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Dr. Hylton Lightman, MD

Dr. Hylton Lightman, MD

Pediatrics*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Hylton Lightman, MD is a pediatrician in Far Rockaway, NY and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University Of The Witwatersrand, Faculty Of Health Sciences in 1977. He is affiliated with Long Island Jewish Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 19 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (19 reviews)

Practice

601 Jarvis Ave Far Rockaway, NY 11691
Telehealth available
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Dr. Lightman's Reviews

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4.2
19 ratings, 9 with a written review
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Knowledge and caring. Couldn't ask for a better doctor
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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Apr 18, 2025
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Outstanding
Excellent care. Great team work. The best pediatrician ever.
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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Best Pediatric Office – Dec 23, 2023
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Thanks to his excellent diagnostic skills and intuition our infant daughter is alive after being treated for a rare bacteria in the blood We are eternally thankful
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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Dr R in Woodmere , NY – Jun 20, 2019
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We always heard rave reviews about Dr. Lightman & co., and now we understand why. We finally find the right pediatrician. The professionalism and excellence is in a class by itself. The office runs well and efficiently.
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
2 others found this helpful
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Howie and Rachell in Cedarhurst, NY, N – Jun 20, 2019
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Fabulous doctors, great staff. It’s a joy bringing my children to this pediatric practice.
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
5 others found this helpful
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Sara B in NY – Dec 09, 2018
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We were patients for a couple years and Dr Lightman misdiagnosed our newborn and young daughter and they both ended up in the ER! His wife, the office manager, is terribly rude. They smile at you and then talk gossip behind your back. Its a run down office in a house. Much more professional physicians available elsewhere in the 5towns. Dont risk your family
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Adam Greenberg in Lawrence, NY – Nov 26, 2018
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Dr. Lightman and all the providers came highly recommended and there's a great reason why. They are excellent. The best for your kids. The staff is fabulous and the office is run excellently.
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
2 others found this helpful
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A Happy and Grateful Far Rockaway Mom in NY – Jun 16, 2018
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I could not have been more impressed by Dr. Lightman- he's professional, warm and most importantly a great diagnostician. I've been to a few other practices and I'm truly impressed. Dr. Leightman returns a call within minutes if me beeping him. The attention and patience he gives is like no other! My kids love him too. I highly recommend using him. His staff is wonderful as well.
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
5 others found this helpful
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Esther Jeidel in Wembley, BEN – Oct 09, 2016
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He is warm, compassionate, and a greater and more brilliant physician cannot exist. He gives of his heart to each and every patient. Whether it be a runny nose, an anaphylactic reaction, of a newborn baby - each patient is treated like a precious soul by him and by his staff.
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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Leah Sheyna in Far Rockaway – Oct 07, 2016
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Dr. Hylton Lightman, MD is a pediatrician in Far Rockaway, NY and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University Of The Witwatersrand, Faculty Of Health Sciences in 1977. He is affiliated with Long Island Jewish Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

  • Pediatrics

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  • Johannesburg General

    Internship Hospital

  • Schneider Children's Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital, 1987

  • North Shore University Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 1985

  • University Witwatersrand

    Residency Hospital, 1984

  • Military Hospital University Pretoria

    Residency Hospital, 1981

  • University Of The Witwatersrand, Faculty Of Health Sciences

    Medical School, 1977
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Pediatrics®
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Practice

Office601 Jarvis Ave Far Rockaway, NY 11691
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • 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

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