Dr. Carola Fleener is board-certified in Family Practice by the American Board of Physicians Specialists. She is also a member of the American Association of Physicians Specialists, American Medical Association, the Florida Medical Association and the Sarasota County Medical Society.
Dr. Carola Fleener is board-certified in Family Practice by the American Board of Physicians Specialists. She is also a member of the American Association of Physicians Specialists, American Medical Association, the Florida Medical Association and the Sarasota County Medical Society.
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My children have been seen by Dr. Carola Fleener since they were infants. I could not have chosen a better pediatrician. She is not in it for the money, but for the love of children and seeing their future healthy and prosperous! Her staff is amazing. My thanks goes out to Dr Barbara and nurse practitioner Lisa Ann Bernard. They're a great team and have the same vision in mind... only the best for the children seen at this office! Thank you Dr Fleener for all your love and care to all four of my children over the last 21 years!
Jun-2025
Her diagnosis was completely wrong as it often is. She has no bedside manner and she also looked as if she just woke up from a nap.
Jun-2025
Was one of the worst experiences I’ve ever had taking a child to a Dr. Brought my autistic grandson in to get a referral so that he could start with speech therapy and ABA therapy. My grandson is 4 has experienced significant trauma before he came to live with me. He also isn’t very trusting of adults. He has significant sensory issues as well as being nonverbal. But he does understand what is being said and follows directives given to him. Dr. Fleener came in to the room we were waiting in, asked very few questions about him and his history, she was quite aggressive in her tone. My grandson was reactive to her and started hitting himself on his knees. Dr. Fleener started calling him violent and she kept repeating “He’s violent! I hope that he doesn’t pummel the little one!” I had my 2 year old granddaughter with us at his visit. He’s non verbal but he can hear…. I was infuriated at he poor bedside manner and walked out with my grandchildren. calls social services after I walked out..
May-2025
She’s amazing, sweet and the best. I love her. Couldn’t have asked for a better doctor for my two daughters. Thank you for your awesome yet wonderful work that you do every Madurai. Continue to be great at what you do and don’t stop. Thank you a million & 1 times.
May-2025
Wait time was over an hour. She chats a lot but is stuck in her ways. Advice is dated.
May-2025
I love Dr fleener, she's a stand-up pediatrician.
Apr-2025
Great doctor and very professional. Even when life is in a pinch she understands.
Apr-2025
great doctor, great team, the nurse Jess is so sweet! I fell in love with!!! I will recommend the doctor to everyone! Thanks
Feb-2025
Dr. Corolla is an excellent pediatrician doctor. She is straight up and tells you the facts. She is both professional and loves children. She has definitely followed God's calling for her life. She cares for your children's health, well being, and future.I can not say enough good things about her.
Feb-2025
We got the referrals we needed, but Dr. a little disconnected with teen issues and my daughter didn't really like the visit.
Jan-2025
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Sarasota Children's Clinic
3920 Bee Ridge Road Bldg A, Suite C Sarasota, FL 34233
DR.CAROLA FLEENER was born and raised in South America and received her M.D. degree at the University of Carabobo in Venezuela. As her family is originally from Sarasota, she and her husband Jim and their three children moved back to this area in 1984. Carola was in the Pediatric training program at All Children’s Hospital in St. Petersburg before joining the Sarasota Children’s Clinic. She is a member of the American Association of Physicians Specialists, American Medical Association, the Florida Medical Association and the Sarasota County Medical Society. She is board certified in Family Practice by the American Board of Physicians Specialists. She is active in the Sarasota County Medical Society and is very involved with family and community activities here in Sarasota. She loves being a Grandmother! Carola says: “A Mother-Daughter Practice brings the best combination of years of experience joined to the latest knowledge and skillset, providing a marvelous benefit to our patients!” It’s great to share the joys of parenting and a special joy to welcome my own daughter onto our Team!
My children have been seen by Dr. Carola Fleener since they were infants. I could not have chosen a better pediatrician. She is not in it for the money, but for the love of children and seeing their future healthy and prosperous! Her staff is amazing. My thanks goes out to Dr Barbara and nurse practitioner Lisa Ann Bernard. They're a great team and have the same vision in mind... only the best for the children seen at this office! Thank you Dr Fleener for all your love and care to all four of my children over the last 21 years!
Her diagnosis was completely wrong as it often is. She has no bedside manner and she also looked as if she just woke up from a nap.
Was one of the worst experiences I’ve ever had taking a child to a Dr. Brought my autistic grandson in to get a referral so that he could start with speech therapy and ABA therapy. My grandson is 4 has experienced significant trauma before he came to live with me. He also isn’t very trusting of adults. He has significant sensory issues as well as being nonverbal. But he does understand what is being said and follows directives given to him. Dr. Fleener came in to the room we were waiting in, asked very few questions about him and his history, she was quite aggressive in her tone. My grandson was reactive to her and started hitting himself on his knees. Dr. Fleener started calling him violent and she kept repeating “He’s violent! I hope that he doesn’t pummel the little one!” I had my 2 year old granddaughter with us at his visit. He’s non verbal but he can hear…. I was infuriated at he poor bedside manner and walked out with my grandchildren. calls social services after I walked out..
She’s amazing, sweet and the best. I love her. Couldn’t have asked for a better doctor for my two daughters. Thank you for your awesome yet wonderful work that you do every Madurai. Continue to be great at what you do and don’t stop. Thank you a million & 1 times.
Wait time was over an hour. She chats a lot but is stuck in her ways. Advice is dated.
I love Dr fleener, she's a stand-up pediatrician.
Great doctor and very professional. Even when life is in a pinch she understands.
great doctor, great team, the nurse Jess is so sweet! I fell in love with!!! I will recommend the doctor to everyone! Thanks
Dr. Corolla is an excellent pediatrician doctor. She is straight up and tells you the facts. She is both professional and loves children. She has definitely followed God's calling for her life. She cares for your children's health, well being, and future.I can not say enough good things about her.
We got the referrals we needed, but Dr. a little disconnected with teen issues and my daughter didn't really like the visit.