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Dr. Warren Zelman, MD

Dr. Warren Zelman, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat*

Dr. Warren Zelman, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Garden City, NY. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn and St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.1 Star Rating
Based on 26 reviews 4.1 Star Rating (26 reviews)

Practice

990 Stewart Ave Ste 610 Garden City, NY 11530
Telehealth available
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Dr. Zelman's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Zelman

4.1
26 ratings, 15 with a written review
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I've been a patient of Dr. Zelman's for over 30 years. Simply the best! Going to miss him when he retires.
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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Mar 15, 2021
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Dr. Zelman was awesome. I am a terrible patient and he was firm about what he needed to do, but very kind and understanding with me. He also gave me plenty of time to tell him everything that was wrong, and he listened intently. He is no nonsense, but will still make you laugh. I expressed that I wanted to avoid medication if possible, and he actually sat with me, explained everything, and talked about how we can approach it in a more natural way. His nurse was super sweet too, although I don't know if she is always his nurse or if they rotate. I already recommended him to a family member.
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
  • Office environment
  • Long wait times
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Ana – Dec 08, 2020
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Dr. Zelman is awesome! Helped me with my issue and also very kind, likable, and funny. Would probably hang out with him too, haha - he is cool to talk to. Nicole (who did my hearing test) and front office/support staff are really great as 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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Michelle Ambalu, LCSW – Jun 04, 2020
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Horrendous. I went to Dr. Zelman for a parathyroidectomy. He is NOT an expert in this surgery-although he thinks he's a rock star! He never read my scan and I don't know whether or not he knew how. The lab I was sent to , NRAD, misread my scan. Coupled with Dr. Z's not reading the scan resulted in a failed parathyroid surgery. In a follow-up appointment , he had the hubris to say that he wanted to try again! I went to Tampa General Hospital, where Dr. Norman performs over 12 parathyroid surgeries a day. My surgery lasted 13 minutes with NO recovery time and NO scar (like the one Dr. Z left me with). My advice: DO YOUR HOMEWORK AND FIND A PARATHYROID SPECIALIST!!!!
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 others found this helpful
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East Williston, NY – Sep 21, 2019
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I am sitting in his office one hour after my scheduled appointment. I will not be coming back to this office
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Sep 19, 2019
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Dr. Zelman is one of the leading ENT practitioners on Long Island, combining outstanding professionalism with concern for patients and communication skills. He spends time with patients to understand their ENT concerns and is an excellent diagnostician.
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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Jay Kaplowitz in W HEMPSTEAD, NY – Jun 11, 2019
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Dr. Zelman has been unbelievable doctor. I was having some issues that another doctor was unable to diagnose and Dr. Zelman knew exactly what treatment needed to be done and has truly made my life easier. He was thorough, friendly and compassionate. I highly recommend him to anyone who wants a trusting Doctor who truly loves his job and helping his patients.
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
3 others found this helpful
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Jill – Jun 14, 2018
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Had a very informative visit at Dr. Zelman's office. He spend time discussing all of my past surgeries and history along with my future treatment in detail. His bedside manner was excellent and his staff was very confident. I would enthusiastically recommend Dr. Zelman to anyone who wants a thorough exam and detailed diagnostic visit. I knew from the past he was selected as "Newsday's Top Doctor's" in his field and his experience along with his wonderful personality explains why.
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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Bob in NY – Jun 14, 2018
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Dr. Zelman proved to be a masterful surgeon and ENT, and has always demonstrated a high level of professionalism and expertise in the 20+ years I have been under his care. He is as personable as he is knowledgeable, and is always willing to take the time to make me feel comfortable and answer questions I may have. He has always been on point medically, and has treated me like family. Dr. Zelman is one of a kind and I highly recommend him to anyone needing to see an ENT.
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
2 others found this helpful
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Daniel G DeLuca in Nassau County, NY – Jun 13, 2018
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I can not say enough good things about Dr. Zelman. He has treated me and both my daughters. He is great with young children, calming her to remove a bead that was lodge up her nose, and with my oldest as well. He has helped us and returned calls on weekends and after hours. He is caring and compassionate. Not seeing him would be a mistake, he is the best at what he does!!!
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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Jun 12, 2018
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My 20 year old son and just experienced one of the worst doctors visits we have ever had, ever. First visit I might add. I am not sure how people can rate this doctor with any kind of bed side manner, compassion, listening skills and he has a general arrogance and the oddest behavior. His first sentence was “ whos going to do the talking” ? Then he said ok mom don’t speak, you’re done. He slapped me on my shoulder, used foul language, told me not to speak and generally treated us as if we were 4
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 others found this helpful
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Jun 05, 2018
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Total dead end. Not helpful. Just taking up time and collecting his fee. Don't bother.
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
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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Oct 27, 2016
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Amazing doctor! Took him 5 minutes to figure out what was wrong with me. I've been to many many Doctors over the years and none of them properly diagnosed me. Life changing!
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Merrick, NY – Oct 06, 2016
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He's a straight shooter and I trust him. Ten years ago he removed my sons tonsils and recently my husband saw him. Ten years has not changed how I feel about him. We wouldn't see anyone else.
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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Helaine – Apr 03, 2016
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Had an excellent but painful experience with dr warren zellman and would recommend him to everyone I know-meet
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
3 others found this helpful
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Feb 08, 2016
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About Me

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Warren H. Zelman, M.D., F.A.C.S., F.A.A.P., is a graduate of Northwestern University and The Chicago Medical School. Following two years of surgical residency, he completed his specialty training at Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital. He practices...read more

  • Ear, Nose, and Throat

  • Allergy

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  • Manhattan E E T Hosp, Otolaryngology University Hosp-suny Stony Brook, General Surgery

    Residency Hospital

  • Stony Brook University Hospital Suny Health Sciences Center

    Internship Hospital, 1983
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Otolaryngology
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Otolaryngology†
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
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Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
†Self designated 
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    Locations

    Practice

    Ent And Allergy Associates-Garden City990 Stewart Ave Ste 610 Garden City, NY 11530
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    Practice

    Office660 White Plains Rd Fl 4 Tarrytown, NY 10591
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn

      150 55th St
      Brooklyn, NY 11220
      Recipient of 32
      hospital awards

      America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top 2% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality year over year

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top 2% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality year over year

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    • St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center

      100 Port Washington Blvd
      Roslyn, NY 11576
      Recipient of 11
      hospital awards

      Outstanding 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

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

      88%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      4% higher than the national average

      84%
      Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

      19% higher than the national average

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    • 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
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