I had diverticulitis three times over the past year and a half, and after my third episode, I…read moredecided to see a surgeon, Dr. David Rivadeneira. He recommended surgery to remove the section of my colon where the diverticulitis was occurring. I had the surgery on June 8th, and I have to admit, I was very, very scared. But today, August 18th, I can honestly say that I feel great! Dr. Rivadeneira was wonderful. His bedside manner was exceptional, and his surgical expertise was equally impressive. He made me feel comfortable and confident throughout the entire process. I highly recommend Dr. Rivadeneira to anyone experiencing problems with their gastrointestinal tract. If you're having GI issues, go see him. I am so grateful that I did!

Dr. Rivadeneira gave my family the hope it needed during my sister's diagnosis. He took time to…read morecall her personally and answer every question. He performed her colon resection masterfully and without any complications. Usually, surgeons are known for lacking empathy and tact. Doctor Rivadeneira is the exception. Extremely compassionate and tactful--his patients and families get top medical care as well as hope, compassion and understanding during the worst time of their lives.

I've had two surgeries with Dr Zoland and he is indeed a great surgeon. However, beware when paying…read moreout of pocket and dealing with their office manager. You must pay the full fee prior to surgery ($8K in my case) and unlike most out-of-network providers, they do not submit to insurance on your behalf, making it very difficult to get reimbursed. If the surgery is at an in-network facility, make sure they have you sign the standard notice and consent form for the No Surprise Act that went into effect in 2022 and get everything in writing. They failed to provide me with this form and information. They provided me with the letter of medical necessity and post op notes, yet months later their office manager tried to say that the surgery was elective. I certainly didn't elect to have abdominal adhesions repaired.

OUTSTANDING surgeon: complex hernia repair…read more This review -- and endorsement! -- is for Dr. Mark Zoland, who recently performed a complicated and relatively high-risk triple hernia repair for me. I am writing this both as a patient, and as an executive in the healthcare space. The headline and summary: Dr. Zoland's surgical acumen, and his patient care, were truly outstanding. First: my procedure was substantially more complex than I -- and my primary care physician -- thought it would be. While I presented with a fairly textbook inguinal hernia, it turns out that I also had femoral and obturator hernias. The obturator in particular is quite rare, only .7%-1% of all diagnosed hernias. And as reported in a 2022 NIH study, the "obturator hernia is a rare variation of abdominal hernias that cause significant morbidity and mortality." That will get one's attention... The complexity of this set of repairs required not just surgical excellence but also a deep understanding of abdominal and pelvic anatomy. Dr. Zoland demonstrated an exceptional grasp of these intricacies; I've been through the images taken during the procedure. I am pleased to report that the doctor's care and diligence yielded a complete success. Dr. Zoland's diagnostic process is also impressive. During our initial consultation, he engaged in a meticulous evaluation, blending a series of nuanced questions with a thorough yet gentle physical examination. Following a CT scan, his ability to correlate clinical findings with imaging was particularly noteworthy. Rather than simply depend on the radiologist report, Dr. Zoland personally reviewed my imaging studies (within hours of having them completed), and provided an integrated and comprehensive analysis. This holistic approach to patient evaluation underscores his commitment to personalized care, and to precision in surgical planning. Dr. Zoland took the time to walk through that surgical planning in detail, ranging from the operative plan - and the contingency plan to go open versus laparoscopic, which seemed highly likely based on the imaging study -- to the choice of an ASC or an OR in the hospital. Given the complexity and inherent risk of my procedure, he choose the latter, which also ended up being a good experience. And as it turns out, he was thankfully able to complete the procedure laparoscopically. Beyond his substantial technical prowess, Dr. Zoland's patient manner was exemplary. Given my healthcare experience, I likely had many more questions than the average patient, up to and including a desire to walk through the CT imaging as well as post-surgical photos - which he very willingly did for me. He exhibited a combination of kindness, empathy, and patience. His warm and compassionate demeanor, coupled with clear and thorough communication, was an important positive element in my pre- and post-operative experience. A final note: Dr. Zoland's office staff was also exceptional. I dealt with Mayra at the front desk: she was as friendly as she was responsive, and worked with me to on everything from navigating my insurance and the hospital requirements to required follow-ups at each step of the process. I highly recommend Dr. Zoland to anyone seeking a skilled and caring surgeon, one who connects with his patients with respect. His blend of surgical excellence, diagnostic acumen, and patient-centered approach sets a high standard.

I was so lucky to find Dr. Tindel. Great Guy and from what I can tell a great surgeon…read more It's been a couple years since my surgery and I feel great. I felt better almost instantly.

Forgot to mention that I had both upper and lower spine surgery, months apart.read more

The medical and surgical decisions Dr. Benvenisty made regarding my arterial thrombectomy adversely…read moreaffects me today, nine years later, and probably for the rest of my life! He went out of his way to obstruct my ability to acquire a non-biased second opinion. He would learn who I was planning to see and then send his surgical notes in advance to that doctor, so they could not evaluate me independently. It was obstructive, manipulative, and duplicitous, and I am still in pain today, every time I walk, because of his errors. There are other highly questionable things he did, but I do not want to destroy his life, so I will keep my mouth closed about those things.

It was just great experience!!!! I wait time whatsoever…read more The staff was polite and kind, and so was the doctor himself. Great bedside manners and very professional.

Scheduling & my treatment for an injured leg seems to be healing well!…read moreShe has been very professional and easy to innteract with .

Dr. Menken took care of a large lipoma on my back. This is belated, but I want to take the time to…read moreexpress how grateful I am for her compassionate and expert care. When you deal with her, you sense that she is more or less the ideal professional: a doctor who is precise, reliable, deeply knowledgeable, and devoted to your comfort and wellbeing. You can tell that she does this job because she loves it and was made to do it. Everything went the way she said it would and I experienced no pain or discomfort during or after my surgery. I recommend Dr. Menken enthusiastically.

Dr Raskin might be good but he is the most expensive doctor visit I ever had. Dr Raskin do not…read moreaccept any insurance. Also, be sure to ask for the total fee before your appointment. I was charged $2,500 for the cortisone injection + about $400 for a mold on my hand. The injection was good for about 2 months. I would not go to Dr Raskin again. I found another excellent doctor which takes my insurance.

Dr Raskin was very kind and compassionate. I walked in feeling completely confident in his ability…read moreand I know he will be able to figure out how to help me. I have been to numerous hand surgeons and have had multiple surgeries but have never felt as heard and confident than I have with dr Raskin.

There is always issues with getting prescriptions. They forget to put it in or send it to the wrong…read morepharmacy or take days to correct a mistake with a prescription. I've never had this issue with any other doctor's office. I've been waiting for Dr. Kapoor to put in a prescription for nearly two days when I'm out of meds. This is really unacceptable.

I've been a patient of Doctor Lawrence Herman for nearly twenty years. The care I continue to…read morereceive is nothing short of stellar. Doctor Herman, while specializing in Gastroenterology, treats the entire patient, monitoring all of my physiology as well as my emotional well being. He is a skilled listener as well as a gifted practioner blessed with empathy enough to qualify him for the title of Mensch.

A caring doctor who listens. This was my first visit to this excellent doctor but it won't be my…read morelast. From my first contact with his receptionist to my examination and treatment this was a positive experience. Recommended by my primary care doctor and another patient and I can see why.

The receptionist woman is incompetent and there are never ending issues with billing. She billed me…read morefor things that never happened! I called to ask if my insurance covers replacement orthotics and she said she'd talk to them and call me back. No call back and 2 weeks later custom orthotics showed up at my apt. I got a bill for an office visit and ankle strapping that never happened, and $600 for the orthotics which turns out are not covered. I never authorized the purchase and never did anything but call for a price. I've spent weeks calling the office and billing company and no one does anything. The woman says she'll call me back every time and has never once called me back.