Dr. Robert Polofsky, DO

General Medical Practice*MaleAge 67

General Medical Practice*

Dr. Robert Polofsky, DO is a general medical practice specialist in Amityville, NY and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1983. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as South Shore University Hospital and Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

Dr. Robert Polofsky, DO

Practice

221 Broadway Ste 207 Amityville, NY 11701

Accepting new patients

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Polofsky specializes in the area of Family Practice/OMT. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Easy Scheduling
    Patients said scheduling was easy. See reviews

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Dr. Polofsky's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Polofsky

3.8

35 ratings, 19 with a written review
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4 Star
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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
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DianeK – Jan 07, 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
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
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Jeffrey D – Jan 13, 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
2 people found this helpful
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Christian j Nielsen – Sep 26, 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
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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L. Licameli – Dec 09, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
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TonyG – Mar 23, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
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Not a patient anymore – Mar 16, 2021
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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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Anthony Loguercio – Sep 20, 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
2 people found this helpful
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Claire Patruno – Aug 26, 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
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Joseph Slater – Aug 03, 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
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Naomi J. – Jul 30, 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
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Steve – Jul 27, 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
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Rachel Slater – Jul 27, 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
4 people found this helpful
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jo hanna – Jul 07, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
May 07, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Joseph P Reilly in Lindenhurst, NY – Mar 03, 2018
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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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
bethpage, ny – Jul 07, 2017
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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
10 people found this helpful
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Amityville, NY – Feb 07, 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
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
M. Lynn in Babylon, NY – Oct 28, 2016
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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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Gary Nelson in N y – Apr 19, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

MIgraines, depression, diabetes,hypertension,heart disease,orthopedic issues, pulmonary issues  spends times talking to patients for quality care

biography

Robert Polofsky DO has been in the area for 32 years. He has privileges in three local hospitals. His focus is on the patient and spends time with the patient to ensure that quality care is given.
  • General Medical Practice

  • Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy

  • Family Medicine

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  • Suburban Gen Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1984
  • Des Moines University College Of Osteopathic Medicine

    Medical School, 1983
  • State University Of New York / Health Science Center At Stony Brook

    Undergraduate School, 1979
American Osteopathic Association®
American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians®
Family Practice/OMT
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  • English

  • French

  • Polish

  • Spanish

  • Yiddish

Locations

Practice

Family Medical Practice of Long Island PC221 Broadway Ste 207 Amityville, NY 11701
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  • Call
  • Fax
  • Hours
    • Mon: 9:00am - 6:00pm
    • Wed: 9:00am - 6:00pm
    • Thu: 10:00am - 6:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 2:45pm
    • Sun: 10:00am - 3:00pm
  • Directions
Office253 Broadway Amityville, NY 11701
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • South Shore University Hospital

    301 E Main St
    Bay Shore, NY 11706
    Recipient of 21
    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

    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback
  • St Joseph Hospital

    4295 Hempstead Tpke
    Bethpage, NY 11714

    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
  • Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center

    1000 Montauk Hwy
    West Islip, NY 11795
    Recipient of 4
    hospital 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

    71%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    4% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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