I wish a negative was available, she deserves a -5! Horrific! Cannot diagnose, limited knowledge,…read moredidn't like her from day one, but my daughter still stuck with her. Now she knows better after yet another misdiagnosis. Takes no accountability of her own mistakes and basically so far has done nothing and has not been right once. Terrible, absolutely terrible and unacceptable!

Dr. Kaufman and staff have consistently provided outstanding care and advice for my daughter for 16…read moreyears. She has a gift for calming worried parents. You will never feel rushed like you do with other doctors. Most importantly, she is a fountain of practical parenting advice. As I sit here and remember the many gems she has provided my wife and I over my daughter's lifetime, I realize how much I am gong to miss that.

-Uncompassionate toward patients -Unprofessional staff who…read moredon't give accurate information -Wait time is horrible even with an appointment I have had my child as a patient of hers for many years and usually have had no complains but I recently experienced lack of great service from her. Although a great doctor, she has little compassion for her patients and I doubt she cares. Her staff could be more professional. The woman gave me minimal details of what I had to do for my daughters lab test to the point where I had to call Quest Diagnostics and even they stated that all this should have been informed by my doctor which it wasn't. Also if you have an appointment don't expect to be seen right away because even if you have a 2pm you may not be seen until 2:30. I will not be going to her ever again and suggest others don't as well

Dr. Chio is simply the best. She has always been kind and compassionate towards all of her…read morepatients, who range from young babies to teenagers. She knows many of her parents on a first-name basis balances her responsibilities as a pediatrician to take care of the health needs of her patients with interpersonal relationship skills to cultivate close relationships with her patients. Her staff members are equally nice and have always taken care of insurance questions, forms, and reminding me as many times as needed for check-ups, shots, and blood tests. Thank you so much Dr. Chio!

One of the best in the business. If you want CLEAR, CONCISE no BS top-of-the-line medical care for…read moreyour child, GO HERE. She will let you know exactly what's going on, is a thorough tester and amazing with kids. Her clients are zealots, and many of her former patients are now parents who send their children to her. Amazing background, and sincerely the best Ped in the city.

We found Dr. Tatyana while searching for a pediatrician in our neighborhood. Although the hospital…read morewhere we had our daughter recommended a pediatrician in their network, we had second thoughts as their offices are quite a distance from us and we do not have a car. Instead, I decided to follow the advice of a coworker who suggested that we find a pediatrician within a few blocks of our house in case of emergency. Anyways, I found Dr. Tatyana's office online and met the receptionists before we had the baby. They told us to come back after she was born. Although we had made an appointment with Dr. Tatyana for a few days after returning from the hospital, the hospital nurses freaked out when they discovered that the baby had lost a little weight after birth. They basically demanded that we see their in-network doctor as soon as we got home. Although the in-network doctor was kind, it was a pain to strap our crying newborn into a car seat and to shell out $20 each way. When we finally made it to Dr. Tatyana, she assured us that an initial weight loss is normal for breastfed babies, and that the baby had actually regained her lost weight in the span of those few days. The doctor was encouraging at my decision to exclusively breastfeed our baby. Her reassurances calmed my nerves and gave me the confidence to continue what I felt instinctively was right for my baby. Ever since then, we have enjoyed a good relationship with Dr. Tatyana and her staff. Whenever we need a note for daycare or if we have questions about our baby's health, we can speak to the doctor or her staff, who are also knowledgeable about everything baby related. When we come in for our well baby visits, the doctor remembers our baby and keeps up with her progress. I am so happy we found this jewel of a practice. We look forward to a long relationship with Dr. Tatyana and her friendly staff.

Dr.Mienko is my son pediatrician for over 8 years now and I am very happy as she always takes her…read moretime explaining what is going on with my child current symptoms (if any), never feels rush and never left the office with questions.The office is very clean and much kids friendly.The staff is always welcoming . Dr. Mienko always answered my concerns , even on her days off. To get an appointment when calling they always find a way to squeeze you in ,which I much appreciate.The waiting time is decent, everything is very organized. Me and Bryan only have positive experience each time we visit Dr.Mienko!!!Thank you for your hard work and dedication to be there for our kids.

I had a very negative experience with Dr. Mienko which is unfortunate because her staff and even…read morepeople in the waiting room were really sweet. I came to discuss a few things with the doctor that we never even got to because she was fixated on the fact that I did baby led weaning with my 7 month old and thought it was irresponsible. She admitted to not knowing what it is and refused to even consider it unless the 'AAP emailed her about it'. I tried explaining what it was but she was very dismissive and judgmental, even asking me what I did for a living which has no relation to the conversation at all. When asking me how I heard about it, I let her know that friends of mine did this with their kids and she kept saying I shouldn't listen to my friends like I'm some sort of dummy who heard of this once and did none of my own research or risk assessment. I let her know I would prefer not to do rice cereal and she was very antagonistic after this point and actually said 'what do you want from me?' I want a pediatrician who won't try to make me feel like I am a bad mother and who will talk things through with me. I let her know how awful this all made me feel and she popped open the door and said 'get out and never come back.' Then when I was tearing up and paying she started shoving me out the door before I could even get my card back in my bag. I am stunned and saddened that this all played out in front of children- my own included. No visit should ever go down like this.

Dr. Cathy Ward -- A Lifelong Blessing for Our Family!…read more Dr. Cathy Ward has been my niece's and nephew's pediatrician since birth. She saw my nephew right after he was born at Roosevelt Hospital, and now--15 and 13 years later--she continues to be a guiding light in their lives. Her care has been consistent, compassionate, and deeply personal. Through every stage of their development--and even through moments of deep family loss, like the passing of their grandmother--Dr. Ward has been there. I'll never forget sitting in her office, all of us in tears, and hearing the most comforting, heartfelt words a human being could offer. She didn't just care for the kids--she cared for all of us. Her bedside manner is extraordinary. She listens with patience, never rushes, and treats the whole child--physically, emotionally, and developmentally. My niece and nephew trust her completely. In fact, every time we leave her office, they say they want to become doctors just like her. That's the kind of impact she has--not just healing, but inspiring. Dr. Ward's credentials are impressive: over 30 years of experience, board-certified, and honored with the "Patient's Choice Award" and "Compassionate Doctor Award" for eleven consecutive years. She's been featured on NBC, Fox News, and in Parents magazine--but what truly sets her apart is her heart. Her staff is just as wonderful--responsive, kind, and incredibly thoughtful. Every visit feels like a warm, safe space. We feel truly blessed to have Dr. Ward in our lives. She's not just a pediatrician--she's a healer, a mentor, and a cherished part of our family's journey.

Cathy Ward is a gifted physician. She has seen both of my children since birth--one is 16 and the…read moreother 18 now.  Dr. Ward is kind, smart, compassionate, and has a great sense of humor. She connects with her patients at every age--and when they reach adolescence, she talks to them like young adults, instilling their trust in her to confide about navigating the craziness of their teenage years. "Dr. Cathy" always makes each patient feel as though they're her only patient of the day--there's never any sense of hurriedness, and she patiently listens to anything her patients confide, and answers thoughtfully and completely. I feel so lucky to have found her way back when, and to have her in my children's lives.

It look a while for me to find a pediatrician in the area that I liked, but I am very happy that I…read morefound Dr O'Connor. I'm having trouble expressing what it is I like about her, but the word that keeps coming to mind is "balanced." She is cut-to-the-chase quick, but also makes you feel like you are welcome to spend as much time as you need with her. She is thoughtful about answering questions and having real discussions with you, but also authoritative. She finds the right balance between being opinionated, but open minded to new ideas. Also, the office staff is helpful and pleasant.

Dr. O'Connor's bedside manner is lacking. Although my baby is doing exceedingly well, I continue to…read morefeel criticized by the doctor and unsupported without being supplied tangible and helpful suggestions. She's called me, as a new parent, "disorganized" on two occasions even though my baby is thriving. She did not bother to reply when I asked for follow up with a lactation consultant. I will not continue with this doctor even though she came highly recommended. She may be wonderful with children but her interaction with me as a parent is unsupportive and judgmental. Any information I have received from her, frankly, seems rather old school. I get the sense that she is quick to judge, overconfident in her assumptions, and the ability to truly listen isn't in her skill set.

As a New York City resident, you will be overwhelmed with choices in doctors and primary…read morephysicians. But how do you distinguish between the good ones and the quacks? Especially when it comes to your kid? I was lucky enough to be recommended by my gynecologist. Dr. Loiselle is the most sought after pediatrician on the upper east side in Manhattan. She sees more patients than she needs and once you meet her, you will know why. She is knowledgeable, comforting, warm, approachable and no airs about being an immensely successful and popular pediatrician. She gives us her time when she sees us, has seen her fair share of babies, toddlers and concerned and worried parents and knows exactly how to handle every situation with ease. She is also fantastic in a crisis. She is never too hard to get on the phone, after hours or during a busy day. Overall, as a first time mother, I cannot recommend her enough. She is truly a God-send and I'm so happy to have her in our lives, helping us navigate this crazy world. I sleep better knowing she is our family pediatrician.

Recently switched pediatricians for my 12 and 13 yr old daughters. As you can imagine how difficult…read morethat process was for all of us. Starting over not knowing if my children would feel comfortable with this new office and most importantly the doctor! I am upset with myself I waited so long to switch as Dr. Loiselle and her staff are GREAT!! My children's previous pediatricians office was horrendous when it came to patient care. Coming to this new office made me realize my children deserved better care! From the front desk to the back office I have never experienced such great service. The office has filled out camp forms hassle free in a surprisingly timely fashion. We needed a prescription sent to the pharmacy in a crunch as my daughter was leaving to camp the next day and it was done with no trouble at all. I highly recommend this office you will be so pleased to have your child in good hands! To the staff thank you so much!!

Dr. Berwald seemed nice enough when we met which was involuntary because she showed up when my wife…read moregave birth. We then saw her again one time where she weighed my daughter, advised us for 10 minutes about nutrition and that was it. THEN I get a bill for over $160 in addition to the $800.00 she charged for both visits. WHOA! that was well played Dr. Berwald- we won't be seeing you again. Nothing for $160 = manipulating first time parents.

Dr. Berwald was referred to us by our neighbor and 12 years later, we still love her from the 1st…read moreday we visited her when my son was only few days old. She's caring, honest, listens and explain options - not just give you medicine and send you away. Dr. Berwald is a gem in our neighborhood!