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Dr. Robert Gerstenbluth, MD

Dr. Robert Gerstenbluth, MD

Urology*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Robert Gerstenbluth, MD is a urologist in Schenectady, NY and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Gerstenbluth has extensive experience in Urinary Conditions and Urinary Calculi & Removal. He graduated from State University of New York at Buffalo in 1998. He is affiliated with medical facilities Ellis Hospital and St. Mary's Hospital Amsterdam. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.1 Star Rating
Based on 28 reviews 4.1 Star Rating (28 reviews)

Practice

2200 Rosa Rd Schenectady, NY 12309
Telehealth available

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Dr. Gerstenbluth is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Urology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Gerstenbluth specializes in the area of Urology. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Clean Hospital
    Patients said the hospital this doctor practices at is clean. See hospitals
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Dr. Gerstenbluth's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Gerstenbluth

4.1
28 ratings, 14 with a written review
5 star
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4 star
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3 star
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2 star
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1 star
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Highly Recommend Dr. Gerstenbluth
Professional, competent, caring doctor with a great bedside manner - explains everything thoroughly. My experience with the entire office from the front desk to the doctor was very positive. If you're looking for a competent Urologist, I highly recommend Dr. G.
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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Victoria Milonovich – Jun 22, 2023
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Dr G is the best. Took great care of me when I had a kidney stone. During the holidays Dec 2021.
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
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Don Capelle – Dec 27, 2022
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Great Doctor
Dr Gerstenbluth has been helping me with my recurrent urinary infections and my congenital kidney anomaly for many years. He is very professional and knowledgeable and is always easily accessible by phone.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Nov 20, 2022
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Not sensitive. Dismissive. Rushed.
I opted to get a cystoscopy after having some strange symptoms that persisted for over a month and a bout of dark blood in my urine. I told the Dr. beforehand that I was very nervous and needed him to gently walk me through it/explain the steps as he was doing it. He just jumped right into the procedure, causing me to jump and flinch. His response was “You really need to calm down” instead of rethinking his approach/slowing it down. I think I was written off as a uncooperative patient but I felt highly violated and uncomfortable during the whole thing. At the end of the appointment, I asked if there was any explanation for my persisting symptoms and he told me that it’s all because “you have anxiety.” I truly hope I never have to see this Dr. again. He may however be an okay choice for you if you’re comfortable having a camera shoved up your urethra by a stranger with no bedside manner.
What went well
  • Wait times
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Mar 24, 2022
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Great surgeon
Saw the doc for BPH. After diagnosis he reviewed options and recommended laser surgery. The whole process went exactly as he discussed, including recovery. He and the entire office staff are approachable and professional. A classy practice all around.
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
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Bob – Mar 09, 2022
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AVOID HIM LIKE THE PLAGUE. He performed unnecessary surgery that required further surgery to correct what he did. This caused a major decline in my Quality of Life. I rue the day I ever walked into his office.
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
3 others found this helpful
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Sep 17, 2021
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Having been a patient of Dr. G's since 2006, I could not recommend a more competent highly-regarded physician. He is not only an excellent urologist but his bedside manner is one most doctors should adhere to. On the contrary, his office staff needs to be schooled in customer service related issues. They oftentimes state that they have left messages on your answering machine reminding you of an appointment and that is clearly untrue. I am very diligent in keeping my appointments and arrive always in a timely manner. I have left several messages for Dr. G regarding medication questions and have never received a call back. I feel this is the fault of the office, and not Dr. G. This office is very unorganized and is not run efficiently. I am sure I am not the only patient of Dr. G's that feels this way. Poorly-run office but in all a great doctor!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
1 other person found this helpful
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Jan 29, 2021
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I have had Dr. G for a few surgeries for kidney stones. I completely trust him,he gets to the point explains everything. I would and do recommend him to all.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Susan – Sep 10, 2020
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He saved my life twice , can't beat that
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Mar 30, 2020
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I feel dr.gee is a fantastic physician my son is developmentally disabled and he recognized right away that he could not cognitively understand everything that was happening with him he was hospitalized for kidney stones tractor G did a fantastic job communicating with him and explaining to me the procedure was Ashley going to be like he's now had a second kidney stone and dr. G it's very kind compassionate and considerate with him I would recommend him to anybody I don't know what happened with a viewer at said he has no bedside manner I find him very professional and thorough and it is important that when your loved one is sick and hurting that the doctor is professional and thorough and compassionate and I feel that he has all those qualities
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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Elaine – Sep 10, 2019
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This is a vasectomy update re Dr. Gerstenbluth. Two years on, no issues at all. I have friends who had him for the procedure who also had no issues. He is good at doing vasectomies. His assistant in the room is a nice guy.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Appointment was rushed
3 others found this helpful
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Schenectady, NY – Feb 17, 2019
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No bedside manner is an extreme understatment
What went well
  • Wait times
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
8 others found this helpful
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Aug 24, 2018
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Did a good job with my vasectomy
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
6 others found this helpful
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Kevin koval – Jun 02, 2018
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I went to Dr. Gerstenbluth to have my bladder checked for cancer. He gets right to the point in the exam. He is not a hand holder, but that is OK with me. The procedure was quick.. I think he did a thorough job, but I haven't received a report as of yet, so I don't know for sure..
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
1 other person found this helpful
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Joseph J Hehir in Schenectady, NY – Nov 16, 2017
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Dr. Robert Gerstenbluth, MD is a urologist in Schenectady, NY and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Gerstenbluth has extensive experience in Urinary Conditions and Urinary Calculi & Removal. He graduated from State University...read more
  • Urology

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  • Case Western Reserve University Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 2004
  • State University Of New York At Buffalo

    Medical School, 1998
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Urology®
Urology
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Dr. Gerstenbluth is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Urology

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    Locations

    Practice

    Schenectady Urological Associates PC2200 Rosa Rd Schenectady, NY 12309
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    Schenectady Radiologists1201 Nott St Ste 203 Schenectady, NY 12308
    2

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Ellis Hospital

      1101 Nott St
      Schenectady, NY 12308

      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
    • St. Mary's Hospital Amsterdam

      427 Guy Park Ave
      Amsterdam, NY 12010

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

      80%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      4% lower than the national average

      72%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      3% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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