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Dr. Eric Holender, DO

Dr. Eric Holender, DO

Ear, Nose, and Throat*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Eric Holender, DO is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Palmerton, PA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Holender has extensive experience in Upper Respiratory Conditions and Otologic Conditions & Procedures. He graduated from PHILADELPHIA COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE in 1994. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as St. Luke's Hospital-Bethlehem Campus and Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest. He is accepting new patients.

3.9 Star Rating
Based on 21 reviews 3.9 Star Rating (21 reviews)

Practice

217 Franklin Ave Ste 100 Palmerton, PA 18071

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Dr. Holender's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Holender

3.9

21 ratings, 12 with a written review
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 people found this helpful
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Nov 22, 2022
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What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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joe – Mar 25, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
1 person found this helpful
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Dec 26, 2021
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 people found this helpful
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Apr 29, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Feb 01, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Eric in Birdsboro, PA – Aug 03, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Kurt Fisher in PA – Jun 18, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Allentown, PA – Aug 10, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • 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
6 people found this helpful
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Apr 01, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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John W Pearson in Bethlehem, PA – Mar 08, 2017
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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v. moss in Pottstown, PA – Dec 02, 2016
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
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East Stroudsburg, PA – Jul 14, 2016
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Dr. Eric Holender, DO is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Palmerton, PA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Holender has extensive experience in Upper Respiratory Conditions and Otologic Conditions & Procedures....read more
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat

  • Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

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  • Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine

    Medical School, 1994
American Osteopathic Association®
American Osteopathic Board of Ophthalmology & Otolaryngology®
Facial Plastic Surgery
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    Locations

    Practice

    Office217 Franklin Ave Ste 100 Palmerton, PA 18071
    1
    Office3050 Hamilton Blvd Ste 210 Allentown, PA 18103
    2
    St. Luke's Hospital-Allentown Campus1736 Hamilton St Allentown, PA 18104
    3

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • St. Luke's Hospital-Miners Campus

      360 W Ruddle St
      Coaldale, PA 18218
      Recipient of 2
      hospital awards

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

      Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2022)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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

      87%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      1% lower than the national average

      85%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      3% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • St Luke's Hospital-Carbon Campus

      500 St Lukes Dr
      Lehighton, PA 18235

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

      89%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      1% higher than the national average

      84%
      Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

      7% higher than the national average

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    • St. Luke's Hospital-Bethlehem Campus

      801 Ostrum St
      Bethlehem, PA 18015
      Recipient of 45
      hospital awards

      America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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

      85%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      1% higher than the national average

      77%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      1% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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