Overview
Ernest Block is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Kissimmee, Florida.
Dr. Block is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Delirium, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Hip Replacement, and Gastrostomy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Block is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
320 W Bass St Ste 320, Kissimmee, FL 34741
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Ernest F. Block
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Ernest F. Block?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Ernest F. Block by calling their office at 407-846-3166. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Ernest F. Block a top-rated expert for Delirium?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Ernest F. Block is classified as an Advanced expert for Delirium, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Ernest F. Block specialize in?
While Dr. Ernest F. Block is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Delirium, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, and Subarachnoid Hemorrhage. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Ernest F. Block participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Ernest F. Block has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Delirium. You can view a list of Dr. Ernest F. Block's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Ernest F. Block accept my insurance?
Dr. Ernest F. Block accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Florida Blue. We recommend calling the office directly at 407-846-3166 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Chronic Subdural HematomaDr. Block isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Subdural Hematoma.
- DeliriumDr. Block isAdvanced. Learn about Delirium.
- Experienced
- ConcussionDr. Block isExperienced. Learn about Concussion.
- Ear BarotraumaDr. Block isExperienced. Learn about Ear Barotrauma.
- GastrostomyDr. Block isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- Hip ReplacementDr. Block isExperienced. Learn about Hip Replacement.
- IleostomyDr. Block isExperienced. Learn about Ileostomy.
- Subarachnoid HemorrhageDr. Block isExperienced. Learn about Subarachnoid Hemorrhage.
- Subdural HematomaDr. Block isExperienced. Learn about Subdural Hematoma.

