Dr. Peter Van Der Riet, MD | Saratoga Springs, NY | Otolaryngologist

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Dr. Peter Van Der Riet is an otolaryngology-head and neck surgery specialist who earned his medical degree from Rijksuniversiteit Te Leiden in the Netherlands. He completed his residency training in both otolaryngology and general surgery at Duke University Medical Center. With 34 years of clinical experience, Dr. Van Der Riet holds board certification in otolaryngology from the American Board of Otolaryngology. He provides care in English for his patients.

Dr. Van Der Riet practices at Little Falls Hospital and sees patients in Saratoga Springs, New York. His expertise includes treating various forms of hearing loss, including hearing problems in children and nerve-related hearing difficulties. He performs endoscopic sinus surgery and nasal endoscopy to help patients with sinus and nasal conditions. Patients have given Dr. Van Der Riet an average rating of 3.6 on Vitals.

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accepting new patients
3.6

17 Ratings
34 years of experience
34 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
Duke Univ Med Ctr, Otolaryngology; Duke Univ Med Ctr, General Surgery
6 written reviews
1 specialty
12 areas of expertise
1 board certification
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
Male

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me

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Dr. Van Der Riet's Ratings and Reviews

3.6

17 Ratings with 6 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 13 Minutes

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Had a good bedside manner: (8) Did WellNeeds Improvement (3)
Spent time with me: (9) Did WellNeeds Improvement (2)
Provided follow-up after the visit: (7) Did WellNeeds Improvement (2)
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Dr. Van Der Riet performed extensive sinus surgery on me. He was patient , answered all of my questions and explained what the procedures would entail using visual aides. He has a very professional nature and was gentle when performing pre surgery exploration in my sinuses. The surgery went well and no packing was used ! My first post op procedure was conducted with my comfort in mind and my experience although not pleasant was bearable . I would recommend Dr. Van Der Riet to anyone contemplating sinus surgery

April 4th, 2026

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I have suffered with horrible sinus problems for years. My primary care physician wanted my sinus polyp removed. After a bunch of expensive tests and telling him that I am extremely exhausted all the time because I am not getting enough oxygen at night. He told me that removing the polyp would not improve my quality of life and I should just lose some weight. Wow...... So no I would not recommend the rude, uncaring way he practices medicine.

March 2nd, 2019

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Most caring and knowledgeable physician! I Highly recommend him.

February 2nd, 2018

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Very knowledgeable and made me feel at ease!

October 5th, 2017

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The most uncaring Physician I have ever met. I would not recommend him to anyone.

July 26th, 2017

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I would recommend this doctor to anyone who wants to be in good hands .I had removed my right thyroid and i feel great. Doctor Peter van der Riet, is excellent at what he does and cares about his patients. He takes time to listen and right at that moment if he can help the patient he will, there is no doubt about that ...Can't thank him enough for everything he did for me.I'm healthy and happy now.Thank you Dr.Peter van der Riet.

June 14th, 2015

Ear, Nose & Throat - Saratoga Hospital

3050 Route 50 Saratoga Surgery Center, Floor 2Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

Tel: (518) 587-2300

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Dr. Peter Van Der Riet, MD	Dr. Michael Angelo Devito, MD	Dr. Melissa M Mortensen, MD	Dr. Annmarie Dufresne
Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery	Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery	Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery	Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
3.6 (17 Ratings)	2.6 (38 Ratings)	4.2 (13 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
34 Years of Experience	42 Years of Experience	24 Years of Experience	31 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English	Speaks English, Spanish
Saratoga Springs , NY	Albany , NY	Albany , NY	Amsterdam , NY
Med School: Rijksuniversiteit Te Leiden, Fac Der Geneeskunde, Leiden, Netherlands	Med School: Suny Upstate Medical University College Of Medicine	Med School: Suny Upstate Medical University Alan And Marlene Norton Coll Of Med	Med School: University Of Rochester School Of Medicine & Dentistry
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Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery

Allergies
Chronic Sinusitis
Deviated Septum
Facial Trauma
Head and Neck Cancer
Hearing Loss
Otology
Polyps
Sleep Disorders
Smell Disorders
Swallowing Disorders
Tumors

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Otolaryngology

Otolaryngology

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, New York, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Duke Univ Med Ctr, Otolaryngology; Duke Univ Med Ctr, General Surgery

Medical School

Rijksuniversiteit Te Leiden, Fac Der Geneeskunde, Leiden, NetherlandsGraduated in 1992

Universiteit Leiden Medical CenterGraduated in 1992

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What languages does Dr. Peter Van Der Riet speak?: Dr. Peter Van Der Riet speaks English.
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Where is Dr. Peter Van Der Riet's office located?: Dr. Peter Van Der Riet's office is located at 3050 Route 50 Saratoga Surgery Center, Floor 2, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866.
Which hospitals is Dr. Peter Van Der Riet affiliated with?: Dr. Peter Van Der Riet is affiliated with Little Falls Hospital.

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