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Dr. Peter Varunok, MD

Dr. Peter Varunok, MD

Gastroenterology*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Peter Varunok, MD is a gastroenterologist in Poughkeepsie, NY and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Varunok has extensive experience in Pancreatic Disease, Liver Disease, and Esophageal Disorders. He graduated from State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College of Medicine in 1988. He is affiliated with medical facilities Vassar Brothers Medical Center and Westchester Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.5 Star Rating
Based on 13 reviews 4.5 Star Rating (13 reviews)

Practice

243 North Rd Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
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Dr. Varunok's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Varunok

4.5
13 ratings, 5 with a written review
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Had multiple telehealth meeting and having my first in person meeting today. He had done a great job explaining my condition and running advanced diagnostics test to help pinpoint my issue. Would recommend
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
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John D – Oct 21, 2020
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Dr. Varunok is a kind and caring doctor but his office secretary is disrespectful and talks down to patients. She lacks interpersonal skills and is abrasive. So much so my family will be going to a new doctor!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
3 others found this helpful
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Mar 18, 2020
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Dr. Varunok not only cares for his patients’ physical well-being but also takes the time to listen and understand any underlying fears, questions and financial concerns that go along with serious medical conditions.
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
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K. Harrison – Mar 08, 2020
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Dr. Varunok’s secretary accused me of harassment as I asked too many times how much a weekly procedure would cost that the doctor prescribed. The secretary’s first reply to me was that she could not help, really, you can’t help your patients determine a cost? I kept calling back because each recommendation was a dead end. I admit, I was frustrated but never raised my voice or in any way was harassing the secretary. The secretary accused me of harassment and hung up the phone on me! The secretary then called me back and acted like nothing happened. Dr. Varunok then called me that day and did not want to discuss the harassment issue and stated that he already wasted enough time and went on to say how busy he is. I then tried to contact Premier Medical Group administration and no one would reply back to me. Come to find out that the procedure would be a hospital co-pay of $100 a week, or $400 a month. Needless to say, I went to another doctor and they had me go to the New York Blo
What went well
  • Explained conditions well
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
6 others found this helpful
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Sep 19, 2019
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He is so personable, explains all procedures throughly. His staff is wonderful, couldn't have picked a better doctor.
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
12 others found this helpful
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Greenville, NY – Apr 25, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Peter M. Varunok is a board certified gastroenterologist. He completed medical school at SUNY Downstate Medical Center College in Brooklyn, completed  his residency at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York, and his fellowship at New York...read more

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  • Clinical Research

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  • Westchester Co Medical Center

    Fellowship Hospital, 1993

  • Mt Sinai Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 1991

  • Mount Sinai Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1989

  • Mt Sinai Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1989

  • State University Of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1988
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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    Locations

    Practice

    Gastroenterology Associates243 North Rd Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Vassar Brothers Medical Center

      45 Reade Pl
      Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
      Recipient of 28
      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

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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 nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      1% lower than the national average

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    • Westchester Medical Center

      100 Woods Rd
      Valhalla, NY 10595
      Recipient of 8
      hospital awards

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

      80%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      4% lower than the national average

      69%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      7% lower than the national average

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