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Dr. David Podwall, MD

Dr. David Podwall, MD

Neurology*
25+ years of experience

Dr. David Podwall, MD is a neurologist in New Hyde Park, NY and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Podwall has extensive experience in Headache. He graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine in 1999. He is affiliated with medical facilities St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center and North Shore University Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.1 Star Rating
Based on 58 reviews 4.1 Star Rating (58 reviews)

Practice

1991 Marcus Ave Ste 110 New Hyde Park, NY 11042
Telehealth available

Dr. Podwall is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurology

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

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Dr. Podwall's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Podwall

4.1

58 ratings, 18 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
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BL – May 03, 2024
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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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Mar 23, 2024
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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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Rosemary Ficalora – Sep 06, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Daniel Mazza – Jun 03, 2021
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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
4 people found this helpful
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Nov 14, 2019
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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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Christine – Aug 07, 2019
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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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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michael starr in roslyn heights, NY – Nov 27, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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NY – Oct 23, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Lorraine Gallo in Glendale NY 11385, NY – Jun 10, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Carlos – May 18, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Scott G in North Woodmere – Mar 15, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Michael Colavito in New Hyde Park – Oct 20, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Colleen Keating in Flushing, NY – Jun 12, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Ed Glister in long beach, ny – Mar 27, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Octavia in Jamaica, NY – Jun 05, 2016
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What went well
  • 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 people found this helpful
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A. PAPADOPULOS in Roslyn, NY – Apr 19, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Richard J.Giaime in Ozone Park, NY – Apr 05, 2016
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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
6 people found this helpful
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Kathleen B. in New York – Feb 26, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

My approach starts with listening to patients, asking questions and doing a careful neurological examination. I spend a minimum of 40 minutes with a new patient, never double booking, so I can give my patients my complete attention. If a test...read more
  • Neurology

  • Clinical Neurophysiology

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  • Columbia Presby Medical Center|new York Presbyterian Hospital - Columbia Presbyterian Center

    Fellowship Hospital, 2004
  • Columbia Presby Medical Center Neurological Institute|columbia-presby Med Ctr-neur Inst

    Residency Hospital, 2003
  • Mount Sinai Hospital|mt Sinai Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 2000
  • Albert Einstein College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1999
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
Neurology
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Dr. Podwall is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurology

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    Locations

    Practice

    Neurological Associates of Long Island PC1991 Marcus Ave Ste 110 New Hyde Park, NY 11042
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center

      100 Port Washington Blvd
      Roslyn, NY 11576
      Recipient of 11
      hospital awards

      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

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

      88%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      4% higher than the national average

      84%
      Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

      19% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • North Shore University Hospital

      300 Community Dr
      Manhasset, NY 11030
      Recipient of 19
      hospital awards

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)

      Superior clinical outcomes in the care and treatment of stroke

      Stroke Care Excellence Award™ (2023)

      Superior clinical outcomes in the care and treatment of stroke

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      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

      View all patient feedback
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