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Expensive if Not Using Insurance, Rude Receptionist..., Jul 27, 2010 I've been going to this office exclusively since I moved to New York in the late 80's. This was always for eye exams when my license was up for renewal. The Doctors are a Father and Son team and were always nice and competent. Recently I went for my exam and when I got home I noticed my bill was $325 which I thought was pretty steep. I had the exam, the drops to dilate etc. but I never remember the cost being so great. I called to question this and mentioned that I didn't have insurance and i was told by the not too cordial receptionist that he would speak to the Doctor and call me. He called back and said that was the rate and nothing could be done. After this I wrote a letter and thought they would try to offer some assistance but they refused. I did pay the full charge and asked for my records. Perhaps I should have asked their rate in advance but it had never been extreme in the past. I asked many friends who go often to eye Doctors and they all thought this bill was too much. Anyway, this just felt like a bit of a nasty shakedown and the rude receptionist, clearly not the sharpest tack as they say, made the situation worse. Lesson learned! |
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Excellent Pediatrician who cares a great deal about human life. She is affiliated with great hospita..., Jul 14, 2010 She is a competent and caring pediatrician . She has a great bed side manner. My family highly recommends her. I have had many pediatricians for my children , but Dr. Tafreshi-Oraee is the best one I have found. Her staff are quite professional as well. |
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Health provider goes the extra mile for his oatients..., Apr 30, 2010 I would most definitely recommend Dr. Penwarden to anyone who is looking for a caring, patient, trustworthy, competent and supportive Psychologist. The manner in which he deals with patients is so positive and helpful he really makes a huge difference in helping people learn to help themselves. He is also very willing to fill out myriads of paperwork for his patients on his own time. |
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The doctor took time to explain and set my mind at ease. ..., Apr 28, 2010 Having an allergic reaction for the first time is a very scary experience. Dr. Mechanic took the time to listen and ask many questions about the incident and was able to answer all my questions. I felt very relieved talking to her and left the office knowing that the situation was under control. Her offices were easy to find and the staff were very kind. I was seen promptly at my appointed time. I would recommend Dr. Mechanic to friends, because she was easy to talk to, very knowledgeable and was able to set my mind at ease. |
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My physician failed to acknowledge, address, and eliminate the source of my pain...., Mar 28, 2010 I had a spinal tap, in order to insure that my persistent flu like symptoms and fever weren’t meningitis. I saw Dr. Thakur to follow up. I had a persistent headache, and he informed me that it was a spinal tap related headache. It was caused by leaky spinal fluid. He advised me to go home, lie flat, and wait for it to go away. It never went away. I used up all of my sick leave at a new job. My headache was present whenever I was upright. These headaches are a lot like migraines in their level of pain. After many weeks, I asked him about a blood patch. My supervisor at work had the same problem after a spinal tap in the past. He told me about it. After I made the suggestion to Dr. Thakur, he referred me to have one. I felt better before I was off the table. Because I’ve had a problem with doctor’s failing to listen and/or address my ailments in the past, I stopped seeing Dr. Thakur. He’s a nice enough guy. It’s easy to establish a rapport with him, but, ultimately, he left me in pain for far too long. Missing days of work, in the modern age, is a quick way to lose your job. I need someone who is mindful of that fact and considerate of my pain and discomfort. |