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Dr. Robert Fafalak, MD

Dr. Robert Fafalak, MD

Rheumatology*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Robert Fafalak, MD is a rheumatologist in New York, NY and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from NEW YORK Medical College in 1987. He is affiliated with NYU Langone Hospitals. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.1 Star Rating
Based on 37 reviews 4.1 Star Rating (37 reviews)

Practice

36 W 9th St Apt 1 New York, NY 10011
Telehealth available

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Dr. Fafalak is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Rheumatology

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  • Above average experience
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Dr. Fafalak's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Fafalak

4.1

37 ratings, 15 with a written review
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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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B. Winkelman – Sep 09, 2024
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What went well
No results
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
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
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Jul 27, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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ys he will./ – Jul 23, 2023
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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
Pamela Masters Beatty – Apr 03, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 people found this helpful
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Jan 29, 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
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
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Nov 16, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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geoffrey abrams – Sep 11, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Apr 30, 2019
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No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Apr 04, 2019
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No results
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 31, 2019
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No results
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 29, 2019
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No results
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 29, 2019
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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
New York, NY – Feb 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
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Suzanne B in Patchogue, NY – Jun 28, 2017
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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
Valerie in New York, NY – Feb 05, 2017
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Dr. Robert Fafalak, MD is a rheumatologist in New York, NY and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from NEW YORK Medical College in 1987. He is affiliated with NYU Langone Hospitals. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
  • Rheumatology

  • Internal Medicine

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  • New York Medical College

    Medical School, 1987
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology
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    Practice

    Office36 W 9th St Apt 1 New York, NY 10011
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    Office4 Lexington Ave Apt 1S New York, NY 10010
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