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Dr. Gerald Falkenstein, DO

Dr. Gerald Falkenstein, DO

Family Medicine*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Gerald Falkenstein, DO is a family medicine physician in Pittsburgh, PA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from PHILADELPHIA COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE in 1999. He is affiliated with Heritage Valley Sewickley. He is accepting new patients.

4.4 Star Rating
Based on 24 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (24 reviews)

Practice

1000 Cliffmine Rd Ste 110 Pittsburgh, PA 15275
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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Falkenstein

4.4
24 ratings, 6 with a written review
5 star
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4 star
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3 star
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2 star
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1 star
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Prescribed a blood pressure med that was contraindicated to my birth control. When I returned with extreme side effects, he told me I was strange. No joke. This went on for years until I got the two filled at the same pharmacy and the pharmacist confirmed it was a well-documented interaction. Please don't risk your health.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Feb 26, 2025
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Best of so many!
Dr Falkenstein is the most compassionate and caring dr we have ever known. He has always been unhurried and so patient. Would recommend to anyone. He is especially good for my husband who suffered a catastrophic stroke almost twenty years ago. His patience with oddities and personality quirks is commendable. I really trust both himself and those he works with. Hope he doesn’t retire anytime soon!
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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Tina Y Elton – Jan 10, 2023
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Dr. Falkenstein is a great doctor. I've been going to him for 7+ years, twice a year. He's a smart guy that is well read and does a lot of medical research. He is very kind and caring while still being direct. If you need to know something, he will tell you. If you have questions, he will answer them. He clearly cares about me as a patient, yet still has time during the appointment to mention personal anecdotes and stories about interests we have in common. Unfortunately, the stars only go up to 5 of 'em...
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
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Dave R – Jul 02, 2020
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Dr.. Falkenstein is everything you would wish for in your PCP and more. Knowledgeable, caring, thorough and compassionate. He listens to his patients before making a determination which helps him provide better healthcare.. He treats everything within his specialties and gets you to the right outside specialist when one is needed.
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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Tricia Fine in McDonald PA – Jan 10, 2018
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Long time patient. Started off okay, but quality of care greatly diminished. After being in a car accident Mary Jo (his nasty & difficult office manager) refused to schedule me for 5 WEEKS! Dr Falkenstein refused to listen to my complaints about having a concussion among other injuries & issues I later got diagnosed with elsewhere. Very disappointed in his care & Mary Jo’s lack of professionalism. All of the other office ladies however were amazing.
What went well
  • Wait times
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Coraopolis, PA – Nov 15, 2017
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He is an excellent listener and does NOT try to hurry and push you out. He does NOT give up on finding the reason and solution for what ails You! By far the best Dr. I have ever encounteterd!
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
5 others found this helpful
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Pittsburgh, PA – Apr 25, 2016
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Dr. Gerald Falkenstein, DO is a family medicine physician in Pittsburgh, PA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from PHILADELPHIA COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE in 1999. He is affiliated with Heritage Valley Sewickley. He is accepting new patients.

  • Family Medicine

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  • Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine

    Medical School, 1999
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Locations

Practice

Office1000 Cliffmine Rd Ste 110 Pittsburgh, PA 15275
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Heritage Valley Sewickley

    720 Blackburn Rd
    Sewickley, PA 15143
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2024)

    Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

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

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

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