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Dr. Mihaela Balaescu, MD

Dr. Mihaela Balaescu, MD

Internal Medicine*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Mihaela Balaescu, MD is an internist in Sunnyside, NY and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of Medicine and Pharmacy Iuliu Hatieganu in 1988. She is affiliated with Newyork-Presbyterian Queens. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.9 Star Rating
Based on 16 reviews 3.9 Star Rating (16 reviews)

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1
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(718) 502-8164

At a Glance

  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top HospitalAmerica’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ See hospitals

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Dr. Balaescu's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Balaescu

3.9

16 ratings, 5 with a written review
5 Star
63%
63%
4 Star
6%
6%
3 Star
13%
13%
2 Star
0%
0%
1 Star
19%
19%

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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 08, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
Helpful
Jul 05, 2021
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What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
lizzie F. – Sep 18, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Never going here again! in Sunnyside – Mar 20, 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
11 people found this helpful
Helpful
woodside, ny – Jul 13, 2017
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biography

Dr. Mihaela Balaescu is an Internal Medicine physician practicing at NewYork-Presbyterian Medical Group Queens located in Sunnyside, New York. She received her medical degree from the University of Medicine and Pharmacy Iuliu Hatieganu and completed...read more
  • Internal Medicine

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  • University Of Medicine And Pharmacy Iuliu Hatieganu

    Medical School, 1988
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  • English

  • Romanian

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Newyork-Presbyterian Queens

    5645 Main St
    Flushing, NY 11355
    Recipient of 43
    hospital awards

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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

    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.

    82%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% lower than the national average

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

    1% lower than the national average

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