Dr. Paunel Vukasinov, MD

Dr. Paunel Vukasinov, MD

Bariatric Physician
201 E 65th St, New York, NY
4.81
“Dr. V is great! Took his time during our visit and was very thorough. Whole staff is friendly. Highly recommend!! ”
Jacob G.March 12, 2026
Highly recommended
92% of patients gave this doctor 5 stars
Excellent wait time
93% of patients waited less than 30 minutes
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What patients are saying

Overall rating

4.81

Average wait time

4.60

Bedside manner

4.85
“Dr. V is great! Took his time during our visit and was very thorough. Whole staff is friendly. Highly recommend!! ”
Jacob G.March 12, 2026
“Doctor V. is great but the office staff is rude and unhelpful enough to make me go elsewhere. I hope he relocates to a new office soon.”
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About Dr. Paunel Vukasinov

Dr. Vukasinov is a Board Certified Internal Medicine physician and a member of the American College of Physicians. He earned his Medical Degree at the Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Timisoara, Romania. Dr. Vukasinov completed his internal medicine residency at Wyckoff Heights Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York, where he was awarded Resident of the Year. Dr. Vukasinov joins our practice eager to impart his passion for promoting health and well-being. Growing up in Queens, New York and studying abroad, Dr. Vukasinov is sensitive to the different cultures and backgrounds of his patients. He is able to communicate in Romanian, Serbo-Croatian, and Spanish language. Together with his wife, he enjoys raising their daughter.

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Popular visit reasons

Allergy Consultation
Annual Physical
Arthritis
Chicken Pox
Fibrocystic Breast Disease
Foot Injuries
Illness
Sleep Problems
Allergy Consultation
Annual Physical
Arthritis
Chicken Pox

Office location

Medical Offices of Manhattan - Upper East Side
201 E 65th St, New York, NY 10065

Education and background

Practice names

Board certifications

  • American Board of Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Obesity Medicine

Education and training

  • Medical School - Universitatea de Medicina si Farmacie Victor Babes Facultatea de Medicina
  • Wyckoff Heights Medical Center, Residency in Internal Medicine

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Romanian

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1124436738

Patient reviews

All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.81
Wait time
4.60
Bedside manner
4.85
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Dr. V is great! Took his time during our visit and was very thorough. Whole staff is friendly. Highly recommend!!
Verified patient
He is very polite, sincerely listens to his patients, and, most importantly, has excellent medical knowledge.
Verified patient
Professional, respectful environment. Information provided and follow-ups were effecient. No confusions.
Verified patient
Friendly, pleasant atmosphere. Doctor was informative and provided clear explanations and informative.
DR. V was a nice doctor, I felt comfortable expressing my reason for coming, and he took his time and listened.
Verified patient
Dr. V is great! After 5 years finally found a New York City doctor who is actually kind and not dismissive and condescending.
Verified patient
He’s great, very thorough, very smart. Office is wonderful and gets you in and out with all test done quickly and accurately!
Verified patient
My experience with Dr. V was excellent! Highly knowledgeable and very respectful. Would recommend!
The best medical office with fantastic stuff! Just love and appreciate my experience with this office! Doctor V is fabulous!
Verified patient
Front desk girls didn’t greet me immediately, waiting over 15 minutes to get someone’s attention but the doctor was amazing!
Verified patient
He listened to my concerns and was clear about the treatment. I recommend him.
Verified patient
very nice practice Doctor took the time to listen and gave me great advice i will definitely recommend this place again
Amazing! Great listener and top of the line care. Lab tests were done in house immediately. In and out extremely fast.
Verified patient
Amazing physician! Spent his time with me despite being the last patient in the office. Very knowledgeable.
Verified patient
Great office, I was seen on time and the doctor addressed all of my issues and made me feel like I mattered.
Verified patient
They are amazing. I love the time, patience, and care they provide. Have not had a negative experience at all.
Verified patient
Very attentive and patient. Made a lot of time to answer lots of little questions during annual physical exam.
I enjoyed my visit. It was informative and helpful for me to take the next step towards my wellbeing.
Very attentive doctor, simultaneously very kind and professional. Very holistic approach to things.
Verified patient
Doctor V was great. Had a really positive experience with him. Would totally recommend it to loved ones. ????
Verified patient
Really nice guy. Good bedside manner, took the time to explain everything and was very clear and thoughtful.
Amazing attentive to my needs and ready to help . He appealed very professional and competent
Verified patient
Everyone at the office is Attentive, efficient, and informative. I hope doc finds what’s wrong.
A very knowledgeable, caring and professional physician. Very glad to have found him as a resource.
He’s great and always wants to rule everything else out he takes his time and treats you like a human
Verified patient
He took the time to talk through all my questions and concerns. Very lovely bedside manner. Recommend.
Verified patient
Ashley and Dr V were very pleasant. Clearly communicated everything, knowledgable and understanding.
Definitely #1 for any primary care doctor or office I ever had. Doctor V is awesome!
Verified patient
Great and attentive. Took his time to listen to all my concerns and worries. Was extra vigilant.
Verified patient
Overall this was good. The office is well run and the doctor is thorough.
Verified patient
Dr. V was highly personable as well as knowledgable. Looking forward to having him as my PCP.
Verified patient
Dr. Vukasinov was thorough & efficient. Wait time was minimal. Would recommend to others.
Verified patient
Definitely would recommend this doctor and office no complaints
Verified patient
He's awesome, friendly and personable. I highly enjoyed my time with him. Thank you Dr. V!
Verified patient
The best doctor! He was very nice and professional,highly recommend to everyone. 10/10 ??
Excellent experience with Dr. V. He is knowledgeable, caring, and very professional.
Great doc. Listened to concerns and took time to go through suggested plan of action.
Dr. V was patient and answered all of my questions. I have found my new doc :)
Verified patient
Very nice staff and really they holistically care about your health.
Verified patient
Extremely professional and kind, listened intently
Verified patient
My doctor was very thorough in my case. Would highly recommend to others!
Incredibly warm and friendly environment, organized, and caring.
Verified patient
Thorough, thoughtful and kind. Listened and addressed all of my concerns.
Dr. V is knowledgeable, thorough, and explains things well!
Verified patient
Dr. V. is incredible. He is thorough and his bedside manner is impeccable.
The whole experience was excellent. I am so glad I found this practice.
Verified patient
Great bedside manner really listen and helped me manage my goals
Verified patient
Dr. V was very thorough. I didn’t feel like I was just being rushed out.
He took his time and really explained everything. I’d recommend.
Verified patient
Great experience! Dr V was great. Office staff warm and professional.
Verified patient
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Where is Dr. Paunel Vukasinov's office located?

Dr. Paunel Vukasinov's office is located at 201 E 65th St, New York, NY 10065.

Which board certifications does Dr. Paunel Vukasinov have?

Dr. Paunel Vukasinov is certified by American Board of Internal Medicine and American Board of Obesity Medicine.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Paunel Vukasinov?

Dr. Paunel Vukasinov frequently sees patients for Allergy Consultation, Annual Physical, Arthritis, Illness, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Paunel Vukasinov on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Paunel Vukasinov speak?

Dr. Paunel Vukasinov speaks English and Romanian.

How do patients rate Dr. Paunel Vukasinov in reviews?

895 patients have reviewed Dr. Paunel Vukasinov. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.81/5. They have a 4.85/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.6/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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