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Dr. Dorothy Scarpinato, MD

Dr. Dorothy Scarpinato, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*

Dr. Dorothy Scarpinato, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Melville, NY. She is affiliated with Glen Cove Hospital. She is accepting new patients.

3.6 Star Rating
Based on 43 reviews 3.6 Star Rating (43 reviews)

Orlin & Cohen Orthopedic Group

1800 Walt Whitman Rd Ste 120 Melville, NY 11747

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Dr. Scarpinato's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Scarpinato

3.6
43 ratings, 10 with a written review
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I went to her for an IME, told her I was having problems, pointed to where I was having problems, and explained my problems to her at that appointment. My claim got denied based on that appointment and now years later I have chronic pain and issues in my back and neck in the same places that I told her at that appointment. I have been in pain for going on four years now. I try to ignore the pain, but sometimes I end up using my cane because every step I take hurts after a while.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Camara – Jul 13, 2024
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Stay away. No patience for her patients.
I’ve been to Dr. Scarpinato three times for shoulder pain and this third time she basically threw my scan report on the desk, said I needed surgery but she doesn’t do that anymore, and told me she couldn’t give me my pain injection because she “is backed up” and “leaving for vacation.” My appt with her was useless. Why are doctors working when they have one hand on the door knob?
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
2 others found this helpful
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Apr 23, 2024
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Would not recommend.
absolutely horrible; was seen by her for an IMEI(mind you so were 30 other people in the waiting room) for a No Fault case. Each person, including myself, was seen by her for about 5 mins or less so i do not believe a thorough enough exam was conducted to ensure the patients(including myself) diagnosis. Bedside manner was horrendous and it seemed very rushed.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 others found this helpful
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brianna hafez – Jun 26, 2023
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came in with acute pain and was quickly diagnosised and on my way to less pain.
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
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Kaleena A. – Sep 29, 2022
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Our entire family uses this provider and are extremely happy with our results
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
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Eleanor C. – Feb 04, 2022
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Dr. Scarpinato is terrific. This is the second time I have seen her for a shoulder problem. The first time she assured me that it would be corrected with three months of physical therapy. She was absolutely correct. This time she quickly diagnosed my issue and discussed exercises to help the problem. Dr. Scarpinato is kind and compassionate. She listened patiently to all of my problems and concerns. She spends a lot of time with me on my examinations, patiently answering as many questions as I have. She is a wonderful person and physician.
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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Feb 23, 2021
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During covid the office was overcrowded with the person behind the desk wearing a mask below his nose. The Dr did not wash hands and although able did not get covid vaccinations putting all patients at risk. The visit was perfunctory and bedside manner was unacceptable Avoid this office!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
7 others found this helpful
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Feb 12, 2021
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Dr. Scarpinato quickly diagnosed my ailment, prescribed medication and treatment. My recovery went exactly as she predicted and I was completely satisfied with both her attentiveness and the outcome. I highly recommend her services.
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
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Ray R. – Mar 04, 2020
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Perfect, clear concise and truthful about whether to have surgery or not. Saved me a lot of time and assured me I didn't need surgery unlike two of the other Orthopedic doctors I went to for an opinion. Thank you so much Dr. Scarpinato
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
2 others found this helpful
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Oct 29, 2019
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Rude, Mean, Unhelpful, Abrupt. I was treated as if i was looking for drugs. Didn’t even ask for a pain killer. Never again.
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
16 others found this helpful
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NY – Jan 05, 2018
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About Me

care philosophy

Dorothy F. Scarpinato, M.D., is a board-certified

biography

She is fellowship-trained sports medicine specialist who has taught and published on a number of sports medicine-related topics, including arthroscopic shoulder management in athletes, ACL injury diagnosis and treatment, and throwing shoulder injury prevention.
  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • American Sports Medicine Institute

    Fellowship Hospital
  • Long Island Jewish Medical Center

    Residency Hospital
  • Suny Upstate Medical University College Of Medicine

    Medical School
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Orlin & Cohen Orthopedic Group

Orlin & Cohen Orthopedic Group1800 Walt Whitman Rd Ste 120 Melville, NY 11747
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Glen Cove Hospital

    101 Saint Andrews Ln
    Glen Cove, NY 11542

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

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

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