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Dr. Winston Barzell, MD

Dr. Winston Barzell, MD

Urology*
55+ years of experience

Dr. Winston Barzell, MD is a urologist in Sarasota, FL and has over 55 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from McGill University School of Medicine in 1967. He is affiliated with medical facilities Sarasota Memorial Hospital and Lakewood Ranch Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.9 Star Rating
Based on 21 reviews 3.9 Star Rating (21 reviews)

Practice

1 S School Ave Ste 200 Sarasota, FL 34237
Telehealth available

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Dr. Barzell's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Barzell

3.9
21 ratings, 11 with a written review
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Arrogant and rude. Most unprofessional experience I’ve ever had with a Dr. I don’t question his knowledge or expertise but rather the bedside manner. Avoid and seek one more humane and a competent and far more humane professional. He may be the best urologist in the world but everyone has to hang it up at some point.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • 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
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B davis – Aug 04, 2024
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Old urologist with poor bedside manners
Telehealth
I have been seeing this urologist for many years. At my last tele-health appointment with him, he started yelling at me when I asked him questions pertaining to my prostate. He tried to scare me by telling me that I may have bladder cancer. He had forgotten that he had ordered a cancer screening test a month before and the result was negative for cancer. I have since found a new urologist.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Jun 23, 2024
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He spotted prostate cancer when there were no signs and saved my life 22 years ago. I
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
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Lew Simon – Feb 24, 2023
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Former pt
Highly skilled. Would still be going if I hadn’t moved
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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Moe Moseman – Jul 18, 2022
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Saw my father twice, accompanied by my mother, in his office. He sat facing his computer with his back to my parents... typing and dictating each visit. Does NOT return patient calls, nor does his office staff. He also NEVER returned calls made by the home health nurses. I would highly suggest not selecting this physician.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
5 others found this helpful
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Ann, daughter of the patient – Jun 10, 2021
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I think Dr. Barzell is brilliant and made a very positive difference in my life when he performed a procedure on me some 40+ years ago at Memorial Sloan Kettering. I’m thankful for his talents and pleased to have recently reconnected with him.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
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Robert – Apr 08, 2021
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Incredible for many years, but stay away from his partner Dr. Curtis!
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Office environment
4 others found this helpful
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Michael Furen – Oct 27, 2020
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Up to 30 minute wait for the best and most knowledgeable dr in the field. Bravo
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Mar 20, 2019
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The worst urologist I have seen since 2007. Does not listen and can or will not explain. After a few visits I found someone else I can trust and work with.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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Andy R in FL – Dec 15, 2018
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No people skills at all. His attitude has ruined my sleep for the past two years. I found another doctor who has given me pease of mind and confidence in my future. If only his skills matched his ego he mite be a fine doctor.I feel fine today,no thanks to Winston Barzell.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
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Ray Baril in Bradenton, FL – Mar 08, 2017
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I've been a patient of Dr. Barzell's for 29 years and I obviously think he is the best urologist. He has performed two surgeries on me removing one malignant tumor from my bladder and my cancerous prostate gland. I feel safe under his watchful eyes.
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
  • Long wait times
14 others found this helpful
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Bobby E. in Sarasota, FL – Feb 02, 2016
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Dr. Winston Barzell, MD is a urologist in Sarasota, FL and has over 55 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from McGill University School of Medicine in 1967. He is affiliated with medical facilities Sarasota Memorial Hospital...read more

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  • Mcgill University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1967
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Urology®
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    Practice

    Genesiscare USA of Florida LLC1 S School Ave Ste 200 Sarasota, FL 34237
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    • 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
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    (941) 309-7000

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