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Dr. Norman Pflaster, MD

Dr. Norman Pflaster, MD

Neurology*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Norman Pflaster, MD is a neurologist in Islip, NY and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Pflaster has extensive experience in Headache and Neuromuscular & Movement Disorders. He graduated from Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School in 1987. He is affiliated with medical facilities Stony Brook University Hospital and Peconic Bay Medical Center. He is not accepting new patients.

3.3 Star Rating
Based on 19 reviews 3.3 Star Rating (19 reviews)

Practice

712 Main St Islip, NY 11751
Telehealth available

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Dr. Pflaster's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Pflaster

3.3

19 ratings, 9 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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1 Star
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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
Helpful
Heather DiNardo – Mar 07, 2025
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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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Nov 04, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • 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
Helpful
Jun 17, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • 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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Sep 20, 2023
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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
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Krystal – Jul 03, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
8 people found this helpful
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Disgusted patient – Oct 29, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Dec 04, 2021
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Long wait times
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jul 30, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
Helpful
Oct 11, 2020
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About Me

biography

Dr. Norman Pflaster, MD is a neurologist in Islip, NY and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Pflaster has extensive experience in Headache and Neuromuscular & Movement Disorders. He graduated from Rosalind Franklin University...read more
  • Neurology

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  • New York Presbyterian Hospital - Columbia Presbyterian Center

    Fellowship Hospital, 1994
  • University Of Michigan Hospitals

    Residency Hospital, 1992
  • Mount Sinai Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1988
  • Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School

    Medical School, 1987
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
Neurology
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Locations

Practice

South Shore Neurologic Associates PC712 Main St Islip, NY 11751
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Practice

South Shore Neurologic Associates PC77 Medford Ave Patchogue, NY 11772
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Practice

South Shore Neurologic Associates PC877 E Main St Ste 106 Riverhead, NY 11901
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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

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  • Stony Brook University Hospital

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

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Stroke Care Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    America's 100 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

    View all patient feedback
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