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Dr. Ulla Laakso, MD

Dr. Ulla Laakso, MD

Psychiatry*
50+ years of experience

Dr. Ulla Laakso, MD is a psychiatrist in New York, NY and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF MEDICINE in 1974. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Newyork-Presbyterian Queens and New York-Presbyterian Hospital. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

1.7 Star Rating
Based on 31 reviews 1.7 Star Rating (31 reviews)

Practice

910 Park Ave New York, NY 10075
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(212) 517-3900

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Laakso specializes in the area of Psychiatry. • See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • 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. Laakso's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Laakso

1.7

31 ratings, 10 with a written review
5 Star
16%
16%
4 Star
0%
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3 Star
0%
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2 Star
6%
6%
1 Star
77%
77%

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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Danika – May 13, 2024
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
CA – Jul 12, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 06, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
AG – Jan 08, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 04, 2021
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What went well
No results
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
8 people found this helpful
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R- – Jun 11, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
9 people found this helpful
Helpful
May 28, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Nicole in Astoria, NY – Nov 17, 2016
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What went well
No results
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
14 people found this helpful
Helpful
New York, NY – Jun 23, 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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
New York, NY – Jun 05, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Ulla Laakso, MD is a psychiatrist in New York, NY and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF MEDICINE in 1974. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Newyork-Presbyterian...read more

  • Psychiatry

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  • Albert Einstein College Of Medicine|int-albert Einstein College Me|university Munchen/klinikum Links De

    Residency Hospital, 1989

  • University Munchen/klinikum Links De

    Internship Hospital, 1975

  • Technical University Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1974
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
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Psychiatry
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Locations

Practice

Dr. Alexander Golberg Medical910 Park Ave New York, NY 10075
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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 overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

    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

  • 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

  • Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

    111 S 11th St
    Philadelphia, PA 19107
    Recipient of 23
    hospital awards

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

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

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

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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