Very knowledgeable, excellent bedside manners, and kind and understanding! She was prompt in seeing…read moreus for our visit, quickly recognized my daughter's skin condition and layed out a precise plan! What more do you need in a dermatologist? We loved her!

I am so happy with this dermatologist. It's only been a week and I definitely see the difference in…read moremy skin tone. So happy with the results and looking forward to seeing more results.

Dr Markowitz is the best dermatologist in NYC. The office is located on the upper east side on 5th…read moreAVE across from Central Park. The building is beautiful, the office is beautiful, the staff is wonderful. Dr Markowitz is highly accredited but i was drawn to her non-evasive skin cancer procedures, her education and published work in dermatology. 5/5 Stars, highly recommend Dr Markowitz or Dr Kahn at Markowitz Medical.

(Zero stars if I could) DO NOT USE THIS DOCTOR unless you…read moreactually want to be EXTREMELY overcharged & have your appointment DELAYED EVERY TIME BY OVER AN HOUR. I don't understand how this office gets good reviews. I am a returning patient of Dr. Markowitz and I kept thinking it would get better- the billing, the front desk communication & the overall professionalism but it never does. Last year at an appointment (for something else) I asked Dr. Markowitz about a blood vessel on my nose. She told me, 'that's easy, come back in the fall and I'll laser it' So a few weeks ago I made the appointment and I asked the front desk if I need a referral- they said no because laser is a cosmetic procedure. I then asked how much the appointment will be and they told me 350.00. When I arrived to my appointment I waited for another hour and 15 minutes to be seen (mind you I just had a baby and it's hard to get away for even a 1 hr appointment- let alone 2.5 hours) Eventually Dr. markowitz walks in and looks at my nose for 1 second and says 'I can't laser that I don't know what it is! We'll have to biopsy it.' I said 'well you told me last year to just come back in the fall to laser it.' She goes, 'how can I laser it if I don't know what it is?' (I'm thinking 'okay well why did you tell me to just come back in the fall to laser it if you didn't know what it was back then?!) I said to her, 'I can't do it today because I don't have a referral so I'll have to reschedule.' I went back to the front desk and made an appointment for 2 weeks later. The front desk helped me do that and I was free to go. Today I get a call from their front desk telling me I owe them 400.00 for a consult fee and that I should pay it at my next appointment. I asked the woman on the phone why didn't anyone charge me when I was rescheduling for the biopsy and she says, 'I don't know.' I asked, 'why didn't they tell me I would be charged 400.00 on top of the 350.00 when I first made the appointment. Rita at the front desk told me that they usually 'waive the consult fees for established patients' but then she retracted and said she didn't say that when it came up a few minutes later. Rita then said it was my fault because I didn't bring a referral- IT WAS THEIR OFFICE THAT TOLD ME NOT TO BRING ONE BECAUSE IT WAS COSMETIC Do not go here! The doctor doesn't know what she's doing and the front desk doesn't know either.

Dr Halem is the top of the list in dermatology for cosmetic and precancerous issues ! The office is…read morea real treat with very helpful assistants ! Dr Halem has a welcoming personality and makes one feel comfortable! I have moved out of New York to California but will make a special trip to see dr Halem ! No one like her and !

TLDR: Pros: Dr. Halem and staff have a generally pleasant…read moredemeanor, minimal waiting time (seems to be a big improvement vs. older reviews), was easily accessible via phone when I reacted unfavorably to an antibiotic Cons: Dr. does not take any accountability for miscommunication in her office and is no longer an in-network provider for *any* insurance, so a visit will cost you $400 minus whatever your insurance reimburses for out-of-network. I also should have listened to the low reviews on Zocdoc - she will only advise her own skincare line along with EltaMD and prescription medications. Her prescribed regimen consisted of 7 items (1 EltaMD sunscreen and 6 products in her own skincare line) which in total cost $456. 3 of her products are basic oil-free moisturizer, salicylic acid face wash, and benzoyl peroxide body wash which really could have drugstore alternatives. To her credit, the EltaMD sunscreen was not up-charged more than what it goes for outside the office. I initially called Dr. Halem's office as it's currently one of three in-network dermatologists with Anthem in Manhattan. Her front office staff confirmed that they do take insurance, but since December 2021, have instituted a new policy wherein patients pay up front for the visit and insurance will reimburse. I said as long as they definitely take Anthem, that was fine and proceeded to book the appointment. On the day of, I waited less than 10 minutes after my appointment time. Dr. Halem energetically introduced herself and asked how I found her, so I said she's one of the few Anthem providers in Manhattan. At this, she said "Did the front desk tell you we've changed the billing policy?" to which I said yes. She proceeded to listen to my concerns and history and then let me know she was going to have me stop my own routine and recommend a full regimen. This lasted about 10-15 mins and then Dr. Halem left. I heard her outside, relaying the regimen to her medical assistant or medical aesthetician, who came back with a written copy and 6 products (and 2 prescriptions that I needed to fill). When I asked about the application and order of a couple products, the MA confused the topical and oral, and when that was cleared up, did not seem to understand that the topical was not meant for my face, but for my back concerns. At the front desk, I was told $400 for the visit and $456 for the products. Semi-shocked that the products were more expensive than the visit, I asked for a breakdown along with alternatives for any of the items - the receptionist responded that she would not be able to give me a breakdown for the items, that I would have to wait for billing who would mail me a receipt, and that the only item that was not Dr. Monica Halem's personal skincare brand was the sunscreen, which is the only thing I could get outside of the office. When I pressed about alternatives for the other items, the receptionist offered no solution or even a "you'll need to ask Dr. Halem." At this point, I felt like maybe I needed to just commit to this full regimen to see if my acne could be resolved, so I paid the full $856. 2 weeks later, after phone calls with Angela, the billing administrator, and Dr. Halem, I was told that in fact, Dr. Halem's office has 1 provider who takes insurance, who is not Dr Halem but Dr. Chang (? not sure if this the right sp, this provider is not listed on her website), and if I wanted an in-network doctor, I could not see Dr. Halem but I could see the other doctor. After letting her know that I specifically told her staff that I wanted an appointment only if it was in-network, Dr. Halem repeatedly said that she and her staff had told me that the billing policy had changed and that she was not in-network. Absolutely, they let me know the billing policy had changed to be up-front payment, but I was *NOT* told that my visit would be with a provider who didn't take my insurance? Why would I agree to that?! Dr. Halem said that she specifically wanted to provide "quality care," and letting insurance companies pay "whatever they want" to her was not letting her spend time with patients and provide the care they needed. While I understand that, I confirmed that I was never told that my visit with her was *out of network* and asked about a middle-ground solution for the miscommunication that the front office had told me they DO take insurance but still booked me with Dr. Halem. Dr. Halem was "unable to do anything" or offer any middle ground resolution for the $400 dollars for the office visit, as opposed to the $40 co-pay it would have been. Truly disappointed that she speaks about providing high quality care, but doesn't spend more than 15 minutes with a patient, insinuated I lied about "knowing" she was out-of-network, her MA is not knowledgable, and that there aren't affordable alternatives she can recommend to her most basic products (not even my usage of Cetaphil and Cerave, which other derms recommend)

My kids and I have been going to Dr. Buscemi, for over 10 years, and we're very happy with her…read more She's knowledgeable, answers all your questions and has a great bedside manner. Her staff is very nice too and most of the time you're in & out within an hour.

Based on my recent experience at this practice, I will not be returning. My primary complaint is…read morethe poor administration of the practice. Dr. Gruen had written two prescriptions for me and mentioned a referral to another physician. I had to ask for all three at the front desk where the staff seemed reluctant to go to any extra effort. One of the prescriptions was to be called in at the pharmacy near my home; this never happened. In addition, I learned belatedly that Dr. Gruen works at more than one practice. When I called what I thought was the Upper East Side office I was told they had no record of me or my appointment--and did not explain that I might have reached the wrong location. Finally, I was billed for a sum that was not covered by my insurance, but instead of calling me to inform me that it was overdue, the practice charged my credit card directly. (Apparently permission for them to do this is in the "fine print" form that you sign when you come in for your first appointment.)

Been coming to this office for a while now for my daughter. Doctors are thorough and i never wait…read morelong in the office. There is meter parking near and a small parking lot in front. Everyone is polite and professional. Office is clean and follows covid -19 safety measures.

I came to West Derm Center for help with my acne scars. My physician was Emmanuel Agnant PA-C, he…read morerecommended 3 treatments of microneedling one month apart. Today I just complete my 3rd treatment and I have been so happy with the results. My skin has never looked so beautiful. The staff as well as the Dr Agnant are very friendly and pleasant. I have already referred 2 friends.

The waiting room might be cramped, and the exam rooms might be a little shabby, but Dr Goldman is…read morereally great. He is brisk and efficient, and was great at diagnosing my issues and getting out prescriptions, as well as reassuring me about my concerns. I definitely recommend him!

I have been seeing Kenneth Goldman, M.D. at his office in White Plains for so many years and he is…read morealways friendly, and performs such a thorough examination of my skin. He takes the time to answer my questions, and his Assistant "Rachel" and rest of the staff are really all so nice. I would highly recommend Dr. Ken Goldman as your dermatologist!!

If you want to see the real money making machine - come to this office, if you want to have a…read moredermatologist who really cares - choose another doctor.

i went for an annual skin cancer screening a little over a week ago. A skin cancer screening is…read moresupposed to take at least 10 minutes and most of the time a lot longer. My regular dermatologist routinely checks all areas of my skin, inch by inch while wearing a light/magnifying apparatus on her head. She checks my entire body including scalp, ears, fingers, between toes, etc. My regular dermatologist also gives me time for any areas of concern. Dr. Yalowitz was very casual and dismissive in her 5 minutes (at most) skin cancer screening telling me "you're good" without examining 75% of my body. I now have to wait until February 2024 for my "annual" cancer screening with my regular dermatologist because I can't trust the diagnosis Dr. Yalowitz's made without checking most areas of my body. This is extremely disappointing and possibly dangerous.

Dr wang is very good and very attentive , I highly recommend him. He listens to every problem and…read moreis always helpful

DR. Whang is an excellent doctor & person I was highly recommended by friend to go to him…read more........on the other side the woman that are at the counter checking in people are very she was nasty like I was bothering her but Dr. Whang was such a great doctor I am still going to see him if she hates her job leave .