What patients are saying
Overall rating
4.92
Average wait time
4.46
Bedside manner
4.94
“I've been a patient here a long time and they're absolutely the best; professional, courteous, knowledge,caring and attentive to every patient hence the reason for sometimes a long wait time. Each patient is attended to with the utmost care and patience. I would recommend this office 100%”
Cheryl C.January 11, 2023
“Dr Michael is very pleasant and aware of my illness great bedside manner. His MA and front desk staff have no idea what they are doing. They have my paper work mixed up with other pt. I arrive for my visit 15 minutes early I was not see until two hours later. I had difficulty breathing call office for appt. alerted the staff that I think that I may have Covid-19’s because of my symptoms. The MA call me in to do vitals I alerted her about the possibility of having Covid-19’s she refused to isolate me instead she sent me back to sit in the waiting room with other patients that may or may not be healthy. I believe pt such as myself should be isolated once there is a possibility of and infection.”
Initials hiddenMay 4, 2022
About Michael Otugh
Michael Otugh is a highly skilled provider with 12 years of experience in internal medicine, substance abuse, and obesity medicine. He holds a Master's in Adult Health Nursing from the State University of New York, Stony Brook.
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Education and background
Practice names
Hospital affiliations
- North Shore University Hospital
Education and training
- State University of New York, Stony Brook, Master’s in Adult Health Nursing
Languages spoken
- English
- Spanish
- Igbo
Provider's gender
Male
NPI number
1093944860
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.92
Wait time
4.46
Bedside manner
4.94
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Dr. O was amazing and through !! It’s been a long time since I’ve had a doctor that actually cares about the patient!!
December 19, 2021Olivia B.Verified patient
Doctors office was clean and he explained things very well I will definitely recommend friends and family to his office
September 15, 2018Deborah D.Verified patient
Great physician and very polite. I Explained my
Needs and how I’ve been feeling and he immediately found a resolution.
December 29, 2018Syndia M.Verified patient
He’s a great doctor ! He answered all my concerns and was very professional . Awesome doctor . He’s my primary now .
More than 1 year agoLuis R.Verified patient
He listens to you then he tries to figure out the problem.. Hes very very very very thorough very thorough.
March 24, 2018Charlene S.Verified patient
The office is small. Nurse Practioner Otugh and his staff was endearing, even with how busy they all were.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Absolutely love him. He is extremely knowledgeable, listens to your problems, and doesn’t rush you.
December 30, 2019Charmaine G.Verified patient
The staff was accommodating, I was given time to fill out the forms, the Doctor was very gracious.
February 13, 2018Noel W.Verified patient
He’s super through and spends quality time educating me on how to better care for my asthma.
January 10, 2018Isabel C.Verified patient
The service was very professional and thorough. Would definitely continue my services there.
April 20, 2019Dianne M.Verified patient
He was very thorough, explained everything well to me and didnt mind all of my questions :-)
August 23, 2017Sharon G.Verified patient
Very knowledgeable and pleasant. He made the most sense I’ve heard in a long time.
November 6, 2019Initials hidden
Made this my PCP right away .You don't find great ppl that often but i did today.
August 18, 2017David H.Verified patient
It’s always great. They address all your issues and answer all your questions.
March 28, 2019Sharon G.Verified patient
Again my appointment was great! Was taken back very quickly and great doctor!!
January 5, 2018Jessica M.Verified patient
Very Caring, makes your health personal and even the secretary is caring.
January 17, 2018Vinikay B.Verified patient
Very pleasant and helpful. Felt very comfortable with his service.
August 30, 2017Crystal C.Verified patient
Great NP, very knowledgeable. Np over traditional MD any day
March 31, 2018Katie N.Verified patient
Fantastic! He’s through and cares about his patients.
March 12, 2019Isabel C.Verified patient
Very patient and caring, it was an amazing experience
April 26, 2018Tamar B.Verified patient
Very knowledgeable and explains everything in detail.
October 10, 2018Charmaine G.Verified patient
He is a great, intelligent and informative doctor.
December 2, 2017Irvin P.Verified patient
Excellent Doctor! I am so glad that I visited him!
January 6, 2018Dachelle E.Verified patient
He’s through and knowledge, best is the business.
November 6, 2017Precious D.Verified patient
I've been a patient here a long time and they're absolutely the best; professional, courteous, knowledge,caring and attentive to every patient hence the reason for sometimes a long wait time. Each patient is attended to with the utmost care and patience. I would recommend this office 100%
January 11, 2023Cheryl C.Verified patient
Dr Michael is very pleasant and aware of my illness great bedside manner. His MA and front desk staff have no idea what they are doing. They have my paper work mixed up with other pt. I arrive for my visit 15 minutes early I was not see until two hours later. I had difficulty breathing call office for appt. alerted the staff that I think that I may have Covid-19’s because of my symptoms. The MA call me in to do vitals I alerted her about the possibility of having Covid-19’s she refused to isolate me instead she sent me back to sit in the waiting room with other patients that may or may not be healthy. I believe pt such as myself should be isolated once there is a possibility of and infection.
May 4, 2022Initials hidden
I’ve had bad experiences with doctors, feeling as if I’m just another number but this was different. I actually felt like he cared and wanted to make sure I was OK and made me feel comfortable which is very important I would definitely recommend him to anybody for sure
January 4, 2022Joseph A.Verified patient
Excellent- that's how I would describe my appointment. From the staff that checked me in to my consultation, it was better than any doctor visit that I've had while being in NY. It's nice to have a doctor listen and validate how you're feeling. I will say that the waiting area was hectic because they are also conducting Covid-19 tests but my wait time was less than 15 mins. Overall, I'm pleased with the service and happy to know that I finally have a PCP.
December 30, 2021Victoria F.Verified patient
I brought my elderly father to this appointment. I found the doctor and his staff to be very patient and everything was explained to us. The medication that was sent from the doctors office came quickly to the pharmacy. I would definitely will bring my father back here. And would recommend this doctor office.
December 18, 2021Andrew A.Verified patient
I was looking for a new provider and I feel like I found a provider that truly has my interest at heart. I will definitely be back to this office again
December 13, 2021Initials hidden
I waited over 3 hours to be seen by Dr. Obugh. He apologized for the wait time. Great provider- but it’s clear he’s overwhelmed and his office is understaffed. So many appointments overlapping there weren’t enough chairs for people to sit and everyone was right on top of one another. Hold times post appointment to speak about follow up apt & prescriptions I waited anywhere from 10-15 minutes on hold so it’s not a one time scenario.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Mr. Michael Otugh was honestly great! It was my first time visiting his office for a simple physical to be completed and I couldn’t appreciate him and his staff more. That one visit made me want to change my PCP immediately. He was so sweet, warm spirited, direct and informational. He showed empathy and compassion for his job and his patients and that meant a lot to me! He’s a 10 out of 10! I would definitely recommend! Your always able to get a appointment with them which made it even better!
December 1, 2021Kalema M.Verified patient
5/5
November 29, 2021Joe C.Verified patient
The staff was very friendly and helpful
November 16, 2021Cherrelle J.Verified patient
I enjoyed Dr. Otugh's reassuring approach. He made me feel at ease with my diagnosis and made several references for follow up care. I believe he does have his patient's best interest at heart. I would totally recommend him.
November 15, 2021Janie L.Verified patient
The doctor and the staff are an amazing set of individuals. Very knowledgeable and informative. I was looking for a provider that is more thorough and that is what I got from this team.
November 1, 2021Stacey W.Verified patient
It was a real good first time experience there. NP Michael Otugh worked very well with me, answered all my questions and also adhered to all of inquiries in regards to what I was looking for as far as my health goes.
December 30, 2019Levi G.Verified patient
He spent an hour with me and took my concerns and health seriously and without judgement. I highly recommend him, especially for addiction disorders. ????
December 10, 2019Initials hidden
I am so appreciative of Doctor Michael. I feel as if a weight was lifted off my shoulders when I left. Although he is not technically a therapist, his advise and listening helped me cope with my anxiety.
November 19, 2019Crystal P.Verified patient
What a wonderful Doctor, He took time to listen to me and to help me feel good about my health, and he made me feel like we were a team when it came to finding out how to Treat me as his patient. What a wonderful young man, I feel very lucky to have him as my Doctor.
August 5, 2019Sandra R.Verified patient
Doing your check in on the app will save you time! I was very comfortable at the office. The front desk staff were very kind and friendly.
Doctor Michael (and his two students) gave a warm welcome to his new ZocDoc patient. I felt comfortable with opening up about my medical background and Dr.Michael made sure to give me plenty information during my check in. Definitely coming back ! He’s a good doctor everyone
July 27, 2019Ciara H.Verified patient
I had a great experience with Dr. Otugh. The office was clean, friendly and efficient. I was even running a bit late for my appointment and I was still seen within 10 minutes of arriving! Great doctor.
June 24, 2019Amani S.Verified patient
He was very patient with me and all the questions that I had. He was able to create a supportive environment for me during the visit which made easier to communicate with him
June 17, 2019Michael G.Verified patient
Dr Micheal is one of the best out there , I would recommend him without any hesitation. Very courteous and professional. Cool guy .
March 13, 2019Emmanuel M.Verified patient
Excellent experience, all of my questions were answered very intelligently and the examination was very thorough. I appreciated how much time was dedicated to my health & well-being during the exam.
January 5, 2019Laura Y.Verified patient
Dr. Otugh was very professional. He took the time to get to know me as a new patient and all of his staff is very friendly and welcoming.
November 19, 2018Kimberly C.Verified patient
Very thorough and took his time.
November 12, 2018Ashley D.Verified patient
Very good doctor and thorough.
October 10, 2018Milissa L.Verified patient
It was very helpful.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
I posted a full review on Google about how frustrating my experience was here. Not an hour after I posted it, one of the doctors called and asked me to "amend my review" because "that's not what they're like there." My experience begs to differ.
July 21, 2018Jessica D.Verified patient
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Which hospital is Michael Otugh affiliated with?
Michael Otugh is affiliated with North Shore University Hospital.
What practice does Michael Otugh work with?
Michael Otugh works with West Hempstead Medical.
Where is Michael Otugh's office located?
Michael Otugh's office is located at 354 Hempstead Ave, West Hempstead, NY 11552.
What are common reasons for patients to see Michael Otugh?
Michael Otugh frequently sees patients for Allergy Consultation, Annual Physical, General Consultation, Illness, and New Patient Visit. You can see other visit reasons for Michael Otugh on their profile.
What languages does Michael Otugh speak?
Michael Otugh speaks English, Spanish, and Igbo.
How do patients rate Michael Otugh in reviews?
169 patients have reviewed Michael Otugh. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.92/5. They have a 4.94/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.46/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.