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Dr. Alvin Hershfeld, DO

Dr. Alvin Hershfeld, DO

Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy*
50+ years of experience

Dr. Alvin Hershfeld, DO is an osteopathic manipulative therapy specialist in Howard Beach, NY and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from PHILADELPHIA COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE in 1971. He is affiliated with North Shore University Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

2.7 Star Rating
Based on 30 reviews 2.7 Star Rating (30 reviews)

Practice

15640 Crossbay Blvd Howard Beach, NY 11414
Telehealth available

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At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Hershfeld specializes in the areas of Family Practice/OMT & Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine. See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
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Dr. Hershfeld's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Hershfeld

2.7
30 ratings, 9 with a written review
5 star
33%
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4 star
10%
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3 star
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2 star
7%
7%
1 star
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I love him and the staff they are all very nice and friendly and helpful and they know what to do I would highly recommend him
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
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Nov 09, 2023
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If your a woman dont go. His old school way thinks woman are crazy. I could've died! I went to see him because I was extremely I'll. I couldn't eat, loosing weight, pain was thru the roof, trouble walking and talking. The dr didn't even take a blood test. He gave me sleeping pills. I went home took the sleeping pills as directed, but couldnt sleep, symptoms got worse, fever was high. I finally dragged myself to another dr. He ran blood tests and gave me a physical. Result was I had hep C! Dr Hersfeld I am not crazy!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
10 others found this helpful
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Jun 22, 2020
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people at the office NASTY!! They don't do there homework when it comes to medical insurance, be aware!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
8 others found this helpful
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Apr 01, 2019
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Something has happened to this office in the past year. Used to be great, now Dr hirshfeld is very rude, diagnoses you on personal opinion, without testing, doesn’t listen to you, cuts you off. I felt very uncomfortable last 2 times. They aren’t as thorough as before. Office smells like cigarettes because the workers smoke outside the door, and the receptionists are so nasty. They also tried charging me a copay only to say blood work was fine, refused to give me a copy without seeing doctor
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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
11 others found this helpful
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Nov 03, 2018
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Horrendous doctor .NO DOCTOR is ever supposed to be rude to their patients especially new ones. He doesn't even listen to you or ask questions on how you are feeling. Now i had a different experience with the front desk receptionists. They were nice. I was looking to change in doctors, especially a doctor thats close to me and thought he was ok at first but he turned out to be a complete jerk on my 3rd visit.! Guess ill be sticking with my old doctor..All grass is not greener on the other side!
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
10 others found this helpful
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Stacey in Brooklyn, NY – Jun 03, 2018
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Reception Area courtesy should read ZERO. Rude, nasty girls on phone and in person trying to help fix wrong pharmacy fax sent twice. Disrespectfully hung up phone on disabled who needed meds and they couldn't ask Dr or Pat to fix, send.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
8 others found this helpful
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HB, NY – Mar 03, 2018
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At first I was intimidated by the first phone call when I set my appointment. After meeting my Doctor, and her co workers, I am so thankful. She is awesome. i have not met Dr. Hirshfeld, regardless, I highly recommend this office for local patients.
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
2 others found this helpful
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Rockaway Beach, NY – Dec 27, 2017
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Stay away from Dr. Hirschfeld. A doctor recommended him to me. The first time I went to him, I thought he was so nice and was planning to use him as my regular doctor. I went back to him today as per my previous appointment. Total opposite. Nasty . Felt I was talking to a schizophrenic. STAY AWAY FROM DR. HIRSCHFELD!!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
6 others found this helpful
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Barbara in Brooklyn, NY – May 26, 2017
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if you want a doctor that wont speak to you unless you pay him for another office visit then this is your guy... i went in complaining about an elbow pain that looks like it has fluid in it told me he wound drain it so in the mean time hey gave me a prescription and sends me for x-rays the next day they call that the x-rays were fine so i asked to speak with the doctor and his staff refused told me i had to come in so i went to his office only for them to ask me for another co-pay i refused
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
11 others found this helpful
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George parente in South Ozone Park, NY – Jul 13, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Alvin Hershfeld, DO is an osteopathic manipulative therapy specialist in Howard Beach, NY and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from PHILADELPHIA COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE in 1971. He is affiliated with...read more
  • Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy

  • Family Medicine

  • Internal Medicine

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

  • Inerboro General Hospital

    Internship Hospital
  • Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine

    Medical School, 1971
American Osteopathic Association®
American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians
Family Practice/OMT
Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine
Self designated 
For detailed information about any of the below board actions, please search for the provider's records on the linked state licensing board or the Federation of State Medical Boards. Information last updated March 29, 2025. To learn more about the difference between these sources, please refer to our FAQs.
Board actions foundState licensing board
More than three years ago

Locations

Practice

Medical Office of Howard Beach PC15640 Crossbay Blvd Howard Beach, NY 11414
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • North Shore University Hospital

    300 Community Dr
    Manhasset, NY 11030
    Recipient of 19
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)

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

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2022)

    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.

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

    1% lower than the national average

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

    3% lower than the national average

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