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Dr. Francis Arena, MD

Dr. Francis Arena, MD

Medical Oncology*

Dr. Francis Arena, MD is a medical oncologist in New Hyde Park, NY. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as NYU Langone Hospital-Long Island and NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.2 Star Rating
Based on 28 reviews 3.2 Star Rating (28 reviews)

Practice

1999 Marcus Ave Ste 120 New Hyde Park, NY 11042
Telehealth available

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Dr. Arena's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Arena

3.2
28 ratings, 19 with a written review
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Great Doctor, trust him with my life.....
Dr. Arena is very caring, compassionate, listens to your concerns and explains everything in layman terms where you can understand what is going on. I highly recommend him to everyone who is dealing with this awful disease called cancer.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Lorraine Argento – Nov 06, 2024
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Pushes chemo. Doesn't listen to patients suggestion.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Former patient – May 24, 2024
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Awful
Rude and dismissive, very condescending. Would NOT recommend
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • 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
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Nov 24, 2023
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Best of the Best
Doesnt seem to miss any detail - Takes time to address questions and concerns
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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Mar 31, 2023
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Arrogant and not willing to spend time with you
I am a Biologist and my mother and father were both seeing Dr. Arena for their cancer. Dr. Arena was extremely arrogant. We had to wait for an hour before seeing him, and then when we did see him, he would not answer our questions. I also felt he had very little knowledge of how to best help my parents. I would not recommend him.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
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Mar 15, 2023
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I have been seeing Dr. Arena for over 15 years. Dr. Francis Arena is wonderful! He is patient, calming & professional. His Staff is truly amazing. So caring and takes extra steps to assist with your needs.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • 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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Jul 22, 2021
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Unfortunately, my Mother had used dr. f. arena as an oncologist for over three years. He treated her breast cancer with over a year of chemo. After that, she was diagnosed as free of cancer, but he insisted on more chemo for over another year as "preventative". At the time, she trusted him because she felt he got rid of the cancer, however we should have gotten a 2nd and 3rd opinion as I found out this was over the top rediculous. I feel he is more interested in getting payments for the expensive chemo than patients. This "preventative" chemo left her so weak that all her organs shut down, and she passed away of too much chemo treatment killing her good cells. Please do not use this person who calls himself a doctor. The nursing staff was cold and compassionate as well. Worst experience I've ever had.
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
4 others found this helpful
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Bella – Dec 09, 2020
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Took his time to care for my needs and spent quality time with me and answered all my questions
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
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JR – Jun 12, 2020
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One of the worst experiences I have ever endured. Wrong diagnosis, verbally abusive - (yelling), not informative to patient.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
5 others found this helpful
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Anonymous – Jun 07, 2020
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The wait was a bit, but it was well worth it, Dr Arena saw me and was so comforting during a tough time. God bless
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
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Alex – Mar 01, 2020
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My husband survived stage 4 lymphoma thanks to Dr Arena. He selects the treatment that will cause the least harm to the patient's daily life and provide for the best outcome. I have referred other patients to Dr Arena who wish they had begun their treatment for cancer with 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
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Feb 27, 2020
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Dr. Arena saw me during a particularly difficult point in my life. I had a lot on my plate, and although the wait times were long (as they seem to be with every doctor) he was caring and compassionate once in his office. I was blessed to have Dr. Arena as my oncologist, and I am writing this at 80+ years old having seen him consistently since I beat cancer over a decade ago!
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
3 others found this helpful
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Oct 21, 2019
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If you are looking for a doctor with no regard for your personal time who keeps you waiting endlessly, Dr Arena is for you!!!!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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May 15, 2019
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Simply the best, he is compassionate and extremely knowledgeable.
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
3 others found this helpful
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Armine in D= – May 23, 2017
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Dr. Arena is a very dedicated and compassionate physician. The level of care is above average and I trust his judgement completely. Getting an appointment with him is a little difficult because he has multiple locations and is very busy, but worth it. He explained things clearly and helped me through a very difficult time. The NPs and PAs in his office are all great. The staff at the infusion center are among the most dedicated, caring nurses I've ever encountered. Office staff needs some work.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
6 others found this helpful
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DeeVee in Freeport, NY – May 20, 2017
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Dr. Arena and his team are professional, qualified and caring. The wait time can be frustrating, but the level of care you receive is exceptional. My mom has been Dr. Arena's patient since April and we are all grateful to have found him and his practice. His diagnosis and treatment are accurate and they always stay on top of the side effects and follow ups. He is very careful and runs plenty of tests. The infusion center is staffed with angles, who show an exertional care for their patient
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
2 others found this helpful
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Suffolk county, NY – Mar 08, 2017
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Exceptional education, and training...numerous awards, and recognition from professional and community institutions. The Best!
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
2 others found this helpful
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Mineola, NY – Nov 28, 2016
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2 hour waits past the actual scheduled appointment time virtually every time we visited (my wife was his patient) is simply disrespectful and we can't be the only patients who had this experience. So we switched to another oncologist. Other than that, he is a very nice man. Seems very qualified and experienced.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
6 others found this helpful
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New York, NY – Sep 28, 2016
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His bedside manner was awesome and he explained everything to me with such patience I was impressed. I felt very confident about his diagnosis and left his office feeling reassured that he was as thorough as can be.
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
8 others found this helpful
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Carol francisci in Maspeth, NY – Dec 24, 2015
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Dr. Francis Arena, MD is a medical oncologist in New Hyde Park, NY. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as NYU Langone Hospital-Long Island and NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

  • Medical Oncology

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  • Memorial Sloan-kettering Cancer Center|ny Hosp-meml Hospital Cancer

    Residency Hospital, 1978

  • Memorial Sloan-kettering

    Fellowship Hospital, 1978

  • Ny Hosp-meml Hospital Cancer

    Internship Hospital, 1976
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Practice

NYU Langone Hospitals Perlmutter Cancer Center1999 Marcus Ave Ste 120 New Hyde Park, NY 11042
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(516) 466-6611
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(718) 845-9616

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