Northern Medical Group
Gastroenterology • Poughkeepsie, NY
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Last gathered July 11, 2026. How our information is sourced · Report incorrect information
About
Poughkeepsie Gastroenterology, part of Northern Medical Group, is located at 159 Barnegat Road in Poughkeepsie, NY and provides gastroenterology services. The clinic offers telehealth visits and primary care, with multiple gastroenterology providers available at this location.
Services Offered
Team
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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FAQs
What services does the Poughkeepsie location offer?
Gastroenterology services (as part of Northern Medical Group) with providers listed for this location.
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Photos published by Northern Medical Group showing the gastroenterology practice in Poughkeepsie, NY.
What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Northern Medical Group Gastroenterology Division (Internal Testimonials): 4.79/5 (1570 total reviews)
- Tebra: 4.8/5 (1204 reviews)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Elizabeth Williams): 3.8/5 (8 reviews)
- Vitals (Dr. Anthony A. Starpoli): 3.6/5 (26 reviews)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Peter Varunok): 4.5/5 (13 reviews)
- Vitals (Dr. Robert S. Dean): 4.4/5 (18 reviews)
Patients praise
- Patients report high satisfaction with the thoroughness and clinical expertise of several individual doctors and PAs
- Many patients highlight a calm, pleasant, and professional experience during procedures and consultations
- Efficiency and ease of scheduling appointments in some cases
- Providers who are described as good listeners and who take the time to answer questions thoroughly
Common complaints
- Difficulty reaching office staff via phone or getting return calls
- Long wait times for appointments or in-office wait times
- Concerns regarding bedside manner, perceived rudeness, or lack of attentiveness from some providers
- Administrative disorganization, such as appointment scheduling issues or lack of follow-up
- Isolated reports of procedural complications or dissatisfaction with clinical care decisions
"He listened and took the time to talk to me about what was going on. Detailed explanations about follow up and moving forward with a treatment plan. He spoke with me like I wasn't just a dollar sign walking through the door but a person."
- Patient review of a provider at Northern Medical Group Gastroenterology Division"Good experience with the doctor for a colonoscopy - but calling the office for an appointment or asking a question is impossible. I’ve had to call 2-3 times and leave a message in order to hear back from them."
- Patient review of Dr. Elizabeth Williams on Healthgrades"We had a deeply troubling experience with Dr.Arthur Walczyk and his Gl group... Following the colonoscopy, my husband experienced severe hemorrhaging... This experience revealed a serious lack of communication, accountability, and follow-up."
- Patient review of Dr. Arthur Walczyk on RateMDsSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 - sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Paskey Rachel, FNP-BC - Premier Medical Group - Nov 5, 2025
- Kathleen Mantaro - Jun 16, 2026
- Gastroenterology of Hudson Valley Brings Forth Expert Gastroenterologist in White Plains, Bronxville, and New Rochelle, New York | Oct 20, 2025 - ReleaseWire - Oct 20, 2025
- Dr. Umbreen Ahmad, Internist | Poughkeepsie, NY | WebMD
- Jacqueline Jossen, MD, Pediatric Gastroenterology, White Plains, NY | ColumbiaDoctors at NewYork-Presbyterian The One - Jun 13, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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