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Dr. Salvatore Insinga, MD

Dr. Salvatore Insinga, MD

Neurosurgery*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Salvatore Insinga, MD is a neurosurgeon in West Islip, NY and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1993. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as St Charles Hospital and South Shore University Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.7 Star Rating
Based on 19 reviews 3.7 Star Rating (19 reviews)

Practice

1175 Montauk Hwy Ste 6 West Islip, NY 11795
Telehealth available

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(631) 422-5371

Dr. Insinga is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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. Insinga specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. • 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 Highly Recommended Hospital
    Patients recommend this hospital to family and friends. • See hospitals
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Dr. Insinga's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Insinga

3.7

19 ratings, 12 with a written review
5 Star
63%
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
32%
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RecentHighestLowestMost Helpful
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • 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
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 11, 2024
I apologize that you had a bad outcome. I do not...Read More
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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
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Nancy Schweers – Nov 02, 2022
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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
Helpful
Aug 08, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Disappointed – Aug 02, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Fran – Jul 17, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Ken Alveari – Jul 12, 2020
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Summer in New Yory, NY – Jan 28, 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
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Patty H in Lindenhurst , NY – Oct 17, 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
Helpful
Linda in Ronkonkoma, NY – Jul 22, 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
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 13, 2018
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Frances Miley in Brooklyn, NY – May 05, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
13 people found this helpful
Helpful
Leigh H in Stoutsville, OH – Jul 17, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Salvatore Insinga, MD is a neurosurgeon in West Islip, NY and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1993. He is affiliated with medical facilities...read more

  • Neurosurgery

  • Cerebrovascular Neurosurgery

  • Neurological Skull Base Surgery

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  • New York Institute Of Technology College Of Osteopathic Medicine

    Medical School, 1993
American Osteopathic Association®
American Osteopathic Board of Surgery®
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Neurosurgery
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Dr. Insinga is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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    Locations

    Practice

    NeuroCare Long Island1175 Montauk Hwy Ste 6 West Islip, NY 11795
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    • Call
    • Fax
    • Hours
      • Mon: 8:45am - 5:00pm
      • Tue: 8:00am - 4:00pm
      • Wed: 8:00am - 4:00pm
      • Thu: 8:00am - 4:00pm
      • Fri: 12:00pm - 3:00pm
    • Directions
    NeuroCare Long Island - Holbrook4681 Veterans Memorial Hwy Holbrook, NY 11741
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    • Call
    • Fax
    • Hours
      • Mon: 9:00am - 5:00pm
      • Tue: 9:00am - 5:00pm
      • Wed: 9:00am - 5:00pm
      • Thu: 9:00am - 5:00pm
      • Fri: 9:00am - 3:00pm
    • Directions

    SpineCare Long Island

    SpineCare Long Island - Huntington110 E Main St Ste 2 Huntington, NY 11743
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    SpineCare Long Island - Huntington110 E Main St Ste 2 Huntington, NY 11743
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • St Charles Hospital

      200 Belle Terre Rd
      Port Jefferson, NY 11777
      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

      View all patient feedback

    • South Shore University Hospital

      301 E Main St
      Bay Shore, NY 11706
      Recipient of 21
      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
      View all patient feedback

    • Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center

      1000 Montauk Hwy
      West Islip, NY 11795
      Recipient of 4
      hospital awards

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

      83%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      1% lower than the national average

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

      4% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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