Review of Lenox Hill Radiology - Columbus Circle Imaging, New York
I had a deeply disappointing experience at Lenox Hill Radiology - Columbus Imaging, and I feel compelled to share it in the hope of sparing others the same frustration.
I arrived at the facility with a prescription from my doctor indicating two imaging tests. Prior to my appointment, I called the center to confirm both the exams and the scheduled time. During that call, I also asked--per my doctor's explicit instructions--to initially perform only one of the two exams, and proceed with the second only if necessary.
Upon arrival, the front desk staff informed me they could only see one of the two exams in their system and told me I needed to contact my doctor. While I was waiting on hold with my doctor's office, I reviewed the written prescription and saw clearly that both tests were listed. This meant I had been given incorrect information by the staff, which led to an unnecessary delay.
Eventually, I was directed to another office, where I encountered a very kind and helpful administrative assistant who facilitated a conversation with the supervisor, Njama Terry. Unfortunately, this interaction was both unproductive and unpleasant. From the outset, Ms. Terry adopted a dismissive and condescending tone. Rather than listening to my concerns or showing any willingness to accommodate my doctor's instructions, she simply stated that their protocol was to perform both tests at the same time, and that it was "my choice" if I wanted to deviate from that.
I remained polite and tried to explain that, under medical advice, I preferred to proceed with just the first test for now, and only do the second if it proved necessary. Ms. Terry repeated the same line--about "protocol" and "incomplete results"--without offering any constructive solution or showing the slightest interest in patient-centered care.
After reaffirming my decision to proceed with just one of the tests, I was informed (again, without much courtesy) that there would be a delay--adding to the hour I had already wasted due to the facility's poor organization. To make matters worse, I was later informed--via the same kind assistant--that doing the exams separately would incur an additional fee, though I was never told how much.
This experience left me with the clear impression that this facility is disorganized and lacks the basic professionalism one would expect from a healthcare provider. Most concerning, however, was the attitude of Ms. Njama Terry, who, in my view, displayed a complete inability to interact respectfully and constructively with patients.
I will be reporting this experience to my referring physician, and I strongly encourage others to seek a more professional and patient-focused radiology center.
This is based on my direct personal experience on June 16th 2025 11.30 am read more