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Dr. Salvatore Buffa, MD

Dr. Salvatore Buffa, MD

Gastroenterology*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Salvatore Buffa, MD is a gastroenterologist in Poughkeepsie, NY and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Buffa has extensive experience in Esophageal Disorders and Pancreatic Disease. He graduated from St George's University in 1988. He is affiliated with Vassar Brothers Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4 Star Rating
Based on 13 reviews 4 Star Rating (13 reviews)

Practice

243 North Rd Ste 304 Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Telehealth available

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Dr. Buffa is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions

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Dr. Buffa's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Buffa

4.0

13 ratings, 6 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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1 Star
23%
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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
1 person found this helpful
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Fran P. – Aug 20, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 people found this helpful
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A. Malinowski – Jul 11, 2021
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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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TC – Jun 17, 2021
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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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Mar 31, 2021
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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
3 people found this helpful
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cathy in Hyde Park, NY – Oct 28, 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
3 people found this helpful
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JT in Lagrangeville, NY – Apr 18, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Salvatore M. Buffa joined Premier Medical Group in 1995 as an Internist and Gastroenterologist. He completed his internship, residency and gastroenterology/hepatology fellowship at Presbyterian Medical Center in Philadelphia. ...read more
  • Gastroenterology

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  • Presby Medical Center

    Fellowship Hospital, 1996
  • Thos Jefferson University Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital, 1996
  • Presby Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 1992
  • Presby Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1990
  • St George's University

    Medical School, 1988
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Dr. Buffa is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

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    Locations

    Practice

    Gastroenterology Associates243 North Rd Ste 304 Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Vassar Brothers Medical Center

      45 Reade Pl
      Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
      Recipient of 28
      hospital awards

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

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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      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

      74%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      1% lower than the national average

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