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Dr. Alvin Hershfeld, DO

Dr. Alvin Hershfeld, DO

Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy*
50+ years of experience

Dr. Alvin Hershfeld, DO is an osteopathic manipulative therapy specialist in Howard Beach, NY and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from PHILADELPHIA COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE in 1971. He is affiliated with North Shore University Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

2.7 Star Rating
Based on 30 reviews 2.7 Star Rating (30 reviews)

Practice

15640 Crossbay Blvd Howard Beach, NY 11414
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(718) 529-4500

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Hershfeld specializes in the areas of Family Practice/OMT & Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine. • See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
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Dr. Hershfeld's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Hershfeld

2.7

30 ratings, 9 with a written review
5 Star
33%
33%
4 Star
10%
10%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
7%
7%
1 Star
50%
50%

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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 09, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
10 people found this helpful
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Jun 22, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
8 people found this helpful
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Apr 01, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • 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
11 people found this helpful
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Nov 03, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
10 people found this helpful
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Stacey in Brooklyn, NY – Jun 03, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
8 people found this helpful
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HB, 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
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Rockaway Beach, NY – Dec 27, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
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Barbara in Brooklyn, NY – May 26, 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
11 people found this helpful
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George parente in South Ozone Park, NY – Jul 13, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Alvin Hershfeld, DO is an osteopathic manipulative therapy specialist in Howard Beach, NY and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from PHILADELPHIA COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE in 1971. He is affiliated with...read more

  • Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy

  • Family Medicine

  • 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.

  • Inerboro General Hospital

    Internship Hospital

  • Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine

    Medical School, 1971
American Osteopathic Association®
American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians
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Family Practice/OMT
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Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine†
†Self designated 
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More than three years ago
New York State Board for Medicine

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Locations

Practice

Medical Office of Howard Beach PC15640 Crossbay Blvd Howard Beach, NY 11414
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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

    View all 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

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

    3% lower than the national average

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