Dr. Marina Gafanovich - MD
Specialties:
- Internist
- Primary Care Doctor
(General Practitioner)
Insurances Accepted:
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Professional Statement:
I am a board-certified Internist affiliated with Weill Cornell Medical Center in Manhattan who accept major insurance plans. We know that you are entrusting us with the most precious work – keeping you and your family healthy! I am dedicated to providing you with the best, most professional, ... more...
Education:
- Medical School - Sackler School of Medicine
- North Shore University Hospital (Manhasset, NY)
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Board Certifications:
- American Board of Internal Medicine
Professional Memberships:
- Medical Society of the State of New York
- American Board of Medical Specialties
- American Medical Association
- New York County Medical Society
Awards and Publications:
- Benefits of Annual Examination
- Preventing Heart Diseases
- 2011 Patients Choice
Patient Reviews for Dr. Marina Gafanovich - MD
Very personable, really liked her. The checkup was extremely thorough. I'm sending my husband.
It was great wait time minimal. staff is friendly and professional. Dr.Gafanovich was great and very attentive.
Not impressed !!
I went to see Dr Gafanovich about a month ago and and never heard back in terms of any results or follow up as she had promised to do. Further, while the lab tests seemed thorough, the doctor only saw me for about 2 minutes and was not thorough at all. There was no examination of the patient and I left with the feeling that there was no way the doctor would have any idea about what was going on with me.
Personable, respectful and informative staff and doctor. Clean and private office and exam rooms. Longer wait time was probably not the norm. Will have to see on my next visit.
Recent office upgrades-pulling out the old carpet and painting the walls really changed the feel of the place. Got a call within 36 hours to update me on my bloodwork.
Great choice
Wonderful and very passionate doctor
I made an appointment with this doctor today because I had a terrible sore throat. I called to confirm my appointment and the secretary did not tell me that they wouldn't treat me unless I had a physical with them. I went to the office and waited about 15 minutes until the secretary told me that unless I switched to Dr. Gafanovich as my primary physician and have a physical on the spot she would not treat me. They were extremely unprofessional and I felt like they were trying to scam me!
Not satisfied with the experience. Never been to an office where they don't ask you why you're there. Nurse rushed you in the exam room without asking why you're there and makes assumptions that you're there for a physical... since I hadn't had one in a while I went along... she started testing me and took blood work. Didn't even care to ask what sort of test I was hoping to get. In fact, they forgot to do a urine test and had to come back to take it. Overall experience was a rush job without much explaining. The best part was the call back - got a call from the nurse. All she said was your tests were ok - Had no idea what tests were done b/c she never said in the first place. Also, didn't get back with me on other tests that I had requested done... over a month now. Will go to another provider as I don't have confidence in the work that was done.
Wait time was unbelievable. I had an appointment and they still made me wait 45 minutes. The doctor was nice enough, but nothing remarkable.
I think she is an excellent PCP. My checkup was fast and comprehensive and used technology smartly. Dr. Gafanovich spent an appropriate amount of time explaining everything clearly and answering my questions. She followed up with test results 2 days later, again spending all the time needed to help me understand clearly what she'd learned.
Very nice!
Very disappointed. No concern for patient.
My visit was pleasant.
I blame the wait-time on the fact her office is going through renovations and things are a bit hectic there. Overall, I thought she and her staff were fantastic and thorough.
Dr. Marina Gafanovich has great attitude and a very friendly and caring demeanor. She tries to listen to you starting from setting an appointment time and finishing with an honest smile when you leave. Her professional advice is precise and up to the point. I'm grateful she made me undergo an annual physical - didn't do one for ages! The staff is very polite and knowledgeable - could not find a better service. The office is 5 star in terms of location and convenience. I'd recommend this doctor without a single doubt.
It was great...was seen right away and she satisfied all my concerns.
So far everything has been great. I went today for my initial patient physical; I moved to NYC last summer and needed a PCP. They were fast and efficient but friendly. Dr. Gafanovich, the radiology tech/medical assistant, and the secretary were all very warm and friendly. Everyone answered my questions appropriately and encouraged me to ask more if necessary. I've never had such a thorough exam and array of tests all in 45 minutes with almost no wait. I felt very comfortable and will be going back.
Great personality
When I get cold and start coughing, I don’t pay a great deal of attention to that cause usually it goes away. Now I understand I shouldn’t do like this. Cause my coughing turned so strong that sometimes I couldn’t stop, I thought I would cough out my lungs and eyes. That was sth terrible. So I visited those nyc doctors I’d once been to. And they helped me once again. Simple recommendations, a simple drug, two days and it helped a lot. Thank you guys once again. Now I recommend you to everyone.
Marina and her staff are very kind, caring and understanding when it comes to your medical issues. Marina Gafanovich puts you at ease and takes a genuine interest in your concerns, she will find the answers to your questions and come up with an action plan. I highly recommend Marina, as doctor offices go it was the best experience I have ever had. Thank you again
She is a very experienced doctor who can always give a useful advice. My sister had thyroid gland problems which prevent her from being pregnant. Dr. Gafanovich regulated the level of her hormones and now I am helping her with her baby!! Many thanks to Dr Marina Gafanovich.
I had a very good experience with this doctor. This is the first time I see a doctor in years and she gave me the utmost attention. I highly recommend!!
Saw the doctor promptly. Very professional and accomodating. Would recommend.
A very knowledgeable doctor. Devoted a lot of time and attention to my knee injury. Thanks a lot!
This was my first visit but so far, I am quite impressed by the professionalism of Dr. Gafanovich and her office staff.
Great Doctor! I had a few questions and she listened patiently to address every one!
Friendly - and thorough - glad I found her!
Dr. Gafanovich was extremely thorough with a pre-surgical exam I needed. I also found her to be very attentive to my health history and to precautions she felt would be beneficial to me. As a result of my initial appointment with her, I have made her my primary care physician. I also find her office staff to be very helpful and responsive.
The doctor was nice. Not dressed traditionally except for the white coat. Not enough cool air in the exam rooms! I was very hot and after my physical was done by the PA (?) I was waiting a bit in that hot room. While the exam room felt antiquated and like a storeage room, they did chest x-ray, bloodwork, ECG etc all on the spot. She was great sharing my results with me then and via mail so I can understand everything and have it to reference and great to refer me based on my conversation with her. PAs should really introduce themselves. We have to get naked for an exam-the least we can do is have the name of the person sticking us with a needle while in a paper gown.
Very through and understanding, will be returning!
Very thorough and nice.
The doctor was great. She was helpful, friendly and thorough.
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