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Dr. Peter Buffa, MD

Dr. Peter Buffa, MD

Internist
4045 Hempstead Tpke, Bethpage, NY
5.00
“Great experience all around. I went to see Dr Buffa as a first time patient with some health anxieties. He and his nurse, quickly put me at ease. He was very thorough, great bedside manner and a great listener. I am happy I finally found my new PCP. Office staff was very friendly and helpful too. ”
Christine W.March 18, 2026
Highly recommended
100% 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

5.00

Average wait time

4.73

Bedside manner

5.00
“Great experience all around. I went to see Dr Buffa as a first time patient with some health anxieties. He and his nurse, quickly put me at ease. He was very thorough, great bedside manner and a great listener. I am happy I finally found my new PCP. Office staff was very friendly and helpful too. ”
Christine W.March 18, 2026
“Had an excellent experience. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The doctor was awesome. Listened to what I had to say. Was very informative and explained things clearly and in detail. Follow-up appointments were all scheduled before I left the office; some scheduled and confirmed within 24 hours. I highly recommend this doctor and staff. ”
Robert T.January 28, 2026

About Dr. Peter Buffa

Peter Buffa, MD, has been practicing internal medicine for more than 20 years. He earned his Doctor of Medicine from the State University of New York, Downstate Medical Center, and completed a fellowship at Montefiore Medical Center. Dr. Buffa places great value on long-term relationships with his patients. His goal is to provide comprehensive care and to direct patients to the appropriate specialists when needed. He has enjoyed living on Long Island his entire life.

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Areas of expertise

This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
High cholesterol
Lower back pain
Coronary Artery Disease
Atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter
Osteoporosis
Underactive thyroid
High cholesterol
Lower back pain
Coronary Artery Disease
Atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter

Office location

Optum Medical Care P.C. - 4045 Hempstead Tpke - IM / CAR / RHU
4045 Hempstead Tpke, Bethpage, NY 11714
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Education and background

Practice names

Board certifications

  • American Board of Internal Medicine

Education and training

  • Medical School - State University of New York, Downstate Medical Center, Doctor of Medicine
  • Montefiore Medical Center (Fellowship)

Professional memberships

  • American College of Physicians

Languages spoken

  • English

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1790884344

Patient reviews

All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
4.73
Bedside manner
5.00
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Office was friendly and quick. Dr Buffa was great. Very relatable and friendly. Answered all questions
Verified patient
Dr Buffa is a caring Dr who really takes the time to listen he dosent rush and spends as much time as needed.
Verified patient
Dr. Buffa was smart and listened, glad I made the appointment. Everyone in the office was nice as well
Verified patient
I had a great experience. This was my first time seeing him . I now have chosen him to be my primary.
Verified patient
Knowledgeable, smart and always has interest in your care.
Great experience all around. I went to see Dr Buffa as a first time patient with some health anxieties. He and his nurse, quickly put me at ease. He was very thorough, great bedside manner and a great listener. I am happy I finally found my new PCP. Office staff was very friendly and helpful too.
Verified patient
Had an excellent experience. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The doctor was awesome. Listened to what I had to say. Was very informative and explained things clearly and in detail. Follow-up appointments were all scheduled before I left the office; some scheduled and confirmed within 24 hours. I highly recommend this doctor and staff.
Verified patient
Very professional and nice person
Verified patient
Pleasant manner and good medical care
He is a great doctor very knowledgeable
He listens, doesn't rush
Dr. Peter Buffa is Professional, Courteous, listening to patients problems. Dr. Buffa is the best Medical Doctor who actually cares. Dr. Buffa does complete physical exams to ensure healthy patients. Dr. Buffas wait time is minimal after arriving for appointments. Dr. Buffas staff is fantastic from sign in to signing out of an appointment.|Thank you Peter Buffa M.D. and entire staff.
I trust him
I have has only good experiences with Dr. Buffa
Knowledgeable, listens, concerned
Dr. Buffa is truly the gold standard for doctoring. (Im not related to him in any way and I am sure everyone responds the same.)
Very thorough, very professional
Dr buffa has a great disposition and is caring and knowledgeable , it’s been very difficult finding a good doctor since mine retired a few years ago and I think I’ve finally found a good one ..
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Where is Dr. Peter Buffa's office located?

Dr. Peter Buffa's office is located at 4045 Hempstead Tpke, Bethpage, NY 11714.

Which board certifications does Dr. Peter Buffa have?

Dr. Peter Buffa is certified by American Board of Internal Medicine.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Peter Buffa?

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

What languages does Dr. Peter Buffa speak?

Dr. Peter Buffa speaks English.

How do patients rate Dr. Peter Buffa in reviews?

66 patients have reviewed Dr. Peter Buffa. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.73/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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