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Joseph A. Shirer, M.D. is board certified in Dermatology. Dr. Shirer earned his undergraduate degree at the University of New Orleans in 1979. He then continued on at Louisiana State University earning his medical degree in 1983. He spent his Internship year and his Residency in Dermatology at LSU Division Charity Hospital in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Shirer has been in private practice since 1988. He is on staff at Health Central Hospital, Ocoee, Florida.

PATIENT'S PERSPECTIVE

Explains conditions and treatments
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Provides follow-up as needed
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RATINGS AND REVIEWS

Dr. Shirer's Rating
78 Ratings with 4 Reviews
Patient Perspective
4.5 Explains conditions and treatments
4.0 Takes time to answer my questions
4.5 Provides follow-up as needed
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10000 W Colonial Dr Ste 481, Ocoee, FL, 34761
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Shirer Joseph A Office
10000 W Colonial Dr Ste 481
Ocoee, FL, 34761
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"I’ve been a patient of Dr. Shirer for over 25 years as I’m a native Floridian with a lifetime of significant sun exposure, which has made me susceptible to melanoma. While he has a quiet demeanor, which some may interpret as aloof, once you get to know him you will find that he is very friendly but is focused on your health more than on being talkative and I’m definitely okay with that. I know many local physicians on a personal and professional and I can truthfully say that Dr. Shirer is an incredible dermatologist with great knowledge of all forms of skin cancers and skin conditions. He also has surgical skills consistent with a plastic surgeon, his suturing techniques are top notch. I live 15 miles away in Maitland and work 10 miles away in downtown Orlando so there are many other dermatology options that are closer to me, but I drive to Ocoee every 4 months to see Dr. Shirer as I know he cares about his patients, including me, and I trust him and his knowledge and experience with ...
my life, literally. DW "
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  • August 16, 2023
"I can’t believe these below perfect ratings. My Son and I went to see Dr.Shirer and he diagnosed and fixed my sons problem with 1 visit. He and his staff were very professional, questions answered, office was clean, cost was average. I highly recommend! "
  • August 27, 2020
"They will TAKE your money!! I went to this doctor for an annual skin cancer screening and casually mentioned a spot on my nose to check for melanoma. The doctor said "it's not skin cancer, but let me remove it for you real quickly", rolled away, and rolled back with a small tool and zapped it off. It all happened so quickly, with no explanation and no time to ask questions. Needless to say, I did NOT know this would be considered a "procedure", billed to insurance, and hit me with a hefty bill a couple weeks later. I did NOT authorize this to happen, and would NOT have had this removed, if I had known ahead of time. When I called about this, they informed me that "the doctor does not typically discuss with a patient what will run through insurance or be considered a cost. You should assume anything that happens with the doctor will cost money." I'd love to know how a business can operate this way, not informing its patients or having them authorize 'next steps' with a doctor before ...
taking action? You would think consent would be required? Not to mention, where do you draw the line? The doctor also spoke to me while I was there - was that considered a "consultation" that costs money too? Seems like a money-hungry, non-ethical place to me. I called insurance, and they let me know the doctor has the power to retract the claim - but he refuses to do so, once again telling me I should have assumed it would cost money and that's my fault. I would NOT recommend this doctor to anyone and will not be going back!!! "
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  • July 31, 2020
"Dr. Shirer and his staff seem to be effective in their work, and provided me with efficient care. The office was clean and staff took precautions against COVID-19. They wore masks and hand sanitizer was accessible. When I called they would ask a series of questions about potential exposure to COVID and whether I had traveled. They repeated the questions when I arrived in the office. I did, however, have some concerns regarding the way the office was managed. I rarely was seen at the time of my appointment. I understand offices quickly fall behind and this is a common issue with doctor’s offices, but communication with patients is important and letting me know that the Doctor was running behind is a simple courtesy that, regrettably, never happened. I had two appointments rescheduled without explanation or apology. During my procedure (which involved me receiving multiple numbing injections, then having an area of skin removed) there was no explanation on what was going to be ...
done to me by Dr. Shirer or his assistant; a short outline on the procedure would have gone a long way. The last time I went to the office I waited for 15 minutes past my appointment time. That isn’t a big deal. What was a big deal was that for those 15 minutes the entire waiting room had to listen to one the administrative/nursing staff talk about how a loved one had responded to her “good morning” text that contained lots of exclamation points and smiley faces. Dr. Shirer’s staff may not think a patient’s time is important, but we do. The quality of work is fine and I would certainly go back to Dr. Shirer for care. However, I felt the professionalism of Dr. Shirer and his office staff left a lot to be desired. "
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  • July 22, 2020

LOCATIONS

Shirer Joseph A Office
10000 W Colonial Dr Ste 481
Ocoee, FL, 34761
  • Accepting New Patients
  • Medicaid Accepted
Mon10:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue10:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed10:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu10:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri10:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
  • Accepting New Patients
  • Medicaid Accepted
Joseph A Shirer, MD
1067 S Clarke Rd
Ocoee, FL, 34761
  • Accepting New Patients
  • Medicare Accepted
  • Accepting New Patients
  • Medicare Accepted
10000 W Colonial Dr
Ocoee, FL, 34761

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EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Medical School
Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans
Graduated 1983
Residency
Lsu Health Sciences

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  • Florida Blue BlueCare HMO
  • CIGNA HMO
  • Neighborhood Health Partnership Commercial
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  • Aetna Managed Choice POS Open Access
  • Florida Blue BlueOptions
  • BCBS Blue Card PPO
  • Multiplan PPO
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  • Humana ChoiceCare Network PPO
  • Aetna HMO
  • CIGNA Open Access Plus
  • UHC Options PPO
  • Humana HMO Select
  • BCBS Florida myBlue
  • Avmed Choice
  • UHC Choice Plus POS
  • First Health PPO
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  • AvMed Engage
  • Aexcel PPO
  • BCBS FL Blue Choice
  • Florida Blue SimplyBlue
  • MEDICA CHOICE WITH UNITEDHEALTHC
  • UHC NAVIGATE PLUS POS
  • UHC Nexus Open Access
  • Aetna Elect Choice EPO Open Access
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  • Aetna Open Choice PPO
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  • AvMed Empower - Small Employer Groups (1-50)
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  • BCBSA Blue Card High Performance Network
  • Cigna Connect - FL
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