I think I've said it a multitude of times in some of my reviews but--- here we go again! ----…read more"getting old sucks, but it beats the alternative." I never gave the topic of skin cancer a 2nd thought until my father had to have a spot on his skin removed over 30 years ago. This threw me into a profound depression, and I got drunk (in those days, I didn't really need profound depression, or even mild depression, as an excuse to get drunk, although it was to my mind a very good excuse/reason). Turns out, skin cancer if caught early is not the worst cancer, and my father lived for several more decades. On another occasion, an older co-worker, with Irish skin fairer than mine, had a very large segment of skin removed from his face. It wasn't disfiguring, but he did look like he had come out the clear loser in a serious bar-room brawl. It was sinking in for me that cancer of any sort, skin or otherwise, wasn't something to take lightly. In my last physical, my doctor pointed to a spot on the side of my forehead, and said, almost casually, "You should get that looked at by a dermatologist." I was aware of the spot, which had been there for a few years, and had assumed it was merely the result of aging skin-- a "freckle" or "sunspot." I wasn't a "sun-lover," but during my childhood, my parents were devotees of lying in the sun at the beach, and, as an adult, I often ran for 6 miles at a stretch in the blazing sun. So, I wasn't cavalier about my doctor's suggestion. My oldest friend has a Mediterranean olive complexion, but he was a lifeguard and surfer in his younger days, and he's been going to a dermatologist for 20 years. I asked for a recommendation and he recommended Dr. Abbate. Nice guy, very knowledgeable, very thorough in his examination. Not loving the thought of having to drive to Riverdale, I sent an email to Dr. Abbate's office and to another dermatologist closer to home. Dr. Abbate's office responded immediately. The other guy? Never heard from him. My choice had been made. I did ask my friend, "This Dr. Abbate-- this isn't the kid we knew from grade school, is it? That Mark Abate is our age, and this Dr. on his website photo is a young man. This isn't a 'Picture of Dorian Gray' thing going on, is it?" "No," my friend replied calmly. "This isn't the same guy you were in Cub Scouts with." The office is modernistic, off of Rt. 23, but I do have to mention that the parking situation is abysmal. I had to circle around 3 or 4 times before I secured a spot. It appears that "valet service" is available, but I'm not entirely sure how that works out in a restaurant, much less a medical office. In the waiting room, I was surrounded by older people, which I have to admit was disconcerting to me. In spite of what I say, I still like to think of myself as firmly entrenched in middle-age as opposed to old-timer status. In fact, 1 guy in a wheelchair started trembling and had to be wheeled into a back room for a "medical emergency." EMT personnel arrived quickly on the scene. Hopefully, things worked out OK for him. (In fairness, there were 1 or 2 young people in the office and even a child.) Mercifully, it didn't take long for me to be called inside. I was told to take off my clothes with the exception of my shorts and put on a backless paper smock. This is always a bit unnerving to me as my physique is no longer that of the runner/weight-lifter I once was, and...the spot is on my face, Doc! Is this near-total nudity really necessary? The Dr. and nurse came in, and Dr. Abbate was very friendly and personable. I mentioned my old friend, and Dr. Abbate nodded his head fondly, and told me to say hello to him. He also mentioned that 1 of his golfing partners has the same last name as me, and wondered if we could be related? My last name is common in north Jersey and I shrugged. Maybe we are, maybe not. (Irrelevant aside: I have the same last name as a writer famous in the 20s, but the only "famous" people I might actually be related to are prohibition mobster Vincent "Mad Dog" Coll and old-time character actor J. Carrol Naish. Maybe. Then again, maybe not...) Dr. Abbate was thorough in his examination, looking at my feet, legs, under my arms, front, back, and backside. In deference to modesty, he asked about the groin area, and I was spared that part of the examination. He then asked if I had a problem with needles. Not really, but I wasn't entirely sure what to expect, so I kind of equivocated. He put the needle in, and then I guess "scraped" the facial spot in question (it stung a bit but no real pain). A small bandage was put on it, and I was told I would hear back in 2 weeks. We shook hands, and I made an appointment for next year. With the caveat about the difficult parking situation, this visit was as pleasant and painless as these things can possibly be. Dr. Abbate is a real nice guy, professional and thorough, and I'm glad I "picked" him as my dermatologist. Highly recommended.

I saw Dr. Abbate today in his Riverdale office. From the moment I stepped in, I felt at home. The…read moredesk staff was very welcoming and didn't give me any forms to fill out. I did those online. His medical assistant, Ashley, was a delight. Her manner and knowledge of medicine was impressive as was her explanation of the steps involved in the exam. Enter the charming and personable Dr. Abbate. Smiling and warm doctors are my favorite and Dr. Abbate did not disappoint. Not only was his exam thorough and his knowledge exceptional, his chairside manner was the best! I went there for damaged fingernails caused by acrylic nails and a fungus. I left with the feeling that I was in good hands.

I had a great experience at Schweiger Dermatology in Rockland County. When I stepped inside it was…read morevery clean, start of the art, decorative with a fish tank that was clearly well maintained. The door is clear glass so don't walk into it! as I almost did. loI I was greeted by Gabi and Abi at the counter who were super friendly, helpful, with a big huge smiles. I came to Schweiger because I really didn't want to drive to the city to see a derm, and Schweiger Dermatology was recommended by about 300 ppl in a fb group. Now I know why; Dr. Yael Pinn was amazing. She took care of removing 2 of my moles, and I didn't feel anything. She was really quick and made sure I was comfortable the whole time. She even gave me a compliment and told me I am young.... (but I might be older than her as she looks pretty young). In the treatment room, Jessica was really helpful and made sure I understood everything that was happening. She was there to answer any questions I had. Booking appointments online was super easy, which made the whole process a lot smoother for me and actually the real reason why I came to Schweiger. They were listed on ZocDoc which is a site I love to use for finding good doctors in the area who accept your insurance instead of calling 30 offices. Overall, my experience at Schweiger Dermatology was great. The staff is friendly, the doctors are skilled, and I felt well taken care of. I'll definitely be going back for any future skin care needs. I will post a photo of clear skin after I remove the bandage, but seriously there was no pain, and it was sort of fun! I heard she also offers Botox and other cosmetic treatments you can check out.

Worst experience at a dermatologist I have ever had. (Paramus location) I took my daughter in to…read moresee a pediatric dermatologist. We waited for close to 2 hours. (I checked in several times to see what was taking so long) It was clear they had made a mistake, perhaps the PA (Anita Fox) had left. Instead of being apologetic at all they had us see a PA that was their and available. (Jennifer Sala) She completely disregarded my concerns. When I tried to ask about getting a biopsy the doctor said they don't use any numbing agent in front of my 7 year old daughter, clearly making her very upset. What dermatologist doesn't use any numbing when taking a biopsy. Would never suggest going her unless you like waiting and are into pain.

Dr. Heba is a wonderful dermatologist. She is kind, caring and experienced. She is by far the…read morebest dermatologist I have seen.

This is a nice, welcoming place. The building has a charming rustic look (like a large old-style…read morehouse that has been made into office buildings). The Skin Centre has its own doors (so no communal doors and trying to find suite #4). Lots of parking. The waiting room surprisingly small, but has about 7 chairs. It's clean, open, and gets lots of sunshine. The receptionist is friendly and takes care of things quickly. The patient rooms have really cool chairs. These chairs are electronically adjustable and can go all the way flat, up to almost chest height or down to the ground. Had lots of fun playing elevator w/ my baby on these chairs while we were waiting (shhhhh). We saw Dr. Abdulla (who was recommended by our pediatrician). She was very friendly, very practical, and great at explaining things. The wait time wasn't too bad (maybe 10-15 mins) and she seemed very sure of herself and of her diagnosis. I was happy at how flexible the office was to squeeze us in on a Saturday when we called on Monday. Also - they were able to squeeze me in there too, saving me a second trip the next weekend. Overall, I think this is a nice and friendly place to go for all your dermatologist needs. And instead of writing a prescription, the Dr. prefers to get the address/number/general location of your pharmacy so she can call in the prescription directly. Oh yeah - I forgot to mention the bathroom was very large/spacious w/ pretty tile and bath & body works soap.

I bring my client here for his dermatology appointments and each visit is smooth with no problems…read moreand he enjoys the service they give him. The little things make this office and practice stand out though. The lobby music, fridge filled with water and even candy dish for little ones (or those with a sweet tooth) is a really nice touch. The office is clean and nicely lit, giving it a welcome atmosphere. When making appointments via phone, the staff are always very courteous and helpful. The front desk staff are also very nice, so customer service is a strong focus for the practice I can tell and I appreciate. The actual medical staff are nice too which is important for me and my client who can be difficult to understand when it comes to his needs. One strange thing I find is the service costs can vary from office to office, for example as I understand it the Hoboken office standard visit can carry a higher cost. Why? Still great Dermatology practice nonetheless and would recommend.

Waited over 2 hours for my appointment and finally walked out. Staff was indifferent. No…read moreexplanation and no apology

The most uncaring doctor office I have ever encountered. Couldn't care less about patient concerns,…read moreall about insurance coverage. Asked initially if I had any concerns by the assistant. The doctor then proceeded to ignore all and focus on some other area where she was sure she could bill for. I should not have signed the consent form to send out the tissue sample because I won't be going back even if it turns out to be something. I will go somewhere else.

Office staff is amazing. Dr. Szylit and Therese are very caring. I feel like most people forget…read morethis is a specialist and most specialist take months to get appointments with. This office goes above and beyond to try to accommodate patients. This is not an urgent care and unfortunately, they cannot squeeze everyone in all the time.

My mom went here for for nasolabial filler and saw immediate results. Dr. Festa also treats hair…read moreloss. My mom brought her friend here and the hair treatment worked! Her hair grew back fuller and healthier. Aside from both my mom and her friend loving their results, Dr. Festa is very knowledgeable and honest. His staff are incredibly kind and accommodating. I recommend any one looking to enhance their appearance or to fix a cosmetic problem to call Dr. Festa's office.

Festa, as a d doctor, is fine. At least, I assume so; he was fine five years ago, when he had some…read morecontrol over his life. Having spent the past year trying to be his patient, I can honestly say that I've never seen a doctor put less energy into patients, care less about outcomes, and have worse outcomes. Festa was a good doctor who is very visibly surrounded by people who have no interest in medicine. If you go to him, you will have longterm negative health responses broken up by very, very brief periods of lucid help. I have gotten significantly better medical help from Google. Stay very far away.

Made my appointment for 11:30, was seeing the doctor by then. She knew my diagnosis immediately…read more Gave me a prescription and advice on skin care. Very positive experience.

This place is amazing. Melenia, Dr. Asmar's nurse practicioner is the best I have ever seen,…read moreseriously. Never had someone make me feel at home and make me laugh as much. Dr. Asmar is friendly too. the knowledge of both of them is impeccable.-Joseph Wroblewski

I had a 20 minute wait at first. Truthfully, it had me annoyed at first. However, just like last…read moretime, The nurse that greeted me, Melina greeted me nicely and calmly said sorry about the wait and a good morning which goes a long way and I still feel people do not understand that still lol. Dr. Matthew Asmar as usual was very knowledgeable, friendly and always listen to the patient. I wrote a great review the first time and I will again. Seriously, Melina and Dr. Asmar may be the most professional and well-mannered people there, period.

Attentive, qualified, personable, and thorough. Dr Jaber is really offering the type of care that…read moresets a high standard. Very nice office staff as well as modern efficient offices.

Dr Jaber was through in his full body exam for potential skin cancer. He answered all questions…read moreand even addressed some dermatology concerns related to my hair. The office is well run and easy to find.