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Dr. Michele Potempa, MD

Dr. Michele Potempa, MD

Family Medicine*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Michele Potempa, MD is a family medicine physician in Lockport, NY and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from State University of New York at Buffalo in 1995. She is affiliated with medical facilities Buffalo General Medical Center and Mount St. Mary's Hospital. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3 Star Rating
Based on 52 reviews 3 Star Rating (52 reviews)

Practice

5879 Snyder Dr Lockport, NY 14094
Telehealth available

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Potempa specializes in the area of Family Practice. See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
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Dr. Potempa's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Potempa

3.0

52 ratings, 28 with a written review
5 Star
44%
44%
4 Star
6%
6%
3 Star
2%
2%
2 Star
2%
2%
1 Star
46%
46%

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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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Don K – Jan 25, 2025
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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
What could be improved
No results
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Darien Zbieszkowski in Lockport – Sep 18, 2024
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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
Helpful
Denise McKnight – Aug 02, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
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
  • Long wait times
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 28, 2024
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What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Mar 27, 2024
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What went well
  • 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 person found this helpful
Helpful
Denise – Mar 17, 2023
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Michele K – Nov 08, 2022
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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
Helpful
Kim – Mar 17, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
michael boron – Dec 10, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Sep 29, 2021
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
No results
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Jul 20, 2020
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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
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jun 15, 2020
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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
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
May 09, 2020
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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
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Jan 14, 2020
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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
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Kathleen Ryan – Dec 12, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Appointment was rushed
6 people found this helpful
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Adele – Nov 13, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Kory – Oct 14, 2019
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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
Helpful
Connie – Aug 16, 2019
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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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Peg in Sanborn – Mar 25, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
14 people found this helpful
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Sep 20, 2017
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About Me

biography

Dr. Michele Potempa, MD is a family medicine physician in Lockport, NY and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from State University of New York at Buffalo in 1995. She is affiliated with medical facilities Buffalo...read more
  • Family Medicine

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  • State University Of New York At Buffalo

    Medical School, 1995
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Family Medicine®
Family Practice
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Locations

Practice

Greater Niagara Medical Group5879 Snyder Dr Lockport, NY 14094
1

Practice

Office3898 Vineyard Dr Ste 1 Dunkirk, NY 14048
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • 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
  • Mount St. Mary's Hospital

    5300 Military Rd
    Lewiston, NY 14092

    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

    73%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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