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What patients are saying
Overall rating
4.86
Average wait time
4.95
Bedside manner
4.84
“I can’t say enough nice things—Don is the business owner and it’s evident from everything he does. He cares so much about patient care and making sure that you have the optimal experience. He even stayed late to accommodate me when I was 30 minutes late to a one hour session. Any time I have any issues with physical therapy, I know I will be coming to Reef. Thank you!!!”
Christopher B.Less than 1 year ago
“He is an amazing PT. I highly recommend him to other people. He treats his patients with premium service and provides thorough assessments with a plan of action. I have seen a lot of PTs and I can say Don is one of the best!”
Jane L.November 22, 2021
About Dr. Don (Donghyun) Seo
Dr. Seo represents excellence in physical therapy, combining top-tier academic credentials, advanced clinical expertise, and unique personal achievements. He earned his Doctorate in Physical Therapy and a Bachelor’s in Health Science from Mercy College, New York, and holds national board certification as an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS). His advanced training includes a Certified Orthopaedic Manual Therapist (COMT) designation from NAIOMT and certification as a Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) from the NSCA.
An avid fitness enthusiast, Dr. Seo engages in activities like Pilates, Yoga, Spinning, Gyrotonic exercises, rock climbing, running, and swimming, enriching his personalized patient care. His resilience and discipline, shaped by his service as a South Korean Army Commando and a solo cycling journey from New York to Miami, further inform his approach to guiding patients through recovery.
With Dr. Seo, you can trust in a therapist committed to excellence, holistic care, and delivering outstanding results tailored to your needs.
**At Reef Physical Therapy, we are committed to providing high-quality, one-on-one sessions tailored to your specific needs. To achieve this, we negotiate session fees with insurance companies on a claim-by-claim basis. We also ensure affordability through our Flexible Payment Plan. Once you book with us, we will verify your coverage and provide a clear estimate of your session costs, so you have nothing to worry about.
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Education and background
Practice names
Board certifications
- Orthopaedics (Physical Therapy Specialties)
- American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties
Education and training
- Mercy College, Doctor of Physical Therapy
- Mercy University (Bachelor's)
Professional memberships
- American Physical Therapy Association, Orthopaedic Section
- American Physical Therapy Association
Awards and publications
- Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist (COMT) from NAIOMT
- Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) from the NSCA.
Languages spoken
- English
- Korean
Provider's gender
Male
NPI number
1407231491
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.86
Wait time
4.95
Bedside manner
4.84
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282 reviews
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Very knowledgeable and pleasant. Very professional beside manner and positive personality. Would definitely recommend.
November 8, 2019Will W.Verified patient
He knew exactly what my issue was and the exercises and therapy he gave me got me moving in no time.
October 19, 2020Scott L.Verified patient
Really excellent experience! I can feel much better just after the first time! Don is really nice!
June 25, 2020Yunzhe F.Verified patient
I'm consistently grateful and impressed. Will keep going till all my aches and pains are gone!
More than 1 year agoAutumn H.Verified patient
So helpful and kind. I have a long way to go but I already feel better after one treatment.
November 10, 2019Colleen D.Verified patient
He is the physical therapist you want. Don’t hesitate to make your appointment with him
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Don is amazing - first session was great and can’t wait for next session!
March 23, 2021Alexandra S.Verified patient
Very friendly. He is one of those who definitely knows what he is doing.
More than 1 year agoDKC
Dr. Seo is amazing! Great service. My neck and back are so much better.
More than 1 year agoSJ
Thanks for all the therapy, exercises, stretches and therabands!
May 27, 2020Autumn H.Verified patient
Fantastic! Very detailed and really cares about your recovery.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Professional, knowledgeable, friendly and throrough
More than 1 year agoAutumn H.Verified patient
I can’t say enough nice things—Don is the business owner and it’s evident from everything he does. He cares so much about patient care and making sure that you have the optimal experience. He even stayed late to accommodate me when I was 30 minutes late to a one hour session. Any time I have any issues with physical therapy, I know I will be coming to Reef. Thank you!!!
Less than 1 year agoChristopher B.Verified patient
He is an amazing PT. I highly recommend him to other people. He treats his patients with premium service and provides thorough assessments with a plan of action. I have seen a lot of PTs and I can say Don is one of the best!
November 22, 2021Jane L.Verified patient
Awesome!
October 22, 2021Hsia-ming H.Verified patient
Don is the most knowledgeable, attentive, diligent, and incredible PT. I’m not sure how much I can emphasize his depth of knowledge and understanding of care, but it needs to be known. Even if you’re not injured, if something is bothering you at all, please go see Don. I’m always so impressed and will not see any other PT in NYC.
October 2, 2021Isabelle C.Verified patient
My visit was very pleasant, unlike other PT places where my questions are usually deflected. Don listened to my concerns and he is knowledgeable enough to treat problem areas spot on. Excellent bedside manner and brand new, airy and clean space. Highly recommended.
September 27, 2021Luci L.Verified patient
Dr. Don is great! I went in for a broken elbow. He explained the healing process and what he was doing. I learned a lot in the first few minutes with him. He did a great job working on me to get my range of motion back to what it was. He finished by showing me exercises to do on my own.
July 8, 2021Christopher C.Verified patient
Best physiotherapist I ever met.
February 19, 2021Esmeralda G.Verified patient
Dr. Don Seo is amazing! His treatments relieve pain and discomfort right away! Never though TMJ can be treated with physical therapy but here I am, two sessions later, actually able to open my mouth without any discomfort. My appointments are now weekly with Dr. Seo. Highly recommended!
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Very professional and knowledgeable. Had been to 4 physio and no results until I came to visit Don . Back was healed within a few sessions. So greatful to have found him
December 11, 2020Kelly L.Verified patient
Dr Seo was great! He took time to figure out what was bothering me with a thorough assessment, and the work he did really helped. I tend to ask a lot of questions, and he was happy to explain what he thought was the cause of my injuries as well as some solutions.
November 8, 2020Aron B.Verified patient
Excellent all around!
October 2, 2020Initials hidden
He was very professional and explanatory.
September 3, 2020Initials hidden
Don is very professional and genuinely devoted to helping overcome the injuries I am coping with. Would recommend him 10/10 times
August 8, 2020Noah L.Verified patient
He is an amazing physical theraphist, very professional, knowledgeable and easy to engage with.
His office is very clean and well maintained as well.
Highly recommend dr Seo to anyone who need a physical therapist
August 3, 2020Moonjeong B.Verified patient
Don has such an amazing understanding of the interconnected nature of the human body. He is currently treating my shoulders and we have made really great progress. Highly recommend him!
More than 1 year agoChris T.Verified patient
Doctor Don was extremely caring and very professional. Working with him is very smooth and stress free. My wrist / forearm pain started improving after only a few visits!
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Always figures my pain out!
May 22, 2020Autumn H.Verified patient
He knew right away what the problem was and where it was coming from. He showed me some exercises which were very useful. I definitely felt better after the therapy. I can highly recommend him to everyone.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
I go in thinking i know what’s wrong with me and then he uses his advanced skills and observations and actually takes care of me. Couldn’t recommend him enough.
More than 1 year agoAutumn H.Verified patient
He listens without judgement and jumps to the opportunity of adjusting Your ailments. It’s my 3rd visit and i can feel the step by step process working.
More than 1 year agoAutumn H.Verified patient
Dr. Don came highly recommended. I just started treatment as my left knee hurt while running. For my first visit we assessed the problem and path to make it work. Will continue to see him.
May 8, 2020Initials hidden
Exellent visit
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
My experience with Don has been truly exceptional. He is by far the most knowledgeable PT I've ever worked with, clearly cares, and is super attentive. He is dedicated to what he does, and it really shows. Would recommend him in a heartbeat - he's the best!
March 2, 2020Vivian K.Verified patient
Dr. Seo was great - very friendly, respectful, and easygoing. He jumped right in and was happy to answer any questions I had along the way. I'll definitely be going back.
More than 1 year agoJordan R.Verified patient
I've been an athlete all my life and have had a lot of bad experiences with PTs. I felt Don immediately understood my problem and that we'll proceed with the right course of action.
More than 1 year agoJulie C.Verified patient
Excellent bedside manner, listened to my issues and clearly was very knowledge on what was wrong and how to address it. After one visit I already feel much more mobility in my hip and shoulders. 100% recommend!
February 10, 2020Initials hidden
He was exceptional! Very knowledgeable, understanding, intelligent, relatable, and great bedside manner. I would definitely recommend him to any one of my family and friends.
February 3, 2020Dania B.Verified patient
Professional and very knowledgeable
November 12, 2019Jenny D.Verified patient
I loved my visit with Dr. Seo, he really listens to what you have to say, takes the time to explain & makes you feel comfortable. I felt a little better after leaving. Loved the zen vibe in the waiting area, so peaceful. Thank you Dr. Seo!
November 7, 2019Angelina C.Verified patient
Very personable, knowledgeable, and helpful!
November 6, 2019Morgan C.Verified patient
An excellent place for therapy. Would definitely recommend Dr. Seo! Simply superb! Very considerate, understanding and reliable. Keep up the amazing work! Thanks again for all your advice and treatment ??
More than 1 year agoRJ
I am very happy to have found Dr. Seo! He examined my right shoulder and treated me carefully. Now I feel much better than before and I can move my shoulder without pain. He also instructed me how to exercise effectively. He is a very knowledgeable and friendly Physical Therapist. I highly recommend him.
More than 1 year agoYC
Dr. Seo is awesome! He’s is so friendly and likes to get to know his patients. I’ve been suffering from lower back pain and I messed up my ankle a while back. He has done an excellent job and giving me the therapy I needed. I’ve seen others doctors who right away recommended foot surgery, but Dr. Seo has taken the time to actually help me heal. He accommodates my busy work schedule and ensures that he gives me his full attention during my session with him.
More than 1 year agoSM
He is a really good physical therapist.
I got ACL reconstruction surgery last year and he was my first physical therapist.
I was little nervous, but he identified my symptoms and he did set up my goal accordingly.
I was so happy with his session!
I would recommend anybody and plan to visit him again.
More than 1 year agoSL
Dr. Seo is super nice and very knowledgable. He identified my ankle injury which I have got 3 years ago, even though I didn’t tell him about it. He also gave me actionable tips and taught me doable in-home training for rehabilitation. What I liked the most is that he fully and efficiently utilizes the entire session dedicated to me. There is no waste of time at all! Also, he conveyed very detailed and difficult mechanisms easily. Thus, I was able to understand what I am training, why it is needed, and how it is supposed to be. I have learned a lot in each and every session. More importantly, my right ankle and shoulder have been improved significantly!! I strongly recommended him to both first-time patients who have never experienced Physical Therapy before and savvy patients!
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What practice does Dr. Don (Donghyun) Seo work with?
Dr. Don (Donghyun) Seo works with Reef Physical Therapy.
Where is Dr. Don (Donghyun) Seo's office located?
Dr. Don (Donghyun) Seo's office is located at 11-43 47th Ave, Long Island City, NY 11101.
Which board certifications does Dr. Don (Donghyun) Seo have?
Dr. Don (Donghyun) Seo is certified by Orthopaedics (Physical Therapy Specialties) and American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Don (Donghyun) Seo?
Dr. Don (Donghyun) Seo frequently sees patients for Arthritis, Back Pain, New Patient Visit, Physical Therapy Consultation, and Sports Injury. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Don (Donghyun) Seo on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Don (Donghyun) Seo speak?
Dr. Don (Donghyun) Seo speaks English and Korean.
How do patients rate Dr. Don (Donghyun) Seo in reviews?
282 patients have reviewed Dr. Don (Donghyun) Seo. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.86/5. They have a 4.84/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.95/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.