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Dr. Edward Lipinsky, MD

Dr. Edward Lipinsky, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat*
50+ years of experience

Dr. Edward Lipinsky, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Smithtown, NY and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from New York University Grossman School of Medicine in 1972. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Stony Brook University Hospital and Mather Hospital. He is not accepting new patients.

3.2 Star Rating
Based on 21 reviews 3.2 Star Rating (21 reviews)

Practice

300 E Main St Ste 1 Smithtown, NY 11787

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Lipinsky

3.2

21 ratings, 4 with a written review
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1 Star
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Nick – Nov 18, 2019
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
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Hauppauge, NY – Apr 07, 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
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Peter C. in Huntington, NY – Mar 18, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
7 people found this helpful
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Peter Miller in Smithtown – Jan 13, 2017
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About Me

biography

Edward Lipinsky, MD, a Suffolk County native, earned his Bachelor of Science degree from St. Lawrence University and his medical degree from New York University School of Medicine. He then completed an Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery residency...read more
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat

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  • St. Lawrence University

    Undergraduate School
  • Georgetown University

    Residency Hospital, 1976
  • Wash Hospital Center

    Internship Hospital, 1973
  • Washington Hospital Center

    Internship Hospital, 1973
  • New York University Grossman School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1972
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Active Life Health of NY PC300 E Main St Ste 1 Smithtown, NY 11787
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Practice

Office560 White Plains Rd Tarrytown, NY 10591
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Mather Hospital

    75 N Country Rd
    Port Jefferson, NY 11777
    Recipient of 22
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

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

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% higher than the national average

    85%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    10% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • St Charles Hospital

    200 Belle Terre Rd
    Port Jefferson, NY 11777
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

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

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

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  • North Shore University Hospital

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

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2022)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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    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
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