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Dr. Robert Gargano, MD

Dr. Robert Gargano, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Robert Gargano, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Islandia, NY and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Gargano has extensive experience in Upper Respiratory Conditions and Otologic Conditions & Procedures. He graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine in 1984. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as North Shore University Hospital and South Shore University Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.6 Star Rating
Based on 33 reviews 4.6 Star Rating (33 reviews)

Practice

2929 Express Dr N Ste 225 Islandia, NY 11749

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Dr. Gargano's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Gargano

4.6

33 ratings, 23 with a written review
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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
1 person found this helpful
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Oct 07, 2024
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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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Michael S. – Sep 01, 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
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Frank Q. – Mar 29, 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
What could be improved
No results
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Max S. – Dec 19, 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
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Dale K. – Aug 12, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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John A. – Jul 27, 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
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Colleen Q. – Jul 27, 2022
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What went well
  • 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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Christine L. – May 07, 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
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Anonymous – Mar 11, 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
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B. K. – Aug 30, 2021
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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
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Ashley S. – Aug 20, 2021
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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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Divya S. – Jun 08, 2021
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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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Jennifer E. – Jun 04, 2021
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What went well
  • 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
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Eugene F. – May 25, 2021
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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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Charles H. – Apr 22, 2021
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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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Kelly in Deer Park , NY – Jun 26, 2019
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What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Mar 19, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • 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
9 people found this helpful
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Nov 18, 2018
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What went well
  • 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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Oct 23, 2018
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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
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Angel Rivera in Brentwood, N.Y. – Feb 28, 2018
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About Me

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Robert Gargano, MD graduated Summa Cum Laude in 1980 from Fairfield University with a Bachelor of Science. He completed his internship in General Surgery at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Boston in 1985 and his residency in Otolaryngology/ Head and...read more
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat

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  • New England Medical Center Hosps, Otolaryngology St Elizabeth's Med Ctr, Otolaryngology|tufts Boston University Comb Program

    Residency Hospital, 1989
  • St Elizabeths Hospital|st Elizabeths Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1985
  • Tufts University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1984
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Otolaryngology
Otolaryngology
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
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    Locations

    Practice

    ENT and Allergy Associates LLP2929 Express Dr N Ste 225 Islandia, NY 11749
    1

    Practice

    Ent And Allergy Associates-East Patchogue240 Patchogue Yaphank Rd Ste 1 East Patchogue, NY 11772
    2

    Practice

    Unavail375 E Main St Ste 17 Bay Shore, NY 11706
    3

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • North Shore University Hospital

      300 Community Dr
      Manhasset, NY 11030
      Recipient of 19
      hospital awards

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

      Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2022)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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

      83%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      1% lower than the national average

      73%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      3% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • South Shore University Hospital

      301 E Main St
      Bay Shore, NY 11706
      Recipient of 21
      hospital 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

      76%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
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    • Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center

      1000 Montauk Hwy
      West Islip, NY 11795
      Recipient of 4
      hospital awards

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

      83%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      1% lower than the national average

      71%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      4% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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