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Dr. Jonathan Lester, MD

Dr. Jonathan Lester, MD

Pain Medicine*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Jonathan Lester, MD is a pain medicine physician in Emerson, NJ and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Florida in 1987. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Staten Island University Hospital and Englewood Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

1.1 Star Rating
Based on 21 reviews 1.1 Star Rating (21 reviews)

Practice

466 Old Hook Rd Ste 16 Emerson, NJ 07630

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21 ratings, 10 with a written review
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If I can give -10 I would.
This Doctor is heartless and don’t care about the patient’s feelings. I tried to explain where my pain was but he ignored what I had to say and sent me back to work while I was in pain. He sent me home and tell me to take Aleve for back pain. I would never recommend him to anyone.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Concerned patient – Mar 02, 2022
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I would give zero stars if it was possible. I was required to see him for worker’s comp, despite reading all of the reviews and he lived up to every one of them. Very rude, cold, inadequate bedside manner, seemed bothered to be seeing me and despite having recently had surgery, scans and diagnosis from other specialists, he “didn’t see anything wrong” and said Alleve would be my best course of action.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
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Dec 12, 2020
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He was very unprofessional and very rude and incredibly inconsiderate about me as a patient... should find a new profession this doctor and has no empathy for your pain and does not explain anything to you at all. I had no choice to go to this doctor cause of workman’s comp
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
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
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Brian Fitzharris – Sep 29, 2020
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I would have given him a -0, he answers no questions, he just stated the result of my MRI "you have an herinated disc and i am gonna ask for an injection in another facility" and left the room. so far i had to search what herinated disc means and what the injection for. dont go to him
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
5 others found this helpful
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Mustafa in NJ – Apr 02, 2018
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The worst Doctor that I had visited. I am very agreed with all the opinions of the others patients. He is pain and not professional at all....
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
6 others found this helpful
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Elizabeth nj – Feb 05, 2018
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NO STARS should be given to this Doctor. Receptionist are great , but Dr. Lester should be working at the DMV on how rude and miserable he is. He takes into no consideration the pain, you as a patient, are feeling. He does not allow you to state your opinion and is highly unprofessional. You should reconsider going to this Doctor. I am not the type of person to write a report in this manner, but it is needed to save other patient's time. I believe if you are unhappy with your career change!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
11 others found this helpful
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Irvington, NJ – Jan 17, 2017
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Absolutely horrible experience. Would not have continued to see him if I have any choice but due to workman's comp I was unable to change. He was not willing to really listen to just about anything I had to say. Completely rushed me through. If you can, go somewhere else
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
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
12 others found this helpful
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Basking Ridge, NJ – Jan 08, 2017
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Never he didn't even care about my pain half way explain my mri results and at the end he said just take 2 pain killers in the morning for the pain and good luck !!!
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
  • Long wait times
10 others found this helpful
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Rolando in New Jersey – Sep 22, 2016
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If I could give him zero stars I would. He has zero bed side manners and is extremely dismissive of patient's concern.
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
  • Long wait times
10 others found this helpful
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New York, NY – May 17, 2016
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He was very detailed in explaining my condition and listen to my concerns.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Gladys in Newark, NJ – Apr 06, 2016
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Dr. Jonathan Lester, MD is a pain medicine physician in Emerson, NJ and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Florida in 1987. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Staten Island University Hospital and Englewood Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

  • Pain Medicine

  • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

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  • University Of Florida

    Medical School, 1987
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation®
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Pain Medicine
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Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
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Locations

Practice

Comprehensive Spine Care PA466 Old Hook Rd Ste 16 Emerson, NJ 07630
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Practice

Office260 Old Hook Rd Ste 400 Westwood, NJ 07675
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Englewood Hospital

    350 Engle St
    Englewood, NJ 07631
    Recipient of 13
    hospital awards

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    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.

    81%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% 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

  • Staten Island University Hospital

    475 Seaview Ave
    Staten Island, NY 10305
    Recipient of 8
    hospital 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

    72%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% lower than the national average

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  • St. Joseph's University Medical Center

    703 Main St
    Paterson, NJ 07503
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

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

    81%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% 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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