“Excellent first experience with this doctor. Will continue to see in the future. Took the time to listen and try to get to the root cause of my pain. Much more than just a chiropractor ”
Thomas F.June 2, 2025
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98% of patients gave this doctor 5 stars
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“Excellent first experience with this doctor. Will continue to see in the future. Took the time to listen and try to get to the root cause of my pain. Much more than just a chiropractor ”
Thomas F.June 2, 2025
“Dr. Handler is truly exceptional. He’s easily the best chiropractor I’ve ever visited. My appointment was seamless—I was seen promptly, and it’s always a pleasure chatting with him and his staff. Most importantly, I leave feeling so much better each time. While he doesn’t take my insurance, the out-of-pocket expense is absolutely worth it for the quality of care I receive.”
Jason R.October 30, 2024
About Dr. Stephen Handler
Catering to the locals in Westchester and New York City, Dr. Stephen Handler works with people to get them out of pain and back to doing what they love. At R3, he provides thorough care for a variety of conditions related to the musculoskeletal system. Dr. Handler strives to improve and maintain his patients’ ability to stay active throughout a busy work week via specific, patient-centered care.
Dr. Handler earned his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Northeast College of Health Sciences. He is an active member of the New York State Chiropractic Association. Passionate about medicine, he constantly keeps himself up-to-date on the most progressive techniques available.
Dr. Handler is a caring practitioner whose commitment to quality patient care is foremost on his mind as he sees and evaluates his patients. He integrates his medical expertise with state-of-the-art technology and strives to provide the highest quality of healthcare.
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Northeast College of Health Sciences, Doctor of Chiropractic
Languages spoken
English
Provider's gender
Male
NPI number
1043687817
Patient reviews
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Overall rating
4.96
Wait time
4.96
Bedside manner
4.98
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221 reviews
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Friendly and listened to my concerns thoroughly, suggested additional treatments that can be done at home. Great follow-up
January 7, 2021Raymond C.Verified patient
Dr Handler zeroed right in on the problem area and provided instant relief as well as recommended exercises and stretches
May 4, 2020Andrew L.Verified patient
He was willing to answer all my questions without rushing and took the time to properly diagnose and treat my back issues.
More than 1 year agoRJ
I came to Dr. Handler with a severe back pain. He resolved my problem, I recommended. His very caring and compassionate.
More than 1 year agoGE
He was excellent, he answer all my questions, he address me to the room, everything was the best. I will recomended him.
More than 1 year agoLM
hands down one of the best in the tristate in terms of care, and knowledge.
a pleasure to be a patient of.
-J
June 24, 2021James C.Verified patient
This was my first appointment with a chiropractor and it was one of the best doctor visits I’ve ever had.
March 25, 2021Chris Z.Verified patient
Dr. Handler provided an excellent experience. He is very knowledgeable and listens to all your complaints.
November 4, 2020Jamila C.Verified patient
Dr. Handler is very thorough in explaining what he does and really took his time during my appointment.
August 17, 2020Joel J.Verified patient
Really professional and knowledgable. I will go back as much as I can to solve my back pain problem.
June 24, 2019Lu T.Verified patient
I would definitely recommend this practice! I’m 38 weeks pregnant and regret not coming sooner!
April 28, 2022Pallavi S.Verified patient
I liked the fact that he is straight to the point and focuses on bodybuilders and weightlifters.
June 15, 2019James B.Verified patient
Dr. Handler is personable and informative. He explains everything and is very thorough.
April 16, 2019Ellen B.Verified patient
Excellent bedside manner; thorough evaluation, explanation of issue and treatment plan.
More than 1 year agoThomas K.Verified patient
I had a great experience and he solved my back pain in 1 visit only. I'm super happy.
April 22, 2021Joana F.Verified patient
Friendly Dr. and staff! Organized and knowledgeable. Definitely will recommend.
February 22, 2022Janet D.Verified patient
Dr. was very knowledgable, friendly and took his time meeting my needs.
April 13, 2023Eddie R.Verified patient
The staff is skilled and personable. They communicate well with each other.
May 11, 2022Lynne R.Verified patient
It was great! Can’t wait to go again, he helped me out a lot .
More than 1 year agoJessica R.Verified patient
Super nice and really helped my neck feel better! Great doctor!
June 20, 2019Maria T.Verified patient
Hes a good communicator and explained things well.
September 11, 2019Lei W.Verified patient
Excellent first experience with this doctor. Will continue to see in the future. Took the time to listen and try to get to the root cause of my pain. Much more than just a chiropractor
June 2, 2025Thomas F.Verified patient
Dr. Handler is truly exceptional. He’s easily the best chiropractor I’ve ever visited. My appointment was seamless—I was seen promptly, and it’s always a pleasure chatting with him and his staff. Most importantly, I leave feeling so much better each time. While he doesn’t take my insurance, the out-of-pocket expense is absolutely worth it for the quality of care I receive.
October 30, 2024Jason R.Verified patient
The staff is friendly, helpful and supportive. The visit was just the right amount of time, and the doctor was informative and helpful.
August 21, 2024Michael M.Verified patient
I had a fantastic experience with Dr. Stephen Handler at Repair Recover Restore. After my first two appointments, I left feeling remarkably better with zero back pain. Dr. Handler and his receptionist create a warm and welcoming environment, treating you like a person rather than just a customer. Their friendliness and professionalism made my visits truly enjoyable. I'm impressed and will definitely be scheduling another appointment soon.
February 1, 2024Jason R.Verified patient
I had a great experience. I learned rather then just being treated. I felt better after I left there and will visits this office again. Great vibe the entire time I was there.
August 25, 2023Jason R.Verified patient
Dr. Steven took the time to get all information before beginning treatment so that he knew exactly how and where to start. He was friendly, personable, and professional.
March 6, 2023Initials hidden
Great appointment! Dr Handler is incredible knowledgeable, wants to help, and takes time to understand your issue and address with a thoughtful approach. Will return!
December 12, 2022Initials hidden
This practice is fantastic!! Can’t say enough good things. Dr. Marlissa & Dr. Stephen are both wonderful and employ every technique in the book to have you feeling your best.
October 10, 2022Amy S.Verified patient
He was great! Friendly and helped me.
August 16, 2022Marilyn C.Verified patient
Excellent experience. Dr Handler is incredibly knowledgeable in both chiropractics and muscular issues. It was awesome to meet a doctor that seemed to actually care about my issue rather than getting me in and out to see the next patient.
August 9, 2022James C.Verified patient
Amazing service today!! They were very accommodating and helpful. As a pregnant women I woke up feeling amazing. I can’t wait for my next visit.
July 28, 2022Dachelle P.Verified patient
Highly recommend it?
June 4, 2022Joan A.Verified patient
This is the BEST chiropractor I have ever been to - I have had back issues for 25 years and he has treated them and made me feel a million times better. My masseuse even noticed a huge difference in how loose my back was after my second visit.
April 20, 2022James Q.Verified patient
I'm in my mid-30s and had never been to a chiropractor. After years of waiting to take care of my body, I finally decided to search online for a provider - Dr. Handler had great recommendations, their location was nearby, and the photos of their office looked clean and inviting. I booked - and I'm glad I did. The staff was very friendly, I didn't wait to be seen, the explanations of everything were clear and concise, and he took his time acclimating to any problem areas I described. Absolutely recommend, and going back next week!
October 22, 2021Kyle B.Verified patient
Great experience. Highly recommend.
August 23, 2021Penny W.Verified patient
Amazing visit! Dr. Handler took the time to listen to all my concerns and address them properly. He walked me through all his steps. He was warm, attentive and a pleasure to see.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Dr. Steve was very attentive & was very helpful.
July 19, 2021Initials hidden
Dr.Stephen is an awesome professional chiropractor! He’s a good listener and good communicator, very nice and patience. The treatment was great and the result was excellent! I left his office feeling a lot better! Definitely going back!
Highly recommended!!!
July 13, 2021Kamonchanok P.Verified patient
Great doc! Very pleased.
June 18, 2021Jay D.Verified patient
Dr. Steve was super helpful when it came to helping my neck and shoulder pain. He took the time to understand my medical history and explain all of the different techniques he used throughout my treatment. I feel incredible after my first adjustment with him. I highly recommend him! I’ll be back for another follow up appointment.
May 26, 2021Alexandria H.Verified patient
This was my first appointment with Dr. Steve. He asked a few questions & immediately identified my main areas of concern. I felt so much better after just one visit. I would highly recommend Dr. Steve. He makes one feel a ese almost immediately & is extremely knowledgeable.
May 17, 2021John B.Verified patient
This was my first appointment with Dr. Stephen. He is extremely friendly & knowledgeable. He took the time to completely listen to my problems & asked appropriate follow up questions. He took his time explaining things to me before beginning treatment. I would highly recommend him to anyone.
May 6, 2021Bridget C.Verified patient
great
March 22, 2021Eliezer G.Verified patient
Dr. Stephen Handler made my experience extremely enjoyable. As soon as I got there I was helped within minutes and when I sat with him he made me feel comfortable enough to open up about my concerns. I will recommend his services to all of my family and friends.
March 3, 2021Andy M.Verified patient
My first visit with Dr. Handler was wonderful. Although it was only an initial examination I walked out of there feeling much better. I would highly recommend giving him a try if you are looking for a good chiropractor.
January 9, 2021Katherine S.Verified patient
Great first-time experience with a chiropractor. Made me super calm and comfortable and explained everything he was doing and was about to do.
January 6, 2021Janice C.Verified patient
Definitely was by far the best appt and adjustment I have had ever! I was looking for a new chiropractor that was closer to work. He listened to what my issues were and definitely tackled and developed a plan to prevent pain and issues in the future! Definitely looking forward to our game plan!
January 5, 2021Sheena M.Verified patient
Dr. Stephen was very welcoming on my initial visit. He was very attentive to my questions and has applied a few techniques I am not familiar with from my prior chiropractic visits. I felt immediately better after the appointment. However, I still have some issues that may require subsequent visits.
December 31, 2020Initials hidden
Woke up up with pain in my neck. After my visit I felt as good as new! I recommend him to anyone in the westchester area in need of an adjustment.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
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What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Stephen Handler?
Dr. Stephen Handler frequently sees patients for Arthritis, Chiropractic Consultation, Hand Problems, Pain Management Consultation, and Sports Injury. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Stephen Handler on their profile.
How do patients rate Dr. Stephen Handler in reviews?
221 patients have reviewed Dr. Stephen Handler. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.96/5. They have a 4.98/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.96/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.