BayCare Medical Group Neurosurgery at St. Petersburg
Neurology & Neurosurgery • Saint Petersburg, FL
Clinic Type
Neurology & Neurosurgery
Address
Saint Petersburg, FL 33705
Phone
(727) 828-8400
finassist@baycare.org
Opening Hours
Monday - Friday: 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Telehealth
Available
Emergency Care
Emergency care available
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FAQs
What services do the neurosurgeons provide?
The neurosurgeons specialize in brain-spine conditions, including general neurosurgical issues, brain tumors, complex spine disorders, and peripheral nerve disorders.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- BayCare.org (Dr. Kirk Jobe): 4.9/5 (137 ratings)
- BayCare.org (Dr. Cedric Shorter): 4.6/5 (30 ratings)
- BayCare.org (Dr. David Panczykowski): 4.9/5 (84 ratings)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Luis Rodriguez): 4.1/5 (Not explicitly stated total count; based on patient satisfaction metrics)
Patients praise
- High level of clinical expertise and surgical skill
- Patients felt heard and concerns were answered in many instances
- Professional and thorough demeanor reported by numerous patients
- Effective, life-saving outcomes for complex procedures
Common complaints
- Concerns regarding clarity of communication and explanations
- Reports of rushed appointments
- Instances where patients felt their concerns or pain were not adequately addressed
- Frustration over long wait times and office communication
"He does not talk clearly, his thoughts and therefore his words are fragmented so it was difficult to understand what he was saying. He also did not address my pain at all. Once he knew I was not a surgery candidate it seemed like he wanted to be done with my appointment..."
— BayCare Patient Review for Dr. Cedric Shorter"This neurosurgeon was informative and patient! He explained everything to me!"
— BayCare Patient Review for Dr. David Panczykowski"He immediately put me at ease and took so much time going through all my questions. After much research I decided to have my craniotomy surgery done by him... I would unhesitatingly recommend Dr. Shorter."
— Healthgrades Patient Review for Dr. Cedric ShorterSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- BayCare Expands St. Pete Footprint - St Pete Catalyst — Apr 13, 2026
- BayCare's Graduate Medical Education Program Doubles in Size After Successful 2026 Match Day — Mar 26, 2026
- Neurosurgeon helps launch new program at South Shore Hospital - The Observer News — Sep 18, 2025
- Bay Area brain tumor survivor walks toward recovery | FOX 13 Tampa Bay — Mar 26, 2026
- Sarasota Neurosurgeons Join SMH’s First Physicians Group — Mar 6, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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