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Dr. Leonard Kaplan, DO

Dr. Leonard Kaplan, DO

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Pain Medicine*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Leonard Kaplan, DO is a pain medicine physiatrist in Buffalo, NY and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Midwestern University Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1994. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Geneva General Hospital and Kenmore Mercy Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.6 Star Rating
Based on 45 reviews 3.6 Star Rating (45 reviews)

Practice

235 S Elmwood Ave # 120 Buffalo, NY 14201
Telehealth available

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At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Kaplan specializes in the areas of Pain Medicine & Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Good Patient Care
    Patients said they had exceptional care at this hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Kaplan's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kaplan

3.6

45 ratings, 27 with a written review
5 Star
62%
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
33%
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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
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
May 04, 2023
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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
1 person found this helpful
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Jeff Earl – Aug 21, 2021
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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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Barbara Blanchard – May 28, 2021
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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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Jessica – May 26, 2021
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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
Helpful
Diane Winters – Feb 14, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
His PCP was not knowledgable, often contradicted h – Sep 12, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
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Pete – Mar 03, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
lockport, NY – Nov 12, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
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Thomas Dudek – Sep 27, 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
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jul 26, 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
7 people found this helpful
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Martha in Lockport , NY – Jun 21, 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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
NY – Feb 01, 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
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
Buffalo, NY – Jan 29, 2019
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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
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Buffalo – Dec 14, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Tonawanda – Sep 07, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Donna L. in Buffalo , NY – Aug 08, 2018
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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
Helpful
Gloria in Amherst, NY – Aug 03, 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
9 people found this helpful
Helpful
Peter in Buffalo, NY – May 22, 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
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Rob K. in East Amherst, NY – Aug 31, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Joe R. in Holland, NY – Aug 12, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

My mission is to provide premier, personalized medical care that alleviates pain, restores function of the spine and limb joints and wellness of the mind and body

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  • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Pain Medicine

  • Pain Medicine

  • Headache Management

  • Sports Medicine Pain Management

  • Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy

  • Interventional Spine 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.

  • Madigan Army Medical Center

    Internship Hospital
  • University Of Washington Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 2003
  • Buffalo Spine And Sports Institute, P.c.

    Fellowship Hospital, 2003
  • Midwestern University Chicago College Of Osteopathic Medicine

    Medical School, 1994
  • Suny Albany School Of Public Health And The Nys Department Of Health

    Undergraduate School, 1988
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation®
Pain Medicine
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
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Locations

Practice

Office235 S Elmwood Ave # 120 Buffalo, NY 14201
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Medfirst Urgent Care PLLC3980 Sheridan Dr Amherst, NY 14226
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Practice

Office891 Delaware Ave Buffalo, NY 14209
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Office40 George Karl Blvd Ste 120 Buffalo, NY 14221
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • 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
  • Mercy Hospital of Buffalo

    565 Abbott Rd
    Buffalo, NY 14220
    Recipient of 7
    hospital awards

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

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback
  • Mount St. Mary's Hospital

    5300 Military Rd
    Lewiston, NY 14092

    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

    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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