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Dr. William Sher, MD

Dr. William Sher, MD

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

Dr. William Sher, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Port Jefferson Station, NY and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Drexel University College of Medicine in 1980. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Mather Hospital and Mount Sinai Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

3.5 Star Rating
Based on 22 reviews 3.5 Star Rating (22 reviews)

Practice

1500 Route 112 Bldg 4 Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776

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  • Above average experience
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Dr. Sher's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Sher

3.5

22 ratings, 11 with a written review
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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
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 people found this helpful
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MICHAEL CROMWELL SR – Apr 01, 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
1 person found this helpful
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Jake – Jan 23, 2020
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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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Dr. Mitchel W. Eisenstein, DC, LCSW-R – Jul 19, 2019
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What went well
No results
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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Sad in Hauppauge, NY – Jul 11, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Donald Ockers in Holtsville, NY – Jul 01, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • 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
1 person found this helpful
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Ernest Conforti in Calverton, NY – Aug 15, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Port Jefferson Station, NY – Jul 07, 2017
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • 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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
May 06, 2017
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
M J in Lake Grove, NY – Nov 29, 2016
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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
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Patricia Bernier in Holtsville, NY – Apr 04, 2016
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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
4 people found this helpful
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Karlie S in Orlando, FL – Mar 30, 2016
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About Me

biography

William H. Sher, MD*earned his bachelor's degree from New York University and graduated from Hahnemann Medical College in Philadelphia, PA receiving his MD in 1980. He completed his residency training in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at...read more
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat

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  • Nyu Hospitals Center, Otolaryngology Kings County Hospital Ctr, General Surgery

    Residency Hospital
  • Suny Downstate-kings Co

    Internship Hospital, 1981
  • Drexel University College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1980
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Otolaryngology
Otolaryngology
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Self designated 
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    Locations

    Practice

    North Shore Hematology Oncology Associates PC1500 Route 112 Bldg 4 Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776
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    Practice

    Otolaryngology Associates of Long Island251 Oakland Ave Port Jefferson, NY 11777
    2
    Office475 E Main St Patchogue, NY 11772
    3

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Mather Hospital

      75 N Country Rd
      Port Jefferson, NY 11777
      Recipient of 22
      hospital awards

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

      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

      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.

      90%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      6% higher than the national average

      85%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      10% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • 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
    • Mount Sinai Hospital

      1 Gustave L Levy Pl
      New York, NY 10029
      Recipient of 27
      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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