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Dr. Cornelius Verhoest, MD

Dr. Cornelius Verhoest, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Cornelius Verhoest, MD is an obstetrician gynecologist in Poughkeepsie, NY and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Verhoest has extensive experience in Gynecologic Surgery and Gynecologic Conditions. He graduated from State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College of Medicine in 1984. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Vassar Brothers Medical Center and Northern Dutchess Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.3 Star Rating
Based on 19 reviews 3.3 Star Rating (19 reviews)

Practice

2507 South Rd Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Telehealth available

Dr. Verhoest is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Obstetrics & Gynecology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions

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Dr. Verhoest's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Verhoest

3.3
19 ratings, 6 with a written review
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Terrified my teen daughter !!!!
This Dr. went straight into a scenario that didn’t need to go into!! My daughter had 3 uti’s and we came in cause they said we should see a specialist for bladder as well… he immediately said that she could need medication that can cause hair loss !!!! He knew nothing of what was going on so why go into worse case with a 15 yr old?? Then he did a catheter that didn’t seem needed either in the situation! 100% not happy with this dr at all.. personally I think he needed to make more money being he said he’s Bi-costal!!!Don’t do it!!!
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
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Feb 16, 2024
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Optum sucks
Good Dr. But Optum is horrible.Go elsewhere. Each time you call to schedule or speak to a nurse or Dr. Is a minimum 1 hour wait on the phone!!!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Notime2waste – Dec 30, 2023
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Listened and answered questions. Staff was comforting. No time wasted. From beginning to end was a positive experience.
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
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Nov 15, 2023
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He has a great bedside manor! Very forward- no sugar coating- WHICH I LOVE! Didn't make me wait to have testing- started right then and there! He is amazing
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
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Danielle – Oct 25, 2022
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Compassionate, caring, and really takes the time to thoroughly help treat his patients
What went well
  • 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
12 others found this helpful
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Ally in Poughkeepsie, NY – Jan 14, 2017
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The nurses are rude, and incompetent.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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
14 others found this helpful
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New York, NY – Feb 19, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

continue to lead the aera in robotic surgery and pelvic reconstructive surgery. Treat every patient with a unique treatment plan that is right for them and their specific circumstances
  • Obstetrics & Gynecology

  • Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive 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.

  • University Of Toronto Faculty Of Medicine

    Fellowship Hospital, 1996
  • University Of Toronto, Ontario

    Fellowship Hospital, 1996
  • Nyu Medical Center Nyu Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 1994
  • Rutgers University / New Brunswick Campus

    Undergraduate School, 1989
  • State University Of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1984
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology®
Urogynecology & Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery
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Dr. Verhoest is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Obstetrics & Gynecology

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    Locations

    Practice

    Optum Poughkeepsie Oakwood Campus-Radiology2507 South Rd Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
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    Practice

    Optum Medical Care PC2515 South Rd Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
    2
    Vassar Brothers Medical Center45 Reade Pl Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
    3
    MidHudson Regional Hospital of Westchester Medical Center241 North Rd Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
    4

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Northern Dutchess Hospital

      6511 Spring Brook Ave
      Rhinebeck, NY 12572

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

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

      3% higher than the national average

      81%
      Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

      12% higher than the national average

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    • Vassar Brothers Medical Center

      45 Reade Pl
      Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
      Recipient of 28
      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

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      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 nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      1% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • Westchester Medical Center

      100 Woods Rd
      Valhalla, NY 10595
      Recipient of 8
      hospital awards

      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

      69%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      7% lower than the national average

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