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Dr. John Podeszwa, MD

Dr. John Podeszwa, MD

Gastroenterology*
35+ years of experience

Dr. John Podeszwa, MD is a gastroenterologist in Middletown, NY and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College of Medicine in 1986. He is affiliated with Garnet Health Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

1.9 Star Rating
Based on 15 reviews 1.9 Star Rating (15 reviews)

Practice

707 E Main St Middletown, NY 10940
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Dr. Podeszwa's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Podeszwa

1.9

15 ratings, 7 with a written review
5 Star
13%
13%
4 Star
7%
7%
3 Star
7%
7%
2 Star
0%
0%
1 Star
73%
73%

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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • 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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Mar 20, 2025
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
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Rob – Nov 20, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Aug 13, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • 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
John in Middletown – Nov 10, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Goshen, NY – Nov 06, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • 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
8 people found this helpful
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Middletown, NY – May 25, 2017
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
Michele Watkins in Middletown, NY – Jul 26, 2016
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Dr. John Podeszwa, MD is a gastroenterologist in Middletown, NY and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College of Medicine in 1986. He is affiliated...read more
  • Gastroenterology

  • Internal Medicine

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  • Brooklyn Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital, 1991
  • Staten Island Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 1989
  • Staten Island University Hospital - South

    Residency Hospital, 1989
  • Staten Island Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1987
  • State University Of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1986
  • Mcgill University

    Undergraduate School, 1982
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine
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Locations

Practice

Garnet Health Medical Center707 E Main St Middletown, NY 10940
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Practice

Middletown Medical PC111 Maltese Dr Middletown, NY 10940
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Office2 Edgewater Dr Middletown, NY 10940
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Garnet Health Medical Center

    707 E Main St
    Middletown, NY 10940
    Recipient of 15
    hospital awards

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

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

    1% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

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