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Dr. Donato Balsamo, DO

Dr. Donato Balsamo, DO

Family Medicine*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Donato Balsamo, DO is a family medicine physician in Amityville, NY and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from NEW YORK INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY / OLD WESTBURY in 1995. He is affiliated with Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

2.7 Star Rating
Based on 21 reviews 2.7 Star Rating (21 reviews)

Practice

197 Broadway Amityville, NY 11701
Telehealth available

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Balsamo specializes in the area of Family Practice/OMT. See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Recent Reviews
    Reviews made in the last 30 days. See reviews
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Dr. Balsamo's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Balsamo

2.7
21 ratings, 9 with a written review
5 star
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5%
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5%
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1 star
52%
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HE WILL BE MISSED
DR BALSAMO WAS MY DOCTOR FOR OVER 20 YEARS. YES HE COULD BE ABRUPT, BUT HE ALWAYS CARED. I WISH HE DIDN'T STOP PRACTICING.
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
No results
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ED – Apr 04, 2025
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Lacks empathy and patience
This Dr. is dismissive, condescending, and does not put me at ease. He does not welcome questions - and can make you feel stupid for asking a question. Thank goodness I do not need referrals for specialists. Since I trust my gut and know when something is wrong with my own body, I have found the medical help I deserve elsewhere.
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
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Aug 10, 2024
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HORRIBLE
Dr. Donato horrible, horrible physician and a disgrace to the medical profession. His negligence is why my father ended up in the hospital over and over again. The staff is extremely incompetent, and he spends 5 mins max on each patient. Lazy and reprehensible. Stay far, far away!!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • 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
2 others found this helpful
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Mark – May 10, 2024
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I was taught that if you have nothing nice to say about someone than keep quiet. However I feel that when your life is being jeopardized and endangered simply because your doctor failed to send your pharmacy a new prescription for your blood pressure and diabetes Neuropathy a serious problem that should be shared and reported. I notified this doctor that I have only one tablet left of my prescribed medication and that there are no refills remaining, and this doctor has done absolutely nothing about it. I’ve called this pharmacy multiple times to check on the status of my medication because I do not want to have a heart attack or end up dead being without this medication for over a week and I suffer from high blood pressure. No one should be permitted to play Russian Roulette with anyone’s life, health and well-being. I feel that this doctor deliberately refused to send my medication as some sort of sick, and twisted revenge or retaliation because I decided to leave his care.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
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
6 others found this helpful
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Big Tony Cannolli – Nov 23, 2021
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De. Balsamo and his office are incompetent. Long wait times for procedures. Does not call back after multiple messages left. Tries to get his patients to enroll in his concierge plan for more attentive care. Money hungry?
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
  • Long wait times
9 others found this helpful
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Oct 20, 2018
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Only the best. Treats us like his own parents.. very proactive.. love 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Joyce in Amityville , NY – Sep 16, 2018
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Wouldn’t listen to my daughter who was very sick. Wouldn’t listen to me as her mother. She knew it was REAL, she was very sick and he wouldn’t take the time to listen and put all the symptoms together She has suffered for years and treatment was delayed for a very serious illness I’ve never wished karma on anyone until now
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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Lindenhurst, NY – Jul 16, 2018
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Dr Balsamo has been my doctor for 25 years. I am very happy with his care. Definitely a competent physician
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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New York, NY – Mar 28, 2017
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He can be very dismissive of your concerns. Luckily, I don't need referrals for my insurance, or I would be stuck with the misdiagnosis he provided me.
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
9 others found this helpful
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Island Park, NY – Feb 24, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr. Donato Balsamo chose primary care practice because he believes it allows him to truly have a positive influence and make a difference in peoples lives. In his practice, Dr. Balsamo stresses the importance of addressing the entire body, not...read more

biography

Education

Medical School: New York College of Osteopathic Medicine (New York)

Internship: Good Samaritan University Hospital (New York)

Residency: Good Samaritan University Hospital (New York), Chief ResidentAdvanced...
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  • Family Medicine

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  • New York Institute Of Technology / Old Westbury

    Medical School, 1995
American Osteopathic Association®
American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians®
Family Practice/OMT
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. To learn more about the difference between these sources, please refer to our FAQs.
Healthgrades has not received any data indicating a board action exists for this provider.

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Locations

Practice

Primary PartnerCare Physicians, PLLC197 Broadway Amityville, NY 11701
1
  • Call
  • Fax
  • Hours
    • Mon: 9:00am - 7:00pm
    • Tue: 9:00am - 7:00pm
    • Wed: closed
    • Thu: 9:00am - 6:00pm
    • Fri: 9:00am - 6:00pm
    • Sat: 9:00am - 1:00pm
    • Sun: closed
  • Directions

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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