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Dr. Herbert Pasternak, DO

Dr. Herbert Pasternak, DO

Gastroenterology*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Herbert Pasternak, DO is a gastroenterologist in Massapequa, NY and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Pasternak has extensive experience in Pancreatic Disease. He graduated from New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1981. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Long Island Jewish Medical Center and St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.9 Star Rating
Based on 37 reviews 3.9 Star Rating (37 reviews)

Practice

187 Veterans Blvd Massapequa, NY 11758
Telehealth available

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Dr. Pasternak is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
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Dr. Pasternak's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Pasternak

3.9

37 ratings, 12 with a written review
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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
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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May 10, 2024
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
4 people found this helpful
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Apr 04, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Long wait times
4 people found this helpful
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Oct 28, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
8 people found this helpful
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Jeff Buchheit – Feb 11, 2021
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
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Mar 05, 2019
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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
5 people found this helpful
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Cameron Smith in Amity Harbor, NY – Jun 26, 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
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
R. Fogelman in Levittown, NY – Jun 20, 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
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Colleen in Massapequa – Feb 11, 2018
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
11 people found this helpful
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Amanda ladin in Massapequa, ny – Nov 03, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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DeeG in Huntington, NY – Jan 09, 2017
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What went well
  • 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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Robin Gold in Levittown, NY – Feb 13, 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
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Mary in Massapequa – Jan 22, 2016
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Dr. Herbert Pasternak, DO is a gastroenterologist in Massapequa, NY and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Pasternak has extensive experience in Pancreatic Disease. He graduated from New York Institute of Technology College...read more
  • Gastroenterology

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  • Beth Israel Hosp-mt Sinai School Of Medicine

    Fellowship Hospital, 1986
  • New York Institute Of Technology College Of Osteopathic Medicine

    Medical School, 1981
American Osteopathic Association®
American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine®
Gastroenterology
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Dr. Pasternak is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

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    Locations

    Practice

    Office187 Veterans Blvd Massapequa, NY 11758
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center

      100 Port Washington Blvd
      Roslyn, NY 11576
      Recipient of 11
      hospital awards

      Gastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)

      Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery

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

      Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery

      View all awards

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

      88%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      4% higher than the national average

      84%
      Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

      19% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • Huntington Hospital

      270 Park Ave
      Huntington, NY 11743
      Recipient of 12
      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.

      83%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      1% lower than the national average

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

      2% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • 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

      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
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