Dr. Stephan Alkins, MD is a pulmonologist in Manlius, NY and has over 29 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Alkins has extensive experience in Obstructive Lung Disease and Sleep Apnea. He graduated from Suny Upstate Medical University (Syracuse) in 1993. He is affiliated with Crouse Hospital. His office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments.
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I’ve been seeing him for a year and find him knowledgable, personable, a very good listener, and explains everything thoroughly. I’m so so happy to now have a pulmonologist who cares, works with me, and is very knowledgeable.
I see Dr. Alkins for a serious pulmonary problem. I like him. He's always listens to my concerns and answers my questions. My only complaint is, he's the only Crouse Pulmonologist in Syracuse. It's very hard to get an appt. if you need to see him before your scheduled appointment. Since his practice went to Crouse Practice, he can't admit you or see you in the hospital. I don't like that idea at all and that rule goes for all Crouse Practice doctors. Who knows you better than your own doctor.
Had my first appointment with Dr. Alkins this morning. I found him very personable, caring, helpful and a good listener. Unlike my former pulmonologist he took my concerns about constant fatigue seriously. He made several suggestions including a possible change in my bp medication, plus is referring me for sleep study. I feel confident that he will continue to work with me until this problem is resolved. I will certainly recommend him to friends seeking a pulmonologist.
He is clueless when it comes to serious medical conditions. I was recently diagnosed with Parkinson's. 1/4-1/3 of Parkinson's patients have sleep disorders. I have REM Behavior Disorder, and had it years before the P diagnoses, and he never discussed it after my sleep study. Getting my sleep medicine from him was like pulling teeth because he didn't believe I had real issues. Doctors like him who don't listen to their patients make me very upset. I don't see him anymore.
Disappointed. Dr. Alkins was recommended from the Crouse Sleep Lab to see regarding insomnia I have been dealing with for some time. After three appointments over six months, another unneeded polysomnogram, he recommended a very minor tweak in my BiPAP machine setting. When I attempted to re-focus the discussion from apnea back to insomnia, the conversation was dismissed. This was followed by a "we'll see you again in a year to see how it's going". There may be areas he's good with but not sleep
Likelihood of recommending Dr. Alkins to family and friends is 3.3888888 out of 5
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Dr. Stephan Alkins, MD is a Pulmonologist in Manlius, NY and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Alkins has extensive experience...Read more
Does Dr. Stephan Alkins, MD accept any insurance plans?
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Does Dr. Stephan Alkins, MD accept new patients?
New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Stephan Alkins, MD on Healthgrades. To arrange an appointment, call the number on undefined's profile.
What are Dr. Stephan Alkins, MD's top areas of expertise?
Dr. Stephan Alkins, MD specializes in Sleep Apnea and Obstructive Lung Disease. See more on Healthgrades.
What conditions does Dr. Stephan Alkins, MD treat?
Dr. Stephan Alkins, MD frequently treats the following conditions: Sleep Apnea, Shortness of Breath, and Wheezing. See more on Healthgrades.
Is Dr. Stephan Alkins, MD affiliated with any hospitals?
Dr. Stephan Alkins, MD is affiliated with Crouse Hospital.
How much experience does Dr. Stephan Alkins, MD have?
Dr. Stephan Alkins, MD has over 29 years of healthcare experience.
Does Dr. Stephan Alkins, MD receive good ratings from patients?
There is a star rating of 3.4/5 for Dr. Stephan Alkins, MD. Patients say that they trusted the provider's decisions and the provider explained conditions well. See all patient feedback on Healthgrades.
Based on treatment records, we have identified the following as areas of care that Dr. Alkins treats more often than their peers. If you are unsure whether Dr. Alkins treats other conditions, please contact the office at (315) 682-6600.
Obstructive Lung Disease
Obstructive lung disease specialists diagnose and treat conditions including COPD, emphysema, asthma and cystic fibrosis that cause blockages or narrowing in the airways of the lungs, making breathing difficult.Compare with other Obstructive Lung Disease specialists.
Dr. Alkins is experienced in the area of Obstructive Lung Disease. See the graph below to learn more about his experience.
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Asthma
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Emphysema
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Sleep Apnea
Sleep-disordered breathing specialists diagnose and treat conditions, such as snoring or obstructive sleep apnea, in which breathing is interrupted during sleep, resulting in symptoms of fatigue, irritability and high blood pressure.Compare with other Sleep Apnea specialists.
Dr. Alkins is experienced in the area of Sleep Apnea. See the graph below to learn more about his experience.
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