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Dr. Farshad Elmi, MD

Dr. Farshad Elmi, MD

Gastroenterology*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Farshad Elmi, MD is a gastroenterologist in Poughkeepsie, NY and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Elmi has extensive experience in Pancreatic Disease and Esophageal Disorders. He graduated from TEHERAN UNIVERSITY / FACULTY OF MEDICINE in 2005. He is affiliated with medical facilities Vassar Brothers Medical Center and Westchester Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.5 Star Rating
Based on 22 reviews 4.5 Star Rating (22 reviews)

Practice

243 North Rd Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Telehealth available

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Dr. Elmi is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions

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Dr. Elmi's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Elmi

4.5

22 ratings, 8 with a written review
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Jeremy – Apr 12, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Apr 03, 2024
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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
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Michael Schurian – Aug 29, 2020
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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
What could be improved
No results
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R. Pansa – Aug 28, 2020
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Jun 25, 2020
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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
What could be improved
No results
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James A – Jun 12, 2020
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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
What could be improved
No results
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Kristin – Oct 31, 2019
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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
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Poughkeepsie, NY – Aug 19, 2017
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About Me

biography

Dr. Farshad Elmi is board certified in both Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology. He attended medical school at Tehran University of Medical Sciences and then moved to the United States to continue his medical education. Dr. Elmi completed...read more
  • Gastroenterology

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  • Bridgeport Hospital

    Residency Hospital
  • University Iowa Hosps And Clinics

    Residency Hospital
  • Teheran University / Faculty Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2005
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Gastroenterology
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Dr. Elmi is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

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    Locations

    Practice

    Gastroenterology Associates243 North Rd Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Vassar Brothers Medical Center

      45 Reade Pl
      Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
      Recipient of 28
      hospital awards

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

      Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery

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

      Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery

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      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

      74%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      1% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • Westchester Medical Center

      100 Woods Rd
      Valhalla, NY 10595
      Recipient of 8
      hospital awards

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

      80%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      4% lower than the national average

      69%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      7% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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