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Dr. Nicholas Vander Els, MD

Dr. Nicholas Vander Els, MD

Pulmonary Disease*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Nicholas Vander Els, MD is a pulmonologist in New York, NY and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Vander Els has extensive experience in Obstructive Lung Disease and Interstitial Lung Disease. He graduated from New York University in 1981. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as NYU Langone Hospitals and NYU Langone Hospital-Long Island. He is accepting telehealth appointments.

2.4 Star Rating
Based on 5 reviews 2.4 Star Rating (5 reviews)

Practice

1275 York Ave New York, NY 10065
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(212) 639-2000

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Vander Els is affiliated with NYU Langone Hospitals New York, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for pulmonology.

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Vander Els specializes in the areas of Internal Medicine & Pulmonary Disease. • See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Pulmonary Care Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Vander Els' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Vander Els

2.4

5 ratings, 3 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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1 Star
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RecentHighestLowestMost Helpful
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
An excellent pulmonologist and team – Dec 30, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Marie Petrone R.N – Aug 25, 2021
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
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Mar 18, 2020
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About Me

biography

Dr. Nicholas Vander Els, MD is a pulmonologist in New York, NY and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Vander Els has extensive experience in Obstructive Lung Disease and Interstitial Lung Disease. He graduated from New York...read more

  • Pulmonary Disease

  • Internal Medicine

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  • New York University

    Medical School, 1981
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Internal Medicine
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Pulmonary Disease
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Locations

Practice

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center1275 York Ave New York, NY 10065
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  • Call
  • Fax
  • Hours
    • Fri: 8:00am - 6:00pm
  • Directions

Practice

Memorial Sloan Kettering Monmouth480 Red Hill Rd Middletown, NJ 07748
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Practice

Office633 3rd Ave Lbby 3 New York, NY 10017
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • NYU Langone Hospitals

    550 1st Ave
    New York, NY 10016
    Recipient of 62
    hospital awards

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Pulmonary Care Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and pneumonia

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and pneumonia

    View all 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

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

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • NYU Langone Hospital-Long Island

    259 1st St
    Mineola, NY 11501
    Recipient of 15
    hospital awards

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Pulmonary Care Award™ (2025)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

  • Hackensack University Medical Center

    30 Prospect Ave
    Hackensack, NJ 07601
    Recipient of 29
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Patient 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 awards

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

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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