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Dr. Ralph Ferenchak, MD

Dr. Ralph Ferenchak, MD

General Medical Practice*
50+ years of experience

Dr. Ralph Ferenchak, MD is a general medical practice specialist in La Fayette, NY and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in 1971. He is affiliated with University Hospital S University N Y Health Science Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.7 Star Rating
Based on 13 reviews 4.7 Star Rating (13 reviews)

Practice

5695 Bull Hill Rd La Fayette, NY 13084
Telehealth available

At a Glance

  • 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.
  • Practices at Highly Recommended Hospital
    Patients recommend this hospital to family and friends. See hospitals
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Dr. Ferenchak's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ferenchak

4.7
13 ratings, 10 with a written review
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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
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Thomas Lorini – Jun 23, 2024
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Dr Ferenchak knew more about me after one appt. than all of the physicians combined, that I have ever met with. I have now seen him 3 times for a total of 4+ hours. He cares, understands, doesn’t judge and I don’t feel rushed. I can comfortably be open with him about work and home issues. He asks a lot of questions and takes notes. He’s very old school and even still uses a RX pad. Cash only but more than worth it!
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
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Oct 05, 2023
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Best Family Doctor I have had the pleasure to see. He literally on my first visit spent two hours w me going over all the things my last doc never did. I’m very thankful I found this doctor cause he’s very understanding and does not judge and is very thorough. He even draws blood work right there in his office and that’s very convenient. Also he keeps in touch w you by phone, send a txt and he gets right back to you. Recently I asked about my blood work results that didn’t all come right in . He was out of state visiting family and still responded to my txt and offered to call the lab to get results. Also I’m going thru a nasty divorce and to help me cope he gave me 3 books on this topic to read and they were his personal books!!!!! Again can’t express enough about what a truly good doc he is and the comfort of the visits at his office at his home. Plus his office is not that hard to find when you go for your first appointment. ????????
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
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Jessica Lints – Sep 02, 2020
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Dr. Ferenchak is an exceptional doctor. He spent 20 minutes going over my test results and reassured me that everything would be all right. I am grateful for his level of caring and compassion, and I trust his judgment and expertise. He truly wants what is best for his patients, and I am blessed that he is my doctor.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Jul 29, 2020
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Dr. Ferenchak is hands down, the best physician I have ever had the pleasure in seeing. He answers any and all questions you may have and offers his extensive expertise regarding any issue you have. He is compassionate and understanding-I only wish I found him sooner! If you are looking for a primary care physician, consider Dr. Ferenchak-a consummate professional who has decades of experience.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Apr 10, 2019
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Dr Ferenchak is the definition of Professionalism. He is kind, listened to me while I explained how I was feeling, he quickly diagnosed me with hypertension and was able to start me on medication. I am so thankful to have found such an upstanding doctor in today's world of quick appointments and snobby office workers he is truly a breath of fresh air. Tammy McInnes.
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
2 others found this helpful
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Tammy McInnes in Auburn, NY – Sep 17, 2018
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I saw Dr.ferenchak at a urgent care , i recently had cellulitis, want to have my lower leg looked at for what i hoped was going to be positive feed back on its healing process, however the doc told me a differnt story, i now had abcesses and a new acute infection to go with it, the doc stressed goin in to hospital and getting intraveinous i.v. antibiotics, However due to personal circumstances ect. could not. gave me new med,i think he was,fair,percise,and pushy lol,but smart doc 100% knows meds
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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steve in utica, NY – Sep 15, 2018
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Dr. Ferenchak was through in his examination. He explained clearly the diagnosis and treatment. He took the time to answers all my questions. One of best points I can make is he takes his time to listen and answer my questions. I was able to see Dr. Ferenchak the day after I spoke to him personally on the phone. He was courteous and polite. He want to follow up in a week. The appointments were easy to make and convenient.
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
2 others found this helpful
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Kim in Syracuse – Mar 29, 2018
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I think he has dementia, he is rude, and uncaring. He is constantly forgetting things, and is pushy.
What went well
  • Wait times
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
3 others found this helpful
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sharon in Jamestown, NY – Oct 13, 2017
I have never had a patient named sharon in... Read More
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Dr. Ferenchak is one of a kind. Are you used to being rushed out of the office after a 5 minute meeting with the Dr, after waiting for an hour in the waiting room? That's the opposite of Dr. Ferenchak. He routinely spends at least an hour going over all my questions and concerns. He has been the only Dr. that I truly felt cared about my well-being. He is extremely easy to access. Dr. Ferenchak is accessible 24-7-365. I couldn't recommend him enough!!!!! A++++++
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
5 others found this helpful
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Manny in Syracuse, NY – Aug 19, 2017
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About Me

care philosophy

I believe it is necessary to understand and care for the entire person and this can be best achieved by listening to the patient at length and examining carefully taking all the time necessary and only then applying existing standards of care to...read more

biography

I'm a retired US trained Board Certified general and vascular surgeon unable to do major procedures because of physical limitations due to an accident.  I've practiced general medicine, urgent and emergency medicine for over 15 years and consulted...read more
  • General Medical Practice

  • Geriatric Medicine

  • Headache Management

  • Interventional Pain Medicine

  • Wound & Burn Care

  • Pain Management

  • General Surgery

  • Vascular Surgery

  • Addiction Medicine

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  • Dartmouth/hitchcock Hospital

    Residency Hospital
  • Acls

    2014
  • Atls

    2014
  • Pals

    2014
  • Interventional Pain Management Fellowship, Upstate Pain Medicine

    Fellowship Hospital, 2011
  • Upstate Medical Center (suny-upstate)

    Residency Hospital, 1976
  • Dartmouth University Geisel School Of Medicine

    Internship Hospital, 1972
  • Rutgers New Jersey Medical School

    Medical School, 1971
  • Surgical Research Fellowship, Harvard Medical School

    Fellowship Hospital, 1971
  • Bucknell University

    Undergraduate School, 1966
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Locations

Practice

Office5695 Bull Hill Rd La Fayette, NY 13084
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • University Hospital S University N Y Health Science Center

    750 E Adams St
    Syracuse, NY 13210
    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

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