Dr. Douglas S. Lax, DO | Rockville Centre, NY | Nephrology

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Dr. Lax graduated from the New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1983. He works in Rockville Centre, NY and 3 other locations and specializes in Nephrology and Internal Medicine. Dr. Lax is affiliated with Northwell Health Plainview Hospital.

accepting new patients
4.5

33 Ratings
43 years of experience
37 insurance plans accepted
speaks Polish, Spanish, English
New York University
8 written reviews
2 specialties
8 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
4 office locations
Male

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Dr. Lax is very thorough, listens to his patients and has excellent bedside manner. He is friendly and has straightforward, positive approach and takes the time to address any possible health concerns that may be related to the kidneys. Staff is excellent too! I definitely recommend him.

June 16th, 2019

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Rude staff with no compassion for the sick.

July 20th, 2018

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Amazing bedside manner Really knows his stuff

February 6th, 2018

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Dr Lax sometimes falls behind in his schedule so he takes his time with patients to make sure all their questions are answered before they leave which is rare these days I was so scared before I came to see him since I thought I was going to end up on dialysis but he relaxed me so much that I left his office laughing. What better recommendation is there!

July 25th, 2016

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Dr was very concerned about my son and set us up with additional tests and surgery immediately

October 6th, 2015

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He is an extremely enthusiastic doctor. He is very knowledgeable, patient and caring and makes you feel very comfortable. Staff is fabulous too and does a great job. Once I called for an emergency and was able to reach him right away.

December 30th, 2014

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Dr. Lax has always been caring, respectful, compassionate and exceptionally accurate in the caring of my mother. We are very grateful to him and his ...

May 23rd, 2013

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I lack took the time to answer all my questions. He prayed with us which is rare these days. He makes us feel like we are his family

July 5th, 2012

Island Renal Physicians Rockville Centre

364 Merrick RdRockville Centre, NY 11570

Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Mercy Medical Center

1000 N Village AveRockville Centre, NY 11570

Tel: (516) 705-2525

Mount Sinai South Nassau

1 Healthy WayOceanside, NY 11572

Tel: (516) 632-3000

South Nassau Outpatient Dialysis Center

3618 Oceanside RdOceanside, NY 11572

Tel: (516) 255-8000

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Dr. Douglas S Lax, DO	Dr. Gerald Bernard Appel, MD	Dr. Russell J Crew, MD	Dr. Rosemary V Sampogna, MD
Nephrology	Nephrology	Nephrology	Nephrology
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.5 (33 Ratings)	4.8 (16 Ratings)	4.5 (11 Ratings)	5 (1 Rating)
43 Years of Experience	54 Years of Experience	27 Years of Experience	27 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks Polish, Spanish, English	Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks Spanish	Speaks Spanish, English
Rockville Centre , NY	New York , NY	New York , NY	New York , NY
Med School: New York Institute Of Technology College Of Osteopathic Medicine	Med School: Albert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva University	Med School: Albert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva University	Med School: Columbia University College Of Physicians & Surgeons
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
Chronic Renal Disease
Dialysis
End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)
Hemodialysis
Internal Medicine
Kidney Biopsy
Urinalysis

MEDICAL LICENSE

Doctor Of Osteopathy, New York, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

New York University

Medical School

New York Institute Of Technology College Of Osteopathic MedicineGraduated in 1983

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