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Dr. Xiaolei Zhu, MD

Dr. Xiaolei Zhu, MD

Nephrology*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Xiaolei Zhu, MD is a nephrologist in East Setauket, NY and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from COLLEGE OF TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE OF SHANGHAI in 1991. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Stony Brook University Hospital and Mather Hospital.

4.4 Star Rating
Based on 12 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (12 reviews)

Practice

205 N Belle Mead Ave East Setauket, NY 11733

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Hospital Highlight

Dr. Zhu is affiliated with Mather Hospital Port Jefferson, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Zhu specializes in the areas of Internal Medicine & Nephrology. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Zhu's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Zhu

4.4
12 ratings, 6 with a written review
5 star
83%
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4 star
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3 star
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2 star
8%
8%
1 star
8%
8%

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Dr. Zhu should have a 5.0 rating
Dr. Zhu has treated this now successful kidney transplant patient with high levels of skill, due diligence, compassion, and integrity. I am simply baffled by anyone who complains about this doctor. For many years I have been fortunate enough to benefit from her superb medical advice. She 'tells you what you need to know'... I believe in Dr. Zhu. She is an outstanding doctor who displays unwavering medical ability and dedication to her profession. Do not change Dr. Zhu.
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
Helpful
Richard Morfopoulos Ph.D., M.S. with distinction – May 15, 2024
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She can be great and thorough to new patients. But she can be very dismissive, argumentative, apathetic and will gaslight you if she is in a bad mood or just does not want to see you; this includes putting wrong information and personal opinions in your medical records. She thinks she knows psychology well enough to force her opinions on patients, and this has affected her interest and attention to physical issues. I was a patient for years, but she has become increasingly less helpful and more unpleasant to see. I will not go back there, nor to any of the specialist friends she’s referred me to, anymore. My medical record is inaccurate and too many health issues have been dismissed by her and because of her.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Apr 17, 2024
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Excellent physician
Her dedication to detail of her patient is outstanding. She has reviewed all my records before my exam and is familiar with me. She really proved her dedication to patients when I dislocated my shoulder taken to Stonybrook Hospital treated and released. Although she was not involved she called me the next day to inquire how I was. What doctor does that? A jewel of a physician This is my second review for Dr. Zhu because I’m not sure the first was submitted correctly.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Apr 14, 2023
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Dr. Xiaolei Zhu is an outstanding doctor who has benefitted me with approximately a decade of service. She has chaperoned my healthcare through dialysis among other things. I have been taken care of by many doctors over the years: I assure you this one "is an ace." If you want excellent medical care- look no further. Richard Morfopoulos PhD
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
Helpful
Richard Morfopoulos PhD – Dec 02, 2021
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Praise to Dr. Zhu is given by me for her compassion, excellent examination skill, direct answers to all questions and knowledge. She treats the person, not just the body organ.
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
Helpful
Dale Levey in Sound Beach NY – Oct 03, 2016
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She is a great doctor who probably has added years to the usage of my kidney. I cannot recommend this doctor highly enough. She is thorough yet compassionate and a highly skilled practitioner.
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
4 others found this helpful
Helpful
Rich M in Coram, NY – Jul 18, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Xiaolei Zhu, MD is a nephrologist in East Setauket, NY and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from COLLEGE OF TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE OF SHANGHAI in 1991. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Stony Brook University Hospital and Mather Hospital.
  • Nephrology

  • Internal Medicine

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Yale University

    Fellowship Hospital, 2006
  • Yale University Prog Bridgeport Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 2004
  • Bridgeport Hospital Yale University

    Internship Hospital, 2002
  • College Of Traditional Chinese Medicine Of Shanghai

    Medical School, 1991
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Internal Medicine
Nephrology
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Healthgrades has not received any data indicating a board action exists for this provider.
  • English

  • Chinese

Locations

Practice

Stony Brook Internists Ufpc205 N Belle Mead Ave East Setauket, NY 11733
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Practice

Infectious Disease Advanced Specialty Care500 Commack Rd Ste 103 Commack, NY 11725
2
Office4 Smith Haven Mall Ste 203 Lake Grove, NY 11755
3

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Mather Hospital

    75 N Country Rd
    Port Jefferson, NY 11777
    Recipient of 22
    hospital awards

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

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

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

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% higher than the national average

    85%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    10% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • St Charles Hospital

    200 Belle Terre Rd
    Port Jefferson, NY 11777
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

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

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Stony Brook University Hospital

    101 Nicolls Rd
    Stony Brook, NY 11794
    Recipient of 33
    hospital awards

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

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

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

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    74%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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