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Joseph Nestola, DO, MD

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Joseph Nestola, DO, MD
(4 Reviews)
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4230 Hempstead Tpke Bethpage, NY 11714
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4 star average for Service
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4.5 star average for Environment
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I have been a patient of Dr. Nestola's for a few years and thought he was very nice. I have no known health issues, and appear to be in good health. My only medication is a statin for cholesterol which I have been taking for almost 20 years. I have gone to see Dr. Nestola about every 6 months to get a blood test and check-up. On occasion, I have also seen him for vaccinations or a sinus infection, etc. My last check-up was in March.

Three months later, towards the end of June, I received a phone call from his office telling me I must make an appointment to see the doctor. When I asked why so soon, they simply said he wants to see me every 3 months now. I was going on vacation and I did not make an appointment at that time. I returned to find numerous phone messages from his office and letters stating that if I do not make an appointment to see him, they will issue a release of my records and patient care. During this time my husband took ill and was hospitalized twice. In addition, another member of my immediate family had a medical crisis. I returned phone calls from Nestola's office on two occasions and explained my situation, stating that I have been spending my days at the hospital which is almost an hour from my home, that I have been unable to go to work, and could not make an appointment now.

Thankfully my husband is now home from the hospital. I called Dr. Nestola's office today to schedule an appointment and was told I couldn't, they had 'discharged' me as a patient. In disbelief, I requested to speak to the office manager, Ann. I told Ann the circumstances I have been coping with since the summer. I told her it is now 6 months since I last saw the doctor, that I do not understand the urgency, justification or their insistence on needing to see me immediately despite all that has been going on with my family. She became quite nasty and said I disobeyed the doctor and could not be a patient any longer.

I have been harassed by this office. They offered no explanation as to why there was such an urgency to see me all of a sudden. They were not sympathetic to my extenuating circumstances. I have been an educator for many years and I know it takes a very serious incident to expel a child from school. I feel I have been 'expelled' from this office for circumstances beyond my control. My offense was tending to my first priority, my family.

I have already set up an appointment with a new doctor so that is not my issue. I simply want to warn any patients contemplating using Dr. Nestola or his associates about what they might encounter.
by Anonymous xxx.xxx.20.160
October 16, 2015
Dr. Nestola is what it meane to be a Doctor. The Best
by Jamea Farley xxx.xxx.123.174
October 09, 2014
Was it clear that this provider takes pride in the appearance of his/her office?
Yes, the office was well organized and taken care of
by Anonymous
December 06, 2011
Would you recommend this internist to others?
Yes
Is this provider's business conveniently located?
Yes, it is very conveniently located
Does this provider treat every client equally?
Yes, they don't show favoritism
Would you recommend this provider to others?
Yes
Does this provider remember you and your circumstances at every appointment?
Yes
by Anonymous
June 13, 2011
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4230 Hempstead Tpke, Bethpage, NY 11714