Dr. Spencer Holover, MD
Bariatric Surgery*
25+ years of experience
Dr. Spencer Holover, MD is a bariatric surgery specialist in Roslyn Heights, NY and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from St George'S University School Of Med St George'S Grenada in 1998. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Mercy Medical Center and Newyork-Presbyterian Queens. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
4.7 Star Rating
Based on 111 reviews 4.7 Star Rating (111 reviews)
Practice
125 Mineola Ave Ste 200 Roslyn Heights, NY 11577Telehealth available
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At a Glance
- Area of Expertise
- Explains Conditions Well
- Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
- Practices at Top Hospital
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Dr. Holover's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Holover
4.7
111 ratings, 26 with a written review
| 5 star | 86% | 86% |
| 4 star | 8% | 8% |
| 3 star | 1% | 1% |
| 2 star | 1% | 1% |
| 1 star | 5% | 5% |
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I've only had one appointment with Dr. Holover so far for a consultantion. He was very kind and informative. He explained everything to me very clearly. He listened as I asked questions and stated my concerns and then answered them to my satisfaction. He even told me that I can email him with any other questions at any time and he will respond within 24 hours, even on the weekends. I haven't tried it out yet but I believe he will stand by his word. I look forward to having him perform my surgery.
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
2 others found this helpful
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Feb 08, 2020
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I had the worst experience with this doctor. I wtd almost an hour to be greeted by a pompous doctor who had no interest in talking with me. He preferred to text, talk at me, and then proceeded to play a video and walk out without any explanation as to what was going on. After sitting there for 10 minutes (the video was less than 5 minutes long), I walked out. He clearly has no interest in helping or getting to know his patients. He recited his sales pitch & on 2 next victim. ONLY CARE IS $$$$
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
What could be improved
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
- Long wait times
5 others found this helpful
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Nelliesa – Jun 28, 2018
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Dr Holover performed my gastric sleeve surgery Oct 2017. He is an amazing surgeon whose confidence puts you at ease. His office staff is extremely professional. His staff of nutrionist and physician assistants are caring, patient and true professionals. Offices are immaculate
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Debbie in Bay Shore – Apr 05, 2018
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Dr. Holover was amazing, kind, and caring. Recommend him highly. Everything was explained clearly and he talk a lot of time with me during my consultation.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Mar 23, 2018
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RIPOFF. Told me they did med supervised weightloss-then refused to even entertain that idea unless I bought his line of shakes. They had me take an exhaled air test that gave a false reading of me having a fast metabolism. Does anyone go to a bariatric center bc they have a fast metabolism? Holover was not interested in me bc I'm not big enough for or interested in surgery. I was charged $2600 for 8 minutes of his time& a breathing test. I'm reporting him to my insurance.
What went well
No results
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
- Long wait times
4 others found this helpful
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Nancy in Bronx, NY – Dec 16, 2017
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Friendly and caring...
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
1 other person found this helpful
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M Hanna in Roslyn Heights, NY – Jun 16, 2017
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Very informative. Great personality.
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
- Long wait times
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Evonne57 in Roslyn Heights, NY – Nov 22, 2016
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Staff is very helpful, knowledgeable and caring.
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
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Chris73770 in Roslyn Heights, NY – Nov 18, 2016
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I am always welcomed enthusiastically and seen in a timely fashion.
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
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Laura136 in Roslyn Heights, NY – Sep 08, 2016
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Great 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
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Kendall97 in Roslyn Heights, NY – Aug 24, 2016
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Dr. Holover is an amazing person...
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
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Bethzai797 in New York, NY – Jun 24, 2016
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very informative and helpful.
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
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Emery588 in Harrison, NJ – Jun 18, 2016
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Wonderful Physician....compassionate...caring
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Raven in Mineola, NY – Jun 14, 2016
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I am completely in love with my doctors and the facility .
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
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Chris336 in Roslyn Heights, NY – May 22, 2016
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helpful.
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
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Chris584 in New York, NY – May 04, 2016
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My experience with this doctor was fine, however, I waited for over an hour to see the 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
What could be improved
No results
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Ariel09187 in South Orange, NJ – May 03, 2016
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everything is fine and going well.
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
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Sherrie084 in Roslyn Heights, NY – Mar 11, 2016
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very nice staff and doctors have good experience with everyone.
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
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Dana5971 in Roslyn Heights, NY – Mar 06, 2016
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very professional, friendly. Makes you feel safe.
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
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Avril792 in Roslyn Heights, NY – Feb 22, 2016
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great service.
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
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Angel518 in Roslyn Heights, NY – Feb 21, 2016
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biography
Dr. Spencer Holover received his General Surgery training at St. Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston, NJ. He then completed a Minimally Invasive Bariatric Fellowship with pioneering Bariatric surgeon, Dr. Phil Schauer at the University of Pittsburgh...read moreBariatric Surgery
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University Of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Fellowship HospitalSt Barnabas Medical Center
Residency HospitalSt George's University School Of Med St George's Grenada
Medical School, 1998
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
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General Surgery
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- Recipient of 11
hospital awardsView all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
88%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% higher than the national average
84%Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family19% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 4
hospital awardsView all awardsBariatric Surgery Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in bariatric (weight loss) surgery
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
84%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home74%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well1% lower than the national average
- Recipient of 43
hospital awardsAmerica’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
82%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% lower than the national average
75%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well1% lower than the national average
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