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Dr. John Wittpenn, MD

Dr. John Wittpenn, MD

Ophthalmology*
40+ years of experience

Dr. John Wittpenn, MD is an ophthalmologist in East Setauket, NY and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Wittpenn has extensive experience in Eye Conditions. He graduated from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in 1982. He is affiliated with Stony Brook University Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

3.5 Star Rating
Based on 28 reviews 3.5 Star Rating (28 reviews)

Practice

4 Technology Dr Ste 150 East Setauket, NY 11733

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Dr. Wittpenn's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Wittpenn

3.5

28 ratings, 14 with a written review
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2 Star
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
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Jul 28, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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S C – Apr 06, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
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Mar 08, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Susan – Mar 15, 2022
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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
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Jackie – Feb 10, 2022
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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
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Kathy – Feb 20, 2021
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 people found this helpful
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Arthur Kock – Jul 24, 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
2 people found this helpful
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NY – Jun 20, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
4 people found this helpful
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Jun 05, 2019
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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
  • Long wait times
9 people found this helpful
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Jan 08, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
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
7 people found this helpful
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Mar 16, 2018
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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
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Feb 15, 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
2 people found this helpful
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Janice in Stony Brook, NY – Jul 25, 2017
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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
10 people found this helpful
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East Setauket, NY – Feb 04, 2017
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About Me

biography

Dr. John Wittpenn, MD is an ophthalmologist in East Setauket, NY and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Wittpenn has extensive experience in Eye Conditions. He graduated from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in 1982. He is affiliated with Stony Brook University Hospital. He is accepting new patients.
  • Ophthalmology

  • Anterior Segment Surgery

  • Cataract Surgery

  • Cornea & External Diseases

  • Cornea & Refractive Surgery

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  • Wilmer Inst

    Residency Hospital, 1986
  • Mass Ee

    Fellowship Hospital, 1986
  • Mercy Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1983
  • Johns Hopkins School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1982
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
Ophthalmology
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Locations

Practice

Office4 Technology Dr Ste 150 East Setauket, NY 11733
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Office100 Hospital Rd Ste 216 East Patchogue, NY 11772
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Practice

Unavail1700 E Jericho Tpke Huntington, NY 11743
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Practice

Office125 Oakland Ave Ste 101 Port Jefferson, NY 11777
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • 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

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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 doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% lower than the national average

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