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Dr. Karen Giardino, MD

Dr. Karen Giardino, MD

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Karen Giardino, MD is a diabetes & metabolism endocrinologist in Buffalo, NY and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Giardino has extensive experience in Thyroid Disorders. She graduated from State University of New York at Buffalo in 1985. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Sisters of Charity Hospital and Brooks-TLC Hospital System. She is not accepting new patients.

2.7 Star Rating
Based on 122 reviews 2.7 Star Rating (122 reviews)

Practice

5530 Sheridan Dr Ste 1B Buffalo, NY 14221

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Hospital Highlight

Dr. Giardino is affiliated with Kenmore Mercy Hospital Kenmore, a highly rated hospital.

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  • Recent Reviews
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  • Good Patient Care
    Patients said they had exceptional care at this hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Giardino's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Giardino

2.7

122 ratings, 65 with a written review
5 Star
34%
34%
4 Star
5%
5%
3 Star
5%
5%
2 Star
7%
7%
1 Star
48%
48%

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What went well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Apr 29, 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
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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No assessment done! – Apr 27, 2025
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What went well
No results
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
6 people found this helpful
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Sep 10, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
8 people found this helpful
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Feb 08, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
5 people found this helpful
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Jan 09, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Kathleen T – Oct 19, 2023
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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
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
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Dr.C – Oct 12, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • 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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Oct 06, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Aug 14, 2023
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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
  • Long wait times
6 people found this helpful
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Patients deserve better health care – Mar 15, 2023
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Feb 21, 2023
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
3 people found this helpful
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Cathy S. – Jan 18, 2023
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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
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
Helpful
Jenn – Aug 10, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Luba J. – Apr 05, 2022
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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
  • Staff wasn't friendly
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 01, 2022
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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
4 people found this helpful
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Reggie – Mar 25, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
4 people found this helpful
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Feb 28, 2022
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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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Carmen R – Dec 13, 2021
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What went well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
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Julie Marinaro – Aug 11, 2021
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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
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Dana – Jun 24, 2021
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About Me

biography

Dr. Karen Giardino, MD is a diabetes & metabolism endocrinologist in Buffalo, NY and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Giardino has extensive experience in Thyroid Disorders. She graduated from State University of New York...read more
  • Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism

  • Internal Medicine

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  • University At Buffalo Jacobs School Of Medicine And Biomedical Sciences

    Undergraduate School
  • State University Of New York At Buffalo

    Medical School, 1985
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Locations

Practice

Office5530 Sheridan Dr Ste 1B Buffalo, NY 14221
1
Empire Orthopaedics PLLC55 Spindrift Dr Ste 120 Buffalo, NY 14221
2
Office10175 Niagara Falls Blvd # 1 Niagara Falls, NY 14304
3

Practice

Office1091 Main St Ste 301 Buffalo, NY 14209
4

Affiliated Hospitals

  • UPMC Kane

    4372 Route 6
    Kane, PA 16735

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

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    85%
    Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

    8% higher than the national average

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  • Strong Memorial Hospital

    601 Elmwood Ave
    Rochester, NY 14642
    Recipient of 4
    hospital 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

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

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Kenmore Mercy Hospital

    2950 Elmwood Ave
    Kenmore, NY 14217
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Surgical Care 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.

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% higher than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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