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Dr. Stephan Alkins, MD

Dr. Stephan Alkins, MD

Pulmonary Disease*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Stephan Alkins, MD is a pulmonologist in Syracuse, NY and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Alkins has extensive experience in Obstructive Lung Disease and Sleep Apnea. He graduated from State University of New York Upstate Medical University Norton College of Medicine in 1993. He is affiliated with medical facilities Crouse Hospital and University Hospital S University N Y Health Science Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.4 Star Rating
Based on 18 reviews 3.4 Star Rating (18 reviews)

Practice

739 Irving Ave Ste 200 Syracuse, NY 13210
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(315) 479-5070

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Alkins specializes in the areas of Pulmonary Disease & Sleep Medicine. • See board certifications
  • 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. Alkins' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Alkins

3.4
18 ratings, 5 with a written review
5 star
50%
50%
4 star
6%
6%
3 star
11%
11%
2 star
0%
0%
1 star
33%
33%

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I’ve been seeing him for a year and find him knowledgable, personable, a very good listener, and explains everything thoroughly. I’m so so happy to now have a pulmonologist who cares, works with me, and is very knowledgeable.
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
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May 04, 2020
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I see Dr. Alkins for a serious pulmonary problem. I like him. He's always listens to my concerns and answers my questions. My only complaint is, he's the only Crouse Pulmonologist in Syracuse. It's very hard to get an appt. if you need to see him before your scheduled appointment. Since his practice went to Crouse Practice, he can't admit you or see you in the hospital. I don't like that idea at all and that rule goes for all Crouse Practice doctors. Who knows you better than your own doctor.
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
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Jan 28, 2019
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Had my first appointment with Dr. Alkins this morning. I found him very personable, caring, helpful and a good listener. Unlike my former pulmonologist he took my concerns about constant fatigue seriously. He made several suggestions including a possible change in my bp medication, plus is referring me for sleep study. I feel confident that he will continue to work with me until this problem is resolved. I will certainly recommend him to friends seeking a pulmonologist.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Baldwinsville, NY – Aug 02, 2017
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He is clueless when it comes to serious medical conditions. I was recently diagnosed with Parkinson's. 1/4-1/3 of Parkinson's patients have sleep disorders. I have REM Behavior Disorder, and had it years before the P diagnoses, and he never discussed it after my sleep study. Getting my sleep medicine from him was like pulling teeth because he didn't believe I had real issues. Doctors like him who don't listen to their patients make me very upset. I don't see him anymore.
What went well
  • Wait times
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
4 others found this helpful
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Syracuse, NY – May 16, 2017
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Disappointed. Dr. Alkins was recommended from the Crouse Sleep Lab to see regarding insomnia I have been dealing with for some time. After three appointments over six months, another unneeded polysomnogram, he recommended a very minor tweak in my BiPAP machine setting. When I attempted to re-focus the discussion from apnea back to insomnia, the conversation was dismissed. This was followed by a "we'll see you again in a year to see how it's going". There may be areas he's good with but not sleep
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
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
  • Long wait times
11 others found this helpful
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RT in Oswego Co., NY – Sep 14, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Stephan Alkins, MD is a pulmonologist in Syracuse, NY and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Alkins has extensive experience in Obstructive Lung Disease and Sleep Apnea. He graduated from State University of New York...read more

  • Pulmonary Disease

  • Sleep Medicine

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  • Walter Reed Army Medical Center

    Fellowship Hospital

  • Walter Reed Army Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 1996

  • State University Of New York Upstate Medical University Norton College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1993
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Pulmonary Disease
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Sleep Medicine
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Locations

Practice

Internist Associates of Central New York PC739 Irving Ave Ste 200 Syracuse, NY 13210
1

Practice

Crouse Health736 Irving Ave Syracuse, NY 13210
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • University Hospital S University N Y Health Science Center

    750 E Adams St
    Syracuse, NY 13210
    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

  • Crouse Hospital

    736 Irving Ave
    Syracuse, NY 13210

    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

    73%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    2% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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