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Dr. Hal Buch, MD

Dr. Hal Buch, MD

Gastroenterology*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Hal Buch, MD is a gastroenterologist in Kingston, NY and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Buch has extensive experience in Esophageal Disorders. He graduated from East Carolina University Brody School of Medicine in 1990. He is affiliated with medical facilities Northern Dutchess Hospital and Healthalliance Hospital Marys Avenue. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.9 Star Rating
Based on 51 reviews 3.9 Star Rating (51 reviews)

Practice

33 Grand St Kingston, NY 12401
Telehealth available

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Dr. Buch is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions

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Dr. Buch's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Buch

3.9

51 ratings, 23 with a written review
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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 people found this helpful
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Feb 18, 2023
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Geri – Mar 28, 2022
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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
3 people found this helpful
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Aug 31, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
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Kristy L. Barnes – May 11, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Feb 26, 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
1 person found this helpful
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Nov 25, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 31, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Aug 09, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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May 07, 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 10, 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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Mar 20, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Steve Melley in Rhinebeck NY – Nov 28, 2018
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What went well
  • 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
2 people found this helpful
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SurryB – Sep 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Sep 13, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Sep 13, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Sep 13, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
1 person found this helpful
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Feb 27, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Saugerties, NY – May 06, 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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Middletown, NY – May 06, 2017
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
4 people found this helpful
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Ron in Shokan, NY – Feb 16, 2017
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About Me

biography

Dr. Hal Buch, MD is a gastroenterologist in Kingston, NY and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Buch has extensive experience in Esophageal Disorders. He graduated from East Carolina University Brody School of Medicine in...read more
  • Gastroenterology

  • Internal Medicine

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  • Brown U-meml Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1991
  • Brown University Memorial Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1991
  • East Carolina University Brody School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1990
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Dr. Buch is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

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    Locations

    Practice

    Grand Street Gastroenterology Inc33 Grand St Kingston, NY 12401
    1
    Zoe A. Weinstein MD PC117 Marys Ave Ste 203 Kingston, NY 12401
    2

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Northern Dutchess Hospital

      6511 Spring Brook Ave
      Rhinebeck, NY 12572

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

      90%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      3% higher than the national average

      81%
      Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

      12% higher than the national average

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    • Healthalliance Hospital Marys Avenue

      105 Marys Ave
      Kingston, NY 12401

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

      79%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      8% lower than the national average

      68%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      10% lower than the national average

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