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Dr. Alan Spector, DPM

Dr. Alan Spector, DPM

Podiatry*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Alan Spector, DPM is a podiatry specialist in Point Pleasant Boro, NJ and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine in 1989. He is affiliated with medical facilities Ocean University Medical Center and Community Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.8 Star Rating
Based on 43 reviews 4.8 Star Rating (43 reviews)

Practice

2424 Bridge Ave Point Pleasant Boro, NJ 08742
Telehealth available

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Dr. Spector is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Podiatry

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
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Dr. Spector's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Spector

4.8

43 ratings, 34 with a written review
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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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Robin – Sep 28, 2023
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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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Richard B – Aug 01, 2023
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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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jun 10, 2023
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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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Amy Cavanaugh – Nov 18, 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
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Jul 29, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
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MaryAnn Cavanaugh – May 28, 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
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Tom Yacavone – Feb 23, 2021
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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
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Joan Weissman – May 09, 2020
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Apr 04, 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
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Manalapan, 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
1 person found this helpful
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Tinton Falls – Feb 21, 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
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Donna M. Bousquet in Brick, N.J. – Feb 07, 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
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marvin in Long Branch, NJ – Dec 16, 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
What could be improved
No results
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Stephanie in Oceanport – Nov 02, 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
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Ann B. in Brick, NJ – Oct 25, 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
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Salvatore J. Taranto in Belmar, NJ – Oct 18, 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
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Toms River, NJ – Aug 26, 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
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Bob Morris in Point Pleasant Boro, NJ – May 31, 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
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Barbara Reilly in Brick, NJ – Apr 12, 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
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Lisa Murray in Long Branch – Apr 09, 2017
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr. Spector will listen to you! In this era of ``assembly-line`` medical care it is good to know that there still are doctors who will listen to the patients concerns. Dr. Spector,  by spending quality time with the patient, can help to better...read more

biography

Dr. Spector has been practicing podiatric medicine at the Jersey Shore for approximately 25 years. Growing up on Long Island,  this shore community was a perfect fit.  

Dr. Spector participated in athletics his entire childhood...
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  • Podiatry

  • Podiatry Sports Medicine

  • Podiatric Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Metro Hospital Parkview Div

    Residency Hospital, 1991
  • Temple University School Of Podiatric Medicine

    Medical School, 1989
American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery®
American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery
Foot Surgery
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Dr. Spector is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Podiatry

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    Locations

    Practice

    Coombs Chiropractic PC2424 Bridge Ave Point Pleasant Boro, NJ 08742
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    Practice

    Office170 Morris Ave Long Branch, NJ 07740
    2

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Ocean University Medical Center

      425 Jack Martin Blvd
      Brick, NJ 08724
      Recipient of 18
      hospital awards

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

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

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 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.

      81%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      3% lower than the national average

      75%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
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    • Community Medical Center

      99 Route 37 W
      Toms River, NJ 08755
      Recipient of 16
      hospital awards

      Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

      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 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (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

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

      82%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      2% lower than the national average

      74%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      1% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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