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Dr. Ngugi Kinyungu, MD

Dr. Ngugi Kinyungu, MD

Pain Medicine*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Ngugi Kinyungu, MD is a pain medicine physician in Plainview, NY and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Washington University School of Medicine in 2006. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as North Shore University Hospital and South Shore University Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 13 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (13 reviews)

Practice

1181 Old Country Rd Ste 1 Plainview, NY 11803

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Dr. Kinyungu's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kinyungu

4.2

13 ratings, 8 with a written review
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Aug 12, 2020
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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
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 14, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
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Feb 08, 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
2 people found this helpful
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Anthony in West islip, NY – Apr 11, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Dorit Pinto in Syosset – Jan 31, 2018
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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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Cathy in Melville, ny – Jan 30, 2018
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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
Helpful
PD in West Babylon, NY – Apr 19, 2017
Thank you so much for your kind words and I am...Read More
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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
Helpful
SK in Syosset, NY – Jan 27, 2017
Thanks so much for those humbling words. I am...Read More
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About Me

care philosophy

My passion is to teach and make healthcare simple for everyone. I  believe that only when  people understand their situation can they help themselves and those around them in turn. And that is ever so the case with pain patients. Listening...read more

biography

My passion is the patient and relieving a patient's pain. This major task can only be achieved my listening to the patient. Everything else comes second, a far second. 
  • Pain Medicine

  • Anesthesiology

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  • Loyola University Chicago Stritch School Of Medicine

    Fellowship Hospital, 2012
  • University Of Chicago Pritzker School Of Medicine

    Residency Hospital, 2010
  • Washington University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2006
  • University Of Nebraska

    Undergraduate School, 2002
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Anesthesiology®
Anesthesiology
Pain Medicine
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  • Swahili

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Locations

Practice

Office1181 Old Country Rd Ste 1 Plainview, NY 11803
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Office221 Jericho Tpke Syosset, NY 11791
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Practice

South Shore University Hospital301 E Main St Bay Shore, NY 11706
3

Affiliated Hospitals

  • North Shore University Hospital

    300 Community Dr
    Manhasset, NY 11030
    Recipient of 19
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2022)

    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

    73%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% lower than the national average

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  • South Shore University Hospital

    301 E Main St
    Bay Shore, NY 11706
    Recipient of 21
    hospital 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
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  • Brookdale Hospital Medical Center

    1 Brookdale Plz
    Brooklyn, NY 11212

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

    71%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    13% lower than the national average

    69%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    7% lower than the national average

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