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Dr. Gary Gecelter, MD

Dr. Gary Gecelter, MD

General Surgery*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Gary Gecelter, MD is a general surgeon in Greenvale, NY and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of the Witwatersrand Medical School in 1981. He is affiliated with St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center. He is accepting new patients.

4.1 Star Rating
Based on 22 reviews 4.1 Star Rating (22 reviews)

Practice

2200 Northern Blvd Ste 125 Greenvale, NY 11548

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Dr. Gecelter's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Gecelter

4.1

22 ratings, 8 with a written review
5 Star
73%
73%
4 Star
5%
5%
3 Star
0%
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2 Star
9%
9%
1 Star
14%
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RecentHighestLowestMost Helpful
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Surgery for para esphogel hernia repair – Feb 09, 2025
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Henry Perry – Mar 25, 2023
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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
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Eric Soderman in Bayside, NY – Oct 17, 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
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Richard Semaria – Oct 11, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Alan B. Katz in Melville, NY – Jan 26, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Beller Joseph in Brooklyn, NY – Apr 05, 2018
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What went well
  • Wait times
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
5 people found this helpful
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Uniondale, NY – Feb 07, 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
8 people found this helpful
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Sharon C in Levittown, NY – Nov 01, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Gary Gecelter, MD is a general surgeon in Greenvale, NY and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of the Witwatersrand Medical School in 1981. He is affiliated with St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center. He is accepting new patients.
  • General Surgery

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  • University Of The Witwatersrand Medical School

    Medical School, 1981
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Locations

Practice

Office2200 Northern Blvd Ste 125 Greenvale, NY 11548
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:30am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:30am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:30am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:30am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:30am - 5:00pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
  • Directions

Practice

Office48 Route 25A Ste 107 Smithtown, NY 11787
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Office485 Madison Ave Fl 21 New York, NY 10022
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center

    100 Port Washington Blvd
    Roslyn, NY 11576
    Recipient of 11
    hospital awards

    Gastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)

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

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    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.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    84%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    19% higher than the national average

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