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Dr. Christopher La Mendola, MD

Dr. Christopher La Mendola, MD

General Surgery*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Christopher La Mendola, MD is a general surgeon in West Islip, NY and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Stony Brook University Renaissance School of Medicine in 1985. He is affiliated with Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

4.9 Star Rating
Based on 17 reviews 4.9 Star Rating (17 reviews)

Practice

1111 Montauk Hwy West Islip, NY 11795

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Dr. La Mendola's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. La Mendola

4.9

17 ratings, 6 with a written review
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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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Ruth Gutmann – Feb 02, 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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Debbie Steiger – Jan 23, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Aug 11, 2020
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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
3 people found this helpful
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Linda in Holtsville , NY – Sep 13, 2018
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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
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Donna in Commack, NY – Mar 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
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Kaz Stasiak in Hauppauge, NY – Dec 22, 2015
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About Me

biography

Dr. Christopher La Mendola, MD is a general surgeon in West Islip, NY and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Stony Brook University Renaissance School of Medicine in 1985. He is affiliated with Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.
  • General Surgery

  • Cardiothoracic Surgery

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  • New York University Grossman School Of Medicine

    Fellowship Hospital, 1994
  • New York University Grossman School Of Medicine

    Residency Hospital, 1992
  • New York University Grossman School Of Medicine

    Internship Hospital, 1986
  • Stony Brook University Renaissance School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1985
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
General Surgery
American Board of Thoracic Surgery®
Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Suffolk Pediatric Associates PC1111 Montauk Hwy West Islip, NY 11795
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Practice

St. Francis Hospital and Heart Center100 Port Washington Blvd Roslyn, NY 11576
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center

    1000 Montauk Hwy
    West Islip, NY 11795
    Recipient of 4
    hospital 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

    71%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    4% lower than the national average

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