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Dana W Paravella, PA-C

Physician Assistant

Provider Groups

  • Innovative Health Alliance of New York

  • SPHP Medical Associates

Primary Contact

518-272-9140
Appointments (New Patients Welcome)
Provider Groups
  • Innovative Health Alliance of New York

  • SPHP Medical Associates

Primary Contact
518-272-9140

Services & Specialties

Areas of Specialization

  • Physician Assistant

Locations & Contact

Primary Location

St Peter's Gynecology

31 Lower Hudson Ave
Green Island , NY 12183

Education & Certifications

Board Certifications

Physician Assistant, Physician Assistants, National Commission on Certification of (1994)

Provider Groups

Innovative Health Alliance of New York

SPHP Medical Associates

Provider Ratings

The following ratings and reviews are based on verified feedback collected from independently administered patient experience surveys. The ratings and comments submitted by patients reflect their own views and opinions. Patient identities are withheld to ensure confidentiality and privacy. Learn More >

4.8 out of 5

(253 ratings)

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

202 Reviews

11/08/2024

Excellent

09/25/2024

Excellent care and time spent

09/20/2024

Dr Paravella is always attentive to my questions and asks questions about my health and wellbeing!

09/18/2024

I feel unheard and that my concerns were not taken seriously.

08/30/2024

Excellent care from the whole staff

08/27/2024

She was very good and sat talking to me and listened. Did NOT rush in or out. Took her time.

08/23/2024

Overall Great

08/23/2024

Dana is the best provider I have!

08/16/2024

I always feel like I learn things about myself when I leave the office.

08/15/2024

She makes you feel comfortable talking to her

08/13/2024

Very pleasant and professional.

07/31/2024

I trust her completely, and don't care to see anyone else.

07/31/2024

Dana Paracella visits always start we a chatting session that make me very comfortable

07/23/2024

All good!

07/19/2024

dealt with "situation" re another pt in efficient, caring manner

06/27/2024

Dana always has answers for my concerns.

05/15/2024

She is very caring and understanding with my needs and questions.

05/15/2024

Don’t change a thing!!!

05/09/2024

I am very happy with the care I recieved. I will continue to follow up with this provider.

05/08/2024

Dr Dana is helping an underserved group of women, many of whom have been left frustrated at the lack of available services. She is doing important work

05/03/2024

Appreciated the fact that she took the time with me and didnt just look at here computer and check off the "boxes"

05/02/2024

When I woke up this morning, I thought how happy I was to find a person who could help me.

05/01/2024

Dana is very caring & always professional

04/26/2024

Definitely made me feel better regarding my problem.

04/25/2024

Overall positive.

04/19/2024

Dana was wonderful. She listened and addressed my concerns. She talked to me face to face, instead of staring at a computer.

04/18/2024

Current on all the newest treatments available and excellent communication skills.

04/12/2024

was very pleased

04/03/2024

Dana is so nice, understanding and knowledgeable

04/02/2024

Dana is very knowledgeable and compassionate. She made me feel listened to!!

03/28/2024

She was exceptional

03/26/2024

Dana is knowledgeable and spent a long time with me and never made me feel rushed!

03/22/2024

Just wonderful

03/22/2024

The appointment was on time, professional and Dana asked and listened to me.

02/28/2024

10/10 recommend. Very professional and delightful

02/09/2024

Would highly recommend her

02/02/2024

I entered this practice after my geologist retired. I have always felt comfortable and cared for with the practice.

01/25/2024

Ill be back next year!

01/23/2024

Dana is great!

01/18/2024

Wish I had a primary like her.

01/18/2024

Always a nice experience with Dana

01/16/2024

As I mature, it is good to have a knowledgable woman professional to discuss concerns with

01/12/2024

thoughtful and courteous. appreciate being seen quickly for an urgent issue.

01/11/2024

Very comfortable with her

12/28/2023

No additional feedback

12/21/2023

Staff was very professional and quick

12/21/2023

I have recommended people to Dana. Very happy to be her patient.

12/19/2023

I feel infinitely grateful to have found Dana. She has had a huge impact on my life and wellbeing

12/14/2023

Kind, personable, and really listens

12/13/2023

Absolutely wonderful, personable, and informational.

12/12/2023

Dana got to know me a bit which I really apprecited as a new patient. I've never experienced that level of kindness and professionalism from a gynecology provider before

12/08/2023

Dana is excellent and i highly recommend her.

11/22/2023

Dana Paravella is compassionate, knowledgeable, patient, just a very caring individual that doesn’t try to rush you in and out.

11/16/2023

It was a pleasure to experience outstanding treatment by Dana and her staff.

11/11/2023

Excellent

11/09/2023

Dana was easy to talk to, even though it was my first time seeing her. She was knowledgeable and attentive. I was so pleased with my appointment.

11/09/2023

I am very happy with my experience at St. Peter's Gynecology

11/08/2023

She is easy to talk too and competent in her field.

11/02/2023

I have already recommended Dana to friends who struggle to find a caring provider.

11/02/2023

Im very comfortable with Dana and she is very informative

10/28/2023

Very attentive, professional, knowledgeable and caring

10/26/2023

Very good

10/25/2023

Dana was excellent, and I felt very comfortable talking with her.

10/14/2023

Excellance orovider

10/13/2023

Very thorough and asked me several times if I had any concerns that needed to be address

10/11/2023

Hopefully they will keep the same doctor for a while

10/06/2023

Dana is great! She is easy to talk to and understands everything.

10/04/2023

Dr. Paravella is wonderful; she very professional; doesn’t rush you & gives you the attention you need.

09/27/2023

she listens and is also understanding

09/15/2023

Dana is very understanding of need and comfortably works on solutions that suit my personal life

09/12/2023

Nurse, Molly, Dr. Paravella and Ashley (I hope I remember well her name), student NP, were very friendly, listen carefully, explain each piece of information thoroughly. Dr. Paravella, reach out to me by MyChart, letting me know about my imaging results. I feel cared and welcomed. Dr. Paravella is the doctor I was looking for to take care of my health, I am thankful.

09/11/2023

Dana understands menopause issues and the need for HRT

09/10/2023

Always a timely visit as well..never have to wait to be seen & that’s such a positive at offices these days!

09/08/2023

valuable health care provider

09/08/2023

Very personable

09/02/2023

I feel so fortunate to have found Dana!

08/31/2023

very friendly and personable.

08/18/2023

very well spoken, I understood everything she was saying. Very informative and gave clear and good instructions

08/18/2023

She suggested a referral and explained. the reason why.

08/16/2023

Dana is a wonderful dr

08/14/2023

Dr. Paravella provides a safe and friendly atmosphere to discuss any issues that I had.

08/10/2023

Happy to be a patient of Danas!

08/02/2023

She is amazing but she needs more support staff.

07/15/2023

All were professional and friendly.

07/07/2023

Dana is excellent in her field. Very thorough. Very kind

06/30/2023

very pleased with care provided

06/30/2023

I would recommend Dana to anyone that was looking for her type of care.

06/29/2023

Pleasure working with the team

06/21/2023

My experience was very positive

05/29/2023

I felt very comfortable and respected for my view points

05/29/2023

It was good

05/23/2023

Dana was awesome. She asked me questions about my recent weight loss and was very encouraging.

05/21/2023

I never like going to the the gynecologist this visit was this different she is a very excellent doctor I would recommend two lots of my female friends

05/21/2023

I look forward to my appointments

05/17/2023

I love the small setting of the practice and the ease of getting there.

05/04/2023

The office was very nice, I didn’t have to wait and when I saw her she answered all my questions and concerns and was exceptionally nice

05/04/2023

I would recommend her to my friends and family. She was very knowledgeable about my health.

05/03/2023

My visits never feel rushed as they are with other providers

05/03/2023

Highly recommend the caring provider and office.

04/13/2023

Very happy

04/11/2023

The receptionist and the nurse who took my vitals were also very friendly and courteous.

04/04/2023

I have told everyone I know that they should see her.

04/04/2023

she was very good.

04/04/2023

She definitely needs to be told to treat her patients much better.

03/19/2023

Excellent

03/17/2023

I would highly recommend. I had a great experience from the time of my arrival.

03/12/2023

It was good

03/10/2023

Dana is fantastic!

03/09/2023

She was understanding, caring, and friendly

03/04/2023

Excellent provider, have recommended her to others

02/25/2023

Really enjoyed speaking with her.

02/24/2023

Down to earth and helpful

02/19/2023

I'll be making an appointment again

02/17/2023

Dana is not a people person..

02/17/2023

My visit w/ Dana went very well. She was informative, polite, and professional.

02/11/2023

She’s the best! I’ve taken her biz cards to hand out to my chiropractic patients.

02/06/2023

I am very comfortabe with this practice

02/03/2023

I have not received such attentive care in a very long time. Thank you Dana!

01/27/2023

I am glad that she is my provider.

01/23/2023

Liked her very much

01/08/2023

She took me seriously and helped me to figure out what appointments needed to be made next. Sat down and really listened to me.

12/27/2022

Very comfortable and helpful!

12/25/2022

Love Dana and her team. Karissa the RN is a saint as well.

12/23/2022

She was more than I hoped for, excellent provider.

12/19/2022

I was rushed in and out. she refused to explain any issues to me or tell me how things looked

10/22/2022

I was there for my annual exam and i think that should include a urine sample to see if you have an issue that you are unaware of. I had to come back 2 days later and all of that in addition to the expense could have been avoided.

09/30/2022

Dr. Paravella was very attentive and friendly.

09/19/2022

This provider took a lot of time with me and let me ask a ton of questions, didn't rush me or make me feel rushed in any way, she was kind and really made me feel better at a time when I was scared and unsure about what was happening

08/11/2022

Calm & reassuring

07/12/2022

Dana is great

06/25/2022

Whenever I go to this office I leave feeling very satisfied about my health and any situation that I went there for. Dr Paravela speaks to me in a language I understand. Always at the end she asked if there's any other concerns I have which makes me feel like she actually listens and takes time for me, which is very important.

06/24/2022

Very good.

06/22/2022

My first visit with this provider it went very well - - I will continue to see her for my concerns & regular visits.

06/22/2022

This was my first visit with Dana and I was very satisfied with her overall demeanor, knowledge of my medical Issues, and personality. As far as gynecological appointments go, I'd rather have a root canal : ) but she made me feel very comfortable and at ease and answered all my questions. I am happy that I chose Dana as my gynecologist and will look forward to any future visits I may need.

06/17/2022

It was my 1st visit with the provider *Dana Paravella. She was knowledgeable, patient & friendly - one of the best visits I have had with any provider. As a doctor I was BEYOND impressed with her level of care!

06/15/2022

She was very nice, first time I met her. She listened well, explained things well.overall a good visit.

06/13/2022

It was a great visit I didn't wait long I was pleased with the care I received and she went over things with me that were important and needed addressing I was pleases with my visit

06/07/2022

This was my first visit and I really felt heard and cared for.

05/18/2022

Love the physician.

05/05/2022

This was a first visit. I was pleased that she had taken time to review records and was well aware of several challenges over the past 2 years.

04/30/2022

Dana was awesome. She spent time with me and made sure she answered any questions I had. Interacted with me like she knew me. I was very comfortable with her. I didn't feel rushed off. I have great trust in her after only one visit. She was very thorough and followed up with me on the phone a few days later to ask how I was doing and to discuss findings. I wish all of my health care providers were like her. Bravo Dana!

04/30/2022

Dana is amazing and answered all my questions.

04/28/2022

I felt the provider slightly lacked confidence.

04/22/2022

I felt very comfortable & at ease talking with her

04/16/2022

My Dr. Retired & this was the1st time seeing her & I will see her again

04/11/2022

This was the first time I saw PA *Paravella as *Dr. Hennessey retired so I could not answer some questions.

03/27/2022

My first visit with this Dr as my former Dr retired. I'm very please.

03/27/2022

Dana is very personable and professional. She listens to you and explains things well. I would recommend her to my family and friends.

03/23/2022

First time with this provider and very pleased. Made me feel very comfortable.

03/17/2022

I loved it she is very helpful & understanding

03/14/2022

Plan to continue with this provider

03/11/2022

As always, Dana was excellent - the nurse and receptionist were gracious.

03/09/2022

I like *Dana Paravella being in the Green Island Office. It is closer to me, and there is not wait time for my appointments.

02/23/2022

First time seeing this provider. Very pleased with my experience.

02/01/2022

She was very polite, addressed all my concerns. Very polite empathetic.

01/23/2022

First time seeing her as my previous dr retired. I felt quite comfortable talking to her about my health and she seemed to care as well

01/20/2022

I was nerves at first. I went to *Dr. Hennessey for over 40 years. *Dana was great. Answered all my questions. I will continue to go once a year for my yearly check up.

01/19/2022

I like *Dr. Paravella very much and would definitely recommend her to my friends/family!!

01/12/2022

This was my first visit with *Dana Paravella. She was respectful and kind. She was professional.

01/08/2022

Excellent, professional, knowledgeable.

12/23/2021

She was extremely helpful I will definitely go to her for future gym issues.

12/20/2021

Dana was incredible, one of the best providers I've ever had. She asked and cared about all aspects of my life and was extremely informative and knowledgeable. 10/10.

12/15/2021

There were no problems I was there for my annual & *Dana is new to me as my *Dr. Retired. She was very good.

12/07/2021

She was prepared to see me when she came into the room. She was keenly aware of my medical history. She was an excellent listener & explained things well to me.

12/01/2021

This was my first visit with Dana. I'm am happy to become a patient of hers.Very thorough and respectable. Very satisfied.

11/26/2021

Practitioner Paravella was extremely thorough, answered all of my questions and knew my history. I am beyond grateful to her caring for my health.

11/18/2021

Was my first visit with this PA. She was well versed in my history,friendly and easy to talk to.

10/25/2021

For first time seeing this particular provider, she was concerned, informative and professional. Will continue to see her for my GYN needs.

10/21/2021

Very pleased with Dana and the genuine concern she demonstrated and time spent with me during my visit. Have recommended her to friend seeking a provider

10/19/2021

*Dana is very personable & knowledgeable. I look forward to seeing her @ my annual appointments and that says a lot because GYN is not an appealing appointment.

10/08/2021

I had infertility issues. I wasn't able to get pregnant. I went to her and she prescribed me some medicine. I took that for 2 cycles (2 months) and in my 2nd month I got pregnant. I am so lucky to found her as she treated me in the best way that I am pregnant today. She is the best doctor and I will recommend her to everyone who have infertility issues.

09/21/2021

Dana was very knowledgable and made things very easy to understand. She is always willing to spend time, never feel rushed or afraid to ask her any questions

09/19/2021

Excellent service excellent dr

09/01/2021

Excellent. Traveled farther than optimal because I thoroughly enjoy Dana and the office!

08/17/2021

Extremely pleased with visit to Dana Paravella. First time seeing her after seeing Dr. Hennessey (retired) for more than 30 years and not looking forward to seeing someone new. She was very attentive, knowledgeable and did not rush through visit.

08/14/2021

Dana was great and listened to me

07/21/2021

This was my first visit with Dana Since Dr. Hennessy retired and I found her to be kind and professional and very understanding.

07/01/2021

This was my first time seeing Dana. She is lovely, professional, gave suggestions (which I have implemented), listened well, and explained things that were of importance to me at my age.

06/08/2021

friendly, informative, took as much time as I needed

05/10/2021

She's very thorough, professional and courteous. I would recommend her to my friends and family.

05/10/2021

Did not feel as though the provider spent enough time in the room with me.

05/05/2021

good visit felt confident in the advice PA gave

04/28/2021

she was very kind and patient

04/14/2021

Dana has been pretty good in regards to my nervousness about being seen by an OB/GYN

04/14/2021

Dana listened to my concerns and expressed a high level of confidence she could help me.

04/11/2021

Dana was great as usual.

03/27/2021

Dana has always been caring, helpful, informative and always ready to address any needs I may have. She is the first provider that has worked to help me instead of dismissing the issues I was having. If I could give her more than a 10/10 then I would!

03/26/2021

the practice and all of the providers have been wonderful!

03/25/2021

I'm so happy I found this provider. Efficient, knowledgeable, friendly and caring. Thank you!

03/16/2021

She makes me feel comfortable and at ease. She explains everything clearly and easy to understand, gets done quickly while making me feel like she cares about my health and concerns.

03/14/2021

I am very happy with this provider.

03/12/2021

She explains everything very concisely and is kind and understanding.

03/06/2021

Very profession, compassionate, and took the time to explain and discuss all my questions and concerns

03/04/2021

She is Excellent, Always professional ,listens, explains and is very understanding and compassionate about what is going on with your health issues. I recommend her to people all the time ,she is a asset to your medical group

02/15/2021

Dana is the absolute best!! She cares so deeply for her patients and is by far one of the best doctors I have ever had. She is so knowledgeable and listens to every concern you may have.

02/03/2021

the best

02/03/2021

Dana is always very concerned and empathetic to my needs

01/26/2021

I always have a great visit at this office. All of the staff from reception to nursing and the doctors are extremely caring and loving and I definitely recommend this practice to friends and family looking for a new OBGYN.

01/25/2021

Dana answered all my questions during this visit and made sure I was comfortable with the procedure I was having. She explained everything before we started.

01/23/2021

Dana is just an awesome provider!!!!!! Smart, compassionate and willing to give me the care and time I needed!!

01/20/2021

I hadn't been to a doctor in years. it was my first time meeting Dana and I already recommended her to a friend.

01/18/2021

I was very comfortable with my provider and had all my questions answered.
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