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New York, NY Internist Dr. Marina Gafanovich Believes in Patient Education

Manhattan M.D., Dr. Gafanovich believes in education, for herself and her patients.She continually strives to increase her knowledge in medical practices, conventional and complementary.She spends a great deal of time translating this information into something that her patients and the public can read and ingest.These articles are posted on our website and can be picked up at the office.

Dr. Gafanovich believes that patient education is essential to maintain and improve patient health and even slow down deterioration in some cases. That is because an informed patient is more prone to follow treatment requirements as well as participate in his or her treatment to be able to improve outcomes.

There are several benefits that can be derived from an informed patient. These include an increase in the patient’s ability to cope with his health issues if any, to make the patient more inclined to understand diagnoses and different treatment options, to enable patients to follow a healthcare plan, to help promote healthier behaviors, to promote the patients’ confidence in self-care, and to empower the patient in making decisions that are related to their care.

Patient education is often overlooked due to time constraints, cultural differences, communication barriers, patient or physical discomfort and other similar factors. However, it is important to realize that patient understanding is critical for effective treatment. Patients who are more informed and well-aware of their health status and health condition are more likely to invest their time and effort in treatment. Also, an informed patient is able to discuss health-related matters with their physicians and this helps build a better relationship between the patient and they doctor. However, it is imperative that the information provided to the patient is accurate and relevant.

Dr. Gafanovich believes in promoting appropriate patient and family education because it helps increase the overall patient satisfaction level as well improve patient compliance to treatment.

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As a highly rated Upper East Side physician, Dr. Gafanovich takes very seriously her duty to educate the public in health issues.

She will always provide you with the most up to the minute information regarding human health and treatment options.

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Dr.Gafanovich is very professional, compassionate, and up-to-date on the latest medical procedures. She is an excellent listener, and very good at explaining diagnoses and medical procedures in everyday language. After each office visit, I walk out of the office feeling reassured and confident that I had the best medical care…

Georgette
West New York, NY

I have worked in healthcare for roughly 7 years and physicians like Dr. Gafanovich are few and far between. She excels in both diagnostics and treatment and never rushes through an appointment. She is kind and compassionate and sets the bar for how medicine should be practiced. Her office staff…

Lauren Coughlin
Hoboken, NJ

I went to see Dr. Gafanovich for a routine physical. The girls at the desk were very nice and my wait time was short. Dr. Gafanovich was kind and knowledgeable. I also had blood work done and was impressed with how quickly I received the results and how thoroughly Dr….

Cindy Gooden

Dr.Gafanovich is the best. She is so warm and wonderful. She really takes the time to speak to her patients and is very detailed in her explanations. She makes the examination very comfortable by talking through the entire procedure and explains what she is doing. Thank you.

Liza Mortinerelli

Dr. Gafanovich is a compassionate, brillant and very pleasant professional. great experience. not like others. dr. Gafanovich came highly recommended by my entire firm and lived up to her reputation. I have since recommended her to friends. The office is very clean and professional. There is absolutely no sense of…

Peter L. Shulder

Dr. Gafanovich administers not only medical professional advice, she also has sincere interest and respect for her patients. My husband and I are her patients and she brings not just wisdom to her practice but also genuine sensitivity. The Lab Technician is a very caring and kind person. The office…

Diane Blanchard
New York, New York

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