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Dr. Harvey Lerner, MD

Dr. Harvey Lerner, MD

Internal Medicine*
65+ years of experience

Dr. Harvey Lerner, MD is an internist in Smithtown, NY and has over 65 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Chicago in 1957. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Stony Brook University Hospital and Mather Hospital.

3.8 Star Rating
Based on 38 reviews 3.8 Star Rating (38 reviews)

Practice

215 E Main St Smithtown, NY 11787

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Dr. Lerner's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Lerner

3.8

38 ratings, 10 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
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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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Karen N. – Aug 01, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Ed Goldstein – Jun 09, 2020
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What went well
  • Explained conditions 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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John Calabrese – Feb 17, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Mar 27, 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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Tom B in Smithtown – Jan 18, 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
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
John Strohsnitter in Greenlawn – Jul 10, 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
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Nancy McGovern in Smithtown, NY – Jul 19, 2017
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What went well
No results
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
  • Long wait times
5 people found this helpful
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Medford, NY – Jul 02, 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
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
joelebecker in New York – Jan 31, 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
5 people found this helpful
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Elana G in Dix Hills, NY – Mar 29, 2016
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About Me

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Dr. Harvey Lerner, MD is an internist in Smithtown, NY and has over 65 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Chicago in 1957. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Stony Brook University Hospital and Mather Hospital.
  • Internal Medicine

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  • University Of Chicago

    Medical School, 1957
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Internal Medicine
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Locations

Practice

Smithtown Medical Specialists PC215 E Main St Smithtown, NY 11787
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  • Fax
  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 7:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 9:00pm
    • Wed: closed
    • Thu: 8:00am - 7:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 6:00pm
    • Sat: 9:00am - 1:00pm
    • Sun: closed
  • Directions

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Mather Hospital

    75 N Country Rd
    Port Jefferson, NY 11777
    Recipient of 22
    hospital awards

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

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% higher than the national average

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

    10% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • St Charles Hospital

    200 Belle Terre Rd
    Port Jefferson, NY 11777
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    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

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

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Stony Brook University Hospital

    101 Nicolls Rd
    Stony Brook, NY 11794
    Recipient of 33
    hospital awards

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

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all 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

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

    2% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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