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Dr. Fernando Checo Jr, MD

Dr. Fernando Checo Jr, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Fernando Checo Jr, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Plainview, NY and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Meharry Medical College in 2006. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as NYU Langone Hospitals and Mount Sinai South Nassau. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.4 Star Rating
Based on 64 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (64 reviews)

Practice

651 Old Country Rd Ste 200 Plainview, NY 11803
Telehealth available

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Dr. Checo Jr's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Checo Jr

4.4

64 ratings, 35 with a written review
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John Savin – Sep 11, 2024
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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 White – Apr 03, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Renee – Nov 12, 2021
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
5 people found this helpful
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Angela – Aug 21, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
8 people found this helpful
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Jul 06, 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
What could be improved
No results
7 people found this helpful
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Jackie Casola – Dec 11, 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
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
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Jackie Casola in Bellerose , NY – Oct 17, 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
What could be improved
No results
7 people found this helpful
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Kenneth Reese – Jul 24, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Apr 18, 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
What could be improved
No results
32 people found this helpful
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Nic – Jun 12, 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
What could be improved
No results
27 people found this helpful
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Mary – Jun 12, 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
What could be improved
No results
31 people found this helpful
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Cindy M in Syosset – Apr 30, 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
What could be improved
No results
29 people found this helpful
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Jan in Westbury – Apr 20, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
4 people found this helpful
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Apr 19, 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
What could be improved
No results
11 people found this helpful
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Cheri in Westbury – Jan 17, 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
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
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Maria donor in Hicksville – Dec 21, 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
8 people found this helpful
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Lorraine W in Lynbrook, NY – Oct 15, 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
12 people found this helpful
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Frannie in Nasssau – Jun 15, 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
9 people found this helpful
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Frank E in Jericho, NY – Jun 13, 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
6 people found this helpful
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Bob Z in Great Neck, NY – May 23, 2017
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Dr. Fernando Checo Jr, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Plainview, NY and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Meharry Medical College in 2006. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as NYU Langone Hospitals...read more
  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • Meharry Medical College

    Medical School, 2006
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Office651 Old Country Rd Ste 200 Plainview, NY 11803
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Practice

St. Joseph Hospital4295 Hempstead Tpke Bethpage, NY 11714
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Practice

The Central Orthopedic Group L L P77 N Centre Ave Ste 210 Rockville Centre, NY 11570
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  • Fax
  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:30am - 5:30pm
    • Tue: 8:30am - 5:30pm
    • Wed: 8:30am - 5:30pm
    • Thu: 8:30am - 5:30pm
    • Fri: 8:30am - 5:30pm
    • Sat: 8:30am - 12:30pm
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • NYU Langone Hospitals

    550 1st Ave
    New York, NY 10016
    Recipient of 62
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Plainview Hospital

    888 Old Country Rd
    Plainview, NY 11803
    Recipient of 6
    hospital awards

    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

    View all awards

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

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    72%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • St Joseph Hospital

    4295 Hempstead Tpke
    Bethpage, NY 11714

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

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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