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Dr. Russell Chin, MD

Dr. Russell Chin, MD

Electrodiagnostic Medicine*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Russell Chin, MD is an electrodiagnostic medicine physician in New York, NY and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University Tx Health Scis Center in 1997. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as NYU Langone Hospitals and Hospital for Special Surgery. He is accepting new patients.

4.3 Star Rating
Based on 19 reviews 4.3 Star Rating (19 reviews)

Practice

1305 York Ave New York, NY 10021

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(646) 962-3202

Dr. Chin is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurology

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Chin specializes in the area of Neurology. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Chin's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Chin

4.3

19 ratings, 9 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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1 Star
16%
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Sep 03, 2020
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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
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
A wonderful Neurologist – Jan 14, 2020
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • 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
2 people found this helpful
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Jun 13, 2019
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What went well
  • 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
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
FL, FL – Jul 02, 2018
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What went well
  • 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
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Debra in NJ – Jun 28, 2018
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What went well
  • 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
7 people found this helpful
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shelly in brooklyn – Mar 25, 2018
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What went well
  • 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
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jorge in South River, NJ – Jan 04, 2017
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What went well
  • 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
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Mona Afifi in New York, NY – May 12, 2016
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What went well
  • 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
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
vtsullivan in Burlington, VT – Jan 09, 2016
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We are committed to delivering the best care and an exceptional patient experience. We are devoted to providing services that are patient-centered and compassionate, and care for you as a person. 

biography

Russell L. Chin, MD received his medical degree from the Medical School of the University of Texas Health Sciences Center in San Antonio and completed an internship in Internal Medicine at Loma Linda University Medical Center in California....read more

  • Electrodiagnostic Medicine

  • Neurology

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  • New York-presbyterian Hospital-weill Cornell Medical Center

    Fellowship Hospital, 2003

  • University Tx Health Scis Center

    Medical School, 1997
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
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Neurology
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Dr. Chin is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurology

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    Locations

    Practice

    Weill Cornell Imaging at New York Presbyterian1305 York Ave New York, NY 10021
    1
    Lagos Biofeedback635 Madison Ave Fl 4 New York, NY 10022
    2

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Hospital for Special Surgery

      535 E 70th St
      New York, NY 10021
      Recipient of 24
      hospital awards

      Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

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

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024, 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.

      91%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      7% higher than the national average

      89%
      Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

      24% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • NYU Langone Hospitals

      550 1st Ave
      New York, NY 10016
      Recipient of 62
      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.

      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

    • New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Lawrence

      55 Palmer Ave
      Bronxville, NY 10708
      Recipient of 16
      hospital awards

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      View all awards
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