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Dr. Soriaya Motivala, MD

Dr. Soriaya Motivala, MD

Neurosurgery*
15+ years of experience
(718) 719-9499

Dr. Soriaya Motivala, MD is a neurosurgeon in Staten Island, NY and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine in 2007. She is affiliated with Staten Island University Hospital. She is accepting new patients.

4 Star Rating
Based on 9 reviews 4 Star Rating (9 reviews)
(718) 719-9499
Accepting New Patients
501 Seaview Ave Ste 201
Staten Island, NY 10305

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise • Dr. Motivala specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. See board certifications
  • Trustworthy • Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. See reviews
  • Easy Scheduling • Patients said scheduling was easy. See reviews

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Dr. Motivala's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Motivala

4.0
9 ratings, 5 with a written review
5 star
67%
67%
4 star
11%
11%
3 star
0%
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2 star
0%
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1 star
22%
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No Evident Interest in Patients Well Being or Care
Very disorganized office. Failed to advise me until 5pm night before surgery, after I had called all day, that I needed a covid test. Then told me they had spoken to me and had told me when they talked to me. Not true. I had been home all week. They never called or left a message on machine. Surgery was canceled for one month. Doctor had no evident interest in case. Spent one minute in room with me after surgery. Made a terrible impression. I would not recommend at all. Is the only doctor I have ever rated this poorly.
What went well
  • I felt respected
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
11 others found this helpful
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Apr 18, 2023
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Excellent Dr. Very knowledgeable understanding, compassionate. ONE OF THE BEST OFFICE VISIT I EVER HAD. HIGHLY recommend
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
5 others found this helpful
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JOHN R JR in Staten Island ny. , NY – Aug 02, 2018
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Dr. Motivala was the attending neurosurgeon at Mount Sinai/Beth Israel hospital in NYC who treated my mom for acute-onset hydrocephalus in November, 2016. As one of my mom's primary caregivers, I was so impressed by Dr. Motivala's management of her case. Over the course of several months, Dr. Motivala and her team provided us with excellent advice, timely answers to any of our questions, and the explanations/support necessary to put our family at ease during a very stressful time.
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
4 others found this helpful
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Natalie Buchinsky in New York, NY – Jan 03, 2018
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Dr Motivala is the most talented and compassionate doctor i have ever encountered. She CHANGED my life. I now live pain free and medication free!! THANK YOU!
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
6 others found this helpful
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Tom Walsh in Scotch Plains, NJ – Nov 21, 2017
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Stay away from this shrew! She was inappropriate in handling my husband! She showed absolutely no emotion for my husband or myself his wife! Nasty & uncaring! Stay Away
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
  • Long wait times
14 others found this helpful
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Diane in New York, NY – Dec 12, 2016
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care philosophy

Dr. Motivala offers personalized patient centered care of neurological disorders. 

  • Neurosurgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai

    Internship Hospital, 2008

  • Indiana University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2007
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
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Neurosurgery
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Staten Island University Hospital

    475 Seaview Ave
    Staten Island, NY 10305
    Recipient of 8
    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

    72%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% lower than the national average

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