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Dr. Noah Finkel, MD

Dr. Noah Finkel, MD

Orthopedics*

Dr. Noah Finkel, MD is an orthopedic specialist in Huntington, NY. He is affiliated with North Shore University Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

3.9 Star Rating
Based on 21 reviews 3.9 Star Rating (21 reviews)

Optum Orthopedics - Huntington

205 E Main St Ste 1-8 Huntington, NY 11743

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Dr. Finkel's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Finkel

3.9
21 ratings, 10 with a written review
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Staff purposely hanging up
4 hours agoNewI made an appointment with Dr Finkel for revisitingMy shoulders symptom , which Dr Finkel treated and could not diagnose the cause.X-Ray could not show anything, and Dr prescribed me an inflammatory medication and was telling me if I don’t feel better, then he would send me for an MRII just called to discuss the issue with 2 staff members Geri and Jennifer both hang up the phone on meThey didn’t want me to speak or leave a message for the DoctorI called for times and each time I asked them if they hang up on me and they said no, just because they are very loaded with call it might be that the call was droppedAt the end Geri was telling me that I am rude!She can’t tell why I am not polite.Normally I don’t like to write reviews, but a doctor should love the people and be proud to be a help for curing and relieving the humansDoctors should love their job and never differentiate between the humans
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • 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
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Feb 18, 2025
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Excellent Physician
Dr. Finkel is an excellent diagnostician. In all the years I've gone to Dr. Finkel he has diagnosed the problem accurately and offered the best solutions. He has a wonderful bedside manner and always makes you feel as though you are a special patient of his. You never feel rushed, he is excellent at explaining your medical situation. I'd never hesitate to to reach out to Dr. Finkel, he is one of the finest physicians I know.
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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D. Schoenfarber – Jan 24, 2025
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One of the best!
I've been seeing Dr. Finkel for many years and each and every visit is a pure joy! His expertise and 'bedside' manner is among the best (if not the best) of any doctors I have seen in my 75 years. He is knowledgeable, thorough, conservative in his approach and it is a pleasure to respond to his clever repartee. I have recommended several of my friends and family to his practise and everyone has the same opinion: Dr. Finkel is one in a million!
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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BBS – May 31, 2024
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Misdiagnosed my condition for 2 months. Horrible!
Dr. Finkel was treating me for a fractured shoulder for two months. When the pain persisted once the bone healed, he diagnosed me with Frozen shoulder after observing me for 45 seconds. I suspected he should have ordered a MRI & Physical Therapy but instead sent me home with nothing but home exercises. I seeked a second opinion from a Orthopedic Surgeon who immediately sent me for a MRI. It indicated I have a torn rotator cuff and future surgery might be necessary. If only I seeked a second opinion sooner!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Feb 16, 2024
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Terrific Doctor!
I am a runner who was suffering from intense back pain on my left side, so intense I could barely walk. Dr. Finkel's staff got me an immediate appointment, he diagnosed the cause immediately, and literally had me back out running in two days. A miracle! Great, calming "bedside manner." I recommend him most highly.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Bill Ciesla – Mar 07, 2023
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I have known and been treated by Dr. Finkel since 2001 when he treated me and eventually performed replacement knee surgery later on that year. I have always found him to be most professional and courteous. Since 2010 he has been treating me with therapeutic injections in my right knee. I have had great success under his care . HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
5 others found this helpful
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RICHARD HOGAN in WILLISTON PARK, NY – Jul 09, 2017
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Saw Dr. Finkel for severe knee pain/swelling/weakness after a fall. He gave me a cortisone shot which did nothing. Went back. Offered another shot in the other knee..I declined as the other shot did nothing and I was still in severe pain, etc. He told me to go to PT and lose weight. I went to another Dr instead. 2 MRI's later - I have complex Meniscus tears in both knees in addition to other problems seen on MRI's - NOT weight related! I need surgery. If I was thin would he have ordered MRI's?
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
7 others found this helpful
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Northport, NY – Jun 29, 2017
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Dr. Finkel is a very compassionate doctor. He takes time to listen to you and answer your questions He is very knowledgeable and one of the best diagnostitions I know?. My son had back pain and joint pain for many years, he had gone to many doctors. They sent him to chiropractors, spine doctor's they even went as far as telling him to go see a psychiatrist. I finally made him go see Dr. Finkel. After 10 minutes of listening to my his symptoms, Dr. Finkel told him he had Ankylosing Spondilitis?
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
3 others found this helpful
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Commack, NY – May 05, 2017
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I would recommend Dr. Finkel to my friends because he is compassionate and does not rush you out of the office. He explains everything to you.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
2 others found this helpful
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Helen in Ronkonkoma, NY – May 13, 2016
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Office is outdated, does not listen to all complaints, staff is unprofessional and totally disregards request.
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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
7 others found this helpful
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New York, NY – Feb 25, 2016
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Dr. Noah Finkel, MD is an orthopedic specialist in Huntington, NY. He is affiliated with North Shore University Hospital. He is accepting new patients.
  • Orthopedics

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  • State University Of New York Upstate Medical University Norton College Of Medicine

    Medical School
  • Mount Sinai Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 1974
  • Bellevue Hospital Center

    Internship Hospital, 1970
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Orthopedic Surgery
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Optum Orthopedics - Huntington

Optum Orthopedics - Huntington205 E Main St Ste 1-8 Huntington, NY 11743
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • North Shore University Hospital

    300 Community Dr
    Manhasset, NY 11030
    Recipient of 19
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)

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

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2022)

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

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    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

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

    3% lower than the national average

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