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Dr. David Gerstenfeld, MD

Dr. David Gerstenfeld, MD

Ophthalmology*
35+ years of experience

Dr. David Gerstenfeld, MD is an ophthalmologist in Staten Island, NY and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine in 1988. He is affiliated with Staten Island University Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

3.6 Star Rating
Based on 16 reviews 3.6 Star Rating (16 reviews)

Practice

4299 Hylan Blvd Staten Island, NY 10312
(718) 984-7616

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Dr. Gerstenfeld's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Gerstenfeld

3.6

16 ratings, 11 with a written review
5 Star
63%
63%
4 Star
0%
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3 Star
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2 Star
6%
6%
1 Star
31%
31%

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What went well
No results
What could be improved
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Jan 25, 2025
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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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
May 04, 2024
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What went well
  • Wait times
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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Very disappointed – Jan 28, 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
5 people found this helpful
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THANKFUL – Feb 22, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
7 people found this helpful
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JOE – Jul 21, 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
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jul 28, 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
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Roe – Mar 04, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Dec 12, 2018
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • 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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Elizabeth, NJ – Sep 27, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • 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
7 people found this helpful
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maryann delisio in Boca Raton, FL – Sep 03, 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
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
Frank S. in Staten Island, NY – Jul 02, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. David Gerstenfeld, MD is an ophthalmologist in Staten Island, NY and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine in 1988. He is affiliated with Staten Island University Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

  • Ophthalmology

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  • Albert Einstein College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1988
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
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Ophthalmology
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Locations

Practice

Island Eye Surgery Specialists4299 Hylan Blvd Staten Island, NY 10312
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Island Eye Optical Corp.1500 Victory Blvd Staten Island, NY 10301
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Staten Island University Hospital

    475 Seaview Ave
    Staten Island, NY 10305
    Recipient of 8
    hospital awards

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

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    72%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% lower than the national average

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