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Dr. Frank Tamarkin, MD

Dr. Frank Tamarkin, MD

Urology*

Dr. Frank Tamarkin, MD is a urologist in Bethlehem, PA. Dr. Tamarkin has extensive experience in Urinary Conditions and Urinary Calculi & Removal. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Saint Luke's Hospital Anderson and St. Luke's Hospital-Bethlehem Campus. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.5 Star Rating
Based on 29 reviews 3.5 Star Rating (29 reviews)

St. Luke's Center for Urology - Bethlehem

1521 8th Ave Ste 201 Bethlehem, PA 18018
Telehealth available

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Dr. Tamarkin is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Urology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions

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Dr. Tamarkin's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Tamarkin

3.5
29 ratings, 10 with a written review
5 star
59%
59%
4 star
3%
3%
3 star
3%
3%
2 star
0%
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1 star
34%
34%

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Excellent in all ways
From the beginning to the end of our first visit to see Dr. Tamarkin, we were very impressed by all of his staff. We felt warmly welcomed and cared for, from start to finish. There was a positive atmosphere. People are happy to be working together there. Smiles everywhere. What a delight! Shelley got my vitals, and explained the urine test results and explained why a 24 hour urine test goes through a longer process to attain results. She also explained things about kidney stones that I had not known before. Dr. Tamarkin is as charming as he is handsome, and even more importantly, his excellent medical advice, obviously founded on knowledge and experience, was greatly appreciated. We respect his opinion and feel fortunate to have met him and his wonderful staff today. They are all gems! I would highly recommend this practice. Take care.
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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Kathleen O'Donnell – Aug 18, 2022
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Dr. did not take the time to listen to my symptoms and was seriously inconsiderate. Really did not appreciate his bedside manner.
What went well
No results
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
  • Long wait times
3 others found this helpful
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Jan 05, 2021
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I recently was seen by Dr. Tamarkin for a prostate issue. I had to have a biopsy for the first time and needless to say I was nervous about the test and the results. Dr. Tamarkin and his nurse Sherry could not have been nicer to me as a person first and then a patient. They were very reassuring in their approach to my health both physically and mentally. The test results usually take about two weeks to get the results. (Nerve Wracking). However my test results came back in only 3 days. Rather than make me wait for my next scheduled appointment two weeks away, Dr. Tamarkin personally called me to let me know as soon as he received the report that I was fine and no need to worry. He cared enough to call me immediately so I didn't have to wait for another 2 weeks. This fine Doctor will be my Doctor for any future urological needs I may have. Great Doctor and a better human being. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND Dr. Tamarkin for your urology needs. THE BEST!!! All this done during the recent pandemic.
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
1 other person found this helpful
Helpful
Harry Ehrie – May 29, 2020
Harry, Thank you so much for your kind words. We... Read More
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Not considerate of the patient's feelings whatsoever. Appointments are rushed. Poor bedside manner.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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
5 others found this helpful
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Mar 17, 2020
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Unfortunately I didn’t have any problems with dr tamarkin, it’s his nurse barb. Very business like with no personal touch. Made me feel very uncomfortable the last thing a man wants to feel undergoing a sensitive operation. It took on year to get my results. I left numerous messages with no return calls. I suggest going somewhere else!
What went well
  • Office environment
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
4 others found this helpful
Helpful
Lewis – Jul 23, 2018
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We were very happy with our visit and got a lot of information. I previously took my mother elsewhere and we were treated rudely. Dr. Tamarkin took his time and explained our options. He was genuinely interested and very kind.
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
Helpful
Ronnie P in Whitehall, PA – Jan 17, 2017
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Performed my vasectomy almost two years ago, and I've referred him to at least two other friends as well. He was a consummate professional, the procedure itself was very simple and quick, and two years later it's made my life significantly easier. If I have any future urology needs, he's my guy.
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
Helpful
Mark S in Allentown, PA – Oct 09, 2016
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Excellent surgeon, efficient and caring team. I could not have had better care.
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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Dr Derek Bruce in Quakertown PA – Aug 25, 2016
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Had a vasectomy done this past Monday. Dr. Tamarkin is very professional, sympathetic towards patient needs, communicated instructions well to me and my spouse. His assisting nurse, Theresa, was very caring and kept me reassured during the procedure. Feeling great already.
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
1 other person found this helpful
Helpful
Mark S. in Macungie, PA – May 20, 2016
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Frank was awesome. Had a vasectomy done and he was very helpful with info. Procedure was fine. Highly recommend him and his staff.
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
Helpful
Geoff in Bethlehem, PA – Apr 06, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

I have been practicing at St. Luke&rsquos University Health Network since 2007. I became interested in a career in medicine as an undergraduate student at the University of Michigan. After Michigan, I attended medical school at the Medical College...read more

biography

I have been practicing at St. Luke&rsquos University Health Network since 2007. I became interested in a career in medicine as an undergraduate student at the University of Michigan. After Michigan, I attended medical school at the Medical College...read more
  • Urology

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  • Drexel University College Of Medicine

    Medical School
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Urology®
Urology
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    Locations

    St. Luke's Center for Urology - Bethlehem

    St. Luke's Center for Urology - Bethlehem1521 8th Ave Ste 201 Bethlehem, PA 18018
    1

    St. Luke's Center for Urology - West End

    St. Luke's Center for Urology - West End501 Cetronia Rd Ste 135 Allentown, PA 18104
    2

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Saint Luke's Hospital Anderson

      1872 St Lukes Blvd
      Easton, PA 18045
      Recipient of 6
      hospital awards

      America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgery Award™ (2025)

      Superior clinical outcomes in prostate removal surgery and transurethral resection of the prostate

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Superior clinical outcomes in prostate removal surgery and transurethral resection of the prostate

      View all awards

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

      87%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
      82%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      4% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • St Luke's Hospital-Upper Bucks Campus

      3000 St Lukes Dr
      Quakertown, PA 18951
      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

      1% lower than the national average

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

      3% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • St Luke's Hospital-Monroe Campus

      100 St Lukes Ln
      Stroudsburg, PA 18360
      Recipient of 5
      hospital awards

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

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

      View all awards

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

      85%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      2% lower than the national average

      78%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
      View all patient feedback
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