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Dr. Robert Tufano, DO

Dr. Robert Tufano, DO

Family Medicine*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Robert Tufano, DO is a family medicine physician in Bay Shore, NY and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from NEW YORK INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY / OLD WESTBURY in 1990. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Stony Brook University Hospital and Columbia Memorial Hospital. He is accepting telehealth appointments.

3.5 Star Rating
Based on 18 reviews 3.5 Star Rating (18 reviews)

Practice

24 Brentwood Rd Bay Shore, NY 11706
Telehealth available

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Tufano specializes in the area of Family Practice/OMT. See board certifications
  • 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 Top Hospital
    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals
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Dr. Tufano's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Tufano

3.5
18 ratings, 8 with a written review
5 star
56%
56%
4 star
6%
6%
3 star
6%
6%
2 star
0%
0%
1 star
33%
33%

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Office staff rudeness and scheduling
It took me one month to get an appt with Dr. Tufano. I have seen him in the past when his office was on park blvd. today my appt was cancelled and hour and a half prior to my arrival. I was told the doctor left and did not feel well. I needed to be seen month ago and was told they can squeeze me in 2/6. The office manager Lucy is a total disgrace. She is rude and unprofessional. She told me she didn’t have to put up with my attitude! How dare her speak to any patient like this. This seems to be common practice of doctors offices to allow their staff to disrespect patients and try to talk down to them. I was sickenned by her behavior and more so that she acted this way with ease as of she did it all day long. I will be speaking to the owner of the practice and Dr. Tufano in person about the staff. How do healthcare providers condone this behavior.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
5 others found this helpful
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Jan 28, 2023
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Compassionate doctor
I've been a patient of Dr. Tufano for almost a year and couldn't be happier with my new doctor. He's knowledgeable, thorough, kind and compassionate when dealing with high anxiety patients. The office is clean and the staff is friendly.
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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Melissa Brown – Jan 11, 2023
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Never returned phone call after being sent for chest X-ray. Called 3x. After hour number is out of service. Have pneumonia
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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Feb 12, 2022
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Been with Dr Tufano for nearly 10 years. Couldn't ask for a better physician. Staff is great and would recommend to anyone!
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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Charlie – Jan 03, 2022
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Dr. Tufano is a wonderful caring doctor, his staff truly tries hard to accommodate the patients. I have referred many friends and coworkers and have heard nothing but praise.
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
4 others found this helpful
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Jan 07, 2020
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The most uncaring, unprofessional practitioner you will ever experience. This doctor allows his staff to talk down to his patients, hang up on them and yell at them. Does NOT return phone calls and does not follow up to make sure SICK patients are ok. He needs to be put OUT of practice.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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May 23, 2019
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Awful staff. Rude and do not care. Dr. Has to be chased down to get results.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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May 20, 2019
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The Doctors at this practice are exceptional, unfortunately the office staff is rude and unapologetic about it. I honestly can say that although I thankfully am not a frequent visitor of a doctor, I will be swithing doctors because of how rude and obnoxious his staff is. After all they allow this to go on. Very sad. Daria is the name of the latest rude office person there, but she is not the first. She will however be the last.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
13 others found this helpful
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Alex Gomez in Seaforx, NY – Aug 17, 2018
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About Me

biography

Dr. Robert Tufano, DO is a family medicine physician in Bay Shore, NY and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from NEW YORK INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY / OLD WESTBURY in 1990. He is affiliated with medical facilities...read more
  • Family Medicine

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

  • New York Institute Of Technology / Old Westbury

    Medical School, 1990
American Osteopathic Association®
American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians®
Family Practice/OMT
For detailed information about any of the below board actions, please search for the provider's records on the linked state licensing board or the Federation of State Medical Boards. To learn more about the difference between these sources, please refer to our FAQs.
Healthgrades has not received any data indicating a board action exists for this provider.
  • English

  • Italian

Locations

Practice

21ST Century Footcare PC24 Brentwood Rd Bay Shore, NY 11706
1
Office1000 Park Blvd Massapequa Park, NY 11762
2
Island Wide Medical Care PLLC616 Broadway Massapequa, NY 11758
3
Office201 Portion Rd Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
4

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Stony Brook University Hospital

    101 Nicolls Rd
    Stony Brook, NY 11794
    Recipient of 33
    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

    View all awards

    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

    74%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • St Joseph Hospital

    4295 Hempstead Tpke
    Bethpage, NY 11714

    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

    View all patient feedback
  • Columbia Memorial Hospital

    71 Prospect Ave
    Hudson, NY 12534

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

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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