Alfred Shtainer, M.D
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I was able to receive Dr. Shtainer on the weekend and avoid going to the ER. His staff is very professional and the facility has all modern technology. He made a diagnosis the same visit and was able to treat me. I highly recommend this practice.
February 26 , 2018
Dr Strainer took his time and explained to me my problem.
January 07 , 2017
Very professional and knowledgeable. Highly recommend. Dr. Shtainer took his time and made the calls that were necessary to find out results from other offices.
January 07 , 2017
I came for a second opinion about a serious problem that I have. Dr. Shtainer reviewed all my records and showed me where the work up was incomplete. He scheduled additional exams and now the picture is much more clear.
February 10 , 2014
Thank you Dr. Shtainer for taking good care of my son.
January 07 , 2017
Excellent experience with doctor and staff.
May 05 , 2017
I was very impressed with Dr. Shtainer. He reassured me with his thorough work up and recommendations.
January 27 , 2017
Dr. Shtainer saw me in the Emergency room and performed surgery which saved my kidney. He was very attentive and called me at home several times to check on me. Thank you.
May 13 , 2014
I was very impressed how Dr. Shtainer took time to contact all my previous doctors to get all my information. He found the reason I had urinary problems and treated me correctly.
January 25 , 2017
I have seen 2 Urologists who treated me with several courses of antibiotics which only affected my stomach and did nothing for my discomfort. Dr. Shtainer did special cultures and found the cause of my problem. I was better after his first treatment.
May 26 , 2014
Straight forward and to the point, Dr. Shtainer found my problem and solved it.
September 24 , 2011
Dr. Shtainer saw my father who doesnt speak English and explained everything to him in Spanish. He was able to explain to my father what his labs and CT results were and he also called me to discuss treatment. My father was very satisfied. Thank you.
April 08 , 2016
Thank you Dr Shtainer for helping me when no other urologist was able!
February 21 , 2017
I woke up in the middle of the night with the most severe kidney pain. I was saw nauseous that I couldnt even take pain medication. I contacted Dr. Shtainer who was able to see me first thing that morning. He scanned my kidney and was able to give me an injection for pain. He gave me medication samples which helped me pass a kidney stone by the next day. Dr. Shtainer provided me with his mobile number and kept in touch with me throughout. I highly recommend this urologist.
April 09 , 2016
answered all questions and gave lots of literature
January 07 , 2010
I visited Dr. Shtainer for my annual checkup. Needless to say that visiting a urologist is not much fun. The doctor put my mind at ease by patientely addressing all of my concerns. The office is sparkling clean with convenient waiting area.Office staff is very friendly and efficient. Very positive experience. Would definitely recommend to friends and family.
June 22 , 2023
Very knowlegable and was able to diagnose my problem when other urologist couldnt.
May 09 , 2010
I saw several Urologists who did many tests but no one was able to help me. Dr. Shtainer looked over all the results and explained to me the findings. He did not wish to perform additional tests because he said they were unnecessary. He gave me free samples and did not charge me for the visit.
April 23 , 2014
Dr Shtainer and staff were able to see me same day as I called. I didnt have to miss work and they even offered me sample to treat my infection.
May 10 , 2017
Dr. Shtainer was the first Urologist to diagnose and treat my daughter correctly. He gave me his personal cell number and asked my to follow up with him anytime we had a question. Definitely would recommend.
May 28 , 2013
My appointment was the same day that I called and the office staff was able to accommodate my schedule. I was able to get all my tests done in the doctors office the same day. All testes were performed by Dr. Shtainer himself. I would recommend this office.
April 10 , 2016
I visited 2 Urologists before coming to Dr. Shtainer and he was able to nail down my diagnosis. He was able to have all my medical information in his electronic medical records and he gave me a copy. He also gave me his personal cell number if I had any questions.
February 06 , 2013
Dr Shtainer speaks fluent Spanish and was able to take great care of my father.
April 19 , 2017
I was able to receive Dr. Shtainer on the weekend and avoid going to the ER. His staff is very professional and the facility has all modern technology. He made a diagnosis the same visit and was able to treat me. I highly recommend this practice.
February 27 , 2018
Excellent.
May 21 , 2017
This Urology Practice is unprofessional,has staff with no manners or respect for its patients.Worst of all, they are dishonest in their billing methods.After my visit,I kept getting calls from the office biller telling me that since I have a $1,500.00 deductible on my policy,I will need to pay for the procedure out of my own poket.On her innitial call to me,I explained to her that this was the first time any doctor has ever mentioned to me that I have any sort of deductible.She insisted that I call my Insurance and verify whether I have a deductible or not.She told me to consider myself warned that if there is a deductible,I will have to pay it.She called me a few times more after that and continued to harrass me for the deductible.Then the ductor called himself asking me to pay the deductible.Then I called my Insurance, who told me that I have absolutely no deductible what so ever and gave me a ref#.I call the Dr. to give him ref# and herd no apology from him on the way I was treated.
July 12 , 2012
Unprofessional doctor, provided on me test without explain to me and then I must to go to the another urologist because of all mistakes he did to perform the tests and after tests complication I had. Never ever come back.
March 02 , 2011
Too self indulged to listen to people. Money hungry and incompetent.
September 18 , 2011
Very impatient, does not listen or care about client. Rushes out the office. I do not recommend.
January 11 , 2012
Stick something on me to check my prostate, didnt give a sheet how one feel, just keept playing with that around without any concern for how i felt.
March 08 , 2016
I found Dr. Shtainer through Zocdoc. He had great reviews and was conveniently located near me. His office is filthy and he and his staff are scarily unprofessional - he told me that test results showed the presence of blood in my urine. I had my urine tested again the next day by another doctor and there was no trace of blood.
Here is what I wrote in my formal complaint to the New York State Department of Health about Dr. Shtainer.
To: Office of Professional Medical Conduct, NY State Department of Health
During my first visit with Dr. Shtainer, he exhibited such a lack of professionalism that I feel obligated to file a formal complaint with the Office of Professional Medical Conduct because, as a patient, I felt unsafe and concerned for my wellbeing under his care. The details of my complaint are as follows.
I sought Dr. Shtainer's opinion with regard to a potential bladder issue. Upon entering the examination room for my consultation with Dr. Shtainer, I noticed that the surfaces of the room were covered in visible layers of dust and debris, and even the examination table itself had clearly not been cleaned in some time, as it had marks where dirt and other substances had not been cleaned prior to my visit. There were other instances in which Dr. Shtainer failed to use professional sanitation practices. During my physical exam and subsequent ultrasound, he did not wear latex gloves (even though I noted that there was a full box of them within his reach). Most notably, when I was asked to produce a urine sample, I was not provided with a standard sterilized container that I had seen in every other medical practice and testing facility. Instead, a woman on Dr. Shtainer’s staff provided me with a small paper cup (as one would use when drinking from a water cooler). When I produced the sample, I saw that the restroom was not stocked with any paper towels, so I was forced to hand the urine-soaked paper cup to the same woman who had provided me with the cup, and she was wearing a glove only on one hand.
Obviously, Dr. Shtainer’s failure to abide by standard sanitary practices alone (especially when supervising staff who are collecting bodily fluids that may contain bacteria, as in the case of a bladder infection) is the foremost and most pressing concern for his staff and his patients. However, another very serious concern I wish to emphasize here is that Dr. Shtainer’s disregard for sanitary practices may lead to diagnostic errors for the patients under his care. In my case, for example, Dr. Shtainer examined the results of the test his staff ran on my urine sample and reported to me that there “might” be blood in my urine (he stated that he was not sure, and that I should not worry). I expressed confusion over the lack of a definitive result for a test that could indicate the presence of some very troubling health issues, and he responded by stating that he would send the same exact urine sample to a different lab. I am not a medical expert, but I found Dr. Shtainer’s reasoning here to be a major cause for concern. Why would this doctor send the same urine sample – which was contained and transported around this office in an unsterilized container and handled by a woman who was not wearing full medical protective gear – to be tested a second time? Again, this sample could have been contaminated in any number of ways during processing, perhaps by open cut or wound on the nurse’s unprotected hand when she processed the sample.
If the details of the account above are consistent across patients – the lack of cleanliness in the office and examination rooms, the very real possibility that test results performed in Dr. Shtainer’s office are contaminated – this is cause for grave concern for Dr. Shtainer, his staff, his patients, and most importantly, for the state agency that is responsible for regulating the professional practices of the physicians who care for New York state residents when they are at their most vulnerable.
I am happy to elaborate on my concerns or provide more information regarding this experience. I strongly encourage the New York State Department of Health to pursue an inquiry into Dr. Shtainer’s practices for the protection of all involved.
October 11 , 2019
This doctor is not concerned about his patients. He diagnosed my father with aggressive prostate cancer 4 months after he first visited the office. When I asked him if there is anything we can do to cope with the side effects of therapy or even a lifestyle change, his response was â??Donâ??t waste your time. You may think you are doing something but youâ??ll be wasting your timeâ? What a jerk! His bedside manner was awful. His tone of voice clearly seemed like we wants to spend 2 minutes and move on to the next patient. We will be going to a different urologist/oncologist as soon as possible.
April 17 , 2014
Dr. Didnt care much was i was telling him how i feel.cares about money.absolutely unprofessional!!!his stuff r nuts.no manners,receiptionist was screaming at me over the phone when after 3days on raw calling them to find out the results of my tests.it took 8days for them to get done urine test instead of 4 as how doctor promised.dr said theres send and a lil stone ,on a pic of ultrasound but when the tests cae nothing was there for some reason.and i still in pain.wonder why!doctor never got bacl to me at all!i paid cash for the service ,so money that i spent
October 18 , 2012
I found Dr. Shtainer through Zocdoc. He had great reviews and was conveniently located near me. His office is filthy and he and his staff are scarily unprofessional - he told me that test results showed the presence of blood in my urine. I had my urine tested again the next day by another doctor and there was no trace of blood. Here is what I wrote in my formal complaint to the New York State Department of Health about Dr. Shtainer. To: Office of Professional Medical Conduct, NY State Department of Health During my first visit with Dr. Shtainer, he exhibited such a lack of professionalism that I feel obligated to file a formal complaint with the Office of Professional Medical Conduct because, as a patient, I felt unsafe and concerned for my wellbeing under his care. The details of my complaint are as follows. I sought Dr. Shtainers opinion with regard to a potential bladder issue. Upon entering the examination room for my consultation with Dr. Shtainer, I noticed that the surfaces of the room were covered in visible layers of dust and debris, and even the examination table itself had clearly not been cleaned in some time, as it had marks where dirt and other substances had not been cleaned prior to my visit. There were other instances in which Dr. Shtainer failed to use professional sanitation practices. During my physical exam and subsequent ultrasound, he did not wear latex gloves (even though I noted that there was a full box of them within his reach). Most notably, when I was asked to produce a urine sample, I was not provided with a standard sterilized container that I had seen in every other medical practice and testing facility. Instead, a woman on Dr. Shtainer’s staff provided me with a small paper cup (as one would use when drinking from a water cooler). When I produced the sample, I saw that the restroom was not stocked with any paper towels, so I was forced to hand the urine-soaked paper cup to the same woman who had provided me with the cup, and she was wearing a glove only on one hand. Obviously, Dr. Shtainer’s failure to abide by standard sanitary practices alone (especially when supervising staff who are collecting bodily fluids that may contain bacteria, as in the case of a bladder infection) is the foremost and most pressing concern for his staff and his patients. However, another very serious concern I wish to emphasize here is that Dr. Shtainer’s disregard for sanitary practices may lead to diagnostic errors for the patients under his care. In my case, for example, Dr. Shtainer examined the results of the test his staff ran on my urine sample and reported to me that there “might” be blood in my urine (he stated that he was not sure, and that I should not worry). I expressed confusion over the lack of a definitive result for a test that could indicate the presence of some very troubling health issues, and he responded by stating that he would send the same exact urine sample to a different lab. I am not a medical expert, but I found Dr. Shtainer’s reasoning here to be a major cause for concern. Why would this doctor send the same urine sample – which was contained and transported around this office in an unsterilized container and handled by a woman who was not wearing full medical protective gear – to be tested a second time? Again, this sample could have been contaminated in any number of ways during processing, perhaps by open cut or wound on the nurse’s unprotected hand when she processed the sample. If the details of the account above are consistent across patients – the lack of cleanliness in the office and examination rooms, the very real possibility that test results performed in Dr. Shtainer’s office are contaminated – this is cause for grave concern for Dr. Shtainer, his staff, his patients, and most importantly, for the state agency that is responsible for regulating the professional practices of the physicians who care for New York state residents when they are at their most vulnerable. I am happy to elaborate on my concerns or provide more information regarding this experience. I strongly encourage the New York State Department of Health to pursue an inquiry into Dr. Shtainer’s practices for the protection of all involved.
October 10 , 2019
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About Alfred Shtainer
NPI
1952328718
Education History
Medical School - Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai, 1988
Experience
35 years
Languages Spoken
Russian, Spanish
Board Certified
Yes
Practice Information
205 E 78th St, Suite Bandc
New York, NY 10075
New York, NY 10075
Monday 08:00 am - 04:00 pm
Tuesday 08:00 am - 04:00 pm
Wednesday 08:00 am - 04:00 pm
Thursday 08:00 am - 04:00 pm
Friday 08:00 am - 04:00 pm
Tuesday 08:00 am - 04:00 pm
Wednesday 08:00 am - 04:00 pm
Thursday 08:00 am - 04:00 pm
Friday 08:00 am - 04:00 pm
2148 Ocean Ave, Suite 6A
Brooklyn, NY 11229
Brooklyn, NY 11229
Monday 08:00 am - 04:00 pm
Tuesday 08:00 am - 04:00 pm
Wednesday 08:00 am - 04:00 pm
Thursday 08:00 am - 04:00 pm
Friday 08:00 am - 04:00 pm
Tuesday 08:00 am - 04:00 pm
Wednesday 08:00 am - 04:00 pm
Thursday 08:00 am - 04:00 pm
Friday 08:00 am - 04:00 pm