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Dr. Kristen Sochol, MD

Dr. Kristen Sochol, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*

Dr. Kristen Sochol, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Riverhead, NY. Dr. Sochol has extensive experience in Hand & Wrist Surgery. She is affiliated with medical facilities Stony Brook University Hospital and Peconic Bay Medical Center. She is accepting new patients.

4.8 Star Rating
Based on 43 reviews 4.8 Star Rating (43 reviews)

Practice

64 Commerce Ave Riverhead, NY 11901

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Hospital Highlight

Dr. Sochol is affiliated with Stony Brook University Hospital Stony Brook, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Sochol specializes in the areas of Hand Surgery & Orthopedic Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals
  • Clean Hospital
    Patients said the hospital this doctor practices at is clean. See hospitals
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Dr. Sochol's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Sochol

4.8
43 ratings, 41 with a written review
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Dr. Sochol and her staff are all professional and caring. Dr. Sochol listened to my concerns, considered my lifestyle and activities while treating me. Her staff always got back to me, answered my questions and helped me to navigate my LOA paperwork. She and her staff always made me feel truly cared for and not just another patient to be checked off the list. It's a rarity these days to find people of this high a caliber with genuine dedication to their profession.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Feb 28, 2025
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EXCEPTIONAL
From the onset of my first visit, Dr. Sochol and the entire team have proven to be and continue to be Exceptional. They are professional kind and simply outstanding. The attentive care and preparation before surgery and my ongoing after-care in the office and later the occupational therapy department continue to leave me speechless. I am beyond honored to be in such caring kind hands. Thank you so much, Dr. Sochol, Michele., Carlos, the ladies preparing me before my surgery Kathy, the coordinator, Natalie, David, Lindsey my therapists, and the ladies at the front desk. If, I missed anyone my apologies. Thank you again. May Our heavenly father continue to grant you more and more grace, care, and love to bestow on many, many others. Your vivid kindness speaks volumes. This team is AMAZINGLY EXCEPTIONAL., 'GEMS!!!!'Respectfully, Benjamin Torres
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Benjamin Torres – Jan 08, 2025
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Excellent Orthopedic Surgeon
Dr. Sochol is an amazing Orthopedic doctor. I had the opportunity to have her as my doctor for a revision of my work related thumb amputation. She showed her compassion for my concerns from day one. She has given me hope to move on from my work accident and also gave me the upmost medical treatment to reach my goals. I highly recommend her and her staff for any orthopedic surgeries and medical care.
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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Efrain Rivera Jr – Jun 05, 2024
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Amazing Physician
I had the wonderful good fortune of meeting Dr Kristen Sochol who helped me immensely with a finger surgery that I needed.I had come to her with certain challenges and restrictions and Dr Sochol worked through every challenge and obstacle with the utmost finesse, skill, and creativity. She helped me so much and was able to perform the operation fulfilling every request that I asked of her. No other doctor was willing to do this and she went the extra mile to figure out an amazing solution. She is so gifted and talented and one of the kindest physicians I have ever met. She listens, cares, understands and has so much compassion. It is so obvious that she loves the work that she does. During this process she made me feel so well taken care of and let me know she would be available for me should I need her. She's an extremely special person and very humble. Her skills far surpass others. Dr. Sochol's amazing abilities, great knowledge and highly trained operative skills helped me so
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
4 others found this helpful
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Pamela – Nov 17, 2023
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Surgery
Dr. Sochol was absolutely the best surgeon. She was kind.empathetic,encouraging and honest . My experience could not have gone better . I would highly recommend her for any hand surgery. I am grateful it turned out so well.
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
3 others found this helpful
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May 18, 2023
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Perfect
Dr. Sochol is the best. She listens to what you have to say and advises professionally. She doesn’t rush you out the door like some MD’s. Her surgery skills are top shelf. Bottom line, she ‘s the person to see.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
3 others found this helpful
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Mar 22, 2023
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Amazing surgeon!
Dr. Sochul was wonderful. She was referred to me by several people in the medical field. I am so happy I went with her.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 others found this helpful
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Mar 16, 2023
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Ray
I had a huge splinter in my hand that had to be removed her whole staff was exceptional from the front desk to the exam room I can’t say enough of the excellent care she gave me
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 others found this helpful
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Ray – Mar 16, 2023
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Dr. Sochol is amazing. She was patient, she answered all my questions and I never felt rushed. She truly cares about helping her patients and I highly recommend her to anyone that needs care in her field of expertise.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 other person found this helpful
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Rich Ferrante – Mar 03, 2023
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So pleased with my experience and surgery!
Dr Sochol I would highly recommend for carpal tunnel release surgery. She explained the procedure in full and what to expect postoperatively and the year to come during the healing process. Surgery was successful with no complications and improving each day and very pleased with the outcome! I can’t thank her enough for the relief she has given my hands from pain and numbness I was previously experiencing, I only wish I did it sooner!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Holly LHommedieu – Feb 13, 2023
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Dr. Sochol fully explained my Carpal Tunnel surgical procedure and the likely benefits. Super results beyond my expectations 100% satisfaction! Thank-you Dr. Sochol for restoring my hand!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Ed Whittle – Jan 14, 2023
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Amazing!!
Very caring and compassionate. Really cares about her patients
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Nov 29, 2022
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Excellent care!
I had such a great experience with Dr. Sochol for a repeat hand injury. I was able to quickly made an appointment, experienced thoughtful and expert care and thorough follow-up instructions. I've since recovered and my hand is feeling as good as it was before the previous injury. Cannot recommend Dr. Sochol's practice and care highly enough!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 other person found this helpful
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Eve McDavid – Nov 01, 2022
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Fantastic Physician
Dr. Sochol is the best! Came for some cosmetic injectables and will definitely be returning! I feel and look great. So excited to have her providing these services in our community.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Oct 20, 2022
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Dr. Sochol will make you fell better and beautiful
I went to seeing the well-known doctor Sochol, surgeon specialized on hand for my tennis elbow and my chronic hand pain due to my little ones, changing them can become difficult after a while, and I have found the queen of the doctors! thanks to her and her team I started a very good physiotherapy, I went back playing tennis and with her fun side gig, filler and similar face remedies at the most affordable prices, my face went back to ten years previous the babies's all night up!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Alex Paquet – Sep 01, 2022
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Good review
Surgery went well. Had some minor trouble with the bandage which was taken care of right away in the office same day I called. Changed bandage several times and added a copper compression sleeve. Helped with problem very much. Was actually back to work next day after surgery with of course limited use
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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James Hazard – Aug 03, 2022
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Great orthope
I was under Dr Sochol’s care both in the hospital and for follow-up visits, following a bad bacterial infection in my hand. as a chef, I was concerned about losing strength, mobility, and general use of my dominant hand. Her bedside manner was top of the line. All my needs and concerns were attended to quickly and professionally, both inpatient and outpatient. Her attention to detail was second to none. Throughout my recovery, I have been nothing but impressed with Dr Sochol’s attentive manor and the way in which she has helped me to get back in the kitchen. Also, for an added plus, all the office staff has been top notch. Great doctor, team, and care. Five stars!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Brandon – Jul 21, 2022
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Dr. Sochol treated me very quickly and with exact knowledge if what to do!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Charles cavagnaro – Jul 13, 2022
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Excellent
Dr. Sochol and her staff are wonderful, kind, very polite and caring to your needs. I would differently recommend her to my friends and family. ????????????
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Patricia Reese – Jul 08, 2022
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Extremely Capable
Have Dupytrens contracture Had previous surgery never got straightened Dr. Sochol administered Xiaflex a month ago along with PT..finger is totally straight! Very happy it hasn’t been straight in years!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Roberta B – Jul 07, 2022
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr. Sochol uses a collaborative approach in treating her patients and dedicates her time to obtaining the absolute best results possible.

biography

Dr. Kristen Sochol specializes in treatment of injuries and diseases of the hand, wrist, elbow and shoulder, including microvascular and peripheral nerve surgery. She is also a pediatric specialist with expertise in the management of congenital...read more
  • Orthopedic Surgery

  • Orthopedic Hand Surgery

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  • Keck School Of Medicine Office Of Graduate Med Edu

    Fellowship Hospital
  • Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai

    Residency Hospital
  • Albert Einstein College Of Medicine

    Medical School
  • Diplomate, American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery

    2023
  • Vanderbilt University

    Undergraduate School, 2007
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Hand Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Peconic Bay Physical Therapy & Rehab. Center64 Commerce Ave Riverhead, NY 11901
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 4:00pm
    • Tue: closed
    • Wed: closed
    • Thu: 8:00am - 1:00pm
    • Fri: closed
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
  • Directions

Practice

Peconic Bay Medical Group at Shirley855 Montauk Hwy Shirley, NY 11967
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Office4 W 2nd St Riverhead, NY 11901
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Practice

Office496 County Road 111 Bldg D1 Manorville, NY 11949
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Peconic Bay Medical Center

    1 Heroes Way
    Riverhead, NY 11901
    Recipient of 11
    hospital 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

    75%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower 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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