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Dr. Howard Palay, MD

Dr. Howard Palay, MD

Sleep Medicine*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Howard Palay, MD is a sleep medicine internist in Clyde, NC and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Ohio State University in 1981. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Angel Medical Center and Harris Regional Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

2 Star Rating
Based on 7 reviews 2 Star Rating (7 reviews)

Practice

600 Hospital Dr Ste 9 Clyde, NC 28721

Make an Appointment

(828) 452-0331

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Palay specializes in the areas of Neurology & Sleep Medicine. • See board certifications
  • Easy Scheduling
    Patients said scheduling was easy. • See reviews
  • Good Communication
    Patients said there was good doctor communication at the hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Palay's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Palay

2.0

7 ratings, 3 with a written review
5 Star
14%
14%
4 Star
14%
14%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
0%
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1 Star
71%
71%

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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • 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
3 people found this helpful
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Ed Henderson – Jul 09, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
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Jan 07, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Sep 17, 2020
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About Me

biography

Dr. Howard Palay, MD is a sleep medicine internist in Clyde, NC and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Ohio State University in 1981. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Angel Medical Center and Harris Regional Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

  • Sleep Medicine

  • Neurology

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  • Ohio State University

    Medical School, 1981
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
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Neurology
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Sleep Medicine
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Locations

Practice

Mountain Medical Associates600 Hospital Dr Ste 9 Clyde, NC 28721
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Harris Regional Hospital

    68 Hospital Rd
    Sylva, NC 28779
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

    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

    83%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    7% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Angel Medical Center

    120 Riverview St
    Franklin, NC 28734

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

    80%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    8% lower than the national average

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

    4% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Haywood Regional Medical Center

    262 Leroy George Dr
    Clyde, NC 28721
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

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

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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