Dr. Stephen Chernick, DPM, Forest Hills, NY

What patients are saying

Overall rating

4.72

Average wait time

4.80

Bedside manner

4.74

“Dr Chernick is calm, informative and skilled. He has conversation while working. He explains every step of what he’s doing and the science behind it. ”

Michael F.May 8, 2025

“Professional, efficient, good care and took care of my ingrown toenails without any pain or problems. Very caring manner as always. I have seen Dr. Chernick previously.”

Initials hiddenJuly 25, 2024

About Dr. Stephen Chernick

Dr. Stephen Chernick is a renowned podiatrist who sees patients at his practices located in Forest Hills and Hempstead, New York. Patients visit him for a variety of concerns, including foot pain, foot ulcers, gout, hammertoes, and plantar fasciitis, among other conditions. Dr. Chernick earned his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree from the New York College of Podiatric Medicine. He is committed to continually expanding his knowledge of podiatry to provide the best possible care to his patients. He believes in listening carefully to his patients' concerns and strives to address them in thorough detail. Dr. Chernick has a passion for practicing cost-effective, evidence-based, and compassionate medicine. Understanding the busy schedules of his patients, he also offers online consultations for added convenience.

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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.

Peripheral vascular disease

Acute skin infection

Peripheral vascular disease

Acute skin infection

Office location

Dr. Stephen Chernick, DPM also offers online video visits for patients

Stephen Chernick DPM

11241 Queens Blvd, LLB, Forest Hills, NY 11375

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Education and background

Practice names

Stephen Chernick DPM

Education and training

New York College of Podiatric Medicine, Doctor of Podiatric Medicine

Languages spoken

English

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1063507960

Patient reviews

All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.

Overall rating

4.72

Wait time

4.80

Bedside manner

4.74

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Bad news....instead of treating my ingrown toenail...was more interested in future visits....made it worse

December 22, 2015Patricio A.Verified patient

Everything done very professional and on time in this office.

July 10, 2025Vladimir B.Verified patient

Office Staff warm and helpful. Dr. Chernick very attentive and knowledgable.

October 20, 2015Geanine B.Verified patient

Dr Chernick is calm, informative and skilled. He has conversation while working. He explains every step of what he’s doing and the science behind it.

May 8, 2025Michael F.Verified patient

Professional, efficient, good care and took care of my ingrown toenails without any pain or problems. Very caring manner as always. I have seen Dr. Chernick previously.

July 25, 2024Initials hidden

My family have been patients of Dr. Chernick’s for over 30 years. He is so friendly, gentle and professional when caring for your feet. The office is so clean and the staff is also warm and friendly

October 22, 2020Denise P.Verified patient

Always smiling. Cleanliness professional

August 20, 2020Denise P.Verified patient

He is fantastic

October 4, 2016Barbara D.Verified patient

He seemed to be nice but it didn't seem to be so genuine and I can say the same for the staff as well. I'm kinda wishy washy about these people. Don't get me wrong, I do appreciate the time he's taken to treat me but at the same time I would like to have a specialist who doesn't seem to be nice but seems to be otherwise when one of us leaves the room.

More than 1 year agoAlexandria P.Verified patient

Good professional competent

September 29, 2015Zaza C.Verified patient

Dr. Chernick is exceptional. He is very informative and thorough when answering any questions that you ask. His staff was friendly and efficient. I felt completely comfortable and I would certainly pay Dr. Chernick a visit again. Let me not forget to mention the waiting time was no longer than 15 minutes!!!

June 8, 2015Kimberly A.Verified patient

The doctor was nice enough, if overly pragmatic. Spent all of two minutes with me in the exam room, and went back and forth between me and another patient (talking about said patient in the hall, or in the exam room with the door open, in a loud, booming voice). Rampant HIPAA violations and some lack of bedside manner aside, what really bothered me was that the staff, all of whom had ample time between my booking the appointment on ZocDoc, my showing up, handing them BOTH of my insurance cards and taking me in, failed to inform me that while they accepted not one, but BOTH of my policies, I was in fact still responsible for my outrageously high copay because Medicaid does not cover podiatry unless there is a diagnosis of diabetes. I had NO knowledge of this, and would not have gone to this appointment, or have allowed them to TAKE ME IN, had I known I would be held financially responsible. I am currently unemployed and sticking to Medicaid providers because Medicaid will USUALLY cover the copay from my primary. Not here. I wasn't told of this until after the fact. I got my prescription and I hope it works out, but it's safe to say I probably won't be coming back here again because the lack of communication carries too high a price (literally).

June 19, 2015Initials hidden

June 5, 2025Vladimir B.Verified patient