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

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Dr. Elena Starosta specializes in internal medicine with 48 years of experience caring for adult patients. She earned her medical degree from St Petersburg State Pediatric-Medical University and completed her residency training at New York Methodist Hospital. Dr. Starosta is fluent in both Russian and English, allowing her to serve patients from diverse backgrounds.

Dr. Starosta practices at NewYork Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital and New Care Medical in Brooklyn, NY. She focuses on managing conditions such as high cholesterol in children and teens, hyperlipidemia, and back pain during pregnancy. Her expertise includes performing complete blood counts and white blood cell differential tests to help diagnose and monitor various health conditions. Patients rate her 3.4 out of 5 stars on average for her care.

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accepting new patients
3.4

34 Ratings
48 years of experience
55 insurance plans accepted
speaks Russian, English
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
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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

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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

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.

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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

August 13th, 2015

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

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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	Dr. Joseph Fretta, MD	Dr. Brian Pinto	Dr. Samih Abbassi, 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)	3.7 (48 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	4.8 (13 Ratings)
48 Years of Experience	49 Years of Experience		55 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Russian, English	Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English	Speaks English, Arabic
Brooklyn , NY	Eatontown , NJ	Westfield , NJ	North Bergen , NJ
Med School: St Petersburg State Pediatric-Medical University	Med School: Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara Facultad De Medicina		Med School: University Of Baghdad College Of Medicine
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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Does Dr. Elena Starosta accept virtual/telehealth appointments?: Dr. Elena Starosta has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Where is Dr. Elena Starosta's office located?: Dr. Elena Starosta's office is located at 2114 Gravesend Neck Rd, Brooklyn, NY, 11229.
Which hospitals is Dr. Elena Starosta affiliated with?: Dr. Elena Starosta is affiliated with Newyork Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital.
What languages does Dr. Elena Starosta speak?: Dr. Elena Starosta speaks Russian and English.
Does Dr. Elena Starosta accept my insurance?: You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Elena Starosta accepts on their Vitals profile.

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