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Dr. Cynthia Pristach, MD

Dr. Cynthia Pristach, MD

Psychiatry*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Cynthia Pristach, MD is a psychiatrist in Buffalo, NY and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from State University of New York at Buffalo in 1983. She is affiliated with ECMC Health Campus.

2 Star Rating
Based on 3 reviews 2 Star Rating (3 reviews)

Practice

462 Grider St Buffalo, NY 14215

Make an Appointment

(716) 898-4221

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Dr. Pristach's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Pristach

2.0
3 ratings, 2 with a written review
5 star
0%
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4 star
33%
33%
3 star
0%
0%
2 star
0%
0%
1 star
67%
67%

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About Pristach
She’s extremely intelligent but not always very nice. Her manner and communication need a change.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
Helpful
Rose – Feb 10, 2025
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While in the presence of others she acts like she cares, but when alone with patients she provokes & asks questions that are irrelevant & upsetting. I highly recommend only seeing her with someone else present. Most patients at ECMC are already in crisis & don't need for her to add to their issues. She is just cruel & seems to enjoy provoking people already in pain.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
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Mar 13, 2018
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About Me

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Dr. Cynthia Pristach, MD is a psychiatrist in Buffalo, NY and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from State University of New York at Buffalo in 1983. She is affiliated with ECMC Health Campus.

  • Psychiatry

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  • State University Of New York At Buffalo

    Medical School, 1983
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
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Psychiatry
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Locations

Practice

Erie County Medical Center462 Grider St Buffalo, NY 14215
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • ECMC Health Campus

    462 Grider St
    Buffalo, NY 14215
    Recipient of 5
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    70%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    5% lower than the national average

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