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Dr. Francis Dipalo, DO

Dr. Francis Dipalo, DO

Pulmonary Disease*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Francis Dipalo, DO is a pulmonologist in Smithtown, NY and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Dipalo has extensive experience in Obstructive Lung Disease. He graduated from NEW YORK INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY / OLD WESTBURY in 1993. He is affiliated with St. Catherine of Siena Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

2 Star Rating
Based on 32 reviews 2 Star Rating (32 reviews)

Practice

200 E Main St Ste 2 Smithtown, NY 11787
Telehealth available

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(631) 265-0266

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  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Clean Hospital
    Patients said the hospital this doctor practices at is clean. • See hospitals
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Dr. Dipalo's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Dipalo

2.0
32 ratings, 8 with a written review
5 star
22%
22%
4 star
0%
0%
3 star
3%
3%
2 star
6%
6%
1 star
69%
69%

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Dr. Dipalo is an excellent Doctor
Dr. Dipalo is very through in his examinations and makes sure you understand everyithing!
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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Dorothy Leahy – Jan 21, 2025
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Very likely
I have had a wonderful doctor patient relationship. I have had other pulmonologists but never had the care I have had with him. I would recommend him anyone who needs his services. Very happy with his staff also.
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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Teresa Pangia – Jun 25, 2024
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Unkind
My father was sick in St. Catherine’s Hospital. Dr. Dipalo called to update myself and my family on my father’s condition. He was very unkind, short and rude with his update “he is sick I don’t know what else to tell you” is an exact quote from part of our conversation. I have been a critical care provider for years (a detail I left out of my conversation with him). He is lacking basic compassion as a human being and as a medical provider and seemed unwilling/disinterested in patient care. Would not recommend as a provider.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 others found this helpful
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Mr. Smith – Oct 22, 2022
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Just the facts: I had a lobectomy to remove a mass from my upper right lung on May 24. It is now July 26 and I have yet to hear from Dr. DiPalo or his office to see how I was doing or to have me make an appointment to meet with him. Draw your own conclusions…
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
5 others found this helpful
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Raymond A. McCloat – Jul 26, 2022
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Rude is all I can say. Doesn’t speak like a professional. Time to retire
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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Jan 18, 2020
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I was recommended to Dr. DiPalo by another respected Dr. I know. I was hesitant to see him based on the reviews I read on online. I am so glad I did! I found him to be kind, patient and VERY thorough. I was impressed with his level of curiosity to understand what ails me and most important, finding a solution. I'm surprised to see the reviews. It certainly was not my experience. I highly recommend him!!!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Liz Welsh – Sep 07, 2019
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Obnoxious, rude and inaccurate. My Mom saw him when she was a patient at St Catherine’s Hospital in Smithtown. He erroneously diagnosed her with congestive heart failure. After he was confronted about his inaccurate diagnosis he stormed out of hospital room refusing to answer my Mom’s questions.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
8 others found this helpful
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Dec 11, 2018
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horribly rude and insensitive. What a terrible experience.
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
22 others found this helpful
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Jan 16, 2017
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Dr. Francis Dipalo, DO is a pulmonologist in Smithtown, NY and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Dipalo has extensive experience in Obstructive Lung Disease. He graduated from NEW YORK INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY / OLD WESTBURY...read more

  • Pulmonary Disease

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  • New York Institute Of Technology / Old Westbury

    Medical School, 1993
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Locations

Practice

Francis J. Dipalo DO PC200 E Main St Ste 2 Smithtown, NY 11787
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • St. Catherine of Siena Hospital

    50 Route 25A
    Smithtown, NY 11787
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™ (2024)

    Superior clinical outcomes in treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and pneumonia

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

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    76%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

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