Clearwater Surgical Associates:

"A special thank you to Clearwater Surgical Associates, and Dr Tirone. The staff was very professional, thorough, and Dr Tirone was an awesome surgeon. He answered all of my questions, and was very professional and upfront."

"Never in my life have I had a doctor as amazing as Dr. Priscilla Thomas. The amount of care that she has for her patients is everything one can hope for in a doctor. I’ve had many docs throughout my life given my health issues and none compare. She took her time making sure I understood everything she was doing, eased my nerves with her knowledge and comforted me with her wonderful bedside manners. Thank you for your care Dr. Thomas."

"Dr Tirone was one of the rudest people I've ever met. He doesn't listen to patients problems or concerns, and then explodes on hospital staff when he doesn't get his way. The surgery he did for me resulted in 3 infections, a 2nd surgery, 7 trips to the ER and 29 days admitted to the hospital to treat the infections. I've developed a hernia at the surgical site and been to 8 surgeons now that do not believe they can repair the amount of damage it's caused. The only nice people in the office were a few of the nursing staff. I would never refer or return to this office. I even avoid Morton Plant Hospital fearing any of these surgeons to be consulted on any issues I may have. ZERO STARS"

"I just went in for my first surgery yesterday. I double hernia repair. Dr. Stewart and the rest of the staff of been fantastic. I was really scared to have surgery and they walked me through it and made it very easy. They’ve also been there step-by-step to help me with my recovery."

"No one likes to go to the ER. The horror stories you hear are atrocious. Today, however, I want to tell you about this surgeon that I had. She was straight to the point, professional, and compassionate. She explained everything very clearly and was very considerate. She saved my leg let alone my life. Dr. Valerie Stewart was very thorough and sincere about my dire situation. She chose to do surgery same day even though it was 11 pm on a Sunday. If she had not done that I would not be here today. She was on top of everything and I could not have been more pleased. She is definitely someone I will think of from time to time and choke back tears of gratitude. She went above and beyond what I have ever seen another doctor do. Come on, surgery same-day at 11pm on a Sunday! She is recommended highly by me and everyone who witnessed her coming by daily to check on me in the hospital. I went through 3 surgeries in 5 days, this infection was resilient. But through proper medication the infection finally began receding and the battle was won! Thank you so much Dr Stewart. You saved my life and saved my family alot of heartache. This young woman is an absolute pleasure to deal with! Thank you again. - Christina Lynn Fasciano"