Incredibly kind staff and professionals here, I needed a few contacts on short notice and they were…read moreextremely helpful. I highly recommend Eye Peek

My husband I are were traveling through Lake Placid (from Canada) and my glasses suddenly broke. I…read moredidn't have a spare pair of glasses which meant that I would have had to return home to Canada. By chance I stopped into Eye Peek and I was met with a staff that spent so much time trying to find a pair of glasses that my old lens would fit into. They were knowledgeable, helpful, pleasant and accommodating. Couldn't believe it but they found not only a pair of glasses that fit my lens but I also loved the new frames. I highly recommend Eye Peek!! I was able to continue with my travels. Thank you

Great first time experience with Dr. B! Friendly staff and willing to help out with questions etc…read more gentle dentistry is so important, but also honest feedback. Thanks so much, Dr. Balestrini for making me feel like a local my first visit.

Dr Balastrini was able to see me promptly for a filling that fell out. He was decisive and…read morestraightforward in his evaluation of the tooth, and others surrounding it. His office staff, friendly and helpful which made for a very pleasant overall appt. During the procedure of refilling a large tooth, Dr Balestrini was polite, professional, he explained everything he would be doing and expectations of me as the patient. I had full confidence in his abilities, as he has practiced in the area for many years and my husband was also pleased with his assistance in a former dental emergency. He has gained two new long term patients, due to the overall excellent experience of both of us. He is friendly, but when it comes to the procedure, serious and focused, exactly what you want in a dentist. Bravo to the conservative, honest dentistry that Dr Balestrini practices!

I went to the emergency room at the Elizabethtown Community Hospital in Elizabethtown, NY on…read moreFriday, June 30, 2023, complaining of intense pain in my back. I was quickly taken to a room, then left alone for several minutes. A nurse came in to insert an IV, but I told her I have a history of being difficult to stick, so asked her to please put the IV in my hand. She immediately left and brought in another nurse, who listened to my concerns, but told me she had to try my arm first. After three unsuccessful attempts, and numerous complaints by me, my husband, and my mother, she brought in a paramedic, who was apparently the only other person capable of inserting an IV. When he came in, my husband calmly requested that he try it in my hand, making it clear that we know from past experience that is the only way to successfully put an IV in me. The paramedic immediately stood up and berated my husband. He immediately turned defensive and escalated the situation in an inexplicable way. The paramedic yelled at my husband, stating 'DO NOT TELL ME HOW TO DO MY JOB. I HAVE 30 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE, AND I WILL NOT LISTEN TO YOU TELL ME HOW TO DO MY JOB.' To which my husband calmly said "I'm not telling you how to do your job, I'm telling you about my wife.' The paramedic yelled and said 'DO YOU WANT ME TO GET THE DOCTOR?' To which we obviously said yes. Instead of the doctor, another nurse came in and told us they have to use a tourniquet, to which we told her we know that and that's not what our complaint was. So, the paramedic came back in and tried again to stick me in the arm. It didn't work (as we knew it wouldn't). We told him to leave and he sent the other nurse back in. She was much kinder, but still attempted 4 more sticks before simply trying my hand. She gave up on the IV and just drew blood from my hand (which was a success, as we knew it would be). The doctor had come in previously and examined me for 1 minute, barely listening to anything I said. I went back for a CAT scan, then was brought back to the room and ignored for a while, as I'm writhing in agony. The doctor then came back in and said 'You have a kidney stone. It should pass on its own.' and started to walk back out without giving any more details. We practically had to stop her from walking away so we could ask questions. She told me the size of the stone and that I won't feel it pass. I asked for pain meds as I was in excruciating pain. She immediately responded with 'I don't prescribe opiods. Take ibuprofen.' I didn't ask for opiods, I asked for pain meds; there has to be something inbetween. So I asked how much ibuprofen to take and she said "I don't know, 400 mg. Whatever the normal dosage is. Just make sure you eat when you take it." Then she left. No empathy, no kindness, nothing. Also, as a side note, I asked for water when I walked in as I was quite thirsty; they said no one had the authority to give me water. I finally got some after asking 3 more times, at which point they were surprised no one had given me any yet. I am from out of state, so I spent the next day driving the 16 hours home, crying the entire way due to pain. I went to an urgent care in my home state yesterday and they were absolutely shocked at how I had been treated. They said it's standard protocol to give a toradol shot for the pain, a prescription for toradol, and a prescription for flomax to actually help pass the stone. They also were able to access my scan results from NY and told me I actually have two kidney stones and an inflamed kidney. I was only told about the one stone in Elizabethtown (they didn't say anything about the inflammation). The doctor in my home state was able to carefully walk me through my scan results, answer all questions, and told me I will indeed feel the stone passing. I am beyond disappointed in the treatment I received. I was not treated in a humane way and am traumatized from my experience of being stabbed 7 times to get an IV (I recognize I am absolutely a hard stick, but it's never taken more than 3 times, and it turns out the IV wasn't even necessary anyways). I honestly doubt the medical expertise of the doctor who treated me and would like to ensure no one else is ever treated that way. The doctor told me that was their third kidney stone patient of the day; I pity those poor souls who don't have access to a real, empathetic doctor who actually treats ailments in the commonly accepted manner. Between the aggressive paramedic and uncaring doctor, this was the most absurd experience I've ever had.

I challenge you to find a more dedicated team of caring, exceptional, devoted & professional…read moreindividuals that join together, 24/7 to make this fine institution what it is. The community would truly be lost without Elizabethtown Community Hospital. The hospital's most precious resource, what keeps it what it is, is the people that stand behind its name.

My partner has had two visits there. Absolutely the best hospital we have spent time in, bar none…read more Everybody on staff, from the MDs to the custodial folks were invariably friendly and ready to help in any way they could. The medical care was great. The buildings are not modern, but everything is clean and well taken care of. We could not be happier with the care that she received there. I just hope UVM Medical Center doesn't try to take them over. That would be a disaster.

It's pretty unusual for me to give a 4 star review for a hospital but a family member took a nasty…read morefall while up in Lake Placid and was taken by ambulance to Adirondack Medical. From the admissions staff to the Doctor and the x-ray techs, everything was handled smoothly, information was provided in a clear manor and the staff was kind and professional. No one want to end up in the emergency room but they made it as stress less as they possibly could.

Professional and efficient service and knowledgeable doctor. I have always received good careread more

My dentist. Good staff, good offices, a little pricey!read more

My Mother lost a filling and they immediately got her in and repaired her tooth. The Dentists,…read moreHygienists and the Receptionist are always Friendly and Helpful. I would highly recommend them to anyone who lives in the Tr-Lake Area.

While in Lake Placid for a lacrosse tournament, a molar that had been giving me pain for months…read morefinally cracked. My own dentist had retired, and I couldn't get seen at home in the Hudson Valley until September -- this was July. On a whim, I called Dr. Mara Mariana's office, frustrated and desperate. Despite being fully booked, they got me in within 24 hours. Dr. Mariana was kind, professional, and hands-down the best dentist I've seen in my 53 years. She quickly assessed the situation, explained my options clearly, and performed a painless extraction -- all within 20 minutes. I made it to my son's game an hour later, and days later I'm still pain-free for the first time in months. Her staff was equally wonderful -- compassionate and helpful. Her assistant even recommended a local historic bridge and swimming hole that became a surprise highlight of our trip. I never thought a dental visit would be one of the best parts of our short stay in Lake Placid, but it absolutely was. I'd drive 3.5 hours to see her again if I could!

I use Yelp for my own search - but hardly ever to share or review…read more We wanted to reflect that the staff here was very kind and and patient with our pre schooler who had experienced a nursemaid elbow on July 4th. 5 Hours away from our regular pediatrician and care - we were received professionally. Ever efficient, cheery and competent w X-rays, diagnosis and a quick reduction procedure - she and we left happily to enjoy the holiday and fireworks after.

I wish I could give zero stars. My mother went here and she was told by the nurse practitioner that…read moreshe saw that they didn't know what was wrong with her. Despite this fact they gave her a prescription that cost her money for a sickness they weren't sure she had. They promised to call before the end of the day with an accurate read but no call came. My mother can't eat and can't move because when she moves she wants to pass out. I am angry. Adirondack medical center has failed her. Do not go here!