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Dr. Lee Tessler, MD

Dr. Lee Tessler, MD

Neurosurgery*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Lee Tessler, MD is a neurosurgeon in East Meadow, NY and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Ohio State University College of Medicine in 2001. He is affiliated with NYU Langone Hospitals. He is accepting new patients.

4.6 Star Rating
Based on 24 reviews 4.6 Star Rating (24 reviews)

Practice

1530 Front St Ste 400 East Meadow, NY 11554

Make an Appointment

(516) 324-7500

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Tessler is affiliated with NYU Langone Hospitals New York, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for neurosurgery.

Dr. Tessler is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Tessler specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Tessler's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Tessler

4.6

24 ratings, 13 with a written review
5 Star
83%
83%
4 Star
8%
8%
3 Star
0%
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2 Star
0%
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1 Star
8%
8%

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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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Dr Tessler Rocks!! – Jan 14, 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
Helpful
Sep 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
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Donna Norian – Nov 20, 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
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Joan and Laura – Aug 21, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
1 person found this helpful
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Mar 03, 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
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barbara taylor – Mar 05, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Jesse and Adrienne – Feb 28, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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James Santore – Feb 08, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Marsha – Jan 23, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Lauren – Jan 14, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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ES – Dec 12, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
May 23, 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
Helpful
Forest Hills, NY – Aug 01, 2017
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About Me

biography

Dr. Lee Tessler, MD is a neurosurgeon in East Meadow, NY and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Ohio State University College of Medicine in 2001. He is affiliated with NYU Langone Hospitals. He is accepting new patients.

  • Neurosurgery

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  • Nyu Bellevue Hospital Center

    Internship Hospital

  • Duke University

    Undergraduate School

  • Ohio State University College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2001
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
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Neurosurgery
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Dr. Tessler is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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    Locations

    Practice

    Office1530 Front St Ste 400 East Meadow, NY 11554
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    Practice

    Unavail100 Merrick Rd Ste 128W Rockville Centre, NY 11570
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    • Hours
      • Mon: 8:30am - 4:30pm
      • Tue: 8:30am - 4:30pm
      • Wed: 8:30am - 4:30pm
      • Thu: 8:30am - 4:30pm
      • Fri: 8:30am - 4:30pm
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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 Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Superior clinical outcomes in cranial neurosurgery

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Superior clinical outcomes in cranial neurosurgery

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      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

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