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Dr. Patrick Tempera, MD

Dr. Patrick Tempera, MD

Gastroenterology*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Patrick Tempera, MD is a gastroenterologist in Union, NJ and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Tempera has extensive experience in Pancreatic Disease. He graduated from St George's University in 1986. He is affiliated with medical facilities Overlook Medical Center and Trinitas Regional Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.9 Star Rating
Based on 162 reviews 4.9 Star Rating (162 reviews)

Practice

1308 Morris Ave Ste 102 Union, NJ 07083
Telehealth available

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Dr. Tempera is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
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Dr. Tempera's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Tempera

4.9

162 ratings, 45 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
3 people found this helpful
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Aug 09, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 people found this helpful
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Jun 30, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Analia Cristina Dittemer – Mar 25, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Matt – Jan 22, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Apr 15, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Apr 03, 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
1 person found this helpful
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Shelby M. – Oct 11, 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
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Christy M. – Oct 10, 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
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Steven W. in Union, NJ – Jul 15, 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
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Lou M. in Union, NJ – Jul 04, 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
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B. Ruiz in Union, NJ – Jun 21, 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
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C S H in Union, NJ – Jun 04, 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
Helpful
Elizabeth calabrese in Union, NJ – Jun 02, 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
Helpful
M.C. in Union, NJ – Apr 29, 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
Helpful
T.R.S. in Union, NJ – Apr 26, 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
1 person found this helpful
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E.S. in Union, NJ – Apr 25, 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
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S.L. in Union, NJ – Apr 15, 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
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M N in Union, NJ – Apr 14, 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
Helpful
B. Maldonado in Union, NJ – Dec 01, 2017
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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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J.B.L. in Union, NJ – Oct 27, 2017
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About Me

biography

Dr. Tempera is a gastroenterologist on staff at Trinitas Medical Center and Overlook Medical Center, New Jersey. He completed his medical residency in internal medicine at St. Michael's Medical Center in Newark, New Jersey as chief resident. ....read more
  • Gastroenterology

  • Internal Medicine

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  • Seton Hall Med School

    Fellowship Hospital
  • Seton Hall Med School|st Michaels Medical Center

    Residency Hospital
  • Brooklyn Hospital

    Internship Hospital
  • St George's University

    Medical School, 1986
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Gastroenterology
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Dr. Tempera is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

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    Locations

    Practice

    1
    • Call
    • Fax
    • Hours
      • Mon: 9:00am - 5:00pm
      • Tue: 9:00am - 5:00pm
      • Wed: 9:00am - 5:00pm
      • Thu: 9:00am - 5:00pm
      • Fri: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Directions

    Practice

    Unavail1005 N Washington Ave Green Brook, NJ 08812
    2

    Practice

    Office90 Bergen St Ste 4500 Newark, NJ 07103
    3

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Overlook Medical Center

      99 Beauvoir Ave
      Summit, NJ 07901
      Recipient of 67
      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

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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

      75%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      1% lower than the national average

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    • Trinitas Regional Medical Center

      225 Williamson St
      Elizabeth, NJ 07202
      Recipient of 4
      hospital awards

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

      78%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      6% lower than the national average

      70%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      6% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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