Dr. Greg Ribakove, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery*MaleAge 70

Cardiothoracic Surgery*

Dr. Greg Ribakove, MD is a cardiothoracic surgeon in Brooklyn, NY and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Chicago in 1980. He specializes in Cardiothoracic Surgery.

Dr. Greg Ribakove, MD

Maimonides Doctors Multispecialty Pavilion

4813 9th Ave Brooklyn, NY 11220

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Ribakove specializes in the areas of Cardiovascular Surgery, Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery & Thoracic Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ See hospitals
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. See reviews

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Dr. Ribakove's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ribakove

5.0

10 ratings, 4 with a written review
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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
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Nadine Ozerskiy – Oct 25, 2024
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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
1 person found this helpful
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Rose s. in Brooklyn, NY – Sep 21, 2018
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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
3 people found this helpful
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Rose in Brooklyn, NY – Feb 15, 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
4 people found this helpful
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Joy McDonald in 1364 E 92 Street Brooklyn NY 11236 – Dec 23, 2015
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About Me

biography

Dr. Greg H. Ribakove is a Director and surgeon in the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY. He is Vice Chair of the Department of Surgery. Previous to Maimonides, Dr. Ribakove had joined NYU Medical Center...read more
  • Cardiothoracic Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Nyu School Of Med

    Fellowship Hospital, 1988
  • Nyu School Of Med

    Residency Hospital, 1986
  • Nyu Mc

    Internship Hospital, 1981
  • University Of Chicago

    Medical School, 1980
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Medical Specialties
Cardiovascular Surgery
American Board of Thoracic Surgery
Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
Thoracic Surgery
Self designated 
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Locations

Maimonides Doctors Multispecialty Pavilion

Maimonides Cardiothoracic Surgery4813 9th Ave Brooklyn, NY 11220
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Maimonides Medical Center

Heart & Vascular Center4802 10th Ave Brooklyn, NY 11219
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Maimonides Medical Center

    4802 10th Ave
    Brooklyn, NY 11219
    Recipient of 13
    hospital awards

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

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

    75%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    9% lower than the national average

    67%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    9% lower than the national average

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