David Dunaief, MD

Medical Compass MD 

Body pain, inflammation and brain fog all gone with lifestyle/diet changes. So wonderful to have a Dr who listens, hears and treats the way a patient asks to be treated. Life long patient here! Highly recommend

After my first visit with Dr. Dave, I am encouraged to think differently about my chronological age and the inevitability of how I should be feeling. The proof of the pudding will be in the eating (or rather, not eating pudding, or other crap). I have a long road ahead, but I believe Dave when he tells me it will be easy. I'm not sure whether he means easy for him or for me, but I have put aside all judgment and have decided to take a leap of faith.

In my years of interactions with physicians, both personally and professionally, I find Dr. Dunaief to be at the top of the list. Pro's: Really good listener, compassionate, learned, smart. Con's: None.

Dr. Dunaief is wonderful! For the first time in decades I'm off thyroid medication. My labs have improved--from cholesterol to inflammatory markers--and my kidney function is that of a person more than half my age. He's personable, takes his time to answer questions, can be directly reached between visits, and truly cares about his patients. I can't recommend him highly enough!

The Doctors suggestions and overviews of my health have had an important and positive impact on my health..He has taken the time to help me understand my bloodwork numbers and how to maintain a healthy diet..

I brought to Dr Dunaief a problem I found frightening and confusing. He LISTENED carefully and provided some possible solutions to try. That quality of listening is so important! I really appreciate that in Dr Dunaief, as well as his knowledge and caring.

Dr. Dunaief is extremely knowledgeable and generous with his time. I regard and recommend him highly.

Dr Dunaief is very knowledgeable and caring. He truly wants you to be successful.

Dr. Dunaief is very personable and does not rush through an office visit! He impressed me with his professionalism, compassion, and extensive medical experience. He listens attentively and addresses all of my concerns. This level of personalized attention immediately instilled confidence in his abilities as a healthcare provider to me.

In depth, well researched expertise

When first meeting with Dr. Dunaief my blood pressure was very high although I was on a number of medications to "control" it. Through dietary guidance under his care over the course of 6 months my BP is now consistently at a healthy level. Additional issues with blood and liver have also improved dramatically. My appointments are never rushed, Dr. Dunaief spends a great deal of time at each visit reviewing and explaining any results in detail (and in easily understandable language) and shares very useful information on how to continue to improve my health. I can't say enough good things about him, he has truly changed my life. Thank you Dr.Dunaief!

I feel like a donkey… stubborn and not putting in enough effort to change my lifestyle and ultimately my health. But Dr Dunaief continues to push and encourage and support. He celebrates even the smallest efforts and positive outcomes. There aren’t enough words to describe my gratitude. Did I mention sometimes I forget he’s my doctor. I just think he’s my friend. He has changed my life.

As always Dr. Dunaief pays keen attention to every detail in my labs and approaches it by guiding me to improve more and more. I’ve made so much progress since my first visit. Can’t thank him enough.

Excellent doctor. Has help me lose a lot of weight and has improved my health tremendously. Highly recommend him. He really cares about your well-being. I have recommended him to friends and family and all have had a positive result.

Dr Dunaief's analysis and advice continues to be spot on. In a comparatively short time, even my modest conformance to his recommendations has resulted in reduced inflammation and improvements in both my liver and kidney functions. He is thorough and patient. His individual attention and responsiveness is remarkable. I am looking forward to working with him for continued improvement in key health indicators.

Dr David is very good about explaining all detail about what I have to eat and about my blood work I understood every think he said I will continue being in his care and I will also recommend him to all freind who need to get a good bill. Of healthy .

Exhaustive, informative meetings monthly during which we review in detail our latest bloodwork results from LabCorp. Recommendations are made for the kind of foods we should try to eat. Meetings are extremely informative.

I am grateful that Dr. Dunaief is my physician. He is deeply devoted to his patients and is very generous with his time. He has a warm personality and puts you at ease immediately. One can feel comfortable talking to him about the most personal health issues. He is highly knowledgeable and provides helpful recommendations for improving health.

I am a retired physician who has been following a plant based lifestyle for 14 years.Dr. Dunaief has been my guide and support for most of those years. His knowledge of Medicine is encyclopedic and completely and contemporaneous.He is also most generous with the time he alots to his patients. I am grateful to be his patient and colleague and hopefully his friend. He exemplifies what it truly means to be a physician. I could not recommend him more highly!

The breath of Dr. Dunaief's knowledge is impressive and I appreciate the time that he allows to answer all of my questions. He is patient, empathetic and not judgmental at all. Unlike most other doctors, he reviews my records before our appointments so that he is familiar and up to date with my health history.

Excellent communication skills. Very knowledgeable, holistic approach.

Since being a patient for one year, I have improved my A1C & blood pressure numbers. Also my arthritis knee pain has improved.

Since I have been with Dr.Dunaief , I am off the Lupus medicine for 8years by following his routine of plant base smoothie and meals. He reminds me that this better medicine than what I took in the past. He is interested in you as a person and is easy to talk with him.

Dr. Dunaief has helped me in all aspects of my health. He is a professional who truly cares about his patients.

I’ve been seeing Dr. Dunaief for many years now. He’s a very caring doctor yet will still “tell me like it it is” to improve my overall health. I consider myself very lucky meeting a doctor such as Dr. Dunaief.

I’ve had multiple chronic conditions for decades and so have had experience with dozens of physicians. Without question, Dr. Dunaief excels in his degree of knowledge, concern and dedication to helping his patients. He is thorough, systematic, and keeps up with the latest research findings. It is also a pleasure to meet with him: he takes time, listens carefully, is friendly and compassionate. Thanks to him, my health has improved. I consider myself lucky to have him as my physician. He has my highest recommendation.

iNSTRUCTIVE AND THOUGHTFUL

Very helpful visits provide nutrition and wellness information

Thorough and takes as much time as necessary to go over labs

When I met with Dr. Dunaief, he asked me what challenges I was facing so that he could have a precise picture of what I was looking for. He then went over my lab results carefully. He clearly explained every item making sure I understood the significance of each result. Overall, he has provided me with a framework to improve my health on a day-to-day and long term basis.

Dr Dunaief goes way beyond the ordinary short visit one gets with most doctors. It’s a whole new world of nutrition with him, and great health benefits are waiting for those who take advantage of his knowledge. I love having him as my doctor!

Dr. Dunaief is an outstanding physician. He takes the time to fully listen and provide effective recommendations. He's caring and compassionate and has a great sense of humor.

Dr. David always gives good feedback and suggestions that give awareness to making good choices relating to food I eat to lose weight.

Dr. Dunaeif is a superb & compassionate doctor! How is Dr. Dunaeif unique? During my first two visits, he listened carefully and created a unique health plan that is based on my health history and goals. Unlike most doctors who rush through and focus their attention more on recording details on their computers than making eye contact with their patients, Dr. Dunaief uses his knowledge about diet and lifestyle as his guide. My husband is also a patient of Dr. Dunaeif's and he has had an excellent experience with him too. I am looking forward to getting healthier with Dr. Dunaeif by my side.

Love Dr. D checking on my metabolic profile. Due to good healthy habits I'm checking in 15 years younger than my actual self, woo-hoo! Dr. D, a functional medicine doc, gives great advice and it's all about our foundation - nutrition! Eat the right foods, and watch your blood work reveal better results. It's not magic, and Dr. D gives lots of food suggestions, recipes and ideas for where to purchase. You'll leave with a roadmap of suggestions and good habits. In reality, food is medicine, and can help you heal. It's not about big pharma, and I love using natural solutions for better health.

I have been consulting Dr Dunaief in connexion to long-standing chronic conditions for which years of consultation and testing by specialists have not yet yielded diagnoses. What I have found is that, although these specialists have been highly competent and responsive, once all of the tests considered germane to my symptoms have been completed, with negative results, the diagnostic process ultimately arrives at a “stand-still”. These physicians tend to have high case loads and can devote only limited time to consideration of my complex case, or to discussion of possible future options. Dr Dunaief has a different kind of practice. He offers more frequent visits, with a full hour for discussion of test results and consideration of possible diagnostic and support avenues. His integrative approach to medicine means that my two chronic problems, which have been approached in isolation by specialists, can be considered in relation to each other (as well as to general health parameters), and their possible connexions explored. I have found Dr Dunaief to be an excellent, friendly, and engaging physician. It is clear from our discussions, as well as from articles he writes for a weekly column, that he goes to great lengths to keep up with the latest research in wide-ranging fields of medicine. Perhaps most importantly, there is never a sense of “stand-still”, despite the difficulties posed by my unusual case.

Dr. Dunaief is a very knowledgeable Integrative physician who stays current with the latest information in nutritional science. He also practices what he preaches. He genuinely cares about his patients and wants to help them achieve optimal health. Within 6 months I have seen results and I look forward to further improvement. I want to be proactive in my healthcare to stay as healthy as I can for as long as possible. If you feel the same way, I would highly recommend Dr. Dunaief.

Dr. Dunaief is an excellent doctor who cares about his patients and works diligently with you to help you achieve your health goals. In my case reducing my medication's and helping me apply more lifestyle changes benefitting my physical and mental state. I would highly recommend him if you are serious on addressing your ailments.

Was coached on more of the ins and outs of the prescribed diet, received a good examination with referrals and orders. Will follow up with blood test. Waiting for another blood test order from my cardiologist and will make dual apointment, to avoid duplication. Have appointment, based on PT order, this coming Tues and Thurs. Trying out recommended recipes and change of smoothie components.

Dr. Dunaief takes the time to listen to questions and provide thoughtful answers. Then he follows up with his own questions to get to know the patient. This alone sets him apart from other doctors.

Doctor is on top of things Complete blood work. Helps you to control you diet and your sugar level as well as your blood pressure He is an angle

Dr Dunaief has demonstrated continuing interest in my health and offers practical advice and pathways to good health..

After 32 years of teaching I realized I was constantly dehydrated from talking all day & restricting my fluids. It lead to headaches especially migraines. Dr. Dunaief has helped me understand the importance hydration. It has helped immensely.

Excellent first session. Doctor D. carefully reviewed my extensive medical history, asked for my goals and expectations, and requested lab work to establish baseline data. All done in a thoughtful, comfortable and humorous manner.

I have been seeing Dr. Dunaief for almost 3 years and I’ve been able to see the proof in the numbers; in following his recommendations and adhering to lifestyle changes I’ve seen significant improvement in my health. I can’t thank him enough and I’m grateful to have a knowledgeable M.D. to guide me to optimal health!

Dr. Dunaief is intelligent, thorough, compassionate, and collaborative. A partner in working toward total health.

Dr. Dunaief is easy to talk to. He listens to your concerns and addresses them. This is the first time that I had a practitioner do a complete and thorough exam, discuss their findings and make you feel that the issues that you have will be addressed. You have a sense when you leave the office that you will be taken good care of.

I just met Dr Dunaief for the first time last week. I have been dealing with Sjogren’s Disease for the last 9 years or so. To say I have been disappointed in my healthcare journey and quality of life regarding my disease is an understatement. I am hopeful that Dr Dunaief will be able to explore lifestyle and treatment options that will afford me a better quality of life.

Appointments with Dr Dunaif are like no other! First of all he does not keep you waiting and you get his full attention for an hour! He is very bright, very helpful and can be funny too- I’ve been seeing him for a couple of years now and have seen great results.

Very helpful very effectve. I have lost 30 pounds and improved my heart as l he as others under Dr Dunaief’s care.

Good Service!

Dr. Dunaief truly cares about his patients and helping them live optimally. Not only is he a devoted physician, he is incredibly knowledgeable and conveys that knowledge to patients in a way that is easy to understand. He is also quite witty! With Dr. Dunaief, you do not feel like a number. He takes time to listen to your concerns and offers diet and lifestyle recommendations just for you. I leave my office visits with new goals and encouraged to follow his recommendations for optimal physical and mental well-being. Dr. Dunaief is not only an excellent physician, but a very caring human being.

Dr. Dunaief is patient and kind to his patients. He spends as much time as needed to explain things or answer questions.

I had an exceptional experience with Dr. Dunaief. He spent an extensive amount of time with me, as he went over my medical history and really got to know me and my health goals. His down to earth demeanor, coupled with his extensive knowledge of nutrition and the latest research, really made me excited about starting my individualized plan. Dr. Dunaief is happy to answer all my questions, and oftentimes anticipates a concern and provides a simple to understand explanation. This is exactly what I have been looking for in a physician, and I am beyond pleased with my visits to Dr. D.

The experience of seeing and getting treated by Dr. Dunaief is so much better than any other doctor I have ever been to. In just two visits, health issues I have had for over two years have improved significantly. The first visit he really took the time to understand my health history and was very thoughtful about nutrition recommendations and medications.

Dr. Dunaief's own experiences have inspired him to help others. He takes the time to listen. Dr. Dunaief is compassionate, knowledgeable, and persistent in working with you to find ways to help you.

Best doctor I’ve been to. Provides unmatched care. Really shows that he cares about you as a patient and takes the time to be thorough and work on you and your needs. He is extremely knowledgeable and you can tell that he has no ulterior motives with treatment and truly wants what is best for you. I am feeling better than I ever have and would recommend him to anyone.

Dr. Dunaief’s regular examinations are thorough and informative. As a knowledgeable medical doctor he carefully evaluates his office examination and your most recent lab work and individualizes your dietary/exercise plan. We need more doctors doing this kind of preventive work… focusing on improving your health not just treating any illnesses with medication, surgery etc. I recommend him very highly.

Dr. David Dunaief, is an excellent communicators, he communicates very well with my husband. He focused on the patient and make connections if needed. He is very organized and always have the labs test results, therefore he could explain it to the patient. Therefore, if corrections need to be adjusted. My husband and I are pleased with his service. He deserves the five stars.

My first visit was a great experience. Dr. Dunaief shows concern of my needs and goals. I am an advocate of the patient's active role in their health outcomes, and Dr. Dunaief fits well with that perspective. His communication before, during, and post visit is way beyond what I ever expected which is great. His enthusiasm and sincerity for his work is evident. I look forward to continuing to see him in the future.

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Dr. Dunaief is empathetic and strikes the right balance between lifestyle medicine but still using traditional medicine when needed.

I've been a patient of Dr Dunaief for 13 months now. I came to him, out of options, for treating chronic migraines. I happened to stumble across an online article that talked about his success in treating a patient with migraines through significant lifestyle changes, including his LIFE diet. Since then, I've had the benefit of being treated remotely by 'Dr D' and during this time, my quality of life has dramatically improved. My migraine days have reduced from 12-14 days/ month down to 2-5 days/ month. Still a work in progress, but this reduction has been life-altering for me. In addition to the actual reduction of days, I'm finding that migraines are more responsive to abortive treatment when they do come on. I've gone from having no more than 4 days between migraines to as many as 22 days of being migraine free at a time. Dr D is incredibly passionate about his work. We meet monthly for a full hour and during this time we review how things have been over the prior month, basing a lot of the conversation around my migraine trends, lifestyle trends and bloodwork panels. For the first time in my life, I find myself working with a doctor that is taking the time to actually pull everything together: data from all of my labs, trends of my migraine frequency, changes in dietary habits, sleep habits, behaviors, stressors, etc. to constantly try and tweak things for the betterment of my health. Prior to seeing Dr D, I had tried it all: countless preventative medicines, botox, abortives, acupuncture, and more. Botox helped to get me from 17+ migraine days down to the 12-14/ month range, but none of the other treatments really touched my migraines, until I followed the plan set forth by Dr D. Some other benefits: I lost 30+ lbs of extra weight, my cholesterol numbers are better than they've been in a decade, and my overall health and wellness is significantly improved. I would recommend Dr Dunaief with the strongest support for anyone looking to improve their health and wellness...espcially if you're like me and trying to find an actionable, sustainable, NON-MEDICINAL solution to migraine management. Even the specialists / APRN's and Doctors at the Headache Clinic that I go to are impressed at the results that i've gotten through working with Dr D!

For many years now, myself and my wife have had our medical concerns thoroughly addressed by Dr. Dunaief. Individual attention, and individual solutions, which first and foremost, are nutritional based and complimented with good practice medical advice. He is our gatekeeper to our physical well-being. (Clegg Abernathy, Age 72)

I am in my 60’s & Dr Dunaief has helped for the past 8 years maintain a healthy diet and great quality of life without meds.

I have known David Dunaief for many years, as patient and friend. He provides advice based on years of training, experiencen and research. He has a very easy informative manner which is part teacher, part Doctor. Most significantly, at this time, he has provided information on coping with cancer therapies, using alternatives not to replace the treatments, Rather to supplement and enhance the traditional treatments. I have come to appreciate Dr. Dunaief for his knowledge, understanding and compassion.

My visit with Dr. Dunaief at his Setauket Office was thorough in the basics and technical aspects of my condition.

Very personable and knowledgeable. Dr Dunaief tailors your treatment protocol and nutrition plan to each patient.

Dr. Dunaief has help me lose a significant amount of weight and has helped me keep it off. He is very understanding to my problems and has created an excellent plan for me to follow to keep myself healthy. I recommend him to all my friends and family.

GREAT DOCTOR! PAYS ATTENTION TO DETAIL AND FINDS ALTERNATIVE SOLUTIONS TO MEDICINE. GIVES GREAT ADVICE AND HE IS VERY THOROUGH. MY HUSBAND AND I BOTH LOVE HIM.

One of the best experiences I’ve had with any doctor. He is great!!

Very thorough and makes great suggestions. Has excellent knowledge and is well versed in optimizing patients health and well-being

Dr. Dunaief takes the time at each hour long appointment to explain protocols & answer questions. He is very thorough & truly cares about my health & the progress along the way. His jokes make me laugh & put me at ease.

Dr. Dunaief gives you his undivided attention for the entire visit. He is relatable and understanding. My young son loves the smoothies!

Working with Dr Dunaief is the best medical decision I have made. The “Food Is Medicine” approach is powerful, and painless. The benefits of Dr Dunaief’s guidance are longer life, few, if any, invasive medical procedures, increased energy and sense of well being.

I have been meeting with Dr. Dunaief for about 7 years. His medical expertise and knowledge diagnosed me with Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever when other medical professionals ignored the troubling and mysterious symptoms, thus literally saving me from an untimely possible death. Subsequently I have adopted the plant base life style and my general health has improved, even with the many medical challenges I have encountered.

Its not easy finding a physician who spends an entire hour discussing not only the results of your blood work but what foods you should eat to maintain and improve your health. Dr. Dunaief not only provides you with a customized eating plan, but how to locate and indentify the healthiest products available. When I leave his office I feel that I have a well thought out plan of action to keep me as healthy as possible. Unlike some other physicians, I can reach out to him with medical questions and get a helpful response.

Dr. Dunaief takes the time to truly listen, understand and provide encouragement. He's highly knowledgeable and astute and makes excellent recommendations. He puts you at ease with his warm sense of humor and wit. I appreciate that a session with Dr. Dunaief is an hour long, so different than most doctors.

Dr Dunaief has helped me with many issues. He is extremely knowledgeable, caring and understanding. He listens to your concerns and answers all of your questions. I’m glad to have him as my doctor

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