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Dr. Christopher La Mendola, MD

Dr. Christopher La Mendola, MD

General Surgery*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Christopher La Mendola, MD is a general surgeon in West Islip, NY and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Stony Brook University Renaissance School of Medicine in 1985. He is affiliated with Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

4.9 Star Rating
Based on 17 reviews 4.9 Star Rating (17 reviews)

Practice

1111 Montauk Hwy West Islip, NY 11795

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At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. La Mendola specializes in the areas of General Surgery & Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. See reviews
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Dr. La Mendola's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. La Mendola

4.9
17 ratings, 6 with a written review
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Exceptional Surgeon and Staff
Dr. Lamendola is an amazingly talented surgeon with a fabulous bedside manner. He explained each step of the surgical procedure with great detail and compassion. It’s not typical to find a well respected doctor with a kind persona. Dr. Lamendola is that doctor. My husband and I will be forever grateful to this gentleman for the life saving surgery that he performed. We are three weeks post surgery and the stitches are those of a plastic surgeon, the healing is almost a thin line. In addition, the office staff is top notch. The PA, Jen has a wonderful demeanor. She is highly knowledgeable and patient. Jen fielded many phone calls from us and always returned those calls quickly, taking her time answering each of our questions. I highly recommend this practice to anyone seeking cardiac surgery. A total pleasure to deal with each professional in this office.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Ruth Gutmann – Feb 02, 2022
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It is a year ago today that my husband had a double bypass under the capable hands of Dr. LAaMendola. From the minute we met him.. we knew we met the right person and staff.. we will be forever grateful.. Thank you Dr. La Mendola for giving my husband a future.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Debbie Steiger – Jan 23, 2021
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Dr la mendola , is a excellent caring surgeon. Staff is excellent and caring. Dr la mendola save my husbands life, he had aortic valve replacement. I would recommend him to everyone!!!!
What went well
  • 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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Aug 11, 2020
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I had valve replacement done.Dr lamendola goes above and beyond for his patients. His whole team is awesome. He saved my life ??
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
3 others found this helpful
Helpful
Linda in Holtsville , NY – Sep 13, 2018
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Dr La Mendola consulted at the hospital when my husband needed an Aortic Valve & had a blockage. He spoke with us in plain terms, calmly reassured the whole family about what exactly he was going to do & about how long it would take. My husband stayed in the hospital longer with complications & several other doctors spoke alarmingly to my husband & his parents about other conditions but Dr. La Mendola calmly reiterated that each organ affected would reboot & come back to normal and he was right!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
4 others found this helpful
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Donna in Commack, NY – Mar 23, 2016
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When Dr. LaMendola spoke to me and my wife about the bypass surgery I needed, he was very reassuring and made us feel very comfortable with the situation; I felt confident that everything would come out well (and it did!). I would not hesitate to highly recommend him (and his staff) to anyone needing cardiovascular surgery.
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
Kaz Stasiak in Hauppauge, NY – Dec 22, 2015
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About Me

biography

Dr. Christopher La Mendola, MD is a general surgeon in West Islip, NY and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Stony Brook University Renaissance School of Medicine in 1985. He is affiliated with Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.
  • General Surgery

  • Cardiothoracic Surgery

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

  • New York University Grossman School Of Medicine

    Fellowship Hospital, 1994
  • New York University Grossman School Of Medicine

    Residency Hospital, 1992
  • New York University Grossman School Of Medicine

    Internship Hospital, 1986
  • Stony Brook University Renaissance School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1985
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
General Surgery
American Board of Thoracic Surgery®
Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
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Healthgrades has not received any data indicating a board action exists for this provider.

Locations

Practice

Suffolk Pediatric Associates PC1111 Montauk Hwy West Islip, NY 11795
1

Practice

St. Francis Hospital and Heart Center100 Port Washington Blvd Roslyn, NY 11576
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • 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

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