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Dr. Paolo Destefano, MD

Dr. Paolo Destefano, MD

Pulmonary Disease*
50+ years of experience

Dr. Paolo Destefano, MD is a pulmonologist in Brooklyn, NY and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Bologna School of Medicine and Surgery in 1972. He is affiliated with medical facilities NYU Langone Hospitals and Maimonides Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

3.4 Star Rating
Based on 5 reviews 3.4 Star Rating (5 reviews)

Practice

4802 10th Ave Brooklyn, NY 11219

Make an Appointment

(718) 283-7487

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Destefano is affiliated with NYU Langone Hospitals New York, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for pulmonology.

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Destefano specializes in the areas of Internal Medicine & Pulmonary Disease. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Pulmonary Care Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Destefano's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Destefano

3.4
5 ratings, 3 with a written review
5 star
60%
60%
4 star
0%
0%
3 star
0%
0%
2 star
0%
0%
1 star
40%
40%

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Very rude office staff. Dr. DeStefano should learn humility and compassion. Long wait because of lack of computer knowledge. If you aren't feeling well be prepared to feel worse.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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
1 other person found this helpful
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Jul 03, 2019
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Great Doctor but stall is terrible - told them what insurance I had and they will not list it as my insurance even though i showed them my insurance card - they are saying my primary is a different insurance. They were called and told to change it and they refused, for some unknown reason. They say that is what is in the computer and will not change it even though they were told to do so by their boss.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
3 others found this helpful
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ARTHUR LEING – Feb 17, 2018
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An amazing cardiologist who is clinically as well as academically qualified to treat the most complicated cardiological problems; he is also certified in Pulmonary medicine so he is phenomenal in diagnosing medical problems that may be related to smoking.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
Helpful
Mary W in Warren, NJ – Nov 18, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Paolo Destefano, MD is a pulmonologist in Brooklyn, NY and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Bologna School of Medicine and Surgery in 1972. He is affiliated with medical facilities NYU Langone Hospitals and Maimonides Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

  • Pulmonary Disease

  • Internal Medicine

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  • University Of Bologna School Of Medicine And Surgery

    Medical School, 1972
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Internal Medicine
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Pulmonary Disease
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Locations

Practice

Maimonides Medical Center4802 10th Ave Brooklyn, NY 11219
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • NYU Langone Hospitals

    550 1st Ave
    New York, NY 10016
    Recipient of 62
    hospital awards

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Pulmonary 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

    View all 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

    78%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Maimonides Medical Center

    4802 10th Ave
    Brooklyn, NY 11219
    Recipient of 13
    hospital awards

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    75%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    9% lower than the national average

    67%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    9% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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