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Dr. William Bollhofer, DO

Dr. William Bollhofer, DO

Family Medicine*
25+ years of experience

Dr. William Bollhofer, DO is a family medicine physician in Bay Shore, NY and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1996. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital and Stony Brook University Hospital. He is not accepting new patients.

4 Star Rating
Based on 32 reviews 4 Star Rating (32 reviews)

Practice

69 W Main St Bay Shore, NY 11706
Telehealth available

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Bollhofer specializes in the area of Family Practice/OMT. 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
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Dr. Bollhofer's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Bollhofer

4.0
32 ratings, 11 with a written review
5 star
69%
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4 star
6%
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3 star
0%
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2 star
3%
3%
1 star
22%
22%

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No bedside manner and dismissive! Didn’t want to know nothing from nothing! Complete waste of time!
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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Mar 10, 2024
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Did not like him
Saw him several times then stopped. He was not personable at all and seemed annoyed when asked questions. He seemed impatient and rushed. I thought he was arrogant and a bit rude. And I felt his answer to everything was prescribing medications, even for minor issues. He never suggested lifestyle changes as a first resort. Would not see him again or recommend him to anyone.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 others found this helpful
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Jan 18, 2023
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He was a very very good Dr He helped my husband and myself Now we can’t find him I’m going to him 7 years and I must have seen him in 5 or 6 offices I wish he didn’t just pick up n leave his patients who followed him from office to office I hope he is ok I wish he settles down and stays in one place
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
2 others found this helpful
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Michele – Feb 22, 2022
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Dr. William Bollhofer is a doctor who truly cares about his patients. He is kind, caring, professional, goes above and beyond.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • 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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Jan 18, 2022
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I do love Dr. B. Is precise, kind, helpful and considerate while treating his patients. Definitely knowledgeable and dependable while at visits with him. Patricia
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Patricia – Jan 11, 2021
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He was personable. He was at care med in bay shore, left in November.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
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TR – Dec 18, 2020
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Dr Bollhofer was once a good Dr and talked very well of him but not anymore after being under his care for 7 years and getting pain medication from him for 3 of the 7 he would change offices every 3 months with out any word of where he went and trying to get my medicine from another dr was a nightmare but after following his bouncing around career he suddenly and i mean no tapper stopped writing my meds with no help at all left me with the original pain and also withdrawls that lasted months. He should not be allowed to practice if that is how you care for a long term patient
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
4 others found this helpful
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Alex – Jul 30, 2020
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I like him he was the Dr to help push for my hips to be replaced its a shame I can't find him now
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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Sheri L – Jun 10, 2020
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Trying to find where Dr. Bollhofer is practicing now. He’s no longer in east islip and the riverhead office never has anyone in the office to answer my calls.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 31, 2019
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Anyone know where Dr Bollhoffer is now?? I was seeing him in East Islip and he vanished all of a sudden
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
8 others found this helpful
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Angie – Dec 18, 2019
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This was my 1st time experience with Dr. Bollhofer. He was terrific! After experiencing so many awful doctors in my lifetime, Dr. Bollhofer was compassionate and knowledgeable. He was very kind and I did not experience the rude rush that other doctors exhibit. I'm glad I found Dr. Bollhofer.
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
11 others found this helpful
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Joan S in West Islip, NY – Jan 21, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. William Bollhofer, DO is a family medicine physician in Bay Shore, NY and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1996. He is affiliated with...read more
  • Family Medicine

  • Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine

  • Men's Health Medicine

  • Preventive Medicine

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

  • Good Samaritan Medical Center West Islip, Ny

    Internship Hospital, 1997
  • New York Institute Of Technology College Of Osteopathic Medicine

    Medical School, 1996
American Osteopathic Association®
American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians®
Family Practice/OMT
For detailed information about any of the below board actions, please search for the provider's records on the linked state licensing board or the Federation of State Medical Boards. Information last updated March 29, 2025. To learn more about the difference between these sources, please refer to our FAQs.
Board actions foundState licensing board
Within the last one to three years

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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital

    201 Manor Pl
    Greenport, NY 11944
    Recipient of 8
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

    Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

    Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year

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  • St Charles Hospital

    200 Belle Terre Rd
    Port Jefferson, NY 11777
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

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

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • 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

    View all 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

    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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