Note that since my last review they have been taken over by Valley Hospital system. The quality of…read moreservice has still remained the same and there have been many improvements, such as the implementation of an online patient portal, fully electronic forms, etc. I've seen him for 8 years now and Dr. Julie is still true best!

Dr. Julie is a MENCH.....enough said! Thank you Dr…read more Julie......you're the real HUMAN with the best bedside manners! Thank you for your phone call at 10/2008......

I have to admit that I'm a bit biased regarding this doc as I am likely still alive today because…read moreof him and my primary care physician. He has managed my CHF and performed the catherization and stent placements after I suffered an MI 21 months ago. Clearly, since I'm here to write this review, he did the right things. In my case I was fairly impressed with our first encounter. I had actually stopped by his office a couple of days prior to my first appointment to pick up those forms all docs make new patients fill out and was standing at the reception desk when he came out for something. I must have looked pretty bad at that point as he took one look at me, ask why I was there and when I said I was just there to pick up some forms he was like "I don't think so." Next thing I knew I was in an exam room hooked up to an EKG and after that in the hospital. I would hope most docs were that competent but alas, I know that to not be true. After a 30 year career in EMS and 20 some years of dealing with diabetes, suffice to say I have had a LOT of dealings with doctors over the years. Thankfully this is one of the good ones. He is fairly direct and to the point but still manages a friendly air, and if you do not understand something or ask a question he will take whatever time is needed to answer your question and do so without falling into the trap of talking down to his patients and do so without giving you the impression that he would rather be doing almost anything else but answering said questions. And perhaps most importantly, I have never gotten the impression that he was just trying to get out of the room and on to the next patient in the medical assembly line, as can be the case in some practices. I have found his office staff to be pleasant and helpful and easy to deal with when it comes to scheduling appointments and honest about when there will be delays. If I had to come up with a negative I would have to say that a couple of times there have been rather long waits in his office but I would have to say that is the exception rather than the rule as it has happened only twice since I became a patient of his. Most of the time I'm in a room within about 10 or 15 minutes of an appointment time. I have also had a couple of tests (an echocardigram and venous doppler) done in his office and on both occasion I found the technicians to be courteous, accommodating and competent. Clearly, if anyone is in need of the services of a cardiologist in the South Bergen/Passaic County area, I would highly recommend Dr. Szwed.

this doctor and his office is only interested in making money, doing multiple procedures on the…read moresame person. he does not care what happens to the person!! as long as he got the money!!!!

The nurses were super friendly from the moment you walk in to the moment you walk out. My daughter…read morewas scared but the nurses and student doctor who checked her were so understanding and patient. And Dr. Messina was great as well, my daughter loved him! She is three years old by the way. The facility itself isn't super clean but it could be worse. But I'd sacrifice a little dirt for great, friendly and helpful employees! They even printed out information for me to take home on my daughters condition. I recommend this place to anyone!

Dr. Thomas Cocke is a wonderful doctor with a great demeanor. He is patient, understanding and…read moretakes the time to listen to you and explain things thoroughly. Respectful of your time, he does not make you wait long and his office staff is very friendly

This experience pretty much cements my belief that 'Riverside Medical Group' is composed of some of…read morethe worst medical professionals (and I use that term loosely) in the area. The initial appointment was made BY THE REFERRING DOCTOR'S OFFICE to ensure the appointment was with Dr. Raza because I have serious vein issues as well as some possible minor cardiac issues, and Raza is their vascular guy. The morning of the appointment they call to ask if I can come in earlier... Sure, no problem. Except there IS a problem, Raza has punted me to a member of the staff who is so junior his name isn't even included on their list of doctors. Dr. Jr. has ZERO vascular training. Not only does he not recognize stasis dermatitis, HE WAS UNFAMILIAR WITH THE TERM!! But hey, he ordered the necessary tests and the follow-up with Raza will be better... right? Not so much... To start with Raza was completely unaware that I'd even HAD a cardiac monitor test. He had not reviewed it, knew nothing about it and had no intention of rectifying that situation while I was there. Come to find out-by his own admission- he had not even reviewed the venous Doppler done on my legs either!!! His entire 'consultation' was based on a half-sheet, computer generated summary from the ultrasound that was primarily composed of a figure that had a cartoonish red line zigzagging down the front of each leg. His educated opinion? My veins are 'really bad' and I will need 'a lot of treatments' to correct the problem.. not just one or two, but many treatments.' It was shockingly unprofessional- like they had grabbed the janitor, threw some scrubs on him and told him to "hold this file and follow the nurse's' lead". By the time it sank in that he truly had no intention of reviewing ANY of my test results or discussing my treatment plan using actual details or medical terminology he had disappeared back out the door. If this is their standard operating procedure, it's amazing they don't have patients dying from apoplexy on a regular basis. I don't even have high blood pressure and mine went thru the roof.

The absolute worse customer service anywhere in the medical community I mean anywhere. If your sick…read moredon't come here unless you in the mood for hood rat service doctor's here suck because they do nothing to fix the problems you have MS13 women's auxiliary. This place sucks it's so bad all because of a the nasty bastards at the front desk oh I'm sorry You get immediate treatment if your Hispanic

Dr. Marans is by far the kindest most caring Doctor I have ever known. His bedside manner is truly…read moretop notch. Dr. Marans is truly honest at all times. His staff is ridiculously awesome as well!! Dr. Marans has been treating my son for 10 years. Dr. Marans has been a gem since he started taking care of my son. He is a gift from God and I truly believe that. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND Dr. Marans for pediatric Cardiology.