Dr. Louis Bonavita Jr, MD

Family Medicine*MaleAge 63

Family Medicine*

Dr. Louis Bonavita Jr, MD is a family medicine physician in East Syracuse, NY and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK / HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT SYRACUSE in 1988. He is affiliated with University Hospital S University N Y Health Science Center. He is accepting telehealth appointments.

Dr. Louis Bonavita Jr, MD

CNY Family Care

4939 Brittonfield Pkwy Ste 101 East Syracuse, NY 13057
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  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Bonavita Jr specializes in the area of Family Practice. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Highly Recommended Hospital
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Dr. Bonavita Jr's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Bonavita Jr

3.7
23 ratings, 10 with a written review
5 star
61%
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4 star
4%
4%
3 star
4%
4%
2 star
9%
9%
1 star
22%
22%

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They do not return even the most urgent calls
My parents have been patients of dr bonavita for over thirty years. My father has recently passed. I have been waiting for a call back from the office to get a hospice referral for my mother for five days. I have even left several priority messages.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Chris – Feb 05, 2025
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Unexpectedly ill
Just days ago I developed a very bad cough and needed to see a doctor. CNY managed to get me in right away and I had the good fortune to see Dr Bonavita Jr.I know when excellent medical care comes my way and my visit to Dr B was a great experience. I was impressed with the doctors skill; thankfully diagnosed quickly and accurately. Thank goodness I met Dr B since I was walking around with pneumonia !His prescribed medication is working great and I am significantly improved in just 48 hours.I believe Dr Bonavita Jr is a compassionate person and excellent physician.
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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Rob T – Dec 28, 2024
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This is one great doctor! Very caring and listens well! I’m a nurse,so impressing me is difficult- we are patients for life.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Dec 20, 2022
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I’ve seen Dr Bonavita since he was at North medical. That was the day I would recommend him, but no more. Recently, I had to have some major surgery and became allergic to my diabetes med. dr. B found a med I could take but my insurance company would not except it. I was told for a year that he was trying to set appointments with the insurance company to find out that it never happened. He also never charted any of my notes so I could not get my medicine. The nurses yelled at me! I left a message when I ran out of the samples that I was given and they never called me back for two months. I was without my diabetes meds for two months. They screamed and yelled at me because I kept calling. Dr. B finally kicked me out of the practice. I was without my meds! Absolutely no concern. Very disappointing. I know Am fighting to bring my sugar down & trying a new medicine with a new Doctor Who cares. My life has been put in danger I’m not trying to get me the medicine I needed.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 others found this helpful
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Nov 03, 2021
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Hubby and I have been going to Dr. B for Well over 20 years. His bedside manner is great. For us, he's like a friend who happens to be a great doctor. If we don't agree with something, we have good open minded discussions about it it. He's a great advocate when my insurance gives us trouble. If we can't get in right away to see him, we ask who he suggests at CNY Fam. Care and he always gives great advice.
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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S. Cornell – Sep 18, 2021
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Dr. Bonavita has helped my family out in so many ways from me, my daughter, parents and brother. His compassion is unparalleled and he is a fierce advocate for his patients. He is a one of a kind class act and top notch doctor and we are lucky to gave him.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
1 other person found this helpful
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Anne Marie Doyle – Apr 25, 2020
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I have been going to Dr. Bonavita and his practice since they were at North Medical Center. I never was able to see the same physician twice, they are extremely over booked and I was tossed from one doctor to the next. One of their NP that was there named Kristin was very unprofessional and did not know what to do with me. Instead of referring me out she kept guessing! I now go to another practive that does not see patient's every 5 minutes. Go elsewhere.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Nov 22, 2019
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Dr.Bonavita has been our doctor for many years and has helped us thru the years. He takes all the time you need to answer your questions and concerns, always there if we need him.he is a amazing doctor and a wonderful human being. He is our rock!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
4 others found this helpful
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Frank & Judith Allen in Martville, NY – Feb 18, 2019
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I have been a patient for over 30 years. Dr B is a knowledgeable and personable doctor, the best. However, there appears to be a high turnover in nurses and other staff., which results in inefficiency. He’s always booked up 2 to 3 months, too many patients. As the practice grows the quality of care diminishes. I’m currently considering finding another doctor.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Long wait times
5 others found this helpful
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Dec 30, 2018
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As a doctor in trade dr. bonavita is well versed in most if not all your medical needs.he has an excellent bedside manner .However the positives stop there.He and his staff are always too busy.Heck, to get an appt. with 'my' doctor there is a 3 month wait! They said to keep calling and maybe i'll get lucky with a cancellation.Paperwork that only needed to be signed and faxed to my disability insurance carrier never got completed after a month.Cny family care is too big.You're just a number..
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
13 others found this helpful
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Clay, NY – Apr 19, 2017
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Dr. Louis Bonavita Jr, MD is a family medicine physician in East Syracuse, NY and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK / HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT SYRACUSE in 1988. He is affiliated...read more
  • Family Medicine

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  • State University Of New York / Health Science Center At Syracuse

    Medical School, 1988
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Family Medicine®
Family Practice
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Locations

CNY Family Care

Central New York Family Care4939 Brittonfield Pkwy Ste 101 East Syracuse, NY 13057
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • University Hospital S University N Y Health Science Center

    750 E Adams St
    Syracuse, NY 13210
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    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

    77%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

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