Florida Center For Infectious Diseases

"Was no longer at the location. Must contact your medical provider for a referral to another center and doctor."

"It was a joke to the doctor. I have a weekend immune system. I had four heart failures where I woke up in the hospital years ago. Three cardiologists all did nuclear stress test and said I had heart disease and less than 12 months to live they all concurred. That was in 2012 I've been upright since. Steroid abuse did my body harm. I was sent to this doctor through my primary and waitedI i8 days to see the doctor and then come to find out it was a phone call. He did not do anything, but refer me back to my primary and then the primary said I had an appointment again with him. I called Pedro and then my primary and then Pedro. He called me back but said he'll call me one more time to set a date. Never called. Told my doctor to primary I didn't have anything wrong. I would not go see him I wouldn't let him diagnose my pet rock. Thanks a lot doc. Your arrogant my nervous system is trembling, my legs are almost black from the knee down. I'm going to come visit you soon just say hello. Do not go to this doctor. A phone call. Feel free to call me I'd love to come in and see you. Sean Michael Lavelle"

"Upon arrival for my appointment the waiting room was almost empty minus one patron waiting for a patient to come out. I was instructed to fill out paperwork prior to arrival, however, after following all instructions on the emails I received I was simply prompted with one question and re-directed to a page with my appointment details. I informed the receptionist of the issue, and she printed the paperwork. I was then informed a few moments later that my appointment was being canceled because the doctor had a full schedule and couldn’t wait for me to fill out the paperwork. I then requested to have my testing completed and fill out the paperwork after the testing was complete. This was declined. I also work in a hospital myself and know with certainty this could have been accommodated. In the amount of time I spent requesting to still be seen and arguing with the employees about keeping my scheduled appointment I could have filled out the paperwork and had my testing completed. The receptionist was very patient, but she left and returned with another female who was very rude and said there was nothing she could do about the issue. I waited 2 weeks for an appointment that got canceled upon arrival over a very easily resolved issue. I will not be returning and will not be recommending to others."

"Dr. Vindas-Cordero and his staff have been amazing since I started being seen two years ago. He is thorough in his care and always ensures that all questions are answered. He is kind and compassionate. His office staff is always professional and polite. I would highly recommend them to anyone needing his specialty of care."

"In response to Dr. Cordero's post below. He came to assess an abscess in my breast. As a nursing mommy this is not something that gone on for 4 weeks, but rather 24-48 hours. He came in shortly after I had hooked up to the pump on the side that was not having issues so I could send milk home to the baby. He demanded I stop, as a medical professional he should know it doesn't really work that way. I explained that I couldn't just "stop" but since I was only attached on on side he was fully able to examine the other side. His 40 minute exam was less than 20. My comments about his accent was not that he did not speak english, but rather when he was upset with why I was asking questions I started that he was speaking very fast with an accent and I was asking questions to try and understand. I also attempted to explain that due to past experiences of doctors not always communicating I have been in situations where medications have clashed and wanted to make sure what and why he was adding wouldn't have the same issue. As a patient I am my only adovacate. My husband did not get involved until Dr. Cordero continued to shout at me and refuse to answer questions. His interaction with my husband was when my husband asked why he wouldn't answer my questions. The nurse only left to get the charge nurse when I requested due to how I was being treated. I should also add the other infectious disease doctor that was brought in clearly explained everything in a civil manner, answering my questions and he also had an accent, but unlike Dr. Cordero, he did not have a chip on his shoulder when I asked for clarification. By the way, my name is not Linda and I am not the one who resorted to name calling. Making racists remarks is a strong accusation, especially since I never once made it about race, I brought up the fact that I asked you to clarify and repeat so I could understand your plan of care. "I'm asking questions so I can understand because you are talking fast and have an accent," was my response when you shouted "Why are you arguing with me?" Asking for clarification is not being a "bigot" or hateful. Dr. Cordero was called in as a consult for my care at the hospital. When he finally came around he seemed annoyed to even be called in then continued to get upset because I had questions. He never answered my question, but rather would repeat himself. Once he started yelling at me about not following his plan (a plan I was trying to understand before agreeing to) I called for a nurse. He refused to leave a card and ultimately stormed out of the room. Everyone in the room had a degree and letters after their name, however, Dr. Cordero seemed to think everyone should bow to him. His communication with patients is extremely poor. His overall attitude was negative and off putting. I can't believe the hospital continues to bring him in for consultation. I certainly do not wish that experience on anyone."