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Dr. David Garfinkel, MD

Dr. David Garfinkel, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology*
35+ years of experience

Dr. David Garfinkel, MD is an obstetrician gynecologist in Fair Lawn, NJ and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Garfinkel has extensive experience in Obstetric Care. He graduated from Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in 1988. He is affiliated with Valley Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4 Star Rating
Based on 45 reviews 4 Star Rating (45 reviews)

Valley Medical Group - OB/GYN, Fair Lawn

5-22 Saddle River Rd Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
Telehealth available

Dr. Garfinkel is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Obstetrics & Gynecology

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Dr. Garfinkel's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Garfinkel

4.0

45 ratings, 21 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
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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Jo Ann – May 30, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
4 people found this helpful
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Gail Petersen – Mar 03, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Sujatha – Mar 01, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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 people found this helpful
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Feb 28, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
4 people found this helpful
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Oct 26, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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May 17, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
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Jul 07, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 29, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 28, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
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Feb 25, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 people found this helpful
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Brielle S. – Jan 04, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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DC – Sep 23, 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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Erika – May 09, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
8 people found this helpful
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Jan 03, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
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Jan 03, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Appointment was rushed
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Sep 24, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
8 people found this helpful
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Franklin Lakes, NJ – May 23, 2017
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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
2 people found this helpful
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Bridget B in Sparta, NJ – Oct 05, 2016
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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
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
R.cheng in Watchung, NJ – Sep 18, 2016
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What went well
  • 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
4 people found this helpful
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Hollynj in Flemington, NJ – Jun 25, 2016
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Dr. David Garfinkel, MD is an obstetrician gynecologist in Fair Lawn, NJ and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Garfinkel has extensive experience in Obstetric Care. He graduated from Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai...read more
  • Obstetrics & Gynecology

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Albert Einstein College Of Medicine

    Fellowship Hospital, 1993
  • Albert Einstein College Of Medicine

    Residency Hospital, 1992
  • Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai

    Medical School, 1988
  • Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine

    Undergraduate School, 1984
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    Valley Medical Group - OB/GYN, Fair Lawn

    Valley Medical Group - OB/GYN, Fair Lawn5-22 Saddle River Rd Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
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