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Dr. Robert Cerfolio, MD

Dr. Robert Cerfolio, MD

Thoracic Surgery*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Robert Cerfolio, MD is a thoracic surgery specialist in New York, NY and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Cerfolio has extensive experience in Thoracic Surgical Procedures. He graduated from University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry in 1988. He is affiliated with NYU Langone Hospitals. He is not accepting new patients.

4.8 Star Rating
Based on 165 reviews 4.8 Star Rating (165 reviews)

Practice

530 1st Ave Ste 9V New York, NY 10016
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(212) 263-0420

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Cerfolio specializes in the areas of General Surgery, General Surgery, Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery & Thoracic Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Cerfolio's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Cerfolio

4.8

165 ratings, 62 with a written review
5 Star
93%
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
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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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Feb 19, 2025
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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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Svetlana Beskina – Jan 12, 2023
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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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Ruth Gabay – Nov 18, 2022
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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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Barbara K. – Dec 01, 2020
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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
Helpful
Tom Jackson – Mar 25, 2020
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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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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John Alexander – Oct 22, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 11, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Edgewater, NJ – Mar 02, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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NY – Feb 26, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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New York, NY – Dec 31, 2017
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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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Cherese Phillips in Dothan, Al. – Nov 19, 2017
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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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Minnie in Aliceville – Apr 14, 2017
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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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Joseph & Maribel Rosado in Enterprise, AL – Mar 24, 2017
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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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Melvia Armstrong in Linden, AL – Mar 24, 2017
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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
Helpful
Ms. Batchelor in Birmingham, AL – Mar 23, 2017
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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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Donna Newsome in Birmingham, AL – Mar 17, 2017
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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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
John Woller in Decatur, AL – Mar 17, 2017
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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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Wanda in Birmingham, AL – Mar 17, 2017
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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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
David Redman in Wetumpka, AL – Mar 11, 2017
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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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Glenda R. Potts in Rome, GA – Feb 21, 2017
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About Me

care philosophy

We offer the most experienced robotic thoracic surgical team in the world and optimal pt care and satisfaction

  • Thoracic Surgery

  • Cardiothoracic Surgery

  • General Surgery

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  • Mayo Clinic Rochester

    Fellowship Hospital

  • Cornell New York Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 1991

  • University Conn

    Internship Hospital, 1990

  • University Of Rochester School Of Medicine & Dentistry

    Medical School, 1988
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada®
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
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General Surgery†
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
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General Surgery
American Board of Thoracic Surgery
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Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
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Thoracic Surgery†
†Self designated 
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Locations

Practice

Office530 1st Ave Ste 9V New York, NY 10016
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NYU Langone Hospitals550 1st Ave New York, NY 10016
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Office2000 6th Ave S Fl General Birmingham, AL 35233
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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 Award™ (2025, 2024, 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

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 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

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    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

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