found this helpful
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Mary k. Toaso, RN and present patient. in Cape Coral, FL – Dec 10, 2018
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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
1 person found this helpful
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Amanda Gregg in Sarasota, 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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Elizabeth Booth in Bradenton, FL – May 18, 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
What could be improved
No results
7 people found this helpful
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Carrie in Sarasota, FL – Jan 30, 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
3 people found this helpful
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Carolyn Plotts in Lewes, DE – Oct 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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MLee in Bradenton, FL – Oct 14, 2016
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care philosophy

Every patient is to be treated with respect and dignity. We always try to improve our practice and stay current with all the changes in surgical technology.

biography

Dr Rekkas was raised in Anna Maria Island, Florida.  After graduating from Manatee High School he went on to graduate with high honors from the University of Florida.  He later went on to attended medical school  at Florida State...read more
  • Bariatric Surgery

  • General Surgery

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  • University Of Florida

    Undergraduate School
  • Jackson Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital, 2012
  • Florida State University

    Medical School, 2006
  • Mount Sinai Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 2006
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
General Surgery
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  • English

  • Greek

  • Spanish

  • Stelios Rekkas MD Henry J. Lujan, MD, FACS, FASCRS; Gustavo Plasencia, MD, FACS, FASCRS; Victor Maciel, MD,. Robotic Sigmoid Colectomy and Takedown of Colovesical Fistula. Miami Robotics Symposium February 2012

  • Lind DS, Hochwald SN, Malaty J, Rekkas S, Hebig P, Mishra G, Moldawer LL, Copsheland EM 3rd, Mackay S. , Surgery , Nuclear factor-kappa B is upregulated in colorectal cancer. , 08 / 2001 , Volume: 130 , Pages: 363-369

  • Gustavo Plasencia, MD, FACS, FASCRS Stelios Rekkas MD, Purely Laparoscopic Morcellation. Minimally Invasive Surgery Symposium February 20, 2012

  • Michel Gagner, MD, Michael Hellinger, MD, Irving Jorge, MD, Jacob Tangir, MD, Stelios Rekkas, MD, Mount Sinai Medical Center, Miami Beach, FL V019 LAPAROSCOPIC MANAGMENT OF ILIAC VEIN INJURY. SAGES April 2009

  • Gustavo Plasencia, MD, FACS, FASCRS Stelios Rekkas MD, Pure Laparoscopic Surgery. Minimally Invasive Surgery Symposium February 20, 2012

  • Lind DS, Rekkas S, Bui V, Lam T, Beierle E, Copeland EM 3rd. , Journal of Surgical Research , Competency-based student self-assessment on a surgery rotation. , 06 / 2002 , Volume: 105 , Pages: 31-34

  • Gustavo Plasencia, MD, FACS, FASCRS Stelios Rekkas MD Colonic Morcellation of Specimen. Minimally Invasive Surgery Symposium February 21, 2012

  • Marie Selby Scholarship, 1997

  • Emanuel Bilirakis Medical Award, 1997

  • Chief Surgical Resident, ....

  • Michael G. Cantonis Gold Medal Award for Excellence in Studies, 1999

  • HCA Auxiliary Premedical Scholarship, 1995-1998

  • Angelos Langadas Scholarship of Achievement, 1998

  • Spiros Stamos Chapter 381 Order of AHEPA Certificate of Merit, 1997-1998

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Manatee Weight Loss Center

Manatee Weight Loss Center232 Manatee Ave E Bradenton, FL 34208
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