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Dr. Zana Nikolla, MD

Dr. Zana Nikolla, MD

Gastroenterology*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Zana Nikolla, MD is a gastroenterologist in Poughkeepsie, NY and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Nikolla has extensive experience in Esophageal Disorders, Gastrointestinal Disorders, and Pancreatic Disease. She graduated from BEAUMONT HOSPITAL / MEDICAL COLLEGE in 1998. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Vassar Brothers Medical Center and Sharon Hospital. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.3 Star Rating
Based on 14 reviews 4.3 Star Rating (14 reviews)

Practice

243 North Rd Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Telehealth available

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Dr. Nikolla 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. Nikolla's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Nikolla

4.3
14 ratings, 9 with a written review
5 star
64%
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4 star
14%
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3 star
14%
14%
2 star
0%
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1 star
7%
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Best Doctor/ Highly recommend.
Dr. Zana Nikolla is a high quality doctor that took great care of me during my visit and procedure. She took her time to explain everything to me and truly made me feel comfortable. I traveled all the way from Connecticut to her because I really trust her. Thank you Dr.Nikolla. Highly recommend!
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 other person found this helpful
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Jul Qela – Dec 27, 2023
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Excellent physician
Dr. Nikolla is a kind and compassionate physician. She has listened attentively and always responded with treatment measures curtailed to my specific conditions. In my experience, she has been both patient and caring. I’m am very grateful to have her on my team. I highly recommend her.
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
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Apr 20, 2023
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Very good experience overall. Caring and patient doctor. Seems genuinely interested in patients well being.
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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Richard Webber – Jan 07, 2023
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She is an amazing physician with wonderful bed side manners. She is the nicest doctor I have ever met.
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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Lilly Gonsalez – Jan 07, 2023
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Zana Nikolla the best!
I'm so thankful for Dr.Zana Nikolla! She helped me to leave again a good life..Thanks for all my heart !
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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Harry Smith – Dec 31, 2022
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No compassion
I visited this doctor with severe chronic IBS. She is very cold and has no bedside manner. When I mentioned that I was having a lot of anxiety because my father was dying she said that everyone has stress and that I just need to deal with it. She also wanted to treat my IBS with more tests and medications over a wholistic approach of looking at mental health, diet, exercise, etc. I've been seeing gastroenterologists for this issue for 30 years and she was the worst doctor I have seen.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Mar 02, 2022
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shes a good dr the ofc never ans the phone ever & if you call leave a mess they call back the next day not good for pts that really need to get in..im giving a 3 star just because the call back issues
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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justi a marvin – Oct 20, 2021
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I called to make an appointment as a new patient recording said someone would return my call within 24 hours! Seriously? 24 hours? Not off to a good start here. Sounds like they may be short-staffed.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Jan 15, 2020
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I don't know the full range of her skills, because I've had only a colonoscopy done; however, she identified and removed two polyps during the process. During office visits, she is an excellent, compassionate listener and seems to be a source of sound advice. I would consider her for treating any future gastroenterological issues.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Office environment
5 others found this helpful
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Jan 28, 2019
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About Me

biography

Dr. Zana Nikolla is board certified in both Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine. She studied Medicine at the University of Tirana, Albania and finished a fellowship in Gastroenterology, practicing gastroenterology in Albania before moving...read more
  • Gastroenterology

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  • Temple University

    Fellowship Hospital
  • Jacobi Medical Center

    Residency Hospital
  • Beaumont Hospital / Medical College

    Medical School, 1998
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Gastroenterology
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  • Albanian

Dr. Nikolla is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

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    Locations

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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Northern Dutchess Hospital

      6511 Spring Brook Ave
      Rhinebeck, NY 12572

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

      90%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      3% higher than the national average

      81%
      Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

      12% higher than the national average

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    • Sharon Hospital

      50 Hospital Hill Rd
      Sharon, CT 06069
      Recipient of 1
      hospital award

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

      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.

      90%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      3% higher than the national average

      82%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      4% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • Vassar Brothers Medical Center

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

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

      Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery

      America's 250 Best Hospitals 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.

      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

      View all patient feedback
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