First of all, awful & hidden location in Mahwah & totally empty office....after the fact made sense why she probably doesn't have many patients..... I went to the doctor on June 23rd, 2014 because I had an awful sore throat for 5 days that just kept getting worse. I said to the doctor the last time my throat hurt this bad & my glands were this swollen, and I couldn't swallow I had strep. She checked my ears, my throat and my nose with a camera....all equally nonchalantly. I said I didn't have any congestion in my nose, it was all my throat and some ear pain. She did not want to give me an antibiotic and said "she thinks it's viral". However, she gave me an antibiotic (after some convincing) and said to use it only if it's not a little better tomorrow. I went through the rest of the day (June 23rd), was up all night & in the morning my throat was so bad that I was drooling all over and couldn't breath well so I immediately went to get the antibiotic on June 24th. 24 hours later on June 25th (after being on the antibiotic) I started feeling some relief. One week later and fortunately well again from the antibiotic that she wasn't even going to give me, I received my bill that the doctor apparently performed a "surgery" and I was due to pay an additional $80 not covered by insurance. I called the doctor office & tried to explain to the billing guy that I don't understand why I am being billed for this. I didn't agree to a surgery. The billing guy, was condescending, rude, and very unprofessional. He kept talking over me and was actually so ignorant to say "you chose your insurance"...well we all know that's not true, you get what you get. He was some how surprised that I had to hang up when he wouldn't let me speak and I wasn't going to get into a shouting war with him or listen to how he was talking to me?? I had to have my insurance company call to talk to him....they were disgusted at how they were spoken to also. Unfortunately, it's their job so they have to listen to it. From the conversation with the billing guy, I learned that the doctor can manhandle me and perform whatever she wanted and by me not saying anything I am consenting to this procedure. As mentioned above, sticking the camera up my nose was done as nonchalantly as checking my ears and throat that I didn't think I had a choice. The doctor did not warn me or discuss with me. Had a known a camera was going up my noise (uncomfortably) I would've rather had the lab test done for strep first & an antibiotic given second before I agreed to such an intrusive procedure. Initiating a procedure with out consent seems very shady and bad practice. Especially when a strep test was not even performed. I was going to the doctor for a sick visit so planned to pay my $50 co-payment and Cigna would be responsible for 100% so even if this procedure was performed, not a surgery. This procedure is not what I went to the doctor for. While I have no rights at the doctors office, I do have the right to spread the word to any future victims of this doctor. I have since spread the word to all of my local moms groups & was not surprised to hear that she has a bad reputation amongst other doctors and patients. One ENT mentioned that they take their reviews on Yelp seriously....Patient beware. Coincidentally, my son had the same thing I had....he went to the doctor a couple of days later. Guess what he had....strep. Guess what he paid....his copayment, that's it!!! read more

Dr. Jayde Steckowych came highly recommended, by an excellent internist. I was told that she is thorough. As it turned out, she is the most thorough physician I have ever been to! She also figured things out to help me tremendously! She is a professor at Columbia University - the best University in our area. I think this is probably one of the reasons that she is excellent. Teaching keeps people abreast of the latest in the field of medicine. She is a brilliant ENT specialist and she puts your health first. She spent a generous amount of time with me, to provide medical answers that had an enormously positive impact on my health. I thank God for her! She does not push for surgery, but made suggestions to help guide me to the best answer. I did not need surgery to make great gains, under her car. Luz and another assistant, who works for Dr. Steckowych were professional, personable, patient, helpful and efficient. read more

It surprises me that Dr. Steckowych would get even one good review. She is deplorable. I went to her over a year ago for a regular check-up visit. From the minute I met her, she had a nasty attitude. She was extremely rude and VERY condescending. Apparently I was wasting her time with my questions or concerns. Even when she was asking me family history questions, she was obnoxiously trying to get the information out of me. "Well WHEN did that happen?" and "DETAILS" instead of asking kindly about my experiences. For the first time ever I wanted to walk out on a doctor. Unfortunately I wanted to get examined to see if there were any issues. During the exam she numbed my nasal cavity and then SHOVED the camera up my nose so hard and fast that even my screams didn't stop her OR make her have ANY compassion for what I was experiencing. She seemed annoyed that I was even acting like that. I left feeling abused, ignored, mistreated, violated and disgusted. I will smile gladly to myself the day she gets her medical license revoked. read more