My mom had been suffering from terrible knee pain after going through a slew of shots and…read moremedication she was finally sent for an MRI which showed a meniscus tear and arthritis, her ortho at the time said she needed a knee replacement, my mom has many co-morbidities and we knew that knee replacement wasn't the safest option for her. I researched alternatives for knee replacement and found Dr. Levy's office and made an appointment for a consultation. We first met with his PA Kevin who conducted a very thorough examination and as mom stated, she had never had that type of extensive orthopedic exam ever, plus Kevin is a very nice guy, patient and very knowledgeable, then we met with Dr. Levy who went over the MRI in great detail with us, we found out that mom had issues in addition to her torn meniscus (turns out at surgery she had 2 serious tears we were never informed of), he told us mom didn't need knee replacement (the practice's bottomline is to save the joint as best as possible) and went into detail as to the procedure he was to perform as well as addressing the menisci, both Dr. Levy and Kevin took their time with us and answered any questions we had. Mom had her surgery in December and is doing well. Dr. Levy and his staff are nice, professional and caring. I was so impressed by Dr. Levy's practice and philosophy that I ended up treating with him for an issue that I've had for over a year, I saw 4 different doctors by the time I was given a script for an MRI and was told nothing could be done for me, one doctor stated I may need a knee replacement, I saw Dr. Levy who easily found my issue by studying my MRI closely and I am scheduled for surgery in the near future. If it weren't for Dr. Levy's knowledge (he's a researcher and inventor as well) I still would be on the vicious cycle of cortisone shots, PT and gel shots. In my experience, it's amazing how insurance companies will easily pay for a major surgery like a total knee replacement (which I don't need) than pay for other treatment that they'd otherwise think is considered alternative, I gladly will treat out of network in order to get the treatment that I need instead of being treated in a cookie cutter way (like being told I need a total knee replacement when I had 'some' arthritis and in a small part of my knee) and Dr. Levy doesn't treat anyone in a cookie cutter way, he treats them as individuals with different needs. I highly recommend him and his staff. Mom treats in the Ironbound section of Newark, and I treat in his Millburn location and both locations are great!

Had initial lunchtime appointment at Millburn office. Waited over an hour in empty office only to…read morebe seen by PA for 5 minutes; useless visit. Office scheduled follow up visit but in the interim I was getting better with PT so called office to cancel appointment. Was told on phone that everything was taken care of. Next thing I know I get a no-show bill from the office. Called office only to straighten their records out and was basically told by rude office manager that I was lying and their records show that I confirmed the appointment and the poor doctor and nurse were waiting for me. The nerve of this place! Never going there again (and I suggest you avoid this place as well).

I had an accident and was referred to Dr. Ashra. He is amazing he is been very helpful and…read moreattentive. Definitely will recommend people to go see him. He is short to the point very professional and all appointments have been amazing.

Dr Imran Ashraf is a physician at the top of his game. He is professional, intelligent, well…read moreeducated, very tuned into your problems and extremely attentive. If you need an Orthopedic Surgeon you want a practitioner like Dr Ashraf that is highly experienced and young enough to be in his prime. Dr Ashraf diagnosed a life threatening condition in 2 minutes in his office, sent me directly to the hospital and preformed surgery that evening. I had been to 3 other physicians that week and made 1 trip to the emergency room with no conclusion and no concern. Dr Ashraf is wonderful person and a great physician- I recommend him with no reservations. Also his office is beautiful and well organized plus has ample parking!!

14K out of pocket, pain issues not resolved. Incompetent physical therapists who show up late or…read morenot at all, multiple screw ups on appointment times, no information about how to live w/ the condition going forward. I sent xrays to the office which no one looked at. Script for knee braces not recognized by surgical supply stores and did not specify any particular medical issue. Awful.

I was looking for a physical therapy office that dealt with Postal Employees. I found Empire…read morePhysical Medicine & Pain Management. Everybody there is on one accord with wellness. My physical therapist, Swati works with a spirit of excellence. She knows exactly where to touch and knows what exercises work well with my condition. They are also very caring and understanding.

Worst experience I've ever had with a chiropractor. I made…read morean appointment via text message because I was in significant back pain. Despite a recent blizzard and freezing temperatures, I took two forms of transportation to get to the MaxHealth Center office. When I arrived, I was told I did not have an appointment. I showed Dr. Fernandez the text messages confirming it. At that point, she said she didn't realize she had agreed to see someone who is not a "frequent" patient. I had previously used her services once before. During that visit, I found her sales tactics to be aggressive and she could not really adjust my back, but I decided to give her another chance. I explained that I travel often for work, which makes it difficult to come into the office regularly. Her demeanor immediately became hostile. She refused to provide an adjustment solely because I could not commit to frequent visits and told me to "see my way out." I was in real pain and pleaded for help, but I was treated with shocking cruelty and dismissal. Thankfully, I was able to find another chiropractic practice nearby that was professional, compassionate, and willing to help. I do not recommend this provider to anyone--especially if you value professionalism, empathy, or respectful treatment. Unless you can commit to frequent visits and tolerate being spoken to harshly, I would strongly advise going elsewhere.

I have had a fantastic experience with Dr Rief and all the staff at Max Health!…read more I first went to Max Health 4 years ago after experiencing terrible neck and back pain. Initially I selected Max Health because I only go to female doctors and I was planning to see the female chiropractor in the office. When I arrived, I was told I would be seen by Dr. Rief, a male chiropractor. I was understandably surprised but agreed to speak with him. He let me know that his female colleague had an accident earlier that week and broke her arm so she would not be able to treat me. I explained my hesitations to him about working with a male chiropractor and he reassured me of his professionalism and dedication to providing good care. He made me feel safe and comfortable and so I decided to go forward. I saw Dr. Rief 1-2 times per week for several months and he helped me immensely. Fast forward to This year- I had a terrible fall in July, tore my hamstring and hurt my neck and back. I had the worst headache of my life and after visiting several medical doctors I turned to Dr. Rief and the staff at Max Health Center. Unfortunately they don't take my insurance but I pay out of pocket because it's totally worth it! What a game changer! When I first started seeing Dr. Rief in September I could not sit up or stand without experiencing immediate, excruciating, debilitating head and neck pain. I had laid in my bed for a month straight at that point it was so bad. He listened carefully to my situation and then he and the massage therapist worked on me for 90 minutes! (Game changer!) I have been going twice a week for more than a month and the difference is night and day. I am getting my life back!! Dr. Rief and all of the staff at this office care deeply for their patients and their wellness. I have never had to wait for an appointment. I have never once had to wait in the waiting room. I show up on time- they see me on time. The massage therapists are fantastic- in their care and their spirit. The staff are professional and all are a pleasure to deal with. They don't even complain when I ask for a note for my job after every appointment! Dr. Rief has changed my life twice and I am so grateful. I cannot recommend this practice enough! Go there!

I've been going to Empire for the past three weeks for physical therapy. Wow! Here's 5 reasons it…read moregets 5 stars: 1) No wait time. I arrive, check in and say hi to Cece, and within minutes I'm being seen by Jack or Jay. 2) Personal, individualized treatment. Both doctors are really attentive, answer all my questions, and I never feel shorted for time. Qua (pronounced Quway), the assistant, is awesome too and does a really nice job with the ultrasound treatment. 3) Friendly staff. From the first day, I felt welcome. Everyone is conversational and takes an appropriately professional interest in my personal life. 4) Soothing environment. The office is quiet, the benches are comfortable, everything is clean, and I get as many pillows as I want! One time during the electro-therapy I had a headache, and without my saying anything about it Jay noticed my wincing from the light. He dimmed the ceiling light and put an ice pack under my neck. No more headache! 5) EFFECTIVE TREATMENT. A broken tibia in the ankle area and a few ligament sprains had held me back since they occurred in March. When I started going at the end of May, I still had tons of stiffness and swelling in my ankle even 10 weeks after the injury, and I couldn't walk without a cane. Its three weeks later, and I am already feeling ready to run! I know I need to still wait and finish my treatment so I build back my muscle strength. However, the combinations of treatments, education, and teamwork provided at Empire have me extremely satisfied.

I went to this PT place twice, in March. The owner and his assistant were both kind. However, the…read moreowner's wife - who supervises the office staff (although I think she's only there once/week to go over the billing) - was AWFUL! The receptionist (a nice young woman) told me - when I made my first appointment - that the owner's wife was very concerned about payment. I told her we had *excellent* health insurance (for which we were paying an obscene amount of money) and it would cover 100% of the first eight visits (I'd already *confirmed* that with our insurance company, which is probably the most well-known in the U.S.). At the time of my first visit, the receptionist inferred that the owner's wife was very leery - but they'd made a copy of my health insurance card and therefore they had all of my information (and they could *easily* have contacted our insurance company for verification of my benefits, as anyone else would have). I thought it was quite strange for the owner's wife to behave in that manner, and I've *never* in my entire life encountered such odd behavior from anyone else at a medical office. When I went for my second appointment, the owner's wife was there. After my PT session, she strongly told me that I couldn't continue with appointments unless I paid upfront. I was livid, because they had *all* of my information. I also told her that it would take at least three months for me to get reimbursement (which I realize is the case for medical practitioners and I'm sympathetic, but a patient shouldn't have to be without the money when having *already proven* they'd receive full reimbursement). I decided not to return, since there was *no* way I was going to lay out all that money. Gradually I healed on my own, anyway - but the wife was a FOOL, because they ended up losing a lot of money when I didn't return. UPDATE (2/19/10): Donna W. (the owner's wife) has made totally FALSE statements and SHE is the one who does not "understand" the insurance situation! My health insurance paid *IN FULL* for the two PT visits - but later I was informed by my car insurance company that NYS has a ridiculous law whereby if you're injured in a public transit accident (I was injured on an MTA bus) and if you own a car, your *car* insurance company must pay your medical bills (there's obviously no connection between a bus accident injury and owning a car, but far be it for me to understand the crazy laws enacted by our state legislature). My health insurance company had already paid 100% of my medical bills (including Empire State PT), but that ridiculous law forced every medical provider to reimburse my health insurance company and to then re-bill everything to my car insurance company (!). We have a $200 deductible with our car insurance, which meant that $200 out of the *multi-thousands of dollars* would not be paid. However; I know for a fact that one of the other providers wasn't paid for part of the $200 deductible, therefore Empire State PT is NOT owed $200 (meaning, Donna W. is a *LIAR*!). Further, Empire State PT *NEVER* billed me for any balance and therefore it's an outright *LIE* for Donna W. to accuse me of not paying! And lastly, the supervisor at my car insurance company told me they'd PREVIOUSLY had a problem with Empire State PT refusing to reimburse someone's health insurance company and to re-bill their car insurance company (the same thing happened *this* time, therefore that person had to then call the *owner* of Empire State PT). That just goes to show the type of person Donna W. is (!). It should now be quite obvious why I rated Donna W's behavior so poorly (and I also find it very "interesting" that later on the *EXACT SAME DAY* Donna W. stated her [multiple] lies and I responded with the *truth*, two other people wrote a [glowing] review of Empire State PT - and to make it even *more* obvious, both reviewers had never written ANY other reviews until today). I predict that Donna W. will contact as many patients as possible to write glowing reviews of their treatment, in a desperate attempt to counteract my review. Avoid Empire State PT unless you want to contend with the owner's unpleasant and LYING wife!!

Unhelpful staff, inconsistent messages/processes related to whether a referral is needed before…read moremaking an appointment. My primary care doctor and I are confused and disappointed by their service. After 3 days, 7 phone calls, and two fax numbers, I still don't have an appointment. I will not become a patient here.

I recently had a pretty nasty bicycle accident which resulted in a trimalleolar fracture of my left…read moreankle and bone shards jammed into the joint. To be clear, this means I broke every single bone in my ankle. It was made clear to me this would be a life changing injury. I was referred to Dr. Seidman, and this is without a doubt the luckiest thing that has ever happened to me. A plan of action has already been worked out before I even made it to his office. He had been briefed by his team on the severity of my injury and had already begun formulating a clear cut plan to surgically remove the bone fragments from my ankle and piece together all the broken bones with a stunning composition of plates and screws. I have never had any sort of severe injury before, and I was blatantly terrified up until the point that I got to meet with Dr. Seidman. My surgery happened the following week, and I can't imagine it having gone any better. My recovery has been miraculous. It is no surprise that the mere mention of his name to any of his patients and coworkers is met with the highest level of admiration and praise. I am more grateful than any words could ever suffice to express.

Dr Owens is amazing! He's extremely knowledgable, and the staff are amazing and friendly. I highly…read morerecommend him if you have any issues.

Office is pretty well run and the girls there are very helpful. They are pretty easy with…read morescheduling appointments and will call you if there is ever any change in your appointment. Dr Owens comes across as a knowledgeable doctor. He'll give you a good explanation of what you should or shouldn't be doing. While I've been seeing him for a year now, I have not had surgery performed by him yet. Another good point is that with everything I have going on, he hasn't pushed surgery as the first option. He stressed trying all the least invasive methods first. That is a big plus these days.

Monique is a treasure!!! I've been a patient of hers for the past 7+ years - first for a shoulder…read moreinjury, then plantar fasciitis in both feet. Both situations I ignored until the pain became unbearable, yet Monique guided me to a full recovery from conditions I thought too severe to heal. After moving to another state, I recently saw a different physical therapist for a wrist issue. That experience--impersonal, assembly-line treatment with no clear plan for healing--was in stark contrast to Monique's care. It was a reminder of what an exceptional doctor she is. With Monique, I always feel seen and heard. Her care is deeply personalized, and she has an incredible gift for identifying the root of the problem and treating it effectively. On top of her skill, she's approachable, easy to talk to, and has a wonderful sense of humor. I can't recommend her highly enough!

I've been to a lot of PT places and this one is top notch. excellent care from therapists,…read moreinstructors and even billing team! proces are reasonable and in line with other places. one on one care in a low key atmosphere with a visually modern esthetic an fab music rotation. lots of green plants add to a healthy positive not overwhelmIng space.