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Dr. Alexander Istomin, MD

Dr. Alexander Istomin, MD

Internal Medicine*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Alexander Istomin, MD is an internist in Elmhurst, NY and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from The First Leningrad Medical Institute in 1989. He is accepting new patients.

4.9 Star Rating
Based on 122 reviews 4.9 Star Rating (122 reviews)

New York Medical Center

8708 Justice Ave Elmhurst, NY 11373

At a Glance

  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Low Wait Times
    Patients are usually seen in 10 minutes or less.
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. See reviews
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Dr. Istomin's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Istomin

4.9
122 ratings, 20 with a written review
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I have been to many physicians in my lifetime but Dr. Alexander Istomin by far has been one of the kindest and warmest individuals I have ever met. His mannerisms and kind nature calmed me as I face a surgery to rule out a serious condition. Amazing human being, incredible professional.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
9 others found this helpful
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Samantha – May 12, 2021
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Dr A.I was very professional, along making me laugh through out the process with comfort! Exceptional bedside manner ,professionalism and humor! I trusted this man with my FACE. I had AMAZING results with Fotona 4D.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
10 others found this helpful
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Catherine egholm – Sep 15, 2020
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A little over two month ago I decided I was going to have some cosmetic laser procedure done. Dr. Alexander Istomin made me feel extremely comfortable and explained to me what he was going to do. I have little to no pain and no bruising. My face looks amazing! This has been a life changing experience for me. I would highly recommend Dr. Istomin. I will be returning back!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
10 others found this helpful
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Lara Broward – Aug 07, 2020
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I had a Fotona 4D laser done two months ago with Dr. Istomin! He had the most wonderful bedside manner’s and Wonderfull . He was very understanding and he listened to what I wanted. I brought some wish pics and he met my expectations. I even lost my folder with my prescriptions and he re-wrote them. Definitely would recommend him over and over again!!! OK good luck on your journeys guys
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
11 others found this helpful
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Diana – May 13, 2020
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My Doctor, Alexander Istomin, MD, and his staff are fantastic, and could not be more professional and attentive. As a late 50's male, I have many years of experience with doctors and their staff. No office comes close to matching the quality of Dr. Istomin and his staff. Dr. Istomin has not only helped to heal me and my family, he has actively prevented us from needing additional care through his thorough evaluations and follow up care.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
16 others found this helpful
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David S – Sep 27, 2019
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Before saying that Dr. Alexander Istomin, MD is an extraordinary physician, I want to tell you that he is an extraordinary human being. I value the fact that he is a good listener. More than being just professionals, I value the fact that his staff’s attitude has been exceptional. Thanks for showing so much care and concern. Dr. Alexander Istomin, MD is absolutely amazing!!!!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
6 others found this helpful
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Paulina Lamonte – Sep 23, 2019
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I cannot say enough about my experience with Dr. Istomin. He is an excellent practitioner, and has been nothing but professional through my experience with him. If you look at his credentials, his specialties are not only in Internal Medicine, but also in Emergency Medicine. If you want a family Centered care Doctor, he's it!! He wants to make sure that he is seeing the whole patient, and addresses any outside influences that might be making life difficult. If you want a caring Doctor to understand your needs as a patient, I would suggest you go to him. If you want to "Doctor Shop" just to obtain medications, he has no part in that!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
8 others found this helpful
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Paul S in Ft. Lauderdale, FL – Jun 07, 2019
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Dr Alexander Istomin, MD provides excellent service and care for his patients, with state of the art processes for your visit. As he discusses your examination and treatment you can see your results and his recommendations and discuss this in "real time" as the information is posted on a screen right in front of you. As a result, you leave feeling confident in your path forward and that you are being well cared for throughout your visit. The staff are pleasant and professional and truly are concerned about you as their patient patient. I would highly recommend Dr. Istomin as your primary doctor.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
8 others found this helpful
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Harold S in Miami, FL – Jun 02, 2019
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My wife and I just had our first visit at new location of Dr. Istomin in South Florida. New York Medical Center has extended their pretense to Ft. Lauderdale as many New Yorkers have asked for years. This is really contingency of care! The Tides building is very much upscaled. Dr. Istomin was great as always, we look forward to having him as the doctor for our grandparents who permanently resides in Florida. Very pleased, everyone in the office was very nice and easy to deal with
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
10 others found this helpful
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David Levine in Ft. lauderdale, FL – Aug 16, 2018
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Dr Alexander istomin, MD was extremely caring and professional. I went in under an extremely stressful case and was given an immediate appointment and treated wonderfully. He has a very kind demeanor, and took the time the explain my condition, treatment and what she was prescribing and why. One of the finest doctors I have ever been treated by. Wonderful office staff!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
7 others found this helpful
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Victor S in Ft. Lauderdale, FL – Jul 12, 2018
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Dr.Alexander Istomin is always available, he has personalized service and goes out of his way to “problem solve” using all of his contacts and knowledge to offer multiple solutions. I would highly recommend Dr. Istomin to anyone!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 others found this helpful
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Helen Levine in Queens, NY – Feb 10, 2018
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Dr. Istomin is an excellent physician. He is very knowledgeable and professional. The nurses in the office are excellent as well. I highly recommend Dr. Istomin’s practice.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 others found this helpful
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Julia A in Miami, Florida – Dec 12, 2017
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I was seen right away. Doctor listened to all my worries and calmly explained everything. The staff was courteous. I left feeling calm and more knowledgeable. I would recommend Dr. Istomin to friends and family.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
3 others found this helpful
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Susan Lee in Brooklyn, NY – Sep 19, 2017
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Literally the best doctor I've ever been too. I'm 55 years old and have had chronic back pain for about 5 years and every doctor I've been to just wants to prescribe me narcotics and push me off to the side! Not this doctor. He was very concerned and compassionate about my situation and promised me he would help me get off the narcotics and live pain free!!! He even scheduled me steroid injections within 2 days of my visit!! That's something my last doctor never did in 4 years!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
2 others found this helpful
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Nataliya in Forest Hills, NY – Mar 08, 2017
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Dr. Alexander Istomin is very reliable and kind. He knows how to treat people not only with medication, but also with words by talking with patient. I had terrible coughing,- I had pneumonia, that is gone now. When I first came, he diagnosed the disease and immediately started the treatment. Besides it, he is very educated, has great knowledge and always had for me pretty good advices for my health. I am really glad that I found in New York such a nice doctor. I recommend him and will recommend!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 other person found this helpful
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Alla Uvarova in Brooklyn, NY – Jan 11, 2017
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I have been with him for 14 years. Two kids later! He took great care of me. Professional and yet, a good sense of humor! His staff is wonderful too! Back then, two friends of mine who were nurses recommended him! NO REGRETS! He is the best! Also, if you ever need a referral for any other doctor, he has never let me down and all of his referrals have been wonderful!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 other person found this helpful
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Alice G in Jackson Heights, NY – Oct 22, 2016
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Dr. Alexander Istomin, MD is patient, amiable and thorough. A top notch professional, he never makes me feel rushed and my symptoms are never trivialized. He has good bedside manner. He listens to your concerns, big or small, and makes careful suggestions that seem to be in your best interest. I complained about some aches and pains and he suggested a wait and see approach which I appreciated, unlike other doctors who may prescribe you something just to look like they're being proactive.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
2 others found this helpful
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Paul in Astoria, NY – Apr 22, 2016
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Dr. Alexander Istomin, MD has shown me t­hat there are doctors that really care. ­He takes his time with you and never mak­es your appointment feel rushed. He show­s empathy and understanding. He and his ­staff are attentive and maintain profess­ionalism while making you feel comfortab­le at the same time. Amazing Doctor and ­amazing staff!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
3 others found this helpful
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Apr 17, 2016
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This was the first time I saw Dr. Istomin. His bedside manner was excellent as he took the time to hear my medical history and really listen to my health concerns. He was knowledgeable, professional and very nice. He took care of my health need and even ordered some bloodwork. Dr. Istomin was very thorough and I felt confident in his diagnosis and treatment. I will definitely come back and plan to have my family be seen by him. Very pleased!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 other person found this helpful
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Larry in Astoria, NY – Feb 09, 2016
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Dr. Alexander Istomin, MD of New York Medical Center, is an extremely proffesoinal, thorough, and complement physician. He and his staff are very friendly and make me feel very comfortable. All in all, my visit was pleasant of an experience as a visit to the doctor could be.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 other person found this helpful
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Danny in Elmhurst, NY – Feb 05, 2016
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Dr. Alexander Istomin, MD is an internist in Elmhurst, NY and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from The First Leningrad Medical Institute in 1989. He is accepting new patients.
  • Internal Medicine

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  • Adelphi University

    2005
  • Columbia University Vagelos College Of Physicians And Surgeons

    1996
  • New York University

    1995
  • St. Mary's Hospital Medical School

    Medical School, 1990
  • The First Leningrad Medical Institute

    Medical School, 1989
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New York Medical Center8708 Justice Ave Elmhurst, NY 11373
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