Dr. Elena Starosta, MD | Brooklyn, NY | Internist

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Dr. Elena Starosta is an internal medicine physician with nearly five decades of medical experience serving patients in Brooklyn, New York. She earned her medical degree from St Petersburg State Pediatric-Medical University and completed her residency training at New York Methodist Hospital. Her 48 years of practice have given her extensive expertise in diagnosing and treating a wide range of adult health conditions. Dr. Starosta speaks both English and Russian, helping her connect with diverse patient communities.

Dr. Starosta practices at NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital and New Care Medical in Brooklyn. She specializes in treating back pain conditions, including back pain during pregnancy and back pain in children and teens, as well as flank pain. Her treatment approach includes physical therapy, acupuncture, and manual therapy techniques. Patients have given her an average rating of 3.4 on Vitals for her care.

Overview based on verified provider data

accepting new patients
3.4

34 Ratings
48 years of experience
55 insurance plans accepted
speaks English, Russian
New York Methodist Hospital
19 written reviews
1 specialty
7 areas of expertise
1 hospital affiliation
2 office locations
Female

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

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Dr. Starosta's Ratings and Reviews

3.4

34 Ratings with 19 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 37 Minutes

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Patients’ Perspective

Gave an accurate diagnosis: (17) Did WellNeeds Improvement (4)
Had a good bedside manner: (14) Did WellNeeds Improvement (6)
Spent time with me: (16) Did WellNeeds Improvement (5)
Provided follow-up after the visit: (13) Did WellNeeds Improvement (8)
Flexible scheduling: (15) Did WellNeeds Improvement (6)
Saw me in a timely manner: No Ratings
Staff was courteous: No Ratings

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Exceptional doctor. Caring, efficient, knowledgeable, and skilled doctor who cares for her patients as whole persons and not just as diagnoses/cases

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

November 14th, 2024

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Dr.Starosta is my family doctor, we have multiple people that come to her for years. She is reliable, honest and professional. Her medical knowledge is up-to-date, and she explains issues with facts and sciences. Her office staff are usually courteous and respectful. I am very happy with her services.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

September 26th, 2022

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Very Slow to respond to Patient's request

April 21st, 2020

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A+++++Thanks.

April 3rd, 2020

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I have been seeing Dr Starosta for the past few months. I find that she is very down to earth but at the same time very upfront. I would Highly recommend her to a family member or friend... the office staff is extremely professional and the office is clean and well maintained

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

January 2nd, 2018

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The girl in the front was amazing and so were the nurses! But the second front desk girl Svetha was horrible! No respect! And the doctor was so slow and inaccurate! Very unsatisfactory!

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Needs Improvement

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

December 2nd, 2015

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STAY AWAY !!!! SHE IS HEARTLESS PEOPLE !!!

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Needs Improvement

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

November 25th, 2015

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Dr. Elena Starosta is one of the best doctors I know. She is an excellent diagnostic and works with a terrific group of specialists. She is always very attentive, thorough in her examinations. Her bedside manners are excellent and her personal involvement with her patients goes well above duty. I trust my whole family to go to dr. Starosta

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

August 14th, 2015

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Exsellent doctor! Will help at any time.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

August 13th, 2015

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Doctors are ok but staff is beyond horrible Stay away if you have any respect for yourself

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis

Needs Improvement

Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

February 25th, 2015

New Care Medical

2114 Gravesend Neck RdBrooklyn, NY 11229

Tel: (718) 769-9100

Mon10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Tue10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Wed10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Thu10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Fri10:00 am - 6:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

Newyork Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital

506 6th StBrooklyn, NY 11215

Tel: (718) 780-3000


Dr. Elena Starosta, MD	Roy Martin	Dr. Joseph Fretta, MD	Dr. Dewan S Khan, MD
Internal Medicine	Internal Medicine	Internal Medicine	Internal Medicine
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
3.4 (34 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	3.7 (48 Ratings)	4.3 (25 Ratings)
48 Years of Experience		49 Years of Experience	41 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Russian		Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English, Spanish, Bengali, Hindi, Urdu
Brooklyn , NY	College Point , NY	Eatontown , NJ	Hopelawn , NJ
Med School: St Petersburg State Pediatric-Medical University		Med School: Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara Facultad De Medicina	Med School: Rangpur Medical College
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Internal Medicine

Check-up
Heartburn
Immunization
Physical
Vaccination
Weight Loss
Weight Loss (non-surgical)

Dr. Elena Starosta holds an active medical license in the state of New York.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of New York that expires in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at New York Methodist Hospital.

Medical School

Graduated from St Petersburg State Pediatric-Medical University in 1978.

NPI Number

Dr. Starosta's NPI number is 1720050172.

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16 Years Exp | FOREST HILLS, NY
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Critical Care Medicine
31 Years Exp | NEW YORK, NY
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Anesthesiology
10 Years Exp | Staten Island, NY
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Seung Yup Lee
Diagnostic Radiology
10 Years Exp | Manhasset, NY
(0)
Frank John Verderame
Pediatrics
43 Years Exp | Far Rockaway, NY
(0)
Sharon Leah Steinberger
Diagnostic Radiology
12 Years Exp | New York, NY
(0)
Charles Weissman
Anesthesiology
50 Years Exp | FOREST HILLS, NY
(0)
Donald Armstrong
Infectious Disease
69 Years Exp | New York, NY
(0)
Yi Mei Nunge
Nurse Practitioner
| Flushing, NY
(0)

Which hospitals is Dr. Elena Starosta affiliated with?: Dr. Elena Starosta is affiliated with Newyork Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital.
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