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Dr. Halina Snowball, MD

Dr. Halina Snowball, MD

Pain Management*

Dr. Halina Snowball, MD is a pain management specialist in Stamford, CT. She is affiliated with medical facilities Greenwich Hospital and Stamford Hospital. She is accepting new patients.

3.8 Star Rating
Based on 25 reviews 3.8 Star Rating (25 reviews)

At a Glance

  • Area of ExpertiseDr. Snowball specializes in the area of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Clean HospitalPatients said the hospital this doctor practices at is clean. See hospitals
  • Easy SchedulingPatients said scheduling was easy. See reviews

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Dr. Snowball's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Snowball

3.8
25 ratings, 12 with a written review
5 star
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4 star
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3 star
4%
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2 star
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1 star
28%
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Horrible
My disabled husband who is wheelchair bound has an appointment on Thursday which was booked 2 weeks in advance.Whwn we got there which took us 1 hr and a half for a 15 mile trip due to rush hour we were turned away. The woman in front of us was also told she didn't have an appointment! They told her hers was in Tues to which she replied she would never make an appoint on a Tues.The gentleman who made my appointment knew well we had one because I was asking a lot of questions about insurance coverage and I made a follow up appointment for two weeks after.Kniwing it was there fault they tried to put it in me saying I didn't get a confirmation call! Right I didn't but many independent Drs do not call to confirm.They just deleted our appointment See how difficult my husband's situation was the Dr never even tried to make room for him! This Dr is uncaring, with little to no empathy and the office is unorganized and unprofessional Make an appointment at your own risk
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Mar 28, 2024
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I worked with Dr Snowball and she is a great physiatrist. Noreen Allen Eatonton, Ga
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Nov 17, 2019
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Dr. SNOWBALL has been treating me for well over 3 years for a variety of problems. We actually travel over an hour from New York to Connecticut to see her on an every other week basis. She has helped me immeasurably with my fibromyalgia and arthritis Plus other injuries I have sustained as an athlete. I find her and her therapists to be very knowledgeable and experienced. Dr. SNOWBALL and Vinnie are very caring and concerned with our health and well-being. We always feel better after we leave the office. The office is immaculate and warm. the equipment is very up-to- date as compared to other offices I have been to. The staff is always welcoming, courteous and kind.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Shea Shafran in N.Y., NY – Aug 22, 2019
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Dr. Snowball has helped me greatly. Because of her expertise as a pain and rehabilitation specialist, she has kept me from pain and having to undergo knee and hip replacements and any other surgeries with her procedures. She is extremely knowledgeable about how the human body and muscles work. When necessary, she refers physical therapy, massage and any other referrals she deems necessary. She takes the time to listen to my questions and concerns and is very caring. Maria Fecher
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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Maria Fecher in Stamford, CT – Feb 03, 2019
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Terrible! I consulted her for pain in my hand. She guided her Assistant “Avi” to inject cortisone into my elbow. When Avi injected into my elbow, I felt excruciating pain. My fingers were numb for weeks and still partially numb. Since then, I have consulted several doctors, and they opine that her Assistant’s injection to my elbow may have caused major trauma to my hand” and "may cause permanent damage to my hand". Overall, my visits to Dr. Snowball were terrible. She ruined my hand.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
4 others found this helpful
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Somar in Stamford, CT – Jan 18, 2019
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Dr. Snowball has a unique style to medicine - she takes time! She spent almost 45 minutes with me in order to fully understand the entire picture of my pain. She then customized her approach to what would be most beneficial to me. For the first time in ages, I am pain-free! Highly recommend her!!!
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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Stamford, CT – Jan 09, 2019
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Dr Snowball takes time to assess the best course of treatment which sometimes makes for long waits. She keeps trying until she hits on a successful course of action. I think the office gets a little disorganized when a patient is trying to see the doctor, a physical therapist and a massage therapist but her approach is effective. A little patience is required. A little better office management would help.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Sep 22, 2018
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Dr Snowball lacks any level of patient respect or bedside manner. Additionally, I saw her for 6 months for a vertebral disc issue, and not only was she unable to cure the problem, she and her team (PT / massage therapist) more than once made matters worse. There are plenty of other options to explore for pain management, and i suggest you explore them as opposed to becoming a patient of hers.
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
2 others found this helpful
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NEW YORK, NY – Sep 08, 2018
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I have suffered from debilitating back pain for nearly 10 years. I have seen every expert there is. Dr. Snowball's advice and specialist recommendations have been the only ones to date that have yielded measurable relief!! She does talk quickly, but spends lots of time with me. She has a unique approach to body mechanics that are logical and sound. Some of the procedures, like the hyaluronic acid, were unfamiliar to me but helped my knee 100% and I am a skeptic!
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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Cos cob, ct – Feb 23, 2017
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Very good doctor, kind and empathetic, also. I would not hesitate to recommend her. I'm glad that I found her.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Stamford, CT – Feb 01, 2017
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Dr Snowball is extremely knowledgeable and well connected, she helped get me back to a normal life again
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Stamford, CT – Sep 15, 2016
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Dr. Snowball is a caring compassionate doctor. She help me get back on my feet and stay there. She is one of the smartest doctors I've ever been to. Dr Snowball always has an answer for a problem she never tells you she can't or there is nothing to help. I would recommend dr. Snowball to everybody I know.
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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Greenwich – Mar 09, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Joints, muscles and the skeleton all work in concert to help us move. They are not individual components but rather a complex, integrated machine. Just as the integration is critical to our mobility, so can it be the cause of pain. By knowing how...read more

biography

Dr Halina Snowball is a Stanford University trained Physiatrist and Acupuncturist. She has won consecutive Top Doctor Awards in the tri state area for the past several years and is a Castle Connolly award winner (click here for more information)....read more
  • Pain Management

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  • Stanford University Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1986
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation®
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Stamford Hospital

    1 Hospital Plz
    Stamford, CT 06902
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

    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

    77%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Greenwich Hospital

    5 Perryridge Rd
    Greenwich, CT 06830
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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

    82%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% lower than the national average

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

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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