Dr. Irwin Ingwer, MD
Dr. Irwin Ingwer, MD is an infectious disease internist in Plainview, NY and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson University in 1970. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as NYU Langone Hospitals and Plainview Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
Optum Family Medicine - Plainview
789B Old Country Rd Plainview, NY 11803Make an Appointment
At a Glance
- Areas of ExpertiseDr. Ingwer specializes in the areas of Infectious Disease & Internal Medicine. • See board certifications
- Explains Conditions Well
- Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ingwer
| 5 star | 89% | 89% |
| 4 star | 0% | 0% |
| 3 star | 11% | 11% |
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- Explained conditions well
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- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
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Likelihood of recommending Dr. Ingwer to family and friends is 4.7777777 out of 5
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Dr. Irwin Ingwer, MD is an infectious disease internist in Plainview, NY and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson University in 1970. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as NYU Langone...read moreInfectious Disease Medicine
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Thomas Jefferson University
Medical School, 1970
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Optum Family Medicine - Plainview
Affiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 11
hospital awardsView all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 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 patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
88%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% higher than the national average
84%Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family19% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 62
hospital awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
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
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
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
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
85%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% higher than the national average
78%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well3% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 6
hospital awardsView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
84%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home72%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well4% lower than the national average
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