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Dr. Deborah Axelrod, MD

Dr. Deborah Axelrod, MD

General Surgery*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Deborah Axelrod, MD is a general surgeon in New York, NY and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA / ANCHORAGE CAMPUS in 1982. She is affiliated with medical facilities NYU Langone Hospitals and Long Island Jewish Medical Center. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.3 Star Rating
Based on 35 reviews 4.3 Star Rating (35 reviews)

Practice

160 E 34th St New York, NY 10016
Telehealth available

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Dr. Axelrod's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Axelrod

4.3

35 ratings, 18 with a written review
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4 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
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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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Arpine Saribekyan – Jun 28, 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
1 person found this helpful
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May 14, 2023
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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
1 person found this helpful
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May 14, 2023
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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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Honora Raphael – Sep 09, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Aug 31, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Aug 14, 2021
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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
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Jay S. – May 06, 2021
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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
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Nov 08, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Donna – Nov 08, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Sam – Jun 26, 2020
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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
8 people found this helpful
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Alicia Clarens – Dec 22, 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
7 people found this helpful
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Mar 13, 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
Helpful
New York, NY – Mar 07, 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
5 people found this helpful
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Feb 01, 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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Jan 23, 2018
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What went well
No results
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
10 people found this helpful
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New York, NY – Oct 05, 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
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Denise F – Apr 06, 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
What could be improved
No results
22 people found this helpful
Helpful
Brooklyn, NY – Jul 08, 2016
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About Me

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Dr. Deborah Axelrod, MD is a general surgeon in New York, NY and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA / ANCHORAGE CAMPUS in 1982. She is affiliated with medical facilities NYU Langone Hospitals...read more
  • General Surgery

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  • University Of Alaska / Anchorage Campus

    Medical School, 1982
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Locations

Practice

NYU Langone Hospitals160 E 34th St New York, NY 10016
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • NYU Langone Hospitals

    550 1st Ave
    New York, NY 10016
    Recipient of 62
    hospital awards

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery

    View all awards

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

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Long Island Jewish Medical Center

    270 05 76 Ave
    New Hyde Park, NY 11040
    Recipient of 14
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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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

    75%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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