When my health is a concern, I source out the best doctors. If Im going to get operated on, I want the guy who does several surgeries a week like my surgery not a few a month or a few a year. Dr. Kulber has been a surgeon for a very long time. In fact, he rebuilt my significant others hand over 20 years ago. I needed 10 procedures in my hand. After going to two other doctors within the cedars network, I was referred to Dr Kulber due to the complexity of my case.Dr Kulber was able to add me to a new study so that I could have cadaver meniscus replaced some of the torn tendons in my thumb. We were able to reduce the number of surgeries to six surgeries. He and I agree it is not good to do any surgeries that aren't absolutely necessary. Dr. Kulber devotes a lot of his time to helping children in Third World countries who don't have good medical care. He is an incredible asset within the Cedar Sinai Hand & Wrist medical department. A few people have written reviews and complained that they have had to wait to see him. Or that several people in the room when they've had an appointment. That's the way it works folks. This is one of the top surgeons in our country. If you're going to see him you're going to have to wait because he's a very busy man. And a lot of people go in the room and ask a lot of stupid questions and waste his time. Have a little respect for how busy this individual is. As to who the other people are in the room generally, you're going to have a physicians assistant, PA, and potentially a medical assistant, and they could also be an intern or a nurse. It takes a team to keep a busy system working. I'm grateful that Dr Kulber was able to do my surgery. Everything has been a great success so far and I expect to have a wonderful outcome. Thank you to him and his amazing team. read more

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Zero confidence in this doctor. I was scheduled to have a cyst removed in my left hand. I was woken up about an hour later and you told me that the bad news was that he didn't remove the paint assist because he had to repair the ligament that he cut when he went in to do the surgery. He told me he was gonna cast me for two months, but he had sutured it so tight that I had zero range of motion. I won't get into the gory details but several years later I have a non-functioning left wrist and the cyst is still in there. Nobody will touch me anymore because of the watch job. read more

Dr Kulber is the best of the best He did carpel tunnel surgery on both my hands (different times) last year & recently did surgery on torn ligament in thumb Made arrangements on all 3 occasions to have surgery quickly due to pain read more

Not qualified. Went in with a broken pinky and they over charged for terrible service. They couldn't even wrap it and didn't have a brace. Caused more damage then helped read more

I had a very strange appointment meeting with Dr. Kulber with 3 others joining the doctor in the room and I have no clue who they were, as they all stood there looking at my breasts and taking notes. When the doctor decided to assess the situation he spoke to a screen giving his medical terminology in what he would do in surgery, he barely spoke to me about it and when he did he as very nonchalant. And when they all left, his scheduler came in the room to have me sign something, giving me dates available for the surgery and I said no thank you. This not the type surgeon that I would like to have do my breast surgery and I've chosen someone else. read more

Dr. Mulberry is a very good doctor and his team is great. They work really hard to keep everyone comfortable while getting thing's running smoothly at the office. I had a small surgery on my lip (venous lake) in the office. Everything went really well and the follow ups have been wonderful. read more

I highly recommend Dr. Kulber to perform your surgery. I had such a great experience from the beginning to the end. The front and back office are extremely professional and caring. Dr. Kulber is very skilled and did an amazing job, and his assistant Kylie stayed on top of bringing me in multiple times post surgery to monitor the area and keep it sanitary. I couldn't be more happy! read more

Saw this doctor in 2021 for a hand injury. His assistant Kylie was nice but beware- they won't tell you any costs up front and will send you bills for literally thousands of dollars (even with decent insurance). Be prepared to sit in the waiting for upwards of 45 minutes and if they know you have insurance they will find a multitude of ways to charge you extra money. My pinky has healed but my wallet has not. Never again. Shame on you Cedars. read more

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Dr. Kulber performed surgery on my hand. I was put in casts for almost 3 weeks and was managed post op by Kylie. Kylie had a flippant attitude in general. She prescribed medrol packs 3x to reduce imflammation. (I was advised by two other Drs that twice is the maximum for one diagnosis.) I followed all of her advice and did a tremendous amount of ot. Unfortunately, I was still unable to bend the joints. I decided to go back to Dr. Kulber. He didn't have much to offer. He told me that in time, I would get better and released me from care. Fast forward 8 months post op and I am still unable to bend the joints. I went to another surgeon and after an exam and xrays, he recommended another surgery to remove the scar tissue. In addition, he released a nerve and he is not sure the nerve is going to survive. He did not immobilize the hand, since that creates scar tissue and had me moving the hand immediately. 10 days post op and I am at least 60% better. I am disappointed that Dr. Kulber didn't do anything more to help me. read more

please do not allow this dr to operate on you . the only time you will see him is at your surgery . Then you will never see him again . Don't say i didn't warn you . i think he wants to operate on you so he can do hand research on you , and then he doesn't give a shit about you afterwards . don't say i didn't warn you ! read more

Zero stars! Was referred to this obnoxious surgeon by my primary physician re joints in my hand for possible surgery. He looked at it and basically laughed, as if his supremely important time had been wasted. What sort of trivial problems did I have to disturb the great surgeon? In addition, he'd brought in two young residents to observe. Observe what? He at once proceeded to berate me and sneer at the folly of my even being there. What sort of lesson was he giving these residents? As a teacher, I don't take kindly to little (and short) squirts of any age who love to show off just how badly they can behave. All I can think of is that Mommy & Daddy paid for "my son the doctor's" med school. Not an ounce of concern for any patient. No suggestions for me, no referrals to any other specialist, and ignored my mentioning that another doctor had arranged the referral. Just "get out of my face." Why a doctor like this who obviously has psychological problems and likes to throw temper tantrums is allowed to practice, is a wonder. Read the other review here on this jerk, many of which cite his temperament. I'm sorry now that I didn't yell back at this bully and slam a few doors. Run from this specialist. One would think that Cedars would at least take note of responses here. read more

April 4, 2018 Thank GOD the Universe for this human, Dr David Kulber!!! Walking into to his office...I'll say this...everyone there that leads up to him (Dr Kulber) was AMAZING! Starting with Lauren at the front desk, Robin the intake nurse, Sarah with x-rays, Matt with Image Tech, Lily Chavez, who supervised the entire process, Cecilia Jeanette (CJ) and this person...PA-C Kylie Tanabe...Wow!!! Simply an Amazing team!! Thank you all 'soul much' for the care and 'all of the extra' you put into the time you spent with me and my surgery and therapy. I'll never forget this. When professionals like these men and women take the seriousness of 'having people's lives in their hands' along with all the pressure & stress of the job...and yet are still able to do it with such ease, patience, care and understanding...it's nothing short of something miraculous! Truly blessed beings that are dedicated to healing and saving people's lives. I was Blessed that my path in search of the best care made me gravitate to you. With deep respect and gratitude, Les Brandt read more

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Dr. Kulber is a skilled, compassionate surgeon at Beverly Hills Hand Surgery within Cedars Sinai. His staff is kind and competent. While it can be very busy and a longer wait than desirable once you get to see Dr. Kulber you are in good hands once you do see him. He is open-minded and when I asked him to consider ActivArmor 3D water proof case he wrote me a prescription so I did not have to wear the old fashioned Plaster cast. This really helped both my ability to shower and swim for Esther therapy but also improve my Mood. I have proven to be a complicated case and he has not given up on fixing my issues. Thanks Dr. Kulber and staff/team. Best, Melinda read more

Wow! I can not recommend you find another doctor more. Absolutely do Not go here. Terrible service. I've never been so disappointed in my life. Wasted my time, my partner's time and my 4 month old's time. Allowed us to make an appointment for our child to have a minor operation just for us to arrive and waiting for 30 minutes. After said 30 minutes I inquired about how much longer we'd have to wait and a manager appeared just to let me know Dr Kulber would not be seeing us. No call to cancel, no advanced notice, not even a good excuse as to why. Disgusting people! Save your time and energy and go somewhere else. read more

Completely deformed my mother's hand (she has had Dupuytren's contracture) and even ruined fingers that were fine before. Do not see this doctor. read more

I was referred to Dr. David Kulber by my primary care physician. From my first office visit for diagnosis (bone spur), through surgery and follow up, Dr. Kulber and his staff have been exemplary professionals, taking the time to explain procedures and treatment. They each made a point of asking if there was anything further that I had questions about. I found the team to be thorough and caring. Excellence and consideration, is clearly a top priority. Well done TEAM KULBER! read more

Dr Kulber removed cysts from my back. Cysts that two other surgeons had messed up. Kulber was extremely professional, kind, and attentive. He listened carefully and acted thoughtfully. I have barely any scar--Kulber corrected the terrible scar another surgeon had inflicted. Follow up and the office staff were all terrific. Can't recommend him highly enough. read more

Although I am still in the recovery stage from my hand surgery I feel compelled to review Dr. Kulber, his P.A., and the rest of the back office staff. At each and every appointment I have been treated with kindness and compassion. I have never dealt with an orthopedic doctor / staff who are so human and understanding. Since I chose to have my surgery right before the end of the year, the offices were closed when I called due to concerns I had over swelling and pain. Each time I called I was immediately put through to Dr. Campbell who was their doctor on call. Each time the doctor was kind and reassuring, and spent time explaining what was going on with my hand and offering to meet me at the office if I felt the need to see a doctor. One morning he called me on his own to see how I was doing. More to come as the healing continues. read more

I am still in the recovery phase only 5 days post major surgery involving hysterectomy, abdominoplasty, hernia repair, and breast repair - Dr. Kulber and his team managed the three latter procedures. As with others here, I honestly can't comprehend the 1-star reviews. This physician is talented, honest, professional, intelligent, and willing to answer questions from the mundane to complex. He agreed to work in conjunction with my oncologist to ensure that all of my same-day procedures went smoothly, and his team followed up with her team and the anesthesiology team collaboratively for the four days I stayed in the hospital. I asked him to take photos of the procedures - he visited me the day after my procedure and showed me the photos, explained the process and anticipated results, and talked about long term care - more time than most doctors would give a patient in the wee hours of doing rounds. He even added some free bonus procedures (i.e., lipo to my hips and fat grafting, fixing muscle dimples in my groin area) to help ensure that my results (which were complicated due to a previous botched liposuction and years of damage from child bearing) would be stellar. He also advised me on pain and healing my entire body both pre- and post-op, and things like managing my special needs toddler and work-life balance (things that most doctors rarely give advice about). Yes, it is true that you may have a long wait in Dr. Kulber's office, and parking in that building is expensive. But two things here: My first appointment, I had to leave after a 45-minute wait due to work obligations. They came in to see me for a half hour and then scheduled me for a second appointment, no fees charged, for a full hour. Secondly, the fact that you are waiting is irrelevant, because Dr. Kulber and his team will give you the same due diligence when you are visited - they are not lazy or negligent, but rather work hard to ensure you get the best quality care. I never felt rushed or as if I were a nuisance. He seemed excited, motivated, and genuinely interested in helping me achieve a healthier status. Finally, regarding billing: I again am confounded by some of the complaints here. The billing department was forthright and even found some discounts for me from the hospital billing side due to combining procedures. They called me several times before surgery to discuss procedures and payment, and to ensure that all was in order the day of so that I could go home and not have to worry about bills showing up at my door. They might not return a call the same day, but I found the turnaround time to be within the normal range of what one finds with doctors who work in affiliation with hospitals rather than in private practices. I think Dr. Kulber and his team are wonderful; he has earned his Directorship as a leader in his field. Alas, I won't see him for my 1-week follow-up because he is away in Mozambique doing philanthropic surgery on children there...yet somehow people have commented that he is rude and disingenuous?!! I would urge people to read the poor reviews with a grain of salt, as it seems like those clients had unrealistic expectations with regard to punctuality, billing, and commenting on other physicians' work (which doctors ethically are not permitted to do). I will update as healing progresses, but so far I am beyond impressed. read more

This man should not practice medicine! The oath "Do no harm" does not apply to him. After waiting in a cold exam room for 45 min. he came in and started yellling, yes yellling at me that he is very busy and did not even need to see a patient if he did not want to. He is Arrogant and child like. Since I was desperate due to hand pain, I let him yell at me and asked him to please look at my swollen hand. After xrays revealed 3 broken bones in my hand he told me to go to the cast room where they put on a cast from my fingers to my elbow. He did not check on me and I left. The next appointment he was nasty and arrogant again. He did not even look at me but kept his eyes on the computer. I asked him if he could please look at my hand since it was red, swollen and still very painful. He looked at my hand for maybe 5 seconds and left, instructing me to have a new cast put on. I was in severe pain andhe NEVER returned one phone call. I finally saw another doctor in the office who discovered another fracture and provided the proper treatment. My hand turned out to be very serious and surgery was required which Dr. Kulber completely missed. Thankfully another physician in the office took care of me because I refused to see this angry arrogant Dr. Kulber again. Dr. Kulber is explosive, but more serious is his lack of patient care. He looked at the xrays so fast that he missed a fracture. Thankfully, I had the persistence to see someone else in his office. If not, I could have lost the use of my hand. I hope somebody reports him to the AMA for malpractice. He is capable of doing a lot of damage to patients. Apparently he already has some cases of malpractice. read more

I wish yelp would let me leave 0 stars , because that's how much this unprofessional office is worth . Do yourself a favor and Google this doctor , there was a reason why I should've red other people's experience on other websites . They will make you wait for as long as they feel like it even if you have an emergency , and an appointment . They will bill you even if you weren't seen by the doctor too. Just heads up ! read more

I agree not the best bedside manner but what he lacks in people skills he makes up for in Dr. skills. He is truly a master in his craft and I have beautiful Breast to prove it! read more

Subsequently, I have gone to the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopedic Clinic, where Dr. Steven Shin Was able to correct my right finger by loosening intrinsic tendons/ligaments and also doing trigger thumb release on my left hand. He will next tighten my left middle finger volar plate and put a pin in it for 3 months to correct the botched job Kulber did causing the swan necking. Steven Shin only works on wrists to the tip of fingers, unlike Kulber who is not a specialist. read more

I was referred to this office by 2 separate people. Dr. Kulber was very knowledgeable and precise and to the point. The office got me in the same day on an emergency, which was amazing, thank you! The staff was friendly and helpful and even funny! We had a great experience. Our 1st appointment to another hand dr in Encino tried to rush us into surgery with completely incorrect info about the treatment. This office took new xrays, because the ER's weren't worthy. Yes we waited a while to be seen, but that was expected and worth the wait and unvalidated parking...$18. Doing it again for a recheck next week. I feel very confident about our treatment now, thank you doctor! read more

I cannot understand the some of these reviews?! Dr Kulber made room in his busy schedule to see my daughter on a same-day appointment. Dr Kulber was kind, patient, caring, and very personable. Without delegating, he personally took care of an emerging infection and splinted my daughter's wrist. Based on my observations, I would have no hesitation recommending Dr Kulber to friends and family; I hope I never need his services, if I do, I would not hesitate. Thank you Dr Kulber! read more

I could not be happier with Dr. Kulber, he did exactly what I asked for. I have no complaints at all and would highly recommend him to a friend or family member. His bedside manner was also excellent in all my interactions with him. read more

Dr. Kulber did my breast reconstruction after cancer and a lift on the other breast. He was friendly and paitient as I grilled him with a million questions. He used some skin saving techniques that turned out so well for me and made my scars smaller and my reconstruction look more natural. When I wasn't pleased with the first lift (it was still so much fuller than the implant) he offered all of the alternatives and I chose the best solution for me which was a reduction via liposuction. He was also able to "give me my abs back" when he did a great job with liposuction to harvest fat for evening out the reconstructed breast. Now I look like I did in highschool when I was running track! I was so glad to have him as my doctor through the long process. read more

I read these three reviews before I met with Dr. Kulber, but decided to at least consult with him to decide for myself, and I'm so glad that I did. I went to Dr. Kulber for a breast reduction consultation after getting the run around at UCLA. My case was a bit more complicated because I had gone through radiation treatments on my right breast a few months earlier and a surgeon at UCLA was concerned that I would have problems with wound healing on that breast. While my research on surgery on radiated breast confirmed his concern, I honestly felt that he was trying to discourage me from having the surgery (with encouragement from my breast cancer surgeon) so I went to Dr. Kluber for a second opinion. When I met with Dr. Kulber he was very upfront about the possibility of wound healing problems, but he was also very encouraging about the possibility of getting a good result, and told me that if I wanted to go forward with the surgery, he'd be happy to do it. I felt completely at ease with Dr. Kulber and scheduled my appointment the same day. I had my breast reduction surgery December 2012 and I could not be HAPPIER!!! The surgery went well, my breasts look awesome and I healed PERFECTLY. Even Dr. Kulber was impressed with my lack of scarring. I was always confident that I would heal well. I don't even have scars from my breast cancer surgery which is something that my surgeon was concerned about since black women often have issues with keloids. And surprise of all surpises, the radiated breast healed even faster and better than the non-radiated breast! I had a little bit of a raised scar on the other breast, but the radiated breast scar healed completely flat. They're both perfect now. I don't know what went on with the other reviewers, and maybe I just got lucky, but my experience with Dr. Kulber has been nothing but great. He was always thoughtful and friendly when we met, and he sent me off with a hug at the end of all our appointments. His nurse Robin is an absolute doll as well. I would recommend Dr. Kulber in a minute to my friends and family. My boobs haven't been this awesome since I was a teenager :-) And I just realized that I'm writing this on April 1st. This is not an April Fool's joke. This is the real deal. read more

I can't believe I'm on Yelp writing a review but I feel compelled to do so in this case. My journey with breast augmentation stared over 22 years ago and it's been a long road! I received my first pair of breast implants in 1993 because I couldn't even fill up a training bra. I had that set of implants for 10 years without many problems (except a small amount of scar tissue hardness). After the first 10 years I decided to go from a B cup to a C cup.....that's where the problems started. I began to feel tired, sick and achy all of the time not to mention the capsular contractions where horrible (leaving me to have 2 surgeries to remove the bad scar tissue surrounding the implants). I left that surgeon and went to another "great Beverly Hills Sergeon" that completely disfigured my breast. That horrible surgery lead to over 14 other surgeries with 3 additional surgeons (all notable in their field). It was an absolute nightmare and I was so depressed that no surgeon could correct my horrible looking breast. I had saline implants, silicone implants, above and beneath the chest muscle wall but nothing and no one could help. I went to my primary physician to tell her I just wanted the implants taken out, I couldn't take the hardness of my breast and the horrible way they looked. She suggested I meet with Dr David Kulber at Cedars Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles for a consultation. That meeting absolutely changed my life!!!!! Dr Kulber did a procedure no other surgeon talked about or tried. The results were amazing!!!!!! For the first time my breast were soft and didn't look like a horrible science experiment. Words can't express or explain how Dr David Kulber changed my life. I am no longer afraid of taking my clothes off in front of my husband and my breast don't look disfigured in my tops and blouses any longer. I've had years of sadness and now I feel whole again. Thank you will never be enough to say to Dr David Kulber...........he is truly gifted!!!!!! Monique Evans read more

I entrusted him with my breast reduction surgery. I had HMO at the time and was limited with my choices. I asked for a large D and got a small C. I had numerous complications following this surgery and he was less than receptive to my issues. Thanks to his work, I had a blister under one breast that left a huge indentation which he completely failed to treat despite repeated post opp visits, almost lost a nipple and had to have follow up surgery to remove a golf ball size fat necrosis (dead fat cells). When I expressed concern about the nipple, he took a scalpel and stabbed the nipple with no warning. After it bled, he said, oh its fine. Worst experience of my life. He had ZERO bed side manners, took any issues as an insult to his work and simply failed to treat post opp complications. Once he was done with the surgery, he was done with me. Eight years later, I still have pain in my left breast and weird numbness throughout both breasts. Not to mention that the scars look like a wonky map that leads to nowhere but more scars. Worst yet, I couldn't breast feed either of my kids because he destroyed my ducts. All in all, the surgery left scars, emotional and otherwise. I had to come back to this review because I failed to mention how this shady office billed me. I had gone through the HMO and received approval which meant the surgery was 100% covered by the carrier. Next thing I know, I am getting bills from Cedars Sinai for close to $20k. The bills turn into harassment and collection threats. After weeks and multiple customer service reps, I finally get an explanation. This awesome doctor and his even more awesome office had failed to submit the HMO approval and was going after me personally!!!!! I straightened it out over about a month and half of my time and extra aggravation. read more

Please don't go to this doctor. He is terrible. He botched my tummy tuck - I had to get it redone by a different surgeon - I went to two consults and they both were shocked at the results. Please, do your homeowrk. Not to mention, the guy is a jerk. read more

Do NOT I repeat do NOT go to this doctor! He is the worst doctor I have ever met. I was referred to him for a breast reduction surgery and lipo. I was naive and anxious and wanted it done so I schedule an appointment with him. He had the worst bed side manner ever and foolish me still decided to give him a shot. The surgery went terrible. I went in for a post op appointment and I didn't even see him I saw his assistant. He didn't want to see me but I insisted on talking to the doctor who did my surgery. Finally he agreed to come in and he unwrapped my bandages. One nipple was higher than the other and a chunk of my underneath breast was missing!!! Not only that but my nipples were completely lopsided. I was mortified. He said that nothing looks wrong. I legitimately laughed in this face!! I told him he better do another surgery to fix it or it wouldn't be pretty. He refused until we basically had to take him to court and then he finally agreed to redo it. Second surgery happened and my nipples are still different heights and botched and my scarring is terrible I can't even wear a bathing suit without being self conscious! don't get me started on my stomach! It's completely wavy now and chunky not flat! I will never be able to get rid of this unless I do another surgery thanks to this incompetent doctor!!! He is the absolute worst doctor and should not be allowed to operate on anyone. Don't mess up your body like i did go to a different doctor who is qualified. read more

I was bumped five times just to get an appointment. I don't think this doctor or his staff understand that respect is a mutual concept. They don't seem to have his surgery schedule and office visit schedule worked out. At any time you can lose your appointment because he has a surgery scheduled. Only to get your next appointment rescheduled weeks later. It's absolutely absurd and rude. I've never had this problem with any doctor at Cedars. It's truly inexcusable that they continue to do this with only a minimal apology. Don't waste your time. I've tried for over a month to get on schedule only to be cancelled each and every time. I've moved on. read more

Dr. Kulber is an excellent surgeon and if you don't mind waiting two hours to be seen then I highly recommend him.

Dr. Kulber treated my 6 y/o daughter for a damaged finger after it got slammed by a door. He and his staff were great with her, and the finger fully recovered thanks to their care. Fast forward 1 year and Dr. Kulber now is treating me for a fractured bone. He and his staff have again been wonderful and accommodating. read more

Dr. Kulber is a brilliant hand surgeon and I would certainly recommend him to anyone. He re-attached the tendon in my right thumb on July 7th of this year - and 4 months after - my thumb was moving almost as before. From the first week he sent me to physical therapy twice a week - and I was religious about doing my exercises - and I am very happy with the result. It will probably take a year to heal altogether - but who cares. Thanks Dr. Kulber for doing such a fantastic job. You are the best. read more

I had a prophylatic mastectomy in July of 2012 followed by reconstruction with silicone implants in October of 2012. Dr. Kulber was recommended to me by my wonderful breast surgeon, Dr. Catherine Dang at Cedars, and at my first meeting, I was immediately struck by his compassion and confidence. Although he clearly has many patients to see over the course of the day (50 plus!), he answered my questions carefully and made certain that I was fully informed. Just seeing him just prior to my operation, made me feel calm. After making an agonizing decision to do this, I felt that I was in excellent hands and that is exactly what happened. My breasts are better than the originals! Kulber and his PA Heidi Sarkozy did a beautiful job and my psychological relief post-surgeries has been huge. He also has a lovely staff and for follow up visits, I was in the extremely competent hands of his PA who guided me through post-surgery procedures with care, thoughtfulness, and excellent skills. With that said, because he tries to treat as many women as possible, one does often wait for him at office apts since he runs late often but I would rather wait for an excellent surgeon who is committed to helping as many women with their breast surgeries as possible than be in the hands of a surgeon who is not skilled nor compassionate. read more

Doctor Kulber did an incredible work with my baby who accidentally got his tip of his pinky finger chopped off . My son got a cast on for four weeks to protect the stitches and allow the skin graft to let rejuvenate the skin underneath it. It all worked perfectly and my son totally recovered his finger like nothing happened. All I can say is that the team were all super nice and kind with my son and We were more than happy with Doctor Kulber 's work and patience with our 15month baby. read more

I had breast reduction surgery with Dr. Kulber and am very happy with the results. He was very professional and nice. He's a very busy physician, because in my opinion, he knows his stuff. You may have to wait to see him but it was worth the wait. Staff was helpful and nice too. read more

My one star review is based upon how shoddily I was treated by this doctor. I had a hand operation done by another surgeon, and I had an unusual complication--nerve damage. I went to see my original surgeon to inform him of this, and he tried to assure me that the nerve would normalize on its own, Skeptical, I did what any informed person would do--I sought a second professional opinion--that of Dr. Kulber. He accepted my appointment on this basis. After being kept waiting for almost an hour, when I informed him that I wanted his professional opinion, he started mouthing off to me in a disgusting manner. Instead of following the Hippocratic oath that doctors are there to help patients get better, he proceeded to berate me, strongly implied that I should have come there first and have HIM be the surgeon, and that he would not offer an opinion of another doctor's work! But that is what a second opinion is supposed to involve! When pressed on this issue, he stil refused to help me and instead referred me back to my first doctor. When I told him that I did not trust the word of the surgeon who did the nerve damage in the first place, he finally offered up his opinion that it would probably normalize, but again told me to go back to the first doctor. He then left the room, never to return. For this mistreatment, he had the nerve to charge over $300 for the visit! My insurance covered most of this, and I was left with a $40 bill for his "non-service" to me. I complained to the billing office that he refused to treat me and that I would not pay for this shoddy treatment by this doctor. They told me they checked with him, and that the charge stands or it will go on my credit report! So I am having to pay him for basically nothing and for being basically summarily dismissed! Therefore, I think he is an awful human being. He may know a lot about his specialty, but he kept it a secret from me. Therefore, my advice is to STAY AWAY. Send a message to this doctor that he needs to learn how to treat patients that come to see him, who may not be his own. I thought his treatment of me, and then charging me, was dispicable! read more