Md Fred Yturralde's Online Review Report Card

I worked with and trained under Dr. Yturralde during my medical residency. It was a pleasure learning from Dr. Y. He always has the desire to teach and break things down in an easy and comprehensible manner. Ive also worked with Dr. Y on multiple research projects as he is well versed in medical literature and always coming up with new and innovative research questions to push the field of Cardiology forward. He is effective, efficient, and pushes you to be the best you can be both in and out of the hospital. Hes very skilled and Im grateful I was able to learn from such a great doc!

Being a new patient at 53 years old I was petrified at the thought of being a heart patient forever. Dr. Yturralde did my stents in 2015 and I have been his patient since. I’ve never had such a caring, nice, thoughtful doctor explain things to me and why they needed to be done. Anyone who treats with him will be very lucky to have him as your doctor. He’s awesome!

Dr.Fred Yturralde The best Doctor that i ever had

Best cardiologist in townProfessional , personal and thoroughHighly recommend

I was taken to the ER with chest pains where I met Dr. Yturralde in 2011. After undergoing numerous testing, he was quick to rule out that it wasnt my heart but discovered I was having an appendicitis attack. There were several other occasions where I had the privilege of being treated by Dr. Yturralde. He always explained what my symptoms meant and treated me with the utmost care and respect. I have complete and total confidence in his decisions and consider him to be one of the BEST and finest physicians in Sarasota. He will be dearly missed.

A big shout out and thank you to Dr. Fred Yturralde and his team at Heart Specialists of Sarasota for their tenacity in my time of need! They worked on me tirelessly to restore some working condition to my heart (with 15 resuscitations) when others would have not been blamed for giving up; they fought to save my life. Thanks to Dr. Yturralde and the team I was able to go home to my wife and kids after knocking on heaven’s door numerous times! Thank you to all of the amazing nurses, nurses assistants, and specialists for all of the amazing care during my weeks of recovery at the hospital, as well.

I have seen Dr. Yturralde for nearly ten years. He has always treated me as a patient with insight and impressive knowledge and as a person with care and understanding

Dr. Yturralde diagnosed my faulty Aortic Valve through an emergency angiogram. The next day I had an Aortic value replacement with some complications. The surgeon left a hanging lesion of tissue behind in the Aorta. Dr. Yturralde and the anesthesiologist through an ultrasound found the problem post surgery. He was responsible for getting the surgeon to return the next day and extract the lesion through a second surgical procedure. In other words he saved my life! If the tissue would have dislodged I would have had a massive stroke and died. I cannot recommend a physician more than he. Dr. Yturralde is a very active hands on cardiologist with a wealth of knowledge in his field. If you are located in his new practice area you should definitely choose him.

I was rushed to the ER by the paramedics while having a massive heart attack. Dr Yturralde was in the ER and saved my life with a procedure to unblock a vessel. Then I was rushed into surgery and had a quadruple bypass on Dr. Yturralde recommendation. It was called a widowmaker attack so thank God Dr. Yturralde was taking care of me. He is an awesome doctor and in all my follow up visits with him he has taken extra time to explain everything and answer all my questions. He is a great doctor and a super person and he always made me feel that he really cared about me as a patient and a person. I have total confidence in his advice.

Yes, I would recommend Dr. Yturralde as a cardiologist. While in his own practice, he was patient, would explain everything in laymans terms, and could spend time with you. There were no surprises. He explained the tests, the results and the follow up surgery necessary, etc. When he joined a team of cardiologists, it was apparent he wasnt going to be allowed the same environment in which to practice. Because I knew him and trusted his medical judgment I followed after him, but it wasnt the same as he had limited time with each patient. The unhappy staff made the atmosphere unfriendly, everyone was doing you a favor by allowing you into their practice. Now, he is leaving FL which makes me sad. But he will again be able to follow his path to providing quality medical attention to his patients.

My husband and I both feel that Dr. Yturralde is oneofakind! He is so grounded and caring; he puts you at ease immediately. At my first appointment, he asked me about my health history and was very thorough. I have always had bad EKGs even though I have never had a heart attack. He requested several tests and discovered I had arrhythmia. As a proactive approach, he sent me to a specialist in his practice. When I had my hip replaced in 2018, he wouldnt approve my surgery w/o a stress test. He ordered a nuclear stress test since I usually collapse on the treadmill. I flunked. Within a few days, I had a heart cath and during the cath he recommended that I become a vegetarian. I couldnt respond fast enough...no thanks, I like steak (I have become more proactive in eating healthier). My heart is healthy & no plaque. He is referred to as the plant doctor because he actually practices what he preaches and leads a very healthful life. What more could we ask for from our favorite doctor!

If it was not for this amazing team and the push Dr Yturralde gave I may not be here today. I will be forever grateful for saving my life when no one else thought i was strong enough.

If it was not for this amazing team and the push Dr Yturralde gave I may not be here today. I will be forever grateful for saving my life when no one else thought i was strong enough.

Worst appointment ever

He listened carefully in our initial meeting. He was very friendly and observant. He scheduled several tests for me, and when I met with him again after the tests he explained everything clearly and thoroughly. The tests revealed a heart condition, and he recommended me to a specialist in that particular disorder.

By far the most knowledgeable, approachable and professional doctor I have encountered. His approach is direct with factual detail as well as confident directives in testing and follow up. If you have heart concerns, this is the guy to have on your team.

He said, Im a stent man and unfortunately a good portion of patients have afib. How is one supposed to take that? I certainly did not ask for a fib! Hes always in a hurry doesnt like listening tells you he already read the chart and rushes you out the door. Difficult to get appointments. Enough of him and not a cardiologist I would ever recommend. Hell just tell you be a vegetarian of course thats cause he is!

Totally professional and personable

My mom is 92 and she was initially very apprehensive about the idea of a heart valve replacement and had many questions. After meeting Dr Yturralde,he asked her a lot of questions and he took the time to make sure she understood all that would take place he then did the same when she asked her questions. He did not rush her around and showed exceptional compassion. The office staff was also very kind as well as proficient at their respective jobs.

I am corresponding to this survey because it has become way too difficult to get an appointment. I have been with Dr. Yturralde many years. Im not at all happy with the short time notification of Doctor changing to another practice. Its been a long and difficult process to get into see Dr. Yturralde. I have had some significant changes with my health that Dr. would want to know.