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Scott M. Klares, MD

Scott M. Klares, MD

Optum Provider

Specialty

Pulmonary Disease

Languages

English

Seeing patients at

Monday 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday Closed
Please contact the clinic directly to schedule and confirm appointment availability.

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81 reviews

  • Mar 30, 2026
    Verified Review

    Dr Klares is very knowledgable and thorough with his patients care plan. He provides excellent advice & instructions to his patients. Wonderful easy-going manner as he moves through healthcare topics & concerns.

  • Mar 26, 2026
    Verified Review

    Dr. Klares always puts his patient’s best interests first. He is extremely thorough and systematic about conducting the exam and above all, Dr. Klares is extremely compassionate. Dr. Klares is an excellent physician.

  • Mar 23, 2026
    Verified Review

    Very knowledgeable, courteous, professional.

  • Mar 19, 2026
    Verified Review

    Very attentive, listens, uses common sense,

  • Mar 15, 2026
    Verified Review

    Prior experience with him some time ago (10 year’s ago)

  • Mar 14, 2026
    Verified Review

    All of them.Excellent Professional

  • Mar 6, 2026
    Verified Review

    all good

  • Mar 3, 2026
    Verified Review

    Listens, responds, cares.

  • Mar 3, 2026
    Verified Review

    Caring and compassionate. He took time explaining everything and made me feel very comfot=rtable

  • Feb 26, 2026
    Verified Review

    I have been seeing Dr. Klares for many years and am more than satisfied with him as a doctor who responds to my questions and follows up on my health problems.

  • Feb 25, 2026
    Verified Review

    Dr. Klares is smart, compassionate and thorough.

  • Feb 21, 2026
    Verified Review

    Thorough, spent time and asked questions

  • Feb 15, 2026
    Verified Review

    Kind, thorough, compassionate doctor.

  • Feb 14, 2026
    Verified Review

    As city is an excellent doctor who cares about his patients.

  • Feb 13, 2026
    Verified Review

    He has been my PCP for more than 20 years. He saved me from a critical heart condition few years ago, ensuring that I get the necessary surgery and followup treatment done immediately. While he excels in his professionalism, he also is personally relatable, making one feel at ease during medical visits. I have the highest regard for his professionalism.

  • Feb 2, 2026
    Verified Review

    Excellent care all the time. Very communicative.

  • Feb 1, 2026
    Verified Review

    Dr. Klares is smart, professional and also personable and funny in a way that makes me less concerned about my issues.

  • Jan 29, 2026
    Verified Review

    He always helps me tremendously my health is a lot better because of him

  • Jan 25, 2026
    Verified Review

    Communicates well, listens very well, trust.

  • Jan 24, 2026
    Verified Review

    Like his personalty and he is very informative

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  • About Scott M. Klares, MD

    Dr. Scott M Klares is a board certified pulmonologist and critical care physician. He earned his medical degree from New York Medical College completed fellowship training at Boston Medical Center and has received multiple Top Doctor and Best Doctor honors.

    Philosophy of care

    Dr. Klares provides thoughtful evidence based care and works closely with patients managing complex lung conditions.

    Gender

    Male

    Board certifications

    American Board of Internal Medicine

    Licenses

    NY, 210154

    Employed or contracted

    Employed

    Network Name

    CareMount

    NPI

    1174576391

  • Insurance accepted

    This may not reflect all insurance accepted by the provider and is for informational purposes only.

    • 1199
    • Aetna
    • Affinity
    • Anthem BCBS
    • CDPHP
    • CHN
    • Centivo
    • Cigna
    • Coventry
    • EmblemHealth
    • First Health
    • Healthfirst
    • Humana
    • MVP Healthcare
    • MagnaCare
    • Medicaid
    • Medicare
    • MetroPlus
    • MultiPlan
    • NYSHIP
    • Northwell Direct
    • Oscar
    • Oxford
    • TRICARE
    • UMR
  • Medical School

    • New York Medical College

    Residency

    • New England Deaconess Hospital (Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital)