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Dr. Mai-Linh Notaro, DO

Dr. Mai-Linh Notaro, DO

Family Medicine*

Dr. Mai-Linh Notaro, DO is a family medicine physician in Buffalo, NY. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Buffalo General Medical Center and ECMC Health Campus.

4.9 Star Rating
Based on 109 reviews 4.9 Star Rating (109 reviews)

Practice

85 High St Buffalo, NY 14203
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Dr. Notaro's Reviews

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4.9
109 ratings, 91 with a written review
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Excellent
Dr. Notaro takes the time to listen and always explain herself in a clear manner.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Mar 10, 2025
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Dedicated
Dr Notaro demonstrates total dedication to my heath and wellness. She reads my information and explains everything to me that I have questions about. She addresses my concerns I may have. She gives feedback on her suggestions and concerns. She always allows me to talk and listens patiently. She also has such a kind and welcoming aura that’s comforting.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Feb 27, 2025
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I Feel Safe with Dr. Notaro
She takes the time to listen and she is thorough
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Feb 18, 2025
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I’m impressed.
I’ve been going to Dr Notaro for the last four years. I find her to be knowledgeable, thorough. and pleasant. Her willingness to answer my questions, and to share information with me as a patient about my health concerns is beyond measure. When I visit her, I don’t feel the anxiety. I often felt with other physicians in the past I know that I’m going to get the information that I need for myself to look after myself best from a caring medical professional.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Jan 27, 2025
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Patient
Dr Notaro is very patient, kind and attentive! This is my second year as her patient but she makes me feel like I’ve known her for a long time
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Jan 13, 2025
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Excellent interactions with Dr. Notaro
I particularly appreciate that Dr. Notaro listens carefully and is easy to interact with, and always takes anything I bring up seriously. She doesn't appear rushed, and has helped refer me to a variety of specialists as needed. She also doesn't focus on my weight, which was an issue with previous providers.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Jan 07, 2025
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Competent and compassionate caregiver
Dr. Notaro read my chart and determined that I should have some tests to update my chart. As a result we found a condition that would have gone untreated
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Barbara – Jan 03, 2025
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Dr. Notaro literally brought my mom back from the brink of death. A caring, attentive and knowledgeable physician.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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B. Price – Nov 26, 2024
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Awesome doctor
Dr. Notaro remembers everything I’ve ever told her. She feels like a good friend. She doesn’t judge. She listens and makes great recommendations. I’m so happy I found her.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Nov 19, 2024
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I just saw Dr. Notaro for my yearly physical and as always it was a wonderful experience! Dr. Notaro is the perfect combination of knowledgeable, personable, and attentive to her patients and I am truly so lucky to have her as my PCP.I was brought in almost right away after I checked in, and the medical assistant who prepared me was wonderful as well! Dr. Notaro did not keep me waiting long either and is very attuned to a patient's needs during appointments (e.g. donned a mask right away). We discussed all of my health concerns and she is always prompt to answer any medical questions through the patient portal as well.I always recommend Dr. Notaro to anyone in need of a PCP in the Buffalo area.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Vaughn – Nov 08, 2024
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Best Doctor I’ve ever had!
I arrived to my appointment and was called in immediately. Dr. Notaro is always kind, giving both medical and life advice that I always find helpful. I am blessed to have a Physician like her as I approach my senior years!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Greg Napier – Oct 31, 2024
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Thoroughly Satisfactory
All my concerns were completely addressed.
What went well
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What could be improved
No results
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Oct 31, 2024
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My appointment began on time, Dr. Notaro had reviewed test results and notes so we were able to focus on this visit. She did not rush the visit and took the time to explain test results and plans moving forward so I felt informed and supported. Her approach earned my trust and appreciation.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Oct 28, 2024
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Annual physical
Punctual, attentive and absolutely pleasant. Easy to talk to, ask questions.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Oct 14, 2024
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Wonderfully SURPRISED!!!@
She was so kind, patient and impressive! I was trying to be as concise as possible. I was so surprised by her questions and concerns. She took her time. Eventually I calmed down and realized that I did not have to rush. She was in the room with me for approximately 40 minutes. She, herself, gave me a flu and covid shot. She treated me the way every patient should be treated.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Darlene – Oct 08, 2024
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A wonderful doctor for my mother and me
Dr. Notaro is the primary care physician for both my elderly mother and me. I chose her because she is a D.O. who looks at health holistically. She is calm, kind, and a good listener, and always centers the patient’s needs and concerns. As a caregiver who works full time, I have come to rely on the patient portal to keep abreast of my health situation as well as my mother’s. Dr. Notaro and her team are super-responsive on the portal, which makes scheduling and sending follow-up questions a breeze. I am very happy that Dr. Notaro is our family physician.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Oct 05, 2024
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Great listener.
I always feel like a partner in planning what comes next. She's informative and explains well
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Sep 13, 2024
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Dr. Notaro is the best!
She's very punctual, responsive, asks good questions, takes her time and really gets to know you, and takes care of a variety of needs instead of referring to a specialist for pretty simple issues like many other PCPs do. She's kind, non-judgemental, and helpful. I'll be following her for life!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Emily – Jul 19, 2024
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Expert care
I’ve been a patient of Dr Notaro’s since before covid in 2019, and I can’t imagine going through anyone else. I managed to get to the bottom of my condition with her being keenly aware that something wasn’t right with my BP. I definitely recommend going with Dr. Notaro
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Alex – Jul 02, 2024
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recommend
just started as a new patient, she was very through and also took the time to explain the different type of bp medication.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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Julie – Jun 20, 2024
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Dr. Mai-Linh Notaro, DO is a family medicine physician in Buffalo, NY. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Buffalo General Medical Center and ECMC Health Campus.
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    Locations

    Practice

    Buffalo Medical Group PC85 High St Buffalo, NY 14203
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    Buffalo Medical Group425 Essjay Rd Ste 170 Buffalo, NY 14221
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    Practice

    Sisters of Charity Hospital of Buffalo2157 Main St Buffalo, NY 14214
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      • Tue: open 24 hours
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Kenmore Mercy Hospital

      2950 Elmwood Ave
      Kenmore, NY 14217
      Recipient of 3
      hospital awards

      Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (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

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

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

      6% higher than the national average

      76%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      1% higher than the national average

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    • Sisters of Charity Hospital

      2157 Main St
      Buffalo, NY 14214
      Recipient of 3
      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

      76%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
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    • Buffalo General Medical Center

      100 High St
      Buffalo, NY 14203
      Recipient of 3
      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

      71%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      5% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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