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Dr. Pond Kelemen, MD

Dr. Pond Kelemen, MD

Surgical Oncology*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Pond Kelemen, MD is a surgical oncologist in Dobbs Ferry, NY and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK / HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT STONY BROOK in 1986. He is affiliated with medical facilities Northern Westchester Hospital and Phelps Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.5 Star Rating
Based on 17 reviews 4.5 Star Rating (17 reviews)

Practice

128 Ashford Ave Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522

Make an Appointment

(914) 693-5025

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Kelemen is affiliated with Northern Westchester Hospital Mount Kisco, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Kelemen specializes in the area of General Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
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Dr. Kelemen's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kelemen

4.5
17 ratings, 7 with a written review
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1 star
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Very disappointed
I've been seeing Dr. Kelemen for years as I am high risk to get breast cancer, and was very happy with the level of care I received until.... Since he joined Northwell Health the level of care has changed, and not for the better. I went for a mammogram and sonogram which he prescribed. I went to the facility on 6-30-23. On 7-4-23 I received an email from the facility with the radiology report. He never called me. On 7-12, I emailed him thru the Northwell Health site. To date 7-19-23, he has not replied. I check everyday. Sadly I'll be seeking out another doctor to follow my health.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Susan Dunn – Jul 20, 2023
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I had an excellent experience with Dr. Kelemen: quick scheduling for an unexpected and abnormal finding & clear explanation.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Janet D. – Sep 08, 2020
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He saved my mother’s life did a wonderful job he explains everything
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Kim – Jan 23, 2020
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Dr. Kelemen is the most professional , highly skilled doctor . I have been his patient for more than 10 years. He diagnosed a lymphoma through an examination, initially. His expertise is evident... a kind caring doctor.
What went well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Nov 08, 2019
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I am so happy with him....
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
2 others found this helpful
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Lynda Dicaprio – Oct 20, 2019
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Dr. Keleman is a truly excellent doctor. I was considered to be elevated risk for breast cancer and so he monitored me for many years. This year, however he had a suspicion that there was an issue, even though he didn’t see anything on u/s or mammo. He ordered my first MRI and sure enough they found breast cancer. Thanks to Dr. Keleman my cancer was found extremely early and amall and so I did not need chemo. He is highly skilled and knowledgeable doctor who I am very thankful to.
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
4 others found this helpful
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Rachel B. in NY – Sep 05, 2018
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I had the worst experience with Dr. Kelemen. I went to see him about a lump I had detected in my breast. He spent less than 5 min with me, failed to find the lump, and when I insisted he said that I knew nothing compared to him who has examined thousands of breasts while I had only touched my own, that this was normal breast tissue, and that they no longer recommend self-exams. The following week, another surgeon and the radiologist immediately found my lump and it was visible on the ultrasound.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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Maria in New York – Mar 17, 2018
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About Me

biography

Pond Remsen Kelemen, MD, MS, is a surgical oncologist focused on breast surgery with over two decades of experience. Dr. Kelemen was interested in medicine from a young a

  • Surgical Oncology

  • General Surgery

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  • University Chicago|university Of Illinois

    Residency Hospital, 1990

  • John Wayne Canc Inst

    Fellowship Hospital, 1990

  • University Health Sci-chgo Medical School

    Internship Hospital, 1987

  • State University Of New York / Health Science Center At Stony Brook

    Medical School, 1986
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
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General Surgery
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Locations

Practice

St. John's Riverside Hospital-Dobbs Ferry Pavilion128 Ashford Ave Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522
1

Practice

Northern Westchester Hospital400 E Main St Mount Kisco, NY 10549
2

Practice

Phelps Memorial Hospital Association701 N Broadway Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591
3

Practice

Office777 N Broadway Ste 301 Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Northern Westchester Hospital

    400 E Main St
    Mount Kisco, NY 10549
    Recipient of 10
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024)

    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™ (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

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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

    80%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Phelps Hospital

    701 N Broadway
    Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591
    Recipient of 6
    hospital awards

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)

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

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)

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

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

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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