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Martin Seth Engelstein, MD

Urology

Provider Groups

  • Innovative Health Alliance of New York

  • SPHP Medical Associates

Primary Contact

(518)489-7494
Provider Groups
  • Innovative Health Alliance of New York

  • SPHP Medical Associates

Primary Contact
(518)489-7494

Services & Specialties

Areas of Specialization

  • Urology

Locations & Contact

Primary Location

Capital Region Urology

4 Executive Pk Dr
2nd Fl
Albany , NY 12203

View hours
Monday
8:30am - 5:00pm
Tuesday
8:30am - 5:00pm
Wednesday
8:30am - 5:00pm
Thursday
8:30am - 5:00pm
Friday
8:30am - 5:00pm
Capital Region Urology

About

Additional Resources

Education & Certifications

Education

Education:
New York Medical College (1974)

Internship:
Georgetown University School of Medicine (1975)

Residency:
Abington Memorial Hospital (1976)

Residency:
Pennsylvania Hospital (1979)

Board Certifications

Urology, Urology, American Board of (1981)

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 >

4.9 out of 5

(319 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.

268 Reviews

07/25/2024

Professional, courteous and efficient.

07/25/2024

Nice that Dr. Engelstein has a sense of humor.

07/24/2024

However - It took several hours to get a nurse call-back.

07/23/2024

I am extremely confident with my doctor. He is the absolute best!

07/15/2024

I appreciate the doctor's honesty and sense of humor.

07/03/2024

Dr Engelstien is in a Class of The Best, and he is Number ONE!

06/12/2024

Dr. Proved his knowledge, skills and care like a proven freind.

06/06/2024

As Always Everything was Great

05/22/2024

all was great

05/15/2024

very good

05/14/2024

Always good to me

05/08/2024

Keep up the great work

05/08/2024

Dr Englestein explained my issues very well.

05/07/2024

Shows concern with understding of my condition.

04/11/2024

None. Excellent experience

04/03/2024

I trust this dr and practice

04/03/2024

An overall confidence-builder

04/01/2024

Trust him and his colleages.

03/25/2024

Very attentive, explains everything. Good sense of humor.

03/25/2024

through the years i have been blessed to have dr Engelstein as my dr..thank you dr

03/20/2024

Dr Engelstein is a great provider who I am very fortunate to be treated by. I wish that all of my medical experiences in the Capital Region would be so caring and complete.

03/20/2024

Very good

03/19/2024

Keeps a close eye on my condition

03/14/2024

excellent

03/11/2024

Excellent experience

02/27/2024

been a great help for my urolgical problems

02/07/2024

Great experience as it always is.

02/07/2024

Dr. Engelstein is exceptional!

02/01/2024

Great service for many years... I hope he is practicing for many years!

01/31/2024

None at this time.

01/29/2024

Very thorough, and is always concerned about your health

01/25/2024

Dr Engelstien is a down to earth guy and makes you feel comfortable.

01/24/2024

I have had many urologists since age 30. Dr. Martin Engelstein is by far the best. I'm 79 now.

01/24/2024

I am satisfied with this practice.

01/10/2024

He seems to have a good rapport with his patients. He is very calm and understanding, and explains things very well.

01/10/2024

Excellent Care!

01/04/2024

I am very lucky to have Dr. Engelstein as my urologist.

01/03/2024

My only regret is not becoming a patient of this practice sooner.

01/03/2024

Knowing what to do and how to do it with quaoified personell.

01/03/2024

They have a plan and I am involved in the plan!

01/03/2024

My expectations were met.

01/03/2024

Great

12/26/2023

Extremely knowledgable, caring and professional.

12/21/2023

Dr.Engelstein was new to me and made me feel comfortable from beginning to end.

12/20/2023

Dr. Engelstein listens and he gives you very helpful feedback.

12/20/2023

Went out of his way to provide care

12/19/2023

Very happy with experience

12/07/2023

Very pleased with everything

12/06/2023

Stay healthy!

11/29/2023

I felt very well taken care of and Dr. Engelstein explained everything and I didn’t feel any pain during the procedure or

11/29/2023

He was very knowledgeable, asked many questioned.

11/28/2023

Dr Engelstein gives great care

11/23/2023

Great experience

11/21/2023

I am glad to have had the opportunity to complete this survey because I feel it is important to recognize those providers of my care that have shown exceptional attention to my health needs.

11/10/2023

Long waiting time, but not unexpected.

11/09/2023

Nice office, pleasant nurses.

11/07/2023

I have been seeing urologists for at least half a century. This is the best one I've ever had, so I don't want him to retire.

11/07/2023

I’m very pleased

11/06/2023

I would recommend this doctor highly.

11/04/2023

I really look forward to seeing this provider

10/31/2023

Dr. Engelstein has a great sense of humor

10/27/2023

Corrine the nurse is fantastic.

10/20/2023

Dr Engelstein is one of few Doctors with a good attitude.

10/15/2023

I have been coming here for years

10/14/2023

Just excellent thsnks

10/09/2023

keep the good patient care

10/08/2023

Dr. Englestein has my highest confidence and recommendation.

10/08/2023

Dr Engelstein is a mensch, and I am glad he is my urologist.

09/27/2023

genuinely caring

09/27/2023

Dr. Engelstein and his staff were very proficient in administering my care, and the wait was short.

09/22/2023

Excellent practice

09/22/2023

He trully cares about his patients

09/14/2023

Dr. Englestein is a very experienced and professional doctor. He is honest and is not hesitant to use all his resources in the best interest of his patients!

09/13/2023

The provider was overall a " good doctor" he gave me his time and attention and took my alignments seriously. 2nd time seeing him and he was just as pleasant the first time.

09/13/2023

Dr. Englestein is a fine physician and a caring man.

09/12/2023

the doctor answered all my questions.

09/08/2023

Very Pleased

08/25/2023

Carry on the good work

08/24/2023

I felt treated with care, not a person to be rushed through

08/23/2023

great nurses

08/16/2023

Left satisfied.

08/15/2023

Same doctor for 25+ years . . . . Always excellent . . .

08/13/2023

Very helpful

08/07/2023

Dr. very courteous and competent.

08/05/2023

Doctor englinestine is a good doctorand i consideredhim a friend i like they way we can joke about things.

08/04/2023

Excellent care

08/03/2023

Very comfortable with his knowledge

07/27/2023

Understanding, knowledgeable, kind, and took the time necessary to explain my issues

07/27/2023

I often recommend them to other persons needing their specialty

07/27/2023

Have been to many doctors in my life of 73 years and I am still here.

07/20/2023

Excellent physician that does everything necessary for a patient’s wellbeing.

07/20/2023

Very good manner and kept things lite hearted. Very reassuring

07/19/2023

He tells me everything he is going to do.

07/18/2023

Highly recommend.

07/18/2023

Keep up the excellent work

07/13/2023

This survey has a trick question: I would highly recommend it, but I have no idea if it is LIKELY to happen. please change the question to would you recommend, not Likely.

07/05/2023

I had a check-up and did not require treatment.

06/29/2023

He not only got me through things when I was younger, he saved my life when I had Prostate Cancer

06/28/2023

Along with checking in, my total time in the office was almost 2 hours—that’s too long.

06/25/2023

Dr. Englestein is very patient, he listens, he offers candid assessments and possible solutions. He is also personable but he delivers his diagnosis with direct language and confidence. He is also very experienced and his diagnosis’ spot on.

06/23/2023

The medical personnel are very professional and experienced.

06/22/2023

Dr. Engelstein is very cordial and has a great personality and takes care of my health,

06/21/2023

The best!

06/20/2023

Dr. Englestein is very caring and compassionate as well as a very thorough physician.

06/20/2023

totally satisfied

06/18/2023

Highly recommend

06/15/2023

Excellent staff

06/14/2023

Great provider!

06/14/2023

My experience with Dr. Engelstein is very positive. He is knowledgeable and cordial.

06/01/2023

I was happy that questions outside my health were asked

05/23/2023

Have been treated by dr.Engelstein & staff for over seven years the care could not be better

05/17/2023

Dr eglestein is the best urologist I have seen.

05/13/2023

I'm looking forward to returning to see Dr Martin Engelstein in my annual urology visit.

05/03/2023

Prompt service snd reminders sent before appointments

04/25/2023

Was put in a room right away, wasn’t seen by the doctor for 1 hour.

04/24/2023

I was very comfortable explaining my medical issues. The doctor understood my overall picture.

04/20/2023

Everyone is doing a great job.

04/05/2023

Have been seeing Dr. Englestein for the past seven years and could not be happier

04/05/2023

Highly recommend.

04/05/2023

In spite of the current sate of medical care, this practice is well run.

04/02/2023

there was very little waiting time before I saw the doctor which was great!

03/27/2023

Very satisfied

03/27/2023

Seemed very knowledgeable of how to answer my questions and how to proceed.

03/26/2023

Needs met

03/26/2023

Superior Doctor

03/23/2023

Great doctor

03/21/2023

I have been with him for 15 years or more and very happy.

02/19/2023

none at this time service is good

02/15/2023

He's plain-speaking and explains medical terms.

02/11/2023

As I stated before, this practice is absolutely the best.

02/10/2023

My care is never rushed . My issues are always met head on . We move forward together with the best treatment options available to me.

02/10/2023

All very professional

02/02/2023

Professional, knowledgeable, compassionate

01/21/2023

Dr. Engelstein is a thoughtful and knowledgeable physicians who has an ethical approach to his work. He spends as much time as necessary with patients (a rather rare thing at this age of corporatization of medical profession) and is aware of the complexities of relationship of patients and physicians.

01/21/2023

Dr E is very good about explaining everything is detail as needed and is great about answering questions.

12/18/2022

A pleasant and reassuring person.

12/16/2022

He is excellent

12/10/2022

Excellent provider!

12/09/2022

Again Dr. Engelstein is a wonderful, kind, knowledgeable Doctor

12/04/2022

I highly recommend Dr Englestein

12/01/2022

Great doc

11/20/2022

Listened to all my questions and answered all of them

11/18/2022

Just a good Doctor, that is concerned about patient.

10/21/2022

Great chairside manner, takes all the time necessary to answer all questions.

10/14/2022

The Doctor showed great skills in getting me om the right path !

09/18/2022

suggested innovative way to improve my problem

08/26/2022

He has given me medical peace of mind.

08/26/2022

It's so nice to see a provider who is both very competent and caring and whise staff is every bit as professional and caring. It inspires confidence.

08/15/2022

Excellent Physician..Understanding and respectful

08/12/2022

Soften up.

08/09/2022

extremely patient and thorough in answering my questions

08/04/2022

Very professionally

07/27/2022

I was totally satisfied with the experience.

07/25/2022

Experience with provider/physician was great.

07/17/2022

I like *Dr. Engelstein and I would recommend him to anyone.

07/08/2022

Comfortable and friendly

07/06/2022

Very good and helpful.

07/05/2022

As usual, all aspects of my visit were handled professionally and courteously.

07/03/2022

Very satisfied with competence and thoroughness.

06/30/2022

Great physician

06/28/2022

Excellent

06/23/2022

The doctor was very competent medically and had a good interpersonal skills.

06/17/2022

Everything went well from the wait time, nurse, desk, and doctor. No complaints, very happy with the overall experience, especially the results.

06/16/2022

Very good relationship with Dr. Englestein. I trust him and his advice completely

06/06/2022

Excellent Dr and staff. Answered all questions I had.

06/02/2022

Visit was professional and fast allowing time to answer all my questions.

05/28/2022

Wait time to long

05/27/2022

Professional.

05/19/2022

I feel very comfortable and confident In Dr. Engelstein's care.

05/14/2022

My first visit with the doctor. He was knowledgeable,,attentive, and helpful. I received what I believe excellent care.

05/09/2022

I was treated with respect and care. It's why I keep coming g to Dr Englestein.

05/08/2022

Very good the physician and staff knew just what to do.

05/08/2022

Very pleasant

05/06/2022

Very helpful, competent, personable, honest. Shows a genuine concern for me and my health.

05/02/2022

Many thanks to *Dr. Engelstein for the years of his excellent care.

05/01/2022

Long time dr. Excellent for my health

04/28/2022

Excellent!

04/24/2022

Dr Englestein is the best , I recommend him to many friends

04/22/2022

Always excellent

04/22/2022

He is a nice man but didn't seem to have a long range plan for my healthVery disappointed

04/22/2022

Excellent experienced provider

04/22/2022

He's been my urologist for 35 years, he's the best.

04/16/2022

Excellent physician. Very knowledgeable.

04/02/2022

Very professional and nice people. Very seamless with other providers as well.

04/01/2022

As expected.

03/25/2022

I actually enjoy my visits . Dr and staff are wonderful.

03/25/2022

Excellent provider. Highly recommend to anyone.

03/25/2022

*Dr. Koo was my provider for about 15 years he left late year. This was my visit with *Dr. Engelstein.

03/11/2022

Interaction very good. We have Doctored together a very long time

03/08/2022

Dr is excellent and has great patient manner during and exam and/or procedure.

02/23/2022

All was excellent except for the wait.

02/13/2022

Comfortable, professional and thoughtful.

02/10/2022

No problem with the doctor. First time I had seen him. We talked, he knew my history. Good visit with follow up in 2 weeks.

02/06/2022

Freindly & comfortable

01/21/2022

I appreciate Dr.Engelstein.

01/21/2022

As I said above the visit with the doctor went well, he did everything I expected. It was the wait

01/20/2022

First time with this provider after years with Dr. Kuo. Experience was good. I am happy with Kuo's replacement. He had reviewed my chart and we were able to have a useful discussion.

01/14/2022

*Doctor Martin Engelstein does a great job, his help has been such appreciated. Thank you.

01/08/2022

Excellent visit with Dr Englestein

01/04/2022

Very good experience.

12/28/2021

Needed to wait 1 1/4 hours past appointment time. Not sure what the issue was.

12/25/2021

*Dr. Engelstein was very good and took time to explain the situation.

12/23/2021

He was very nice and easy to talk with. My visit was very pleasant

12/19/2021

Great visitProvider coordinates blood tests with my primary

12/19/2021

The provider is good at communicating and puts me at ease with a good sense of humor and small talk.

12/16/2021

Computer system was malfunctioning so I was not able to get a print of my summary or a medical order. Still waiting to receive either via snail mail.

12/15/2021

Been with provider over 20 yrs.

12/12/2021

Dr Engelstein saved my life. He's always A-1 in my book.

12/09/2021

Physician was very informative and helpful

12/04/2021

A routine follow up with recommendations for a future visit and changes to diet.

11/25/2021

Usual good experience, thoroughly professional.

11/22/2021

Dr. E is very thorough and professional. He listens to his patients, he is clear regarding medical conditions and test results. He is a very nice person in addition to his medical skills. I recommend him highly.

11/22/2021

Everyone was excellent..very knowledgeable and nice.

11/22/2021

Dr seemed rushed. Quick to give his opinions on my care. Slow to listen to my point of view.

11/17/2021

The doctor is wonderful. Very nice, funny, pleasant.

10/29/2021

Well I've always like the physician been seeing many years now

10/28/2021

Every thing was great. No problems with anything.

10/22/2021

Always efficient and informative in a friendly environment.

10/19/2021

Excellent doctor.

10/16/2021

It was a very positive visit, and I was happy with the health care provider.

10/13/2021

First visit with *Dr. Engelstein and 100% happy!

09/21/2021

Dr. is tops!

09/18/2021

Dr Englestein is always very helpful and informative. He takes the time necessary to talk to me. I never feel rushed.

09/12/2021

He is always very frank, which I find critical to good care.

09/03/2021

Excellent.

08/20/2021

Very personal & professional office.

08/16/2021

Good doctor and a good man.

07/16/2021

Dr. always a good listener and caring, a patient 30+ yrs.

06/26/2021

He was very attentive and listened to my issues.

06/20/2021

Dr. Engelstein is always cheerful. He is informative and helpful with diagnoses and ordering new scripts.

06/11/2021

*Dr. Engelstein should serve as an example to the medical community... professionalism & bedside manner; he is PHENOMENAL!

06/08/2021

Everything excellent

06/08/2021

he found cancer early twice in me and therefour saved my life twice, he's the best.

06/04/2021

As always, friendly, concerned and informative.

06/04/2021

Dr engelstein took the time to explain everything thoroughly.

06/04/2021

very professional

06/03/2021

Outstanding

06/03/2021

excellent

05/07/2021

All around excellent care. Provider is urologist who addresses primarily my urologic health/problems. So he answers my questions, offers advice, and provides treatment as appropriate for my urologic problems.

05/05/2021

Dr. Engelstein is experienced.I am happy and satisfied that he is my urologist.

05/02/2021

Very helpful and pleasant. Much appreciated, thank you

04/28/2021

Routine and very good bedside manner. put me at ease

04/27/2021

my first visit I thought he was very professional and personable and easy to understand

04/23/2021

Very knowledgeable & personable. I trust he will manage my health well.

04/23/2021

Great doctor excellent bedside manner.

04/21/2021

The doctor was friendly,knowledgeable and listened, Easy to talk to.

04/19/2021

I felt very comfortable and assured by Dr. Engelstein.

04/03/2021

Excellent physician with great demeanor and so much experience

03/20/2021

Dr. Englestein is awesome, I'm always a little hesitant and nervous about going to these appointments but Dr. Englestein, between his comforting conversations and his great sense of humor makes these 6 month check ups more OK, Dr. Englestein is great and I would highly recommend him to anyone who needs a great urologist, GREAT DOCTOR

03/12/2021

My experience with Dr. E. has always been extremely positive. I have the utmost respect for him.

03/09/2021

It was as professional and pleasant as possible under the circumstances. He did give me the results of my previous tests as well as the current one at this visit, which I appreciated.

03/09/2021

amazing courteous, kind, wonderful , smart great, dr. engelstein is wonderful

03/08/2021

Dr Engelstein is the Best there is. I have been going to him for over thirty years. I had cancer and he picked it up right away. He is a True Gentleman and takes your problems seriously. I have all my trust in him and hope he never retires.

03/04/2021

I am very pleased with this provider -from first consultation to the final visit. Everything was really superb. Front desk staff, nurses, the physician. A+

02/25/2021

Everything was 10 on the scare could not have been better.

02/15/2021

Very friendly and easy to talk to. Did not feel rushed.

02/15/2021

Can't ask for more.

02/09/2021

excellent

02/03/2021

Very congenial.

01/26/2021

Very good experience.

01/25/2021

Very informative!

01/17/2021

Positive experience

01/15/2021

Dr Englestein is one of the best doctors that I have ever dealt with. I do not mind waiting if he is behind schedule, because he always spends as much time as I need with me.

01/15/2021

I love Doctor Englestein, hope he never retires.

01/14/2021

Dr Engelstein has a wonderful bedside manner. He's very easy to talk with and he always explains things in an easy to understand manner.

01/13/2021

very satisfied

01/12/2021

excellent

01/06/2021

He is always a pro.
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