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Dr. Martha Tsarkalis, MD

Dr. Martha Tsarkalis, MD

Family Medicine*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Martha Tsarkalis, MD is a family medicine physician in Smithtown, NY and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from International Medical and Technological University School of Medicine (Vignan) in 2003. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Stony Brook University Hospital and Mather Hospital. She is accepting telehealth appointments.

3.3 Star Rating
Based on 29 reviews 3.3 Star Rating (29 reviews)

Practice

222 E Main St Ste 103 Smithtown, NY 11787
Telehealth available

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Tsarkalis specializes in the area of Family Practice. See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Tsarkalis' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Tsarkalis

3.3
29 ratings, 13 with a written review
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Rude
Telehealth
She hung up on me and told me not to bother her again
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
1 other person found this helpful
Helpful
Aug 06, 2024
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Amazing Doctor
I love Dr. Tsarkalis and am so happy that I found her. She listens to all my concerns and I never feel rushed. When I have had concerns she took her time discussing them with me and did additional testing and even sent me to a specialist. I do agree that sometimes the person that answers the phone sound short or rude. However, it is not the the point that I wouldn't do see Dr. Tsarkalis. I think she is just fabulous.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
Helpful
Jenny – Apr 15, 2024
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Patient
Telehealth
Very kind doctor and very caring Office is spotless and staff very accommodating. I did a few telehealth appointments initially then met the doctor the following month. She is super nice and asked all my questions and concerns . Highly recommend!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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 others found this helpful
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Eli S – Feb 08, 2024
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DONT GO TO THIS FAKE DR
Just want everyone to be on high alert there is a doctors office operating in smithtown which I plan on reporting. My mother is elderly and has a very high fever of 102 and coughing. The doctor refused to see my mother. Just sent a prescription for a Covid test to a lab. Well today, my mother was unable to get out of bed with a rising fever and horrific cough. We are speculating that it could be pneumonia, could be strep, could be bronchitis, could be Covid. But we don’t know because the doctor refused to examine her. So I called the doctors office to question them on this. They advised me, in an extremely rude way that they do not see patients with upper respiratory symptoms. To which I replied, then what is the point of having a primary care doctor if she cannot see you when you are sick? It is my great opinion if you do not want to see sick patients. You should not become a primary care doctor. Not only is this neglectful, but it is shameful. As my mother is elderly and getting wors
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Jan 17, 2024
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simply a HORROR…that should tell you enough to stay away!!!
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
1 other person found this helpful
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John – Jan 13, 2024
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Dr. Tsarkalis is by far the greatest, most dedicated general practitioner I have ever seen. She goes way above and beyond to make you feel heard and you never feel rushed when speaking with her. She is warm, compassionate, knowledgeable and honest. I have already recommended her to family and friends and would continue to recommend the practice in general to anyone looking for a new 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
20 others found this helpful
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Karyn Goncalves – Dec 26, 2020
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Barbara who runs the front desk is extremely rude!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
6 others found this helpful
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Nov 08, 2019
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The office manager is rude the doctor is hard to get an appointment with.
What went well
  • Wait times
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
6 others found this helpful
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East Meadow, NY – Sep 22, 2017
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Today is June 15, 2017 & I receive in the mail a threatening letter from Dr. Tsarkalis' incompetent office a bill for services rendered in 2015 they claim went unpaid! The issue was supposed to be cleared back in 2015 since i had proof. Yet, I get this letter threatening me with collections, and will additional charges if i don't immediately pay. I have a receipt from her office showing payment, and yet, they can't get their act together? Incompetent office takes 2 years to fix their records?
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
6 others found this helpful
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Smithtown, NY – Jun 16, 2017
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I have been using Dr. T as my PCP for at least 5 years now. She is personable, recognizing me by face/name and even remembering my medical details without having to look at my chart. She is always very thorough, doesn't just brush off any concerns I have -- actually listens to me, and actively shares information with a specialist I also see so that they can be on the same page as far as my treatment. I would recommend her to anyone!
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
12 others found this helpful
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M in Hauppauge, NY – Oct 31, 2016
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Her staff is rude and dr. delegates almost all responsibility to the PA and her staff. She's hardly ever there at the practice. They do not review test results in a timely fashion.
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
5 others found this helpful
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Srd in Commack, NY – Jul 14, 2016
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As others have mentioned, this office is clearly only in it for the money. They are totally bought and sold by insurance companies and couldn't care less about their patients, and I think that is disgusting. I would say if you are looking for a new doctor, as I now am, run and run far from this office.
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
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 others found this helpful
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Stony Brook, NY – Jun 14, 2016
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I would NEVER recommend this place nor the Doctor! They are scammers all they want is your money! They don't care about your health they just want their money! I just need a paper filled out for college and they want to charge me $75 to have the two lines filled out and stamped and it is a shot that I had when I was a baby, not like she even gave me the shot! They are SCAMMERS!!! Do NOT go to any of their locations! And the people who work there are rude and disrespectful! SCAMMERS!!!
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
7 others found this helpful
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Brittany in East elmhurst , NY – May 20, 2016
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Dr. Martha Tsarkalis, MD is a family medicine physician in Smithtown, NY and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from International Medical and Technological University School of Medicine (Vignan) in 2003. She is...read more
  • Family Medicine

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  • International Medical And Technological University School Of Medicine (vignan)

    Medical School, 2003
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Family Medicine®
Family Practice
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Locations

Practice

Sports Physical Therapy Occupational Therapy and Rehabilitation Servic222 E Main St Ste 103 Smithtown, NY 11787
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Office285 E Main St Ste 200 Smithtown, NY 11787
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Mather Hospital

    75 N Country Rd
    Port Jefferson, NY 11777
    Recipient of 22
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

    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

    85%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    10% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Huntington Hospital

    270 Park Ave
    Huntington, NY 11743
    Recipient of 12
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all 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

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

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • St Charles Hospital

    200 Belle Terre Rd
    Port Jefferson, NY 11777
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    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

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

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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