Dr. Andrew K. Weitzel, DO

Mark Kreisler ( for Barry Williams) 

on Healthgrades

11 months ago

My brother in law was referred to Dr Weitzel by his neurologist. We finally were able to contact them ( he uses a walker and can no longer drive…he lives in independent living at Gardens of North Port). Waited 6 weeks and were only able to get an 8 AM appointment. We filled out bunches of paperwork prior to going and they had received much info from his referring physician. Upon arrival we were told we needed to complete “different “ paperwork. Upon completion we were asked for a copay and made it. After waiting for an hour ... read more

Anonymous 

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2 years ago

I was referred to Dr. Weitzel and was very impressed with his knowledge & plethora of resources for my husband. He took care of him and provided me with the tools to help nurse him back to health. However, the New manager named Kathy was rude, abrupt & kept referring to patients as “sweetie” in a patronizing tone. She was condescending and very dismissive with my questions which i did not experience from the previous manager. 

C Lee. 

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2 years ago

Travelled from Englewood, FL to the 8:30 appointment at the Port Charlotte, FL, location on Olean BLVD. Walked in, receptioist asked "Do you have an appointmet?" I said Yes, with dr weitzel. She said "he is not here" asked Why didnt you call me ?" She said. " we are calling patients now, This is at 8:40 a.m. :( No apology, no I'm sorry nothing... I did not reschedule,, come to find out, he also has a practice in Englewood, FL, on Dr.s Drive.. TEN minutes ffom where I live, so WHY was I sent to PORt charlotte ????? 

Disgruntled Patient 

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2 years ago

I saw Dr Weitzel one time; was given a second appointment 30 days from initial appointment. I called his office and spoke with his nurses both times during this 30 day wait time for 2nd appointment. I informed nurses, I was experiencing “Chronic urinary retention” every night; was getting up every hour throughout every night with an urgency to drain bladder; difficulty doing so. I was put on hold both calls; it was my impression, they went and spoke with Dr Weitzel both times. The first call, I was told my appointment was on... read more

Holly Pisaturo 

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2 years ago

Dr Weitzel has been my husband's urologist for 14 years. My husband was referred to him when diagnosed with cancer. Dr. Weitzel saw him immediately, communicated effectively and professionally with him, scheduled him for surgery within 2 days, removed the tumor perfectly, did appropriate levels of radiation based upon the cancer and my husband's personal physical profile. My husband followed up with visits every 6 months initially, then every year. Dr Weitzel always treated my husband with the level of caution, wisdom, skill... read more

Anonymous 

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3 years ago

I was being prepared for surgery and told details about post-surgery that Dr. Weitzel didn't explain to me during the office visit to schedule the surgery. I was upset that I wasn't properly informed about post-surgery pain and care. Weitzel then refused to do the surgery. 

Anonymous 

on Healthgrades

3 years ago

I changed doctors after interactions with staff and Dr. Weitzel. The staff always seems overworked and understaffed, short fuses when you call to get problems fixed that were created by the office. Dr. Weitzel placed me on a medication and when I went to another urologist that doctor informed me of risks and unknown side effects of long-term use of the medication, and then diagnosed me correctly with the real cause. I have seen him speak poorly to his office employees and always seems to want to rush you out of the office. 

Anonymous 

on Healthgrades

3 years ago

I had an appointment with Dr Weitzel on 1/15/2021. I agree with the other reviewers: he has poor bedside manners. I asked him to write down some instructions for me, since I have a very poor memory. He acted very annoyed with me. I have a follow-up visit with him on 6/15/2021. I'll have to see how he acts this time. 

I would give him 0 stars if I could 

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4 years ago

This doctor lacks empathy, compassion, and accountability for anything he does. He ordered a CT scan for my kidney stones and did a procedure that caused me more problems than I had prior. I now have to urinate every 15 min and he told me that must be something else- he did what he was supposed to do. He has a nurse assistant remove the stint- someone not qualified in the least. And the biggie- wait for it... My CT scan had said I have cancer that is in 3 places in my abdomen. He never told me and just charged my insurance c... read more