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Summary: - Stony Brook Medicine is a health system in Stony Brook, NY, affiliated with Stony Brook University. It operates Stony Brook University Hospital and multiple regional hospitals, teaching five health sciences schools, and overseeing over 200 community-based clinics in Suffolk County. - For pulmonology (Find a Doctor), Stony Brook Medicine offers pulmonology services through its medical staff at Stony Brook University Hospital and affiliated locations. To locate a pulmonologist, visit their Find a Doctor resource on stonybrookmedicine.edu or contact the hospital for a referral. - Key contact: main phone line (631) 689-8333 or patient services at 1-631-444-9600. - Addresses: HQ at 101 Nicolls Rd, Stony Brook, NY 11790; additional outreach through affiliated hospitals (e.g., Southampton, Eastern Long Island). If you want, I can navigate to the exact pulmonology providers or provide a step-by-step on using their Find a Doctor tool.

Clinic Type

Pulmonology

Address

4 Smith Haven Mall, Suite 203, Lake Grove, NY 11755

Phone

631-444-0580

Email

webmaster@stonybrookmedicine.edu

Opening Hours

Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.

Services Offered

Team

  • Lucy B Palmer, Critical Care Medicine, Pulmonology — MD

Insurance & Payment

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

  • U.S. News & World Report (Stony Brook University Hospital Pulmonologists): 4/5 (Patient Experience Rating) (18-19 reviews)
  • Healthgrades (Dr. Shahin Shaikh): 3.8/5 (21 reviews)
  • Vitals (Dr. Paul S. Richman): 2.0/5 (1 review)
  • Vitals (Dr. Alpa G. Desai): 2.6/5 (5 reviews)
  • Vitals (Dr. Vicki K. Masson): 5.0/5 (Multiple reviews)

Patients praise

  • Many patients appreciate the thoroughness and thoughtfulness of physicians
  • Clinical expertise and knowledge are frequently praised
  • Some staff members are noted for being helpful and professional
  • Patients often feel satisfied when they perceive the doctor as genuinely caring and clear in their communication

Common complaints

  • Some patients reported feeling rushed during appointments
  • Concerns regarding administrative and staff communication, including difficulties with referrals and appointment follow-ups
  • Isolated complaints about bedside manner and lack of empathy
  • Mixed experiences regarding the effectiveness of care and clarity of explanations

"She is very thorough and thoughtful. I love my doctor."

Healthgrades review for Dr. Shahin Shaikh

"I have spent numerous hours on the phone. I am hung up on or not answered or told I will be called back (which I am not)."

Healthgrades review for Dr. Shahin Shaikh regarding administrative issues

"worst dr i ever went to !!!!!!!!!"

Vitals review for Dr. Paul S. Richman

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.

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