Dr. Toby Handler, MD, FACS

Dr. Toby Handler, MD, FACS

Urological Surgeon
639.8 mi · 1305 Franklin Ave, Ste 100, Garden City, NY 11530

At a glance

4.90 stars (154 reviews)
98% are satisfied with this provider ·
Accepts 29 insurances
Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, Emblem Health, Medicare, more+ ·
Has 20+ years of experience
Graduated from Cornell University, Doctor of Medicine
Works at Advanced Urology Centers of NY - Garden City West
4.90
154 reviews
Bedside manner
4.9
Wait time
4.7

Recent reviews

Dr Handler is very sweet and professional. She made me feel comfortable. Will definitely use her again if I need to. Efficient office. Got taken promptly. I highly recommend her.
i was in shock... I arrived at 835 for an 845 appointment... At exactly 845, i was called in to see Dr. Handler.. She was great ! Very professional and concerned. Listened to me and explained everything ! I wish all doctors were as nice as she. The entire office staff is very accommodating and easy to deal with ! Would def recommend !
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Office location

Garden City West
639.8 mi · 1305 Franklin Ave, Ste 100, Garden City, NY, 11530

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In-network insurances

Aetna
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Medicare
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Cigna
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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.
Endoscopy of the urethra and bladder
Enlarged prostate
Kidney stone disease
Urination/bladder dysfunction
Pelvic organ prolapse
Acute urinary tract infection
Endoscopy of the urethra and bladder
Enlarged prostate
Kidney stone disease
Urination/bladder dysfunction

More about Dr. Toby Handler, MD, FACS

**Please arrive 15 to 20 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment time to complete new patient paperwork** Dr. Toby Handler obtained her undergraduate degree at Cornell University, and her medical degree from Cornell Medical College. She completed her residency training in urology at NYU Medical Center, where she rotated through three major hospitals, including Bellevue Hospital, the New York County Veterans Hospital, and NYU Medical Center. During her residency, she also conducted research and published numerous scholarly articles in peer-review journals. Upon completing her residency, Dr. Handler joined Urocare Associates, a urology practice that has since joined Integrated Medical Professionals. Dr. Handler practices in all areas of urology and specializes in female incontinence and pelvic-floor reconstruction. She is Director of Female Urology in the Department of Urology at Winthrop University Hospital. She is also fluent in Spanish, and lives with her husband and their three daughters.

Education & experience

Education

Medical School - Cornell University, Doctor of Medicine
Cornell University (Bachelor’s)
New York University Medical Center, Residency in Urology

Practice

Advanced Urology Centers of NY - Garden City West

Affiliation

NYU Winthrop Hospital

Certifications

American Board of Urology

Professional memberships

American College of Surgeons

Awards and publications

Castle Connolly Top Doctor

Background

Languages spoken

English
Spanish

Gender

Female

NPI number

#1891758710

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Patient reviews

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Overall rating
4.90
Wait time
4.67
Bedside manner
4.92
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Dr. Handler listened to my health issues and made sound recommendations for treatment. I trust her expertise and kind manner.
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I thought Dr. Handler was great...very professional, the office staff was really nice and I didn't have to wait long at all.
Dr. Handler is amazing! She is so thorough and explains everything! Such a good bedside manner, Excellent doctor!!
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Dr Toby Handler is an amazing Doctor as well as a wonderful human being. Her proffessionalism is unmatched.
The entire staff was very professional and went above and beyond to make it an exceptional experience.
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Dr. Handler is extremely easy to talk to. Her staff is very professional, well organized and efficient!
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She took time to find out my history and answered all of my questions. She made me feel at ease.
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Dr. Handler is the consummate professional! The office staff is also very pleasant and efficient!
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I was like 5 mins late she was already waiting for me to be seen right away very professional
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I have been a patient in this practice for over 20 years - this explain how good they are !
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No wait time to be seen on any of three visits. Very thorough and professional physician.
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I was touched by Dr. Handler's caring and compassionate personality and professionalism
Dr. Handler was very thorough. She explained every part of the exam as it went on.
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Lives up to her great reviews. So glad I drove the extra distance to go we her.
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This was a great visit very professional and great service highly recommended
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She took her time and listened to all my concerns. She was very thorough
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Fantastic. Dr Handler is an awesome doctor. The staff is also wonderful.
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Fantastic demeanor and takes the time to listen and guide the patient.
Very professional, experienced doctor with great office staff.
Verified patient
She's a wonderful physician. Would recommend her to anyone.
Everyone from when I walked into the office was super.
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Amazing! Informative, introspective, and knowledgeable.
Very caring and motivated to help me fix my situation!
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She was great-she LISTENED to everything I had to say.
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Wonderful staff! No wait! Dr Handler is so kind!
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I saw her for bladder pain and urinary frequency. She was more interested in doing a pelvic exam than looking at and discussing my test results with me. Mind you I had a THOROUGH GYN exam the week before with normal results. Notwithstanding a normal pelvic ultrasound during the same timeframe. She insisted it was necessary despite the tremendous pain I was in. She was insensitive. She did not address my pain. When I ask she said "I don't want to give you narcotics. Use a water bottle". wow!! First, I never ask for narcotics. Dr. Handler, you still have to address my pain. There are many non-narcotics that can be use to relieve pain That is the least she could have done after causing me unnecesay pain for which I ended up in the ER. My advice stick to prostates.
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Prescription was not put in until next day. No representative from the office called to make me aware of this. After taking the prescription as prescribed and still in pain. I called the office where i was told that i would recuse call from the doctor. To my avail no one contacted me. The following morning when i called the office i was told that the doctor could not do anything at this time. Materials for another culture would be mailed to my home. I have never experienced such treatment.
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Dr Handler is very sweet and professional. She made me feel comfortable. Will definitely use her again if I need to. Efficient office. Got taken promptly. I highly recommend her.
i was in shock... I arrived at 835 for an 845 appointment... At exactly 845, i was called in to see Dr. Handler.. She was great ! Very professional and concerned. Listened to me and explained everything ! I wish all doctors were as nice as she. The entire office staff is very accommodating and easy to deal with ! Would def recommend !
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Although office was full, I was seen within 5 minutes. The staff knows what they are doing. Dr. Handler got right down to business to checking me out. I was impressed that she had read my chart and familiarize herself with my case. She didn't have to ask irrelevant questions, got right down to business.
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I was very pleased in that as soon as I met Dr. Handler in the exam room she immediately sat down and talked to me about what my issues seemed to be. She didn't rush me nor did she seem preoccupied. She listened and then explained what she thought best and asked me my thoughts. I was so anxious about seeing an urologist initially but Dr. Handler put all my fears aside. After my exam I met her once again in her office and we talked a few minutes more. I actually relaxed and realized that I chose the perfect urologist doctor for me. Thank you Dr. Handler !!!
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Excellent—I would recommend!!!
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Great first visit with Dr. Handler! She was cordial and I really felt like she listened to my concerns and has my best interest in mind. She was not quick to jump to answers and is taking the right measures to fully evaluate first. Staff was also very sweet and patient which can be rare these days. 5 stars all around
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Excellent
Pleasant experience!
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What a wonderful doctor! She is so calming, explains everything thoroughly and leaves no stone unturned! I can’t say enough about her and her staff! I highly recommend her!
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Dr Handler was amazing.! She was caring, thorough and explained all!! Actually Everyone was so pleasant, caring and professional in the office. I highly recommend Dr Handler and her amazing staff. Plus there was little to no wait. I also have to mention her nurse Donna was exceptional!
Verified patient
Very nice and she sent me for sonogram which I think I need to see what the problem is Suggested some other options to head off the UTIs
She is exceptional. I love dr. Toby Handler
Verified patient
She was very understanding of my medical history
Verified patient
I thought that she was sympathetic, qualified and communicative. Though she wasn’t a specialist in what I have, she does treat patients with it. I would like to have had a bit more time with her. Also I left without knowing if she did a urinalysis, cultrue and sensitivity, important in my case.
Really nice and really easy to talk to. A good listener. Was in and out really quick. Extremely thorough and sympathized with my symptoms. A really good doctor!!
Dr. Handler was very professional and caring! Staff was also friendly and considerate. Office was very clean and we had no waiting time.
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She listened to my issues
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Excellent appointment with Dr. Toby Handler. Found Dr. Handler to be very sensitive and caring. She was very knowledgeable and addressed all my issues. Very happy to have made this consultation.
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Excellent Physician.Ran on time.Good listener.
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I'm a repeat patient of Dr. Handler. She is so professional, caring and kind. It's a pleasure to see her even when not feeling well.
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the doctor listened, she sat with me and listened to my concerns and discussed options after further tests. Facility was very clean and the administrative staff and nurses very attentive and polite.
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Dr Handler was very knowledgeable and attentive. Dr Handler listened to my concerns and engaged with me to make a plan of action to address my needs. This was a most welcomed experience.
She was great and listened
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Frequently asked questions

Which hospital is Dr. Toby Handler affiliated with?

Dr. Toby Handler is affiliated with NYU Winthrop Hospital.

What practice does Dr. Toby Handler work with?

Dr. Toby Handler works with Advanced Urology Centers of NY - Garden City West.

Where is Dr. Toby Handler's office located?

Dr. Toby Handler's office is located at 1305 Franklin Ave, Garden City, NY 11530.

Which board certifications does Dr. Toby Handler have?

Dr. Toby Handler is certified by American Board of Urology.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Toby Handler?

Dr. Toby Handler frequently sees patients for Blood in Urine / Hematuria, Kidney Stones, Prostate Cancer, Testicular Cancer, and Urology Emergency. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Toby Handler on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Toby Handler speak?

Dr. Toby Handler speaks English and Spanish.

How do patients rate Dr. Toby Handler in reviews?

154 patients have reviewed Dr. Toby Handler. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.9/5. They have a 4.92/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.67/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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