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Dr. Rivkie Penstein-Hirt, MD

Dr. Rivkie Penstein-Hirt, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology*
30+ years of experience
(212) 257-0031

Dr. Rivkie Penstein-Hirt, MD is an obstetrician gynecologist in Hewlett, NY and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Tufts University in 1993. She is affiliated with Mount Sinai Hospital. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.4 Star Rating
Based on 20 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (20 reviews)
(212) 257-0031
Telehealth AvailableAccepting New PatientsSecure Call
1436 Broadway # 7
Hewlett, NY 11557

Dr. Penstein-Hirt is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Obstetrics & Gynecology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Friendly Staff • Patients said the staff was friendly. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth • This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Easy Scheduling • Patients said scheduling was easy. See reviews

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Dr. Penstein-Hirt's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Penstein-Hirt

4.4
20 ratings, 2 with a written review
5 star
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1 star
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Unkind and Couldn't Diagnose Vaginismus
Unfriendly and poor bedside manner. Made me feel like there was something wrong me when she couldn't do the pelvic exam because I was in so much pain. Told me I'd have problems in my marriage. I Left her office in tears. Went to another gyno who diagnosed me with vaginismus. What kind of gyno can't diagnose vaginismus?! I would never recommend her. I only went to her because she had appointments available, and now I know why. Any good gyno is booked up for weeks.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Anonymous – May 26, 2022
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Absolutely terrible experience with this doctor. I decided to choose this doctor because I found good reviews for her online. I couldn't believe how rude and belittling this doctor was. I specifically went in to get my thyroid check because I keep a healthy, balanced diet and am still overweight. She clearly didn't believe me when I said it, didn't ask me what I eat, and assumed I eat "salads covered in dressing". She then proceeded to tell me my boyfriend of 5 years and I are "not smart" because we do not use protection when we are nearly 30 years old, and did not ask if we were trying to have a child. To top it all off, she wrote me a prescription and I got a call from the pharmacy today stating that what she wrote was ineligible and they have been trying to contact both her and the office since last week without any luck. I would not recommend this doctor to anybody and again, I am absolutely shocked she has a 5 star review anywhere.
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • 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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Jul 06, 2020
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Dr. Rivkie Penstein-Hirt, MD is an obstetrician gynecologist in Hewlett, NY and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Tufts University in 1993. She is affiliated with Mount Sinai Hospital. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

  • Obstetrics & Gynecology

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  • Tufts University

    Medical School, 1993
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Dr. Penstein-Hirt is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Obstetrics & Gynecology

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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Mount Sinai Hospital

      1 Gustave L Levy Pl
      New York, NY 10029
      Recipient of 27
      hospital awards

      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

      76%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
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