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Dr. Robert Klafter, MD

Dr. Robert Klafter, MD

Medical Oncology*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Robert Klafter, MD is a medical oncologist in Atlanta, GA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Klafter has extensive experience in Pancreatic Neoplasms. He graduated from New York University Grossman School of Medicine in 1994. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Piedmont Hospital and Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital. He is not accepting new patients.

3.3 Star Rating
Based on 15 reviews 3.3 Star Rating (15 reviews)

Practice

1800 Howell Mill Rd NW Ste 300 Atlanta, GA 30318
Telehealth available

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Hospital Highlight

Dr. Klafter is affiliated with Piedmont Hospital Atlanta, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Klafter specializes in the areas of Hematology & Medical Oncology. See board certifications
  • Easy Scheduling
    Patients said scheduling was easy. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals
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Dr. Klafter's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Klafter

3.3
15 ratings, 4 with a written review
5 star
47%
47%
4 star
7%
7%
3 star
7%
7%
2 star
7%
7%
1 star
33%
33%

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Excellent doctor
Dr. Klafter thoroughly explained everything to me and took time to answer all of my questions. He made me feel like part of the team when discussing the treatment plan. He seemed to sense my nervousness and used his sense of humor to put me at ease. I highly recommend Dr. Klafter; he is an excellent doctor.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Oct 14, 2023
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Dr. Klafter is quite possibly the most arrogant and condescending person I've ever me. He flat out didn't read orders for my mother, who was hospitalized one month after being diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma, and told her that she would get chemo at the hospital for three days and go home. The actual orders were showed nothing close to that information. When confronted, he talked down to his patient and me (her son) and interrupted consistently. He finally (and reluctantly) apologized, and then deflected blame said that he got bad information. I asked him where that info came from, because he has nothing to apologize for if he got bad info. After dancing around the subject for about 15 minutes, he said that it could only have come from his team members - all of whom were standing in the room. I asked each of them individually if the provided the bad info, and they said that hadn't.He literally threw his team under the bus with them standing right there.
What went well
No results
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
3 others found this helpful
Helpful
Barrett Sallee – Jul 27, 2019
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Neglected my husband's lymphoma with weak followup after treatment. Kept saying he was cured. We switched to Sloan when it came back. Klafter did not take his symptoms seriously when they started to return. Boy were we fooled by his charm.
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
4 others found this helpful
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Richmond Hill, NY – Apr 10, 2017
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He thinks he is funny, and isn't! Called 2 days before and rescheduled 3rd appointment. Had 3 appointments, late for the first, no show on the second and had his PA fill in, third - waited nearly an hour in the exam room before I decided to leave, then he magicly showed up and said he was with a patient that was more serious than my condition.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
8 others found this helpful
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Atlanta, GA – Oct 26, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr Robert Klafter is Board Certified in Hematology and Medical Oncology. After college at The University of Pennsylvania, he went to medical school at New York University, graduating in 1994. He completed residency and was a Chief Resident...read more
  • Medical Oncology

  • Hematology

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Emory University School Of Medicine

    Fellowship Hospital, 2001
  • Bellevue Hosp/ny University Med Ctrs

    Internship Hospital, 1997
  • New York University Grossman School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1994
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Hematology
Medical Oncology
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  • Spanish

Locations

Practice

PPG Medical Oncology Atlanta1800 Howell Mill Rd NW Ste 300 Atlanta, GA 30318
1
Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital5665 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd Atlanta, GA 30342
2
Schilling Cosmetic Surgery & Aesthetics LLC1757 Rock Quarry Rd Ste A Stockbridge, GA 30281
3

Practice

North Shore Hematology/Oncology Associates Pc12 E 86th St Ofc 4 New York, NY 10028
4

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Piedmont Hospital

    1968 Peachtree Rd NW
    Atlanta, GA 30309
    Recipient of 30
    hospital awards

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

    Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

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

    Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

    View all awards

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

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    80%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital

    200 SE Hospital Ave
    Stuart, FL 34994
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

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

    80%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% lower than the national average

    71%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Piedmont Henry Hospital

    1133 Eagles Landing Pkwy
    Stockbridge, GA 30281

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

    78%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% lower than the national average

    72%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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