Primary Care Doctors Near Me in Ithaca, New York - Ascension
Primary Care (Family Medicine, Internal Medicine) • Ithaca, NY
Clinic Type
Primary Care (Family Medicine, Internal Medicine)
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(410) 339-5500
careers@ascension.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Birdeye (Cayuga Primary Care): 3.0/5.0 (61 reviews)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Alan Midura): 4.5/5.0 (16 reviews)
- US News (Dr. James C. Loehr): 4.0/5.0 (24 reviews)
- Vitals (Dr. Sharon Ziegler): 3.2/5.0 (11 reviews (avg))
- US News (Dr. Robert T. McClelland): 5.0/5.0 (13 reviews)
- Vitals (Dr. Lloyd A. Darlow): 4.8/5.0 (13 reviews)
Patients praise
- Providers described as compassionate, attentive, and caring
- Some doctors are noted for being good listeners and thorough in diagnosis
- Strong patient trust built over long-term relationships (25+ years)
- Helpful and friendly office staff reported at some individual practices
Common complaints
- Reports of unprofessional or rude office staff interactions
- Long wait times for appointments and while at the office
- Difficulty scheduling appointments for urgent issues
- Concerns regarding communication style and bedside manner from some providers
- Facility comfort issues, such as poor ventilation in examination rooms
"If I could give 0 stars I would they can’t even Book an appointment... Very unprofessional not to mention the lady at the front desk... is very rude."
— Birdeye (Cayuga Primary Care)"He has a very calm and understanding demeanor and he genuinely cares about his patients, very sincere. Office staff is helpful and friendly."
— Healthgrades (Dr. Alan Midura)"He is knowledgeable, courteous, pays attention to what he is been told by the patient... I totally trust him and do whatever he asks."
— Vitals (Dr. Lloyd A. Darlow)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Jessica L. Austin, NP - Nurse Practitioner in Ithaca, NY — May 14, 2026
- Longstanding Dryden primary care clinic to close. How will the community adjust? - The Ithaca Voice — Apr 17, 2026
- Cayuga Cancer Center | Services — May 4, 2022
- Dr. Victor O. Idahosa, MD - Internal Medicine Physician in Waverly, NY — May 14, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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Cayuga Health System is a nonprofit health network that unites Cayuga Medical Center (Ithaca) and Schuyler Hospital (Montour Falls) to provide seamless, community-centered care across the Finger Lakes and central New York. Headquartered in Ithaca, NY, it operates as a private nonprofit with 782 employees and a footprint in three U.S. offices (Ithaca HQ, Watkins Glen, and Ithaca). For primary care in Ithaca, Cayuga Health leverages a consolidated network to offer coordinated primary care services through its affiliated hospitals and clinics, aiming to deliver comprehensive, accessible care to residents. If you’re seeking a specific primary care provider or clinic location within Cayuga Health in Ithaca, visiting cayugahealth.org or contacting their primary care departments directly would provide current providers, appointment options, and locations.
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