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Dr. Howard Sonderling, MD

Dr. Howard Sonderling, MD

Gastroenterology*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Howard Sonderling, MD is a gastroenterologist in Boca Raton, FL and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Sonderling has extensive experience in Esophageal Disorders. He graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine in 1981. He is affiliated with Boca Raton Regional Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.3 Star Rating
Based on 69 reviews 4.3 Star Rating (69 reviews)

Practice

2300 Glades Rd Ste 201E Boca Raton, FL 33431
Telehealth available

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Dr. Sonderling's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Sonderling

4.3
69 ratings, 37 with a written review
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Beware - Office policy states if you see another Doctor after seeing Sonderling, you can not return back to his office. They claim the other doctor is my doctor which means you can not get a second opinion and are Sonderling's patient for life. I am free to see any doctor of my choice according to my insurance company. I asked the Office Manager is this legal and she stated they can make any policy they wish. I will look into this! Perhaps it's his ego.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Boca Raton – Jun 10, 2024
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Good Doctor,caring and well learned in his field
Always the best listener when u visit him and he’s on top of ur conditions and treats u well.Dr.Sonderling cares
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Suzanne Tratner – May 20, 2024
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Excellent physician
Dr. Sonderling is very friendly, professional and thorough. I highly recommend him based on my experiences via visits and medical procedures that he has performed.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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John S. – Apr 17, 2024
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Incompetent so called MD
When in for a colonoscopy, would up sick and in Boca Regional. Sonderling perforated me. His staff and himself are the worst. Calls NOT returned, week in Hospital NOT one visit…. Stay away from Sonderling!!!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
3 others found this helpful
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Lewis Kasman – Nov 03, 2023
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On hold for 20 minutes twice- then a machine...
Ah yes, the good old machines where no one ever gets back to you. Trying to deal with this office is impossible. Stay away and save yourself a lot of grief. Trust me.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Louis Stuart – Mar 23, 2022
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He is very thorough and extremely caring. I would recommend him in a minute. He saved my life.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Lucille Herskowitz – Dec 06, 2021
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Dr. Sonderling provided me with excellent health care. He is a great Doctor and I truly appreciate his expert skill and Knowledge. His office and nursing staff are professional, respectful and efficient. Also, Baptist Health Surgery Center is top notch. The nurses and anesthesiologist provided high quality service and care along with Dr. Sonderling. I have to admit the preparation for having my colonoscopy was the worst part. The actual colonoscopy was a good experience thanks to Dr. Sonderling and his team.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Patty Jarman – Sep 14, 2021
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Had an outpatient procedure at Baptist Health Surgery Center. Dr. Sonderling and the entire staff were nothing short of exemplary. The nurses, anethesiologist, and Dr. Sonderling explained everything about what to expect in my procedure and had great bedside manners.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 others found this helpful
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M. deClaire – May 12, 2021
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Had two televisits . Would highly recommend Dr Sonderling. He was patient and comforting. Very knowledgeable. I wasn’t rushed, he took all the time I needed to discuss my issue. Has a good plan of action going forward. Great bedside manner.
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 others found this helpful
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May 10, 2021
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After an admission to a local hospital for an obstruction of the small intestine and a relapse within 60 days I called Dr. Soderling's office and was told he see me via a telemed call. He spent 15 minutes with me and ordered an upper GI series and I never heard back from him. I was later told by his office that his nurse practitioner called to tell me the results were fine and call if I needed anything further. I needed to know why I had this obstruction, I came to find out the doctor does not see patients in person anymore because a doctor friend of his died of covid-19 in NY. TIME TO RETIRE IF YOU'RE TOO FRIGHTENED TO PRACTICE MEDICINE. I'm not interested in seeing his nurse practitioner ( NPs are nurses with a graduate degree and in my opinion are not qualified to practice medicine) I'll be going to see a real doctor who's not scared to see patients face to face and make a proper diagnosis.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Former patient – Mar 07, 2021
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Dr Sonderling is a brilliant physician with excellent diagnostic abilities.He has always demonstrated a wonderful bedside manner and his medical credentials are extraordinary. He has been my gastroenterologist for more than 10 years and I recommend him to all my close friends.
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
5 others found this helpful
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Peter S – Sep 21, 2020
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He is patient, thorough, understandable, empathetic & puts the patient at ease...these are traits that cannot be taught..it is simply a part of his caring & relaxed nature. His attention to detail & ability to REALLY LISTEN is unparalled & I would definitely trust him with my life. I am an immensely grateful 83 yrs. ‘young’ patient who is not easily impressed...I look for perfection & with his expertise, I truly hit the mark. You’ll be thrilled with his 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
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Sep 17, 2020
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I saw Dr. Sonderling about 6 months ago after a word of mouth referral. When I met with Dr. Sonderling, and reported having had 4 years of severe, recurrent, debilitating epigastric pain accompanied by belching, bloating, and reflux, he told me that "burping is habitual," and suggested in not so blunt terms, that my issues might be psychological. I told him I had been following a low FODMAP diet for 8 months or so, though it was not consistently helping. I still had several flare ups and was often in pain. He said I should take antacids, and continue the FODMAP diet. I did not take antacids. I sought opinions from other specialists, and eventually ended up in the ER for the pain, where it was found my gallbladder was functioning with less than 1% ejection fraction - the minimum is 35%. Dr. Sonderling is one of 3 GIs that dismissed my pain, and as many doctors do in western medicine, tried to put a bandaid over the issues vs treating the whole person to identify the cause.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Aug 03, 2020
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Dr Sonderling is an award winning medical and compassionate doc. He gives you time ,speaks in simple terms and is accurate in his prognosis. During an procedure he discovered a growth on my ovaries and saved my life literally
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
5 others found this helpful
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sherri k – Jun 21, 2019
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It is very very rare the you go to a Drs office in Florida and they: Take you 5 minutes before your appt. The front Desk actually knows who you are. Kelly remembered our conversation from the day before. She knew exactly what I was there for. She actually spoke to me eye to eye. I was in shock. From the minute I walked in I felt that they actually cared about me as an individual. Everyone that I encountered was pleasant and caring. Dr Sonderling spoke to me and was not typing furiously on a computer or an iPad. He listened to my issue and came up with a plan. I highly recommend Dr Sonderling he is truly a caring individual. This office is a rare find
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 30, 2019
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I was able to get an appointment with Dr. Sonderling in a very timely manner. He was able to figure out quickly why I was having the issues and help me resolve them.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 11, 2019
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First visit. Friendly and courteous staff. Dr. has wonderful sense of humor. Felt very much at ease.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 07, 2019
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Contrary to my request the doctor didn't attempt to find the root cause of problem but only suggested taking expensive & hard to swallow over-the-counter medication vs what I was taking, just to control the symptoms. I was very disappointed.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 others found this helpful
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Boca Raton, FL – Mar 06, 2019
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An AMAZING professional with an outstanding staff! He provides a higher level of health care with the latest technology and an old-fashion touch that so many people desire! Initially my mom had an appointment with him and I choose to see him as well. He is extremely compassionate, caring and so detail oriented and thorough. We were so very fortunate to have found him. He never rushes the appointment time and his staff is ever so accommodating! You will absolutely love this doctor!
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
3 others found this helpful
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Boca Raton, FL – Jan 11, 2019
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This specialty practice is what every consumer wants their healthcare experience to be. Clean, modern office; professional, courteous staff; and top tier providers. The scheduling/office team (Kelly, in particular) was most accommodating when I needed to schedule an urgent appointment. Dr. Sonderling was reassuring, honest, and very responsive to my questions and concerns. I highly recommend this group!
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
4 others found this helpful
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Charlne in Fort Lauderdale, FL – Nov 14, 2018
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Our commitment is to ensure the South Florida Community receives the ultimate access to a broad range of high-quality gastroenterology services including diagnostics and treatments. Dedicated to excellence in gastroenterology care, we are sure...read more
  • Gastroenterology

  • Internal Medicine

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

  • New York Presbyterian Hospital/weill Cornell Medical Center

    Fellowship Hospital, 1986
  • New York Presbyterian Hospital/weill Cornell Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 1984
  • New York Presbyterian Hospital - New York Weill Cornell Center

    Internship Hospital, 1982
  • New York Presbyterian Hospital/weill Cornell Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1982
  • Albert Einstein College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1981
  • Herbert H. Lehman College, City University Of New York

    Undergraduate School, 1976
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Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine
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    Gastro Health LLC2300 Glades Rd Ste 201E Boca Raton, FL 33431
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