What patients are saying
Overall rating
4.81
Average wait time
4.62
Bedside manner
4.83
“Love Doctor Rafalin and the office staff. They always have appointments within a few days and the wait time is never long. They are so accessible I almost don't want to write a good review so they don't get too busy ;) He was there for me in exploring other hormonal options for menopause and that is so rare especially the three years ago that i first sought help. Great doctor and staff.”
Kathryn H.March 25, 2026
“One of the best OB-GYNs I’ve ever seen in North America.
Scheduling is super smooth, and I never had to wait long for my appointment.
Everything is done in one place — all the necessary exams and care are handled right there, which makes the whole process so easy.
The doctor is extremely kind, patient, and genuinely takes the time to listen. You never feel rushed at all.
They helped me a lot with my issue, and I truly felt cared for.
I 100% recommend this doctor.”
Mahshid Z.December 29, 2025
About Dr. Samuel Rafalin
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Dr. Samuel Rafalin is Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and is a Fellow of The American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. He has been providing OB/GYN care in New York City since finishing his residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Lenox Hill Hospital. He is a Graduate of Brandeis University followed by New York Medical College.
This foundation has allowed him to provide his patients with full-scope obstetrical and gynecologic care, including routine and complex prenatal care, routine and complex gynecology, gynecologic surgery, and minimally invasive surgery. During his residency he received the Marvin Zuckerman prize for surgical excellence.
Prior to starting Central Park South Obstetrics and Gynecology Associates, Dr. Rafalin provided care specializing in obstetrics, gynecology, and family planning. He is comfortable providing the full range of OB/GYN care from routine prenatal and gynecologic care to complex pregnancies and gynecologic surgical interventions.
Dr. Rafalin provides care in a compassionate, warm, and approachable manner. His fluency in English and Spanish and his proficiency in French and Hebrew allow him to care and communicate with a wide range of patients. He is sought out by patients from all over the world.
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Popular visit reasons
Annual Pap Smear / GYN Exam
Annual Physical
Bladder Pain / Interstitial Cystitis
Infertility Consultation
Laparoscopic Tubal Ligation
Menstrual Cramp(s)
New Patient Visit
OB-GYN Consultation
Annual Pap Smear / GYN Exam
Annual Physical
Bladder Pain / Interstitial Cystitis
Infertility Consultation
Office location
Education and background
Practice names
Board certifications
- American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Education and training
- Medical School - New York Medical College, Doctor of Medicine
- Lenox Hill Hospital, Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Languages spoken
- English
- Spanish
- Hebrew
Provider's gender
Male
NPI number
1861418030
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.81
Wait time
4.62
Bedside manner
4.83
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He is so patient and comprehensive. Him and his assistant do their best to understand your situation and get a solution.
January 21, 2025Ana C.Verified patient
Very thorough evaluation. The doctor expressed genuine interest in my health and was proactive.
June 19, 2025saraca F.Verified patient
Dr. Rafalin is the best...not only my doctor but friend!
February 3, 2026Yolanda G.Verified patient
Great doctor, he made me feel really comfortable. He took a lot of time for the visit and all my questions and concerns.
June 3, 2020Beatrice F.Verified patient
Dr. Rafalin was very kind and helped calm my worries about starting a family. He has a positive attitude and humour.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Doc Samuel Rafalin is really good, the information very clear and all the staff is really friendly and helpful
More than 1 year agoLaura S.Verified patient
Lovely doctor and staff! Very kind and knowledgeable, thank you for your help!
January 31, 2025Natalia A.Verified patient
Overall great experience. The doctor talked me through every step of the process that he would be doing.
January 31, 2022Stephanie D.Verified patient
Dr. Rafalin has a wonderful bedside manner, and he's practical, honest, and thorough yet efficient! Love him!
June 21, 2017Laura W.Verified patient
Have been with Dr. Rafalin for quite some time. Excellent professional, would highly recommend.
More than 1 year agoJennifer G.Verified patient
Dr. Rafalin answered all my questions in detail, was very compassionate. Would recommend him to my friends.
More than 1 year agoSK
Dr Rafalin was very nice and professional, taking his time to explain things to me. I highly recommend him!
October 24, 2014Clementine D.Verified patient
A bit aggressive with procedures and prescriptions and doesn't really explain the reasoning behind them.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Fantastic doctor. I am always very anxious about OB/GYN visits and he was very calming and reassuring.
January 26, 2017Caitlin H.Verified patient
Highly recommend!! They are very professional, friendly, and communicative.
October 7, 2024Yolanda S.Verified patient
I’m happy I discovered Dr. Samuel Rafalin as my gynecologist.
April 30, 2025Initials hidden
He’s the best! There’s no one else I would trust. He listens and is an excellent diagnostician.
January 24, 2018Rachel M.Verified patient
Great doctor, very easy to talk to and had a nice disposition. Feel lucky to have found him.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
The Dr was professional and kind. We really listened to my concerns and addressed them.
November 4, 2022Stavroula M.Verified patient
Great bedside manner. very knowledgeable and took the extra time to answer all my questions.
More than 1 year agoMA
I had a pleasant visit, it was my first visit and he explained everything we needed
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
I've been going to this Dr. Rafalin for 20 years and trust him explicitly.
October 10, 2022Susan W.Verified patient
El mejor! Estuve donde 4 doctores antes de este y puedo decir que es el mejor.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Dr Rafalin is kind and compassionate and I'm so glad I've found him. Thanks!
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Professional, kind, and knowledgeable. Highly recommend!
September 7, 2017Eliza G.Verified patient
He's fantastic. Thorough, makes you comfortable and real.
More than 1 year agoKimberly A.Verified patient
Love Doctor Rafalin and the office staff. They always have appointments within a few days and the wait time is never long. They are so accessible I almost don't want to write a good review so they don't get too busy ;) He was there for me in exploring other hormonal options for menopause and that is so rare especially the three years ago that i first sought help. Great doctor and staff.
March 25, 2026Kathryn H.Verified patient
I’ve seen Dr. Rafalin twice felt completely disrespected and patronized. This most recent time, it felt as if he couldn’t be bothered with any of my questions about birth control. he prescribed me a birth control pill without talking to me about it or without me agreeing to it. I only found out later when I went to CVS to pick up other medications and saw an unexpected birth control prescription in the mix. Also during my appointment, he quickly mentioned, in passing, that I had a cyst on my ovary but did not say anything else about it, not a single word explaining what that meant for me. I didn’t feel as if I could ask a question because he had already shut down my previous ones. I know that cysts are common but I saw a different gynecologist two weeks later who expressed concern and consideration about the cyst -expressing that it was a large cyst and telling me that I needed to take care of myself and discussed following up with me in two months to make sure the cyst was shrinking.
February 12, 2026Alex F.Verified patient
One of the best OB-GYNs I’ve ever seen in North America.
Scheduling is super smooth, and I never had to wait long for my appointment.
Everything is done in one place — all the necessary exams and care are handled right there, which makes the whole process so easy.
The doctor is extremely kind, patient, and genuinely takes the time to listen. You never feel rushed at all.
They helped me a lot with my issue, and I truly felt cared for.
I 100% recommend this doctor.
December 29, 2025Mahshid Z.Verified patient
He is a very thoughtful and dedicated doctor! He takes the time to truly listen to their patients! And he had Spaniard music on my first visit and, jazz on the second one!!! Love him and his staff (Erica,etc.) Greetings from the lady from Spain!
December 1, 2025Angela C.Verified patient
Efficient and friendly staff. The Dr. actually took the time and went over my chart with me. We discussed several options available to me. Great bedside manner.
October 1, 2025Karen M.Verified patient
Dr. Rafalin was amazing!! I was super nervous about my apt, but once we started talking he made me feel comfortable. He answered all of my questions and concerns clearly and was very thorough. Even through my examination I felt comfortable and left with peace of mind. The staff were also nice and the office was very clean. I plan to continue my care with Dr. Rafalin, and would absolutely recommend him.
February 11, 2025Lori P.Verified patient
Excelente ser humano ????
February 7, 2025Stefania G.Verified patient
Doctor Rafalin, is without any doubts the best OBGYN I have ever been to.
He is really caring, great and simple in his communication, he helped me solving some issues I had for years.
January 8, 2025Beatrice F.Verified patient
Excellent doctor! Highly recommended!
December 17, 2024Initials hidden
I was looking for a Doctor I could trust and I came here after listening to great reviews about him and all of it was right! Dr. Rafalin and his staff were great and clear. He attended and listened to all of my concerns and gave me the proper time to explain each one of the things I wanted to address. He made me feel very comfortable and his staff was excellent from reception to blood tests. Thank you!
November 22, 2024Aleli T.Verified patient
First time pregnancy and I'm just in awe of all the information I received. He's very friendly, I had no question very informative and professional. By far the best Gynecologist I ever had. ??
November 15, 2024Rachel D.Verified patient
I was a new patient going in for my very first well-woman exam and Dr. Rafalin made what has the potential to be a very uncomfortable experience, a very comfortable one. He provided a seamless and pain-less physical exam, walking me through everything he did before/as he did it. He was clear and straight-to-the-point in answering questions which is helpful when navigating copious amounts of information on a topic. His bedside manner is friendly and energetic. Overall positive experience.
September 19, 2024Julia D.Verified patient
Great doctor would recommend 100%
September 16, 2024Initials hidden
Love the service from both the provider and the rest of the team. They made me feel comfortable. He also answered all the questions I had.
August 12, 2024Vanessa A.Verified patient
Dr. Rafalin was very professional and easy to work with. He listened and met me where I was at. The office staff was very nice. I only had to wait a little longer because of technical difficulties, but other than that, it was a nice visit.
August 1, 2024Kelly F.Verified patient
BEST OBGYN THAT IVE FOUND IN NYC!!! I have seen 5 different doctors, and Dr. Rafalin has been the first that I’m excited to stay with. He ensured I was comfortable and had a full discussion with me in his office before taking me into an exam room. He was able to figure out what was going on right away, and also made suggestions & recommendations on preventative actions to take for various issues. Very thorough.
HIGHLY recommend!!!
July 29, 2024Carson B.Verified patient
Dr. Rafalin is a very caring doctor, he listen and takes into consideration a patient’s concern seriously and gives his recommendations. I appreciate the way he runs the practice and would not go to anyone else.
July 3, 2024Menchi S.Verified patient
Dr Raflin is great. He is very blunt and briskly in a way that I personally enjoy. Also no wait time and a very friendly staff.
February 16, 2024Malika O.Verified patient
I genuinely love this OBGYN. I am someone who gets very nervous for any doctor’s visits but always feel listened to and welcomed here. Everyone is super nice. I also had my IUD placed here and had a great experience and would do it again if I had to.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
I have been looking for a doctor which I can feel comfortable for years and I can say that I finally found dr. Samuel and cannot be happier with his professionalism, the way he explains things, ZERO waiting time and most importantly I felt extremely comfortable in my anual visit! I highly recommended and truly never had a 10/10 experience before. I am beyond happy!
October 23, 2023Grace B.Verified patient
Very professional, really like AAA+++
September 13, 2023Leia M.Verified patient
Excellent Dr ?????
May 20, 2023Olga C.Verified patient
Doctor Rafalin is a very caring doctor, I appreciate that he listens and is concerned. He answers all my questions without hesitation, is respectful and attentive.
I am a patient, not just a number when I see him.
February 20, 2023Menchi W.Verified patient
Doctor Rafalin, is the best OB-GYN I’ve ever been followed by.
It’s the third year I have my annual check up with him and it’s always great
February 9, 2023Beatrice F.Verified patient
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What practice does Dr. Samuel Rafalin work with?
Dr. Samuel Rafalin works with Central Park S OBGYN.
Where is Dr. Samuel Rafalin's office located?
Dr. Samuel Rafalin's office is located at 210 Central Park S, New York, NY 10019.
Which board certifications does Dr. Samuel Rafalin have?
Dr. Samuel Rafalin is certified by American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Samuel Rafalin?
Dr. Samuel Rafalin frequently sees patients for Annual Pap Smear / GYN Exam, Annual Physical, Infertility Consultation, New Patient Visit, and OB-GYN Consultation. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Samuel Rafalin on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Samuel Rafalin speak?
Dr. Samuel Rafalin speaks English, Spanish, and Hebrew.
How do patients rate Dr. Samuel Rafalin in reviews?
405 patients have reviewed Dr. Samuel Rafalin. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.81/5. They have a 4.83/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.62/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.