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Dr. Samuel Rafalin, MD

Dr. Samuel Rafalin, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Samuel Rafalin, MD is an obstetrician gynecologist in New York, NY and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from NEW YORK Medical College in 1996. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Newyork-Presbyterian Queens and Lenox Hill Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

2.8 Star Rating
Based on 16 reviews 2.8 Star Rating (16 reviews)

Practice

210 Central Park S New York, NY 10019
Telehealth available
(212) 319-5535

At a Glance

  • 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
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Rafalin's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Rafalin

2.8
16 ratings, 3 with a written review
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Assembly line - 2 minute check up and NEXT! Rushed, not thorough. Obviously number of visits per hour takes priority over quality care. Patients are just a number. Strangely he also provides cosmetic/beauty procedures in the office in addition to obgyn care which is a strange combination. Obviously not into the obgyn thing. Unable to get Dr Rafalin to return calls. Office staff incompetent. Office furniture is soiled. AVOID THIS DOCTOR.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 others found this helpful
Helpful
Aug 01, 2020
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My main issue with him is the fact that he is unethical; and I have been advised by both the hospital as well as my own insurance company to report him to the state Board of Health because he literally dropped me as a patient for no reason because he heard I was getting second opinions and left me without care. This is not allowed according to medical standard practices as he is supposed to follow up with care for 30 days, and allow somebody 30 days to find a new doctor -- being pregnant --and five months pregnant I was at the time. He has shown what type egotistical personality problems he has, as good doctors will welcome a second opinion or encourage it, not question you when you get one and then kick you out of the practice for considering a different doctor. This to me was shocking behavior and he became like a complete child refusing to answer or even respond to any of my phone calls ( even when I called as an emergency having severe abdominal pain)
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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
8 others found this helpful
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New York , NY – Sep 04, 2019
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I was referred to him by my women's health NP for a common diagnostic procedure and it ended up being an extremely traumatic experience. If your regular doctor refers you to him for something like this, ask for a different referral or find your own. He did not explain things with enough detail, he had complete disregard for my physical pain and emotions, he was rushed, and he used too much force. I left feeling violated and traumatized by a very common, simple procedure.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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
8 others found this helpful
Helpful
Jan 15, 2018
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About Me

biography

Dr. Samuel Rafalin, MD is an obstetrician gynecologist in New York, NY and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from NEW YORK Medical College in 1996. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Newyork-Presbyterian...read more

  • Obstetrics & Gynecology

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  • New York Medical College

    Medical School, 1996
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Locations

Practice

Ageless Men's Health PC210 Central Park S New York, NY 10019
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • 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

    525 E 68th St
    New York, NY 10065
    Recipient of 28
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all 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

    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback

  • Lenox Hill Hospital

    100 E 77th St
    New York, NY 10075
    Recipient of 42
    hospital awards

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

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

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

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

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

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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