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Dr. James Festa, MD

Dr. James Festa, MD

Family Medicine*
35+ years of experience

Dr. James Festa, MD is a family medicine physician in Poughkeepsie, NY and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK / INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AT UTICA-ROME in 1985. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as MidHudson Regional Hospital and Montefiore St. Luke's Cornwall. He is accepting new patients.

4.3 Star Rating
Based on 6 reviews 4.3 Star Rating (6 reviews)

WMCHealth Physicians Family Medicine, Poughkeepsie

1 Webster Ave Ste 202 Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 483-5934

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Festa specializes in the area of Family Practice. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Low Wait Times
    Patients are usually seen in 10 minutes or less.
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
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Dr. Festa's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Festa

4.3

6 ratings, 3 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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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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Cheryl H. in Highland, NY – May 05, 2016
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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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Kathy in New Paltz, NY – Mar 09, 2016
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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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Sean D in Highland, NY – Jan 30, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Certifications Federal Drug Enforcement Administration Certificate Professional Memberships New York State Academy of Family Physicians President, Dutchess County Chapter, New York State Academy of Family Physicians Medical Society of the State...read more

biography

Certifications Federal Drug Enforcement Administration Certificate Professional Memberships New York State Academy of Family Physicians President, Dutchess County Chapter, New York State Academy of Family Physicians Medical Society of the State...read more

  • Family Medicine

  • Undersea & Hyperbaric Medicine

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  • State University Of New York / Institute Of Technology At Utica-rome

    Medical School, 1985
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Family Medicine®
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Family Practice
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  • St. Francis Hospital and Health Centers, Chief Medical Officer

  • English

  • Italian

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Locations

WMCHealth Physicians Family Medicine, Poughkeepsie

WMCHealth Physicians Family Medicine, Poughkeepsie1 Webster Ave Ste 202 Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • MidHudson Regional Hospital

    241 North Rd
    Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
    Recipient of 5
    hospital awards

  • Montefiore St. Luke's Cornwall

    70 Dubois St
    Newburgh, NY 12550
    Recipient of 16
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

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

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    76%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Westchester Medical Center

    100 Woods Rd
    Valhalla, NY 10595
    Recipient of 8
    hospital awards

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

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

    4% lower than the national average

    69%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    7% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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