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Dr. Michael Guo, MD

Dr. Michael Guo, MD

Pain Medicine*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Michael Guo, MD is a pain medicine physician in Stony Brook, NY and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Hunan Med University Changsha Hunan China in 1982. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Stony Brook University Hospital and Stony Brook Southampton Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.1 Star Rating
Based on 93 reviews 4.1 Star Rating (93 reviews)

Practice

2500 Nesconset Hwy Bldg 5B Stony Brook, NY 11790
Telehealth available

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Dr. Guo is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions

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Dr. Guo's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Guo

4.1

93 ratings, 37 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 14, 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
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Lori Ann Pfeifer – Sep 25, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
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Amy – Feb 24, 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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Eduardo Perez – Sep 29, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • 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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Feb 23, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Lidia Cabrera – Aug 15, 2020
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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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Sheryl Fuller in Brentwood, NY – Jan 19, 2020
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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
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Nov 09, 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
2 people found this helpful
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Fred Cardi – Aug 21, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Apr 24, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
7 people found this helpful
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Nov 30, 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
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Oct 04, 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
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Caroline – Aug 21, 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
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Patrick – Aug 01, 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
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Pola Griego in Middle Island, New York – Apr 25, 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
Helpful
Gloria Greenwood in Smithtown NY – Apr 10, 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
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Christine Carignan in Long Island NY – Mar 31, 2018
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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
4 people found this helpful
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OAKDALE – Mar 30, 2018
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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
5 people found this helpful
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Mar 29, 2018
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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
5 people found this helpful
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Mar 03, 2018
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr. Guo will provide excellent care for his Pain Management and Neurology patients. After extensive fellowship training from Columbia University in NYC, Dr Guo has been practicing Neurology and Pain Management in Long Island for over a decade....read more
  • Pain Medicine

  • Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine

  • Neurology

  • Acupuncture

  • Electrodiagnostic 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.

  • Neuromuscular Fellowship At Columbia University, School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2003
  • Columbia University-presby Medical Center

    Fellowship Hospital, 2003
  • Tufts New England

    Residency Hospital, 2001
  • St Elizabeth Medical Center St Elizabeth Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1998
  • Hunan Med University

    Undergraduate School, 1982
  • Hunan Med University Changsha Hunan China

    Medical School, 1982
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
Neurology
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Dr. Guo is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurology

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    Locations

    Practice

    Comprehensive Neurology of Long Island PC2500 Nesconset Hwy Bldg 5B Stony Brook, NY 11790
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Stony Brook University Hospital

      101 Nicolls Rd
      Stony Brook, NY 11794
      Recipient of 33
      hospital awards

      America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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      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

      74%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      2% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • Stony Brook Southampton Hospital

      240 Meeting House Ln
      Southampton, NY 11968
      Recipient of 24
      hospital awards

      America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      View all awards
    • 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 in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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

      Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

      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
    Learn more about how Healthgrades measures Hospital Quality