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Dr. Michael Steckman, MD

Dr. Michael Steckman, MD

Gastroenterology*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Michael Steckman, MD is a gastroenterologist in Kingston, NY and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Steckman has extensive experience in Pancreatic Disease. He graduated from HANDS-ON THERAPY SCHOOL OF MASSAGE in 1978. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Vassar Brothers Medical Center and Our Lady of Lourdes Memorial Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

2.9 Star Rating
Based on 17 reviews 2.9 Star Rating (17 reviews)

Practice

26 Pearl St Kingston, NY 12401
Telehealth available

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Dr. Steckman's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Steckman

2.9
17 ratings, 9 with a written review
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4 star
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3 star
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2 star
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1 star
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called gave insurance info before visit, asking if they accept my insurance . Response yes . Made appointments accordingly . They cancelled my endoscopy after making it a week in advance because they said the insurance wasn't OK . Never picked up the phone to ask me to straighten it out . Instead they called to tell me they cancelled my appointment for the endoscopy. I asked to find out if they took my insurance . Don't cancel my appointment without asking me even if I wanted to pay out of pocket . Will never go there again. Am constantly vomiting but ,doesn't matter . The can call to tell you you are cancelled but not to say they are having a problem with insurance. .Funny but the next Dr I called , same day steckman cancelled , cleared that my insurance was fine . Ran it in advance . Professional staff . Nothing like steckman's office . Stay away . Better gastroenterologists are available . Ruined my faith in decency .
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
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Eparisano – May 17, 2022
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Did not find dr friendly Seemed not interested in me Was not giving me much information on my condition Felt rushed. He was cold Did not find visit worth it Would never recommend him
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
1 other person found this helpful
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Jul 28, 2021
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Dr. Steckman and his entire staff are totally professional in every way. I have had only the most excellent care and experience with this office over the past 5 years.
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
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Dec 23, 2020
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He is expert in his field and I felt I received excellent care
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
2 others found this helpful
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Linda de Spirlet – Nov 29, 2019
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I have had two routine colonoscopies with Dr. Steckman, one in 2013 and one this week. Both times I was treated courteously by Dr. S., office and medical staff. I even received a follow up call the next day. No complaints whatsoever!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Mar 20, 2019
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I would recommend Dr Steckman. He was able to answer all of my questions. His staff was courteous and helpful.
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
4 others found this helpful
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Oct 22, 2018
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Be very careful using this office, they don't care to follow your insurance company when sending out biopsy's. I just received a 4000.00 bill since they sent it to the wrong lab. They don't care about their patient doing something like that. They did make sure my insurance would pay their costs but not for their patient.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
6 others found this helpful
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Dawn in Highland, NY – Aug 29, 2017
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I had Dr. Steckman when I was an admitted patient in the hospital. He demeanor is extremely cold and cocky. He had to do a procedure on me and wasn't friendly before or after. I would never ever return to him for an office visit. A very rude and uncaring doctor.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
7 others found this helpful
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kingston, ny – Mar 19, 2017
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I had a terrible experience during a routine colonoscopy. Rushed in and rushed out. Sent home without being told I had been vomiting profusely and that they continued the procedure anyway. Only a very sore throat caused me to call as find out they had put a plastic tube down my throat and kept on going. I felt beat up. They woke me and said pull up your underwear, which had been put at me feet on the bare floor, pants too, then tried to send me out while I could barely walk.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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
6 others found this helpful
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Gary Siegel in Port Ewen, NY – Jan 31, 2017
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Dr. Michael Steckman, MD is a gastroenterologist in Kingston, NY and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Steckman has extensive experience in Pancreatic Disease. He graduated from HANDS-ON THERAPY SCHOOL OF MASSAGE in 1978....read more
  • Gastroenterology

  • Internal Medicine

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  • Hands-on Therapy School Of Massage

    Medical School, 1978
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine
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Locations

Practice

Hudson Valley Gastroenterology PC26 Pearl St Kingston, NY 12401
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