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Dr. Stephen Merola, MD

Dr. Stephen Merola, MD

Bariatric Surgery*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Stephen Merola, MD is a bariatric surgery specialist in Flushing, NY and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in 1995. He is affiliated with Newyork-Presbyterian Queens. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.9 Star Rating
Based on 18 reviews 4.9 Star Rating (18 reviews)

Locations

Practice

Surgery at NewYork-Presbyterian Queens5645 Main St Flushing, NY 11355
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New Patient?
(718) 502-8164
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New Patient?
(718) 502-8164

At a Glance

  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top HospitalAmerica’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ See hospitals

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Dr. Merola's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Merola

4.9

18 ratings, 7 with a written review
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4 Star
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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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May 12, 2024
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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
2 people found this helpful
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Sep 30, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
7 people found this helpful
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Jun 03, 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
9 people found this helpful
Helpful
Herman Gersten – May 27, 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
17 people found this helpful
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Eman in Bx – Jun 06, 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
What could be improved
No results
21 people found this helpful
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Colleen in Queens NY – May 11, 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
26 people found this helpful
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Corona, NY – Apr 24, 2017
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care philosophy

We are committed to delivering the best care and an exceptional patient experience We are devoted to providing services that are patient centered and compassionate and care for you as a person nbsp;

biography

Stephen Merola, MD, is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Surgery at Weill Cornell Medicine. He is an attending surgeon, Vice Chairman for Patient Safety and Quality, and Chief of General, Minimally Invasive, and Bariatric Surgery at NewYork-Presbyterian...read more
  • Bariatric Surgery

  • General Surgery

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  • Nyu Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 2000
  • Nyu Bellevue Hosps

    Internship Hospital, 1996
  • Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai

    Medical School, 1995
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Newyork-Presbyterian Queens

    5645 Main St
    Flushing, NY 11355
    Recipient of 43
    hospital awards

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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

    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.

    82%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% lower 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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