Geriatric Medicine - | Crystal Run Healthcare
Geriatric Medicine • Smithtown, NY • Since 1996
About
Crystal Run Healthcare is a private, multi-specialty medical group headquartered in Middletown, NY, with Optum as the parent company. Founded in 1996, it operates 14 offices across the Hudson Valley and lower Catskills, offering 50+ medical/surgical specialties and a large network of physicians and advanced practice clinicians. Services span primary care, internal and family medicine, cardiology, dermatology, orthopedics, gastroenterology, oncology, behavioral health, diagnostic imaging, urgent care, and more, with a focus on value-based care and community well-being. Contact: 845-703-6999. For geriatric medicine needs in the Smithtown area, you may need to verify if Crystal Run has a dedicated geriatric program or refer to a nearby senior-focused provider within their network.
Clinic Type
Geriatric Medicine (multi-location group)
Address
155 Crystal Run
Phone
845.703.6999; 845.615.6999
noreply@optum.com
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
FAQs
What services does the geriatric medicine team provide?
Geriatric medicine services include diagnosing, treating, and managing diseases and conditions that require a special approach for aging patients, with emphasis on healthy aging and coordination of care.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: negative
- Yelp: 1.5/5 stars (on Yelp) (246 reviews)
- Better Business Bureau (BBB): A- (BBB Rating) (4 complaints (noted for failure to respond))
- Revdex: 1/5 stars (mostly) (30 reviews)
Patients praise
- Individual providers sometimes cited as knowledgeable, caring, or compassionate
- Specialized care options available in geriatric and internal medicine
Common complaints
- Difficulty with billing and administrative issues following Optum acquisition
- Long wait times and customer service complaints
- Reports of rude staff and lack of bedside manner
- Concerns regarding quality of care and perceived prioritization of profits over patient needs
"Patients are highly critical of the practice’s quality and accessibility of care, as well as billing problems and customer service, since it was bought out by Optum in 2023."
— News 12 New York"I was passed around by the incompetent doctors of Crystal Run Healthcare... All of my appointments with them don't have an ounce of comfort, empathy or understanding to them."
— LocalityBiz (User Review)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Orlando V. Bautista, MD | Catholic Health | Long Island - Centereach, NY - Family Medicine, Geriatric Medicine - Schedule Online — Mar 29, 2026
- Alfred Belding, MD, Family Physician | Smithtown, NY | WebMD — Oct 26, 2025
- Deborah S. Blenner, MD | Catholic Health | Long Island - Smithtown, NY - Internal Medicine - Schedule Online — Mar 28, 2026
- Book 100+ of the best Doctors near me in Middletown, NY - Zocdoc — Jun 23, 2026
- Dr. Jonathan S. Lown, MD - Internal Medicine Doctor - MDVIP — Dec 1, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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