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Dr. Joseph Bonafede, MD

Dr. Joseph Bonafede, MD

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

Dr. Joseph Bonafede, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Islandia, NY and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Bonafede has extensive experience in Otologic Conditions & Procedures and Upper Respiratory Conditions. He graduated from University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences in 1991. He is affiliated with medical facilities North Shore University Hospital and South Shore University Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.3 Star Rating
Based on 80 reviews 4.3 Star Rating (80 reviews)

Practice

2929 Express Dr N Ste 225 Islandia, NY 11749

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Dr. Bonafede's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Bonafede

4.3

80 ratings, 55 with a written review
5 Star
76%
76%
4 Star
6%
6%
3 Star
3%
3%
2 Star
0%
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1 Star
15%
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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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Vitale – Mar 19, 2025
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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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KC – May 08, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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D. S. – Aug 11, 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
1 person found this helpful
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Barbara B. – Aug 09, 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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Denise K. – Aug 04, 2023
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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
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Jim M. – Mar 17, 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
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Kerry M. – Feb 23, 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 G. – Feb 17, 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
1 person found this helpful
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Anonymous – Aug 09, 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
What could be improved
No results
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Janet W. – Jul 21, 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
What could be improved
No results
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Dale K. – Jul 11, 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
What could be improved
No results
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Hailee R. D. C. – Jun 12, 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
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K. N. D. – Mar 31, 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
What could be improved
No results
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Patricia R. – Mar 30, 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
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Stuart R. – Mar 14, 2022
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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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Debra W. – Mar 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
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Roberta S. – Mar 01, 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
What could be improved
No results
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Arlene G. – Feb 11, 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
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Laurelai Q. – Dec 11, 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
What could be improved
No results
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Angela S. – Nov 22, 2021
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Joseph Bonafede, MD graduated Magna Cum Laude in 1987 from John Carroll University with a Bachelor of Science. In 1991, he graduated Magna Cum Laude from medical school at the State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical...read more
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat

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  • Cleveland Clinic Foundation

    Fellowship Hospital
  • Cleveland Clinic Foundation

    Residency Hospital
  • Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio

    Internship Hospital
  • University At Buffalo Jacobs School Of Medicine And Biomedical Sciences

    Medical School, 1991
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Otolaryngology
Otolaryngology
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
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Dr. Bonafede is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat

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    Locations

    Practice

    ENT and Allergy Associates LLP2929 Express Dr N Ste 225 Islandia, NY 11749
    1
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    2
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    3

    Practice

    Ent And Allergy Associates-East Patchogue240 Patchogue Yaphank Rd Ste 1 East Patchogue, NY 11772
    4

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • North Shore University Hospital

      300 Community Dr
      Manhasset, NY 11030
      Recipient of 19
      hospital awards

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024, 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.

      83%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      1% lower than the national average

      73%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      3% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • South Shore University Hospital

      301 E Main St
      Bay Shore, NY 11706
      Recipient of 21
      hospital awards

      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

      76%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
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