Sarel Vorster, MD, MBA

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Patient Satisfaction Reviews

114 Patient Satisfaction Reviews

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Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

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Overall		Star Ratings 4.7 out of 5
Explains	4.7
Listens	4.7
Courtesy, Respect & Concern	4.7
Knows Medical History	4.6
Time Spent with Patient	4.7
Patient Rating of Doctor	4.7

7 Patient Comments

Reviewed on Apr 18, 2018

very long wait but well worth it... excellent Dr.

Reviewed on Apr 5, 2018

Dr. Vorster is the greatest doctor anywhere

Reviewed on Mar 29, 2018

Receptionists, staff & *Dr. Vorster were exceptional!!! 3. There was a cancellation and I got in 4 weeks before my scheduled appt.

Reviewed on Jan 31, 2018

Dr. Vorster was great. He made us feel as if we had known him for years. His knowledge of my condition was exceptional, and he explained it (complete with drawings) thoroughly and in a way we could understand it. I look forward to following my condition with Dr. Vorster in the future. My wife and I are so happy we traveled to Cleveland Clinic to see Dr. Vorster.

Reviewed on Jan 25, 2018

I can't imagine having a more knowledgeable or compassionate physician as Dr. Vorster as well as his staff and others on his team that worked with him. There is no better treatment than I received at the hospital and from the nurses or even the main campus when I had a CAT scan. Everyone is always very courteous and professional.

Reviewed on Jan 16, 2018

aside from feeling like the provider was rushing us and wanting to get out of the exam room for lunch and to do his rounds he was pretty good.

Reviewed on Oct 17, 2017

Gives attention to both short and long-term concerns. Considers all options in developing solutions. Dr. Vorster, has clear diction, displays a pleasant, cheerful disposition and uses understandable language with illustrations.

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