I am beyond frustrated with the level of incompetence and lack of professionalism with Spear and…read morespecifically this location. I arrived at exactly 9:05 for my appointment today, paid my co-pay, and sat in the waiting area as instructed. After 15 minutes of sitting right in front of the desk, I received an automated email stating I was a "no-show." When I flagged this, the receptionist tried to claim I was "late" and that my therapist, Anushka, needed to reschedule me. This is completely false. I was on time and waiting in the lobby the entire time. To make matters worse, they then suggested I could still be seen 20 minutes into my time slot, which is totally unacceptable and unfair to any patient. I am 32 weeks pregnant and do not have the energy to deal with this kind of run-around. Between the clerical errors and the attempt to blame the patient for their own mistake, I will not be returning. I'd highly recommend looking elsewhere if you value your time and expect basic professional courtesy.

My experience at Spear Park Slope was very positive-- I worked with Fraidy who is such a caring,…read morerespectful, and skilled provider. She was a great listener and adapted the exercises as time went by, always mindful of how I was feeling that week. All of my interactions with Spear staff (e.g., checking in at front desk, working with other providers in Fraidy's absence) were positive and professional. Highly recommend this practice to all and would return if needed!

I had an excellent course of physical therapy here. I severely herniated my L5 S1 disc and had a…read moreton of pain walking, bending, even straightening my legs. Initially my orthopedist had recommended surgery but I decided to take a shot with PT first to see what progress could be made. I worked with Aakanksha over the entire time and I've come out the other end 99.9% pain free - around 8 months in total. She was very patient and helpful in understanding how to progress my mobility and reduce pain, we tried lots of different exercises each week to figure out what worked. Absolutely fantastic. I'm extremely happy I was able to avoid surgery and I can't be more grateful.. All the staff was very friendly and welcoming as well - the other PTs and the front desk too.

IF YOU VALUE YOUR PRIVATE INFORMATION, like your date of birth, your address, and information about…read moreyour care, I strongly suggest avoiding this location of Spear. The majority of what bothered me wasn't that they breached HIPAA law several times in a phone call to me: they fed to me someone else's date of birth, and instead of asking me to give them information about myself for them to confirm my identity, they fed me this information. Again, before they knew I was me. But I was ready to excuse the person who made the mistakes. I did want to prevent it from happening again, though. It was the ways the clinical director handled it that really frustrated and angered me. When I expressed concern to the m, while they acknowledged that a mistake was made, they responded with a lot of assertions about tangential policies instead of the issue itself; they didn't assure me that they and/or the location would work to avoid the same kind of mistake in the future; when I addressed this hole in a second in-person conversation about it, they claimed they made this assurance in the previous conversation, citing lines they never expressed in that previous conversation; in the same, second in-person conversation, they told me they talked with the person who broke HIPAA law, and less than three minutes later, when I asked them if they talked with the person, they expressed their 'Yes' in a high voice -- very unconvincing. The clinical director's physical therapy guidance also lacked the level of care for movement quality and level of attention in general that I want for my own healing or that of anyone I care about.

Massive ice patch in front of business 2 days after snow storm. Almost slipped and hit my head…read moretwice walking by. Worst from there to Barclays by far. A receptionist came out to shoo me away and tell me they are waiting on the owner to remove the ice, no apology. My landlord didn't shovel either and I cleaned off my stairs and sidewalk and path to package box because I have a sense of responsibility. The irony of a slipping hazard in front of a spine pain office is not lost on me. If they approach the responsibility to their patients like they do their building, stay away.

Doctor Khan is an absolutely amazing doctor super attentive and so caring, but his office admin…read moremakes it a horrible patient experience. I have hit so many road blocks with his receptionist. She gate keeps everything and lacks urgency and follow up. I have hit so many road blocks with her. The lack of communication and follow up is severely concerning when it's concerning his patients and their health and well being. She puts up a huge barrier where you can not get a hold of the doctor due to the fact she wants to own every process along the way but then sits on things with no urgency. Doctor Khan is so amazing but I'm dealing more with his receptionist than the actual doctor even after i have asked her to leave messages for him to call me back - still nothing.

He is not a pain management doctor. He is a doctor who focuses on weight loss referrals. He is a…read moredoctor who focuses on physical therapy. He's more like a physical therapist. He rather distract you from you asking him anything substantial about pain. Here have to talk to you about your life. He rather talk to you about anything else as long as it has nothing to do with pain.

Dr. Lefkowitz came on very strong in my first visit. He seemed very empathetic and his staff seemed…read more deferential. I was very excited about getting my first injection as he seemed competent. Rare. What happened to me today felt more like assault. I have been assaulted before and I feel just as disembodied. I was told I would receive local anesthesia before my procedure and I did not. During the procedure Dr. Leftkowitz had a conversation with his pre-med assistant about where he might go for the summer. During this time he did not tell me when he would start and he did not apply local anesthesia. Did not say "little pinch" nor "big pinch" At one point I actually screamed "what the hell are you doing?!" And. When he was done he actually said see you're all better! And rubbed my head like I was a child. The braggadocio! The racism! Uhhh no. I'm 46 and No one has ever rubbed or patted me on the head. No PoC would ever. Perhaps God sent me there to teach. Perhaps there is no God. But he bout to learn something. Honey this is not okay." I went over to CMS at Medicare to start that complaint and am all set to call my friends in Albany at the Office of Professional Medical Conduct Central Intake Unit. Whether I complete those reports is up to your office. See, after Dr. Frazier messed up my fusion and destroyed my life and career, I learned quite a lot about patient's rights. DO NOT SEE HIM AND IF HE HURTS YOU AFTER 4.13.2022 WE WILL ALL SUE THE BLEEP OUT OF HIM.

Dr. Principal is amazing. I came to her with an acute ankle and knee injury that was compounding…read moreover time and super painful; in a matter of weeks she was able to get me back to the point of able to exercise functionally and to reduce my pain dramatically. She's kind, funny, and is able to adapt in the moment to address needs based on how I'm showing up on the day. I'm so grateful for her guidance and support!

I am so happy to have found Dr. Principal! I have worked with her for two different issues --…read morephysical therapy following foot surgery, and balance. She is so knowledgeable, resourceful, and good at what she does. Her sessions in office and exercises for home are effective. She patiently reviews what is causing the issue in the affected body part and how the particular therapy assists with the cure. And her remedies work! My podiatrist was surprised to see how quickly my foot was recovering post-surgery. I would highly recommend her services.

I went to Hima Gandhi for a back injury and she helped SOOOO much. I will sing her praise forever…read more I've had a herniated disc in my lower back+neuropathy for the past 6 years and I've done PT before, but it only kind of helped...Hima's care ACTUALLY made a difference. Hima is extremely kind and optimistic and knowledgeable. She gave me the tools to handle flair ups when they inevitably happen, but from the time I started seeing her to finishing I went from not being able to walk very much and feeling pain every day, to exercising again with minimal pain and anxiety of reinjury. At one point I even strained something in my hip while I was out of town, and she responded to my panicked email immediately, giving me guidance. She even helped me prepare physically for moving apartments. Treatment from her is very personal and I appreciated it so much. Especially when an injury-that you feel is ruining your quality of life-can be so emotional. The facility is kind of small and can feel chaotic when it's busy, but I didn't mind too much. The windows and high ceilings were nice, plus all the equipment looked new. I will definitely be coming back here if I have any future issues. 1000/10 stars for Hima Gandhi

I went to Him Gandhi for PT of an ankle--she was so helpful, and so effective--now I'm back to my…read morenormal 30+ miles per week running. The front desk is also helpful and accommodative.

It's not bad at all clean and up to date. But the hippa rules don't apply at all. I am sitting…read morewaiting to see the doctor and one of the female employees comes out to interview a new client in the sittin

From the owner: We specialize in Pain Management, Physical Therapy, and all other Rehabilitation services. We are…read morecommitted to helping the neighborhood with their medical needs and providing amazing patient care.

Ben Taylor is an enigmatic healer. While he is empathic and a good listener, he learns each…read morepatient's body and then tries to reveal its balanced potential. I began seeing Dr. Taylor after about 6 months of chronic groin pain that had returned as a result of antibiotic use, prostatitis, and nerve strain. In addition, I had a locked-up sacrum and some spinal scoliosis. I had been to several urologists, acupuncturists, chiropractors, and pain specialists. I had tried auto-immune diets, tricyclic antidepressants, steroidal pain blocks, etc. Over a few months, we reasoned through the groin pain, hatched several action plans, and in the process, made real progress against the pain, and definitely corrected some spinal alignment issues I'd had since childhood. There are so few doctors who practice Osteopathic Manipulation (OMM or OMT), especially in New York. While Dr. Taylor does not accept health insurance, his office assistant is provide a detailed bill that is easy to submit for out-of-network insurance coverage. When I was searching for DOs in New York who practice OMT, I went to many who either did not spend any time or effort in the session or had no idea what they were doing. Dr. Taylor upholds the incredible legacy of osteopathy by being perceptively hands-on, spending time with his patients, and refusing to rush judgements.

i was travelling in north america while five months pregnant and had been in a great deal of pain…read morewith a sciatica since i had arrived. I contacted Dr Taylor and he made himself available quickly, which i really appreciated. I found him a very professionnal osteopathe, checking thoroughly my history and taking all the time needed to work with me. He helped me a lot, showed me a few yoga exercises to do, and took news from me the following days. I've seen a lot of ostéopathe, in France where i live, and elsewhere as well, and i can safely recommand Ben Taylor.

Dr Blyskal is an excellent practitioner. Throughout the years, her treatments have helped me…read moreimmensely with asthma, recovery from colds/flu, and a variety of musculoskeletal issues. I feel that Dr Blyskal always makes space for my understanding of my own body while also presenting her perspective from the DO lens. She understands the interlocking connections of various body systems and her treatments are conscientious and effective. I love being able to receive hands on treatments from a fully licensed physician. Dr Blyskal is an invaluable, trusted component of my health support team.

I came to Dr Blyskal with significant lower back pain and stiffness. Under her direction and care…read moreI have been pain free for 6 months. She diagnosed the problem and prescribed a stretching and exercise routine that has really helped. If you suffer from back pain, I can't recommend her services enough!