Dr. Elizabeth Cefalu, MD
Pediatrics • Female • Age 54
 ÂAccepting new patients
Telehealth services available
Dr. Elizabeth Cefalu, MD is a Pediatrics Specialist in North Port, FL. She is affiliated with medical facilities Fawcett Memorial Hospital and Sarasota Memorial Hospital. She is accepting new patients and has indicated that she accepts telehealth appointments. Be sure to call ahead with Dr. Cefalu to book an appointment.
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Dr. Elizabeth Cefalu, MD
Pediatrics
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Cefalu Internal Medicine and PediatricsNorth Port, FL 34289
2566 Commerce Pkwy
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Very professional and caring your not rushed through the appointment.
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Bruno jankauskas – Jun 25, 2020
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I am so impressed by the true care, concern, and professionalism by Dr. Cefalu and her staff. Dr. Cefalu listens intently to my health history and asks many questions to get to the cause of my condition. She is conservative in her diagnoses and thorough in follow up to ensure my problems have been resolved. Thank you so much for being the kind of doctor who is an advocate for the patient. Thank you for her staff who follow her lead.
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44Oct 26, 2019
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Stay away! This woman shouldn’t even be in practice. First red flag is she see’s patients that are newborns and patients that are in their 90s. Had to wait months for an appointment, then they tried to make me wait another 3 months for blood work. All this place cares about is paperwork and getting your money. I came in for back pain, she delayed blood work recommend physical therapy and asked if I wanted a pain pill. I went to the emergency room a week after seeing her and I was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer that spread to my back. She is not thorough at all, it’s such a shame she is in practice.
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99Port Charlotte , FL – Jun 24, 2019
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Easy to make appointments and get in. Very personable and listens to what you have to say. Wait time was about 10 minutes.
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14SheilaK – Jan 20, 2019
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nice staff and very thorough. Although I too have noticed her laptop is priority during visit and sometimes I have to wait to finish what I am saying so she can get her thoughts down on the laptop. Medically proficient but could use a better way to get her paperwork done instead of taking time away from patient to do it.
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76patient with patients – Sep 28, 2018
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I tried to get an appointment for a month only then to find out that Dr. Cefalu was not accepting new patients. Why was I not told that when I first called? I called at least 3 times over that period of time. Would never recommend this office to anyone as I feel that I was treated without any respect and would be concerned about how I would be treated in the future.
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108Jul 20, 2018
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Dr Cefalu is the best most caring doctor I've ever had. I'm 63 & she is the 1st PCP that actually follows thru & works behind the scenes assuring prompt referrals & any necessary testing gets done quickly & with highly qualified specialists. Whether on vacation or at the dinner table Dr Cefalu is always taking care of her patients. Furthermore her staff is just as dedicated & amazing. In this era of healthcare it is a rarity to be important in a doctors office & not just a chart number.
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64Gaye Sardelis in North Port, FL – Sep 20, 2017
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Dr. Cefalu is probably a very good diagnostician. On the few times I have seen her she has been primarily focused on getting all the information into her laptop. I feel that she is thorough, yet there is a definite lack of warmth. Would I trust her in a medical emergency? Yes. I also need my doctor to be understanding and gentle. I did not get that the last time I saw her. I was judged, reprimanded for not "doing the exam in the right order"... basically treated in an abusive manner.
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117North Port, FL – Jul 21, 2017
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Great doctor! Great staff!
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31North Port, FL – May 02, 2017
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Does not listen to her patients, even if the patient has a chronic illness and knows what works. Spends whole appointment typing. She spent first 3-4 minutes of my 10 minute appointment telling me about herself. Staff is very nice.
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99Venice, FL – Apr 26, 2017
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I finally found a Physician who cared for the patient and didn't succumb to the system. She practices great medicine and if she doesn't know something about a medication or its interaction, she immediately looks it up! I am saddened to have moved and lost access to the care she provided me. As a retired health professional, I had been disappointed in many other providers. Dr Cefalu is truly a physician who cares!
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31New Haven, CT – Apr 09, 2017
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Dr Cefalu is a highly educated physician who always has the time to listen and explain things throughly.
She is caring and understanding. Her staff is the best always polite and ready to help. Combine Dr Cefalu with her staff and you get the best physician's group in North Port. I would recommend the group to anyone.
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2Diann in North Port – Jan 31, 2017
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Doctor and staff are very helpful and personable. Great experience!
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1Aliana L. in Punta Gorda, FL – Jan 27, 2017
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Highly recommended. Laid back, yet very professional atmosphere. Very thorough and caring !!
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Windsor Pagano in North Port, FL – Nov 18, 2016
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Dr. Cefalu has been my primary care physician since I moved to her area over four years ago. She has always been friendly, polite, professional, and her knowledge and competence have been proven many times over. Since she left a group practice to start her own, she has built a staff of fine people with the same attributes that she displays herself. I can recommend her without reservation.
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AE in Venice, FL – Oct 08, 2016
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Dr. Cefalu is the most intelligent, knowledgeable doctor I have ever had. She is thorough and truly cares about her patients. I would recommend her to anyone.
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2Jill Green in North Port, FL – Sep 23, 2016
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Wonderful doctor and person. Great doctor to work with.
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2Peter Schwartz in North Port, FL – Jun 02, 2016
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I was a new patient to Dr. Cefalu today, and I just thought she was so great! She really listened to what I was saying, and spent time with me. As a new patient, it's so nice to feel like more than just a number on a chart! Would definitely recommend her!
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3Lmf in North Port, FL – May 06, 2016
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I liked her for a while, but after seeing her for a couple of years it became clear that she just didn't pay attention. Every time I saw her it was like we were meeting for the first time, and she obviously didn't even glance at my chart before coming in. Definitely does not inspire confidence.
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44Former Patient in North Port, FL – Apr 12, 2016
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I find her to be a caring, competent physician, with a bed side manner, second to no one, and her staff is just as competent, an asset to her office.
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2Richard Sleasman in New York, NY – Feb 03, 2016