After a literal lifetime of looking for a great dr who is down to earth and medically…read moreknowledgeable, I finally found him in Dr Pasternack! Even their office staff are friendly and nice! I finally found a dr who believes in lowcarb and who doesn't just jump to drugs right away, willing to try natural remedies first. I know natural remedies work bc 6 yrs ago I saved my life by using CPAP for sleep apnea and drastically changing my diet. I wanted a dr who doesn't just jump to drugs right away and I found him! And only 5 mins from my home too!

Dr Cross is by far the best doctor I have ever had! I actually look forward to my appointments with…read morehim. He's easy to talk to and will joke around with me but he actually listens to me and will answer any question I throw at him no matter how ridiculous it sounds. I would and have recommended him to anyone looking for a new doctor. I dont care how far I move, I will find a way to keep this man as my doctor for as long as possible.

As a new patient I made a consult appointment as my primary doctor retired…read more The website was easy to navigate and the location was perfect. On my appointment date with medical history and current labs n hand, I found the staff very thorough and Doctor Stein exceptional. I was allotted all the time I needed to fill in my history as well as his review of my paperwork presented. Very impressive! I definitely made an important decision to have this office and doctor include me under their care.

I've been a patient of this practice since I was born, but Dr. Stein is the third doctor to own it…read moresince I've been going there. The practice started with Dr. Greenwald, and then went to Dr. Alan Shakt before Dr. Stein bought it when Dr. Shakt retired. Dr. Stein has owned the practice for a good couple of years now, so I know him pretty well. This practice is located on Morrell Avenue just off of Frankford, in the medical building next to the shopping center with Mr. Chicken It's on the left if you're coming from Frankford Ave. Conveniently, there's also a place to get blood tests done in the same building, just a different suite. Dr. Stein is a family practitioner who graduated from the Pennsylvania College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) about 11 years ago or so, so he's still pretty young. He's extremely nice, and he spends quality time with each patient, with his attention fixed firmly upon the patient during the office visit. He doesn't rush you in and out like a lot of doctors, and he listens carefully as you describe your symptoms. He's very careful about giving antibiotics only when needed, and he is extremely well-informed about the latest medical issues. He's very helpful with diet information, and he's particularly good and readjusting my spine if my back hurts (I'm young, I know, but I have back issues sometimes). I also trust his referrals to specialists because he knows his stuff. He's also got a cool PDA type of thing that he uses to enter prescriptions electronically, and *poof* they zoom through the air and print out at the front desk. That way, the pharmacist can read the prescription. He's also really available when the office isn't open, for emergencies, and he has coverage when he's not available. So, even though he's a solo practitioner, he's very accessible. His staff is also really, really nice. I've known some of them since I was really little, and the others have been there for a long time. It's a good sign when there is little staff turnover at a business, I think. I just have two tiny complaints. The first is that I sometimes find it difficult to get through on the phone when I call to make an appointment. It seems like it's always either busy or I get the answering service even though the office is open. My second complaint is that I always have to wait a while when I come in for an appointment. It's not unusual for me to get called back 30 minutes after my appointment time. I suspect that it's because Dr. Stein does spend so much time with each patient, but sometimes I'm in a hurry and it's annoying. My parents go here, too, and my mom once complained (firmly) to Dr. Stein about it, and it was like she kicked a puppy. He's far to nice to yell at. Honestly, though, these two complaints are extremely minor because I am happy to have a doctor whom I can trust and who I know cares about me. On a final note, I'll leave you with a story. I moved to Connecticut for two years for grad school, and, my first week there, I got the most awful stomach bug I've ever had. I threw up nonstop for hours, and I didn't have a doctor up there because I'd just moved, so I called Dr. Stein. I told him what I was experiencing, and he wasted no time in calling a prescription to the nearest pharmacy for a medicine that would make me stop puking. And it worked. That's a doctor who cares because he made no money from me on that call. It's not like he could charge my insurance for an office visit. He's the best doctor.

Normally this place is good but it depends what doctor you get. My daughter was told she can only…read moreget one symptom checked but went in for multiple. we ended up having to go to the ER because the "doctor" told her to choose one test over the other Because she wouldn't do both. She ended having pneumonia which could have been diagnosed here but she failed to do her job. this was the worst care we have ever received.

Was sick and out of work for three days. Needed a dr. note to return. My family doc was booked, so…read moreI decided to go here, as my doc is affiliated w/ TU. Arrived @ 10.40 and was told there are only two doctors and would be a 90 minute wait. Did not have to stay, could return, and would be called if it would be sooner. Came back in 90 minutes and waited another 1/2 hour to be seen. I was seen by Dr. Baron. My blood pressure was up to 160/100, and, she was concerned, because it was high also at my last doctor visit. Diagnosis was sinusitis, but I only had two of the symptoms She prescribed Flonase and an antibiotic. She knew about my anxiety and high blood pressure issues. I asked her if Flonase had any side effects that would aggravate these problems, and was reassured it wouldn't. Sitting here today with terrible anxiety that my meds can barely control. Initially I was not going to get the Flonase script filled, but had such severe headaches and congestion I was desperate.I cannot tolerate otc decongestants. Did not know much about corticosteroids, but anxiety was NOT listed as a common side effect. Wasn't until this morning when I googled it and voila! I'm screwed. I know doctors can make mistakes, but she should have known this. Lesson here; doctors do not know everything. Sometimes you need to go with your gut reaction, you know your body best. You need to do your own research before you take any meds. The place itself was not bad. The front desk girl & other employees were pleasant and helpful. Should have more doctors during peak cold/ flu season. Dr Baron however should have known better.