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Dr. Alan Ettinger, MD

Dr. Alan Ettinger, MD

Neurology*

Dr. Alan Ettinger, MD is a neurologist in Commack, NY. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Stony Brook University Hospital and Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

4.4 Star Rating
Based on 18 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (18 reviews)

Practice

6080 Jericho Tpke Commack, NY 11725

Dr. Ettinger is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions

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Dr. Ettinger's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ettinger

4.4

18 ratings, 11 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Happy Patient – Feb 24, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Paula Schulbaum – Dec 23, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
What could be improved
No results
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Jul 17, 2021
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No results
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 23, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Michael L. – Oct 20, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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J.L. – Apr 03, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Amanda – Mar 13, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Joan E – Mar 12, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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L.M. – Nov 15, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Lidy F. – Aug 07, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
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Ashley in NY – Jun 28, 2019
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About Me

biography

Alan B. Ettinger, MD, MBA, FAAN, FAES is a nationally-known epilepsy specialist who has been devoted to helping individuals with seizures and related disorders. He is the new Medical Director at United Diagnostics (EEG services), Vice President...read more
  • Neurology

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  • Albert Einstein College Of Medicine - Jacobi Medical Center

    Residency Hospital
  • Albert Einstein College Of Medicine

    Fellowship Hospital, 1989
  • Hartford Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1984
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
Neurology
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Dr. Ettinger is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurology

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    Locations

    Practice

    Access7 Services6080 Jericho Tpke Commack, NY 11725
    1

    Practice

    United Ionm PC50 Rose Pl New Hyde Park, NY 11040
    2

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center

      100 Port Washington Blvd
      Roslyn, NY 11576
      Recipient of 11
      hospital awards

      Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

      Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      88%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      4% higher than the national average

      84%
      Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

      19% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • Englewood Hospital

      350 Engle St
      Englewood, NJ 07631
      Recipient of 13
      hospital awards

      Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

      Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

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      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      81%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      3% lower than the national average

      77%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      2% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center

      5 Plainsboro Rd
      Plainsboro, NJ 08536
      Recipient of 33
      hospital awards

      America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Stroke Care Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Superior clinical outcomes in the care and treatment of stroke

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Superior clinical outcomes in the care and treatment of stroke

      View all awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      84%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
      78%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      2% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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