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Family Medicine in Dunkirk, NY - Find a UPMC Provider

Family Medicine • Dunkirk, NY

★★★★★4.7/564 reviews across 3 platforms

Ratings by platform

  • UPMC Provider Directory (Susan Mackowiak, CRNP): 4.8/5 (21 reviews)
  • UPMC Provider Directory (Dr. Hyder Alam, MD): 4.7/5 (40 reviews)
  • Rehab.com (UPMC Chautauqua WCA Dunkirk Health Center): 3.3/5 (3 reviews)

What patients say

Patients praise

  • Providers who are attentive, good listeners, and take time to explain conditions
  • Comprehensive, whole-person approach to care by some practitioners
  • Ease of communication with certain individual providers

Common complaints

  • Long wait times, especially in the emergency department
  • Reports of unprofessional or uncaring staff and provider demeanor
  • Concerns regarding quality of care and thoroughness of exams
  • Frustration with communication and patient relations

In patients' words

"Sue Mackowiak is always very patient and respectful. Never rushes and always makes sure I understand before she moves on to something else."

— UPMC Provider Directory

"Dr. Alam is amazing. He actually listens and cares... This never happened at past Dr's."

— UPMC Provider Directory

"Wait times to be seen, even for severe ailments has been a problem at this hospital for decades, and it doesn’t seem to be changing anytime soon."

— LocalityBiz.com (regarding UPMC Chautauqua)

"I have never been more disgusted with a hospital or medical provider in my life."

— LocalityBiz.com (regarding UPMC Chautauqua Emergency Department)

How these reviews were compiled

Synthesized from public patient-review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8].

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