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Dr. Michael Blechman, MD

Dr. Michael Blechman, MD

Gastroenterology*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Michael Blechman, MD is a gastroenterologist in New York, NY and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College of Medicine in 1993. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Lenox Hill Hospital and NYU Langone Hospitals. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.4 Star Rating
Based on 15 reviews 3.4 Star Rating (15 reviews)

Practice

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

Make an Appointment

(212) 741-6100

Hospital Highlight

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

Dr. Blechman is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

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. Blechman specializes in the area of Gastroenterology. • 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 Top Hospital
    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Blechman's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Blechman

3.4
15 ratings, 5 with a written review
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Office is difficult to contact and replies are very slow. You can't get an appointment for many months, but they won't refill medications without an appointment (even if it's just a heartburn med you've been on for years with no problem). Also his whole attitude is kinda jaded, like he's clearly just phoning it in.
What went well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Appointment was rushed
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I – Aug 14, 2023
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Dr. Blechman is unable to renew a prescription
this Doctor is fine except when it comes to renewing prescriptions. It is ridiculous that I should not have the prescription called into the pharmacy by the end of the week when I have requested the refill online at the beginning of the week and called every day to remind them
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Jan 07, 2023
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Worst doctor experience ever and I was a long time patient of his. Doctor is chronically late and staff is surly. Waited 6 weeks for an appointment and arrived to find the doctor running 45 minutes late. Had 3:00 appointment and receptionist let people with 3:30 and 4:00 appointments go before me and only gave me the explanation of "your time slot was up". After waiting 2 HOURS receptionist said "he is not seeing anymore patients today". Called his service because really sick and no response.
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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May 01, 2018
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Doctor was extremely late for appointment without a good reason Made appointment for consultation before routine screening colonoscopy I had made a point of asking if he kept appointment times I was told he did I was asked to come early 15' to do paper work which I did but courtesy is one way street with this guy I walked out after being made to wait for a prolonged time. With the hope of finding a more considerate MD
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Brooklyn, NY – Jun 09, 2017
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He did not diagnose what was apparent to a different GI specialist: that my child needed to have the gall bladder removed ASAP. Because of the delay, there's a risk of additional gallstones that would have to removed in a second procedure. We experienced a poor bedside manner that hindered communication.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
Helpful
Disappointed Parent in New York, NY – Nov 22, 2016
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biography

Dr. Michael Blechman, MD is a gastroenterologist in New York, NY and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College of Medicine in 1993. He is affiliated...read more

  • Gastroenterology

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  • State University Of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1993
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Gastroenterology
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Dr. Blechman is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

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    Locations

    Practice

    Docs Physicians Affiliated With Bimc55 E 34th St New York, NY 10016
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    Practice

    Virtual Medical PC380 2nd Ave New York, NY 10010
    2

    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

    • Lenox Hill Hospital

      100 E 77th St
      New York, NY 10075
      Recipient of 42
      hospital awards

      America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis

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

      Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis

      View all awards

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

      84%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
      79%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      3% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • Mount Sinai Hospital

      1 Gustave L Levy Pl
      New York, NY 10029
      Recipient of 27
      hospital awards

      Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™ (2024)

      Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis

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

      Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis

      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

      76%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
      View all patient feedback
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