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Originally Posted by Carl in Tampa
Bingo! Dr. Tafur is the most thorough primary care physician I have ever had, which in the past included a friend with whom I graduated from high school.
When he was a child his father owned a clinic in Lima, Peru, and he played in the halls while his father worked. He absorbed a work ethic that makes him very thorough and, incidentally, very impatient with attempts at Medicare fraud. Without disclosing the name of the patients, he told me of some Medicare fraud schemes (I am a retired cop.)
I have required some very extensive and difficult surgery, and Dr. Tafur has not been hesitant to tell me which surgeons he would not trust to do the operations. Although he would not be involved in the surgeries, he spent time to explain the procedures.
He explains any anomalies in my lab blood work and when he changes medications he explains the reason.
Dr. Tafur has privileges at The Villages Hospital, and affiliated hospitals. He is the director of medicine at Freedom Pointe Rehabilitation Facility across from the hospital, which is near his office, which is a private practice.
His wife is an ARPN in his practice.
CAUTION: Do not be put off by his apparent haughty demeanor. He is a warm and caring physician.
As you can see by my screen name, I spend part of my time in The Villages, but most of my time in Tampa. Rather than seek a primary care physician in Tampa, I choose to drive to and from Tampa to see Dr. Tafur.
Good luck in finding someone who meets your needs.
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I just had my first visit with Dr. Tafur. I am keeping an open mind to what you described as the "apparent haughty demeanor". I agree! I call it arrogant but I defer to haughty demeanor. I was told how NYC doctors over prescribe meds and over prescribe tests, unfortunately in my case all the tests came back positive so I don't care about over prescribing tests because knowledge is power and it has redirected my treatment and expectations for care. He is one of the few doctors that accepts my insurance here in TV however, I am expecting a different delivery (bedside manner) and level of care upon my return. If I don't see the above I will change primary doctors and move on to another doctor. I certainly will not be held hostage via insurance. Years ago I had to be treated by the Chief of Endocrinology at New York University Hospital for a particular medical condition . I paid 400 per visit but spent 1 to 2 hours with the doctor on a Saturday (I was a rare case! lol) and was given the utmost of care. If need be I will do the same in TV. Dr. Tafur has taken comprehensive blood work. I will have the appropriate tests taken and move forward. I hope that I will continue with Dr. Tafur. I an awaiting the test results and his results as well.
