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Dr. Paula Lester, MD

Dr. Paula Lester, MD

Geriatric Medicine*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Paula Lester, MD is a geriatric medicine physician in Mineola, NY and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College of Medicine in 2001. She is affiliated with NYU Langone Hospitals. She is accepting new patients.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 10 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (10 reviews)

Practice

222 Station Plz N Ste 400 Mineola, NY 11501

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Dr. Lester's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Lester

4.2

10 ratings, 8 with a written review
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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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Corey Alleyne – Mar 05, 2021
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What could be improved
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3 people found this helpful
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Noel Stazko for Florence Kotowski – Jan 15, 2020
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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
2 people found this helpful
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Oct 12, 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
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Jeff in Jericho, NY – Jul 18, 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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mother was patient in Merrick – Oct 30, 2017
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4 people found this helpful
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May 15, 2017
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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
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Baldwin, NY – Feb 18, 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
4 people found this helpful
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Clarence Overton in New York, NY – Dec 29, 2015
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About Me

biography

I chose to become a geriatric medicine physician so I could help people live for as long as they can and in the best health possible. Because older adults have a wide range of medical conditions and functional/cognitive abilities, they need support...read more
  • Geriatric Medicine

  • Hospice & Palliative Medicine

  • Internal Medicine

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  • State University Of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2001
  • City University Ny

    Undergraduate School, 1997
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Geriatric Medicine
Hospice Care and Palliative Medicine
Internal Medicine
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Locations

Practice

Winthrop Pulmonary Associates222 Station Plz N Ste 400 Mineola, NY 11501
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • NYU Langone Hospitals

    550 1st Ave
    New York, NY 10016
    Recipient of 62
    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.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

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