Dr. David Schechter, MD

Cardiology*MaleAge 66

Cardiology*

Dr. David Schechter, MD is a cardiologist in Richmond Hill, NY and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry in 1984. He specializes in Cardiology, Cardiothoracic Surgery, and more.

Dr. David Schechter, MD

Practice

8611 Lefferts Blvd Ste 3A Richmond Hill, NY 11418
Telehealth availableTelehealth services available
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Accepting new patients

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Schechter is affiliated with North Shore University Hospital Manhasset, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for cardiology.

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Schechter specializes in the areas of Cardiovascular Disease & Internal Medicine. See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Surgery Award™ See hospitals

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Dr. Schechter's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Schechter

3.0

18 ratings, 12 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
  • 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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Dec 12, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
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Guddu – Sep 13, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Oct 08, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
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Oct 01, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
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Aug 02, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
7 people found this helpful
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Took COVID tests – Jan 24, 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
5 people found this helpful
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Jan 22, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Nov 24, 2020
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No results
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Oct 30, 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
4 people found this helpful
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Aug 11, 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
2 people found this helpful
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Maria Q. – Jul 22, 2020
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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
5 people found this helpful
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New York, NY – Sep 12, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

As I am liscenced and very passionate about preventive medicine, I make it a point to discuss lifestyle habits and prevent cardiac issues. As heart failure/disease is today's biggest death, I try to work with my patients in order to reach...read more
  • Cardiology

  • Cardiothoracic Surgery

  • Preventive Cardiology

  • Adult Congenital Heart Disease Cardiology

  • Thoracic Surgery

  • Internal Medicine

  • General Surgery

  • Vascular Surgery

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  • Hadassah University Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 1990
  • University Pittsburgh/presby University

    Fellowship Hospital, 1990
  • University Conn

    Residency Hospital, 1987
  • University Of Connecticut Internal Medicine Internship

    Internship Hospital, 1985
  • University Of Rochester School Of Medicine & Dentistry

    Medical School, 1984
  • Queens College

    Undergraduate School, 1980
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Cardiovascular Disease
Internal Medicine
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  • English

  • Haitian Creole

  • Hebrew

  • Russian

  • Spanish

  • Yiddish

Locations

Practice

Office8611 Lefferts Blvd Ste 3A Richmond Hill, NY 11418
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • North Shore University Hospital

    300 Community Dr
    Manhasset, NY 11030
    Recipient of 19
    hospital awards

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in coronary intervention procedures (angioplasty with stent)

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in coronary intervention procedures (angioplasty with stent)

    View all 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

    73%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Newyork-Presbyterian Queens

    5645 Main St
    Flushing, NY 11355
    Recipient of 43
    hospital awards

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

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

    82%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% lower than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Mount Sinai Morningside

    1111 Amsterdam Ave
    New York, NY 10025
    Recipient of 24
    hospital awards

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

    Superior clinical outcomes in coronary intervention procedures (angioplasty with stent)

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in coronary intervention procedures (angioplasty with stent)

    View all awards

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

    79%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% lower than the national average

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

    4% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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