I have been seeing Dr Dolinsky for 4 years now. he is a wonderful and caring person that really really care. I love coming to his office, it always feel like I'm meeting a family member. he is very thorough and gives attention to the little details. he definitely knows what he is doing and make sure that all my issues were resolved. I really don't know what I'd do it he was to retire or not be on my health plan. I know he knows I'm somewhat a hypochondriac but he never made me feel like that. read more

What a pain-free annual physical with Dr. Dolinsky at the NYU Langone Medical Center (for Men's Health, but they also take females). As a new patient, he took all the time to delve into my medical and personal history, with superb bedside manners that quickly puts one at ease. He's genuinely kind and conversational. He's also quick with posting test results up on NYU's MyChart portal. You won't get a phone call unless there's some abnormality, but he will leave comments on the portal re: the individual results. I like to shop around for doctors, but can actually see myself going back to him for future physicals. The clean and modern office is also well-organized, from my initial phone calls with the friendly receptionists to the techs who took my vitals and gave me shots. You get all your labwork done across the hall, which is shared by other NYU doctors. The phlebotomist only needed to poke me once to draw my blood, whereas in the past I've been poked and prodded multiple times to find one baby vein. Seriously, get your preventative needs met at NYU and Dr. Dolinsky! read more

No idea who is running the desk at Dr. Dolinsky's office but it's been infuriating getting my old records.

Dr Dolinsky is an awesome doctor. He is very smart, patient, and incredibly friendly. He cares about his patients. This location is also really nice. Everyone is friendly, close to everywhere, and super efficient. read more

Dr. Dolinsky may be a very skilled Doctor. Unfortunately, because of a rude, nasty woman answering the phone at his office, I won't get the benefit. I called to get an appointment and she was cutting me off in the middle of my sentences, even after I scolded her not to. She offered an appointment after warning me it wouldn't be for weeks, and didn't work with me to help me find an agreeable time (if one existed). I had to play 20 questions with her to find out what was available. Her attitude was that I was a bother and that she wasn't interested in my business. I finally hung up- I worked too hard for my money to give it to someone like that. Another hint- if you say on your website that you are open until 730, most people take that to mean that the last appointment slot is later than 530. Too bad a decently regarded doctor can be undermined by ignorant help. read more

I'm sorry it took so long 2 write this review, I wanted to be sure it wasn't a fluke! I googled "UES Primary Care", "Upper East Side Doctor" and I found Dr. Dolinsky and while the reviews where mostly positive, I was still super skeptical. I go to Dr. Dolinsky as does my husband now, because I made him try him out as well and we both rave about his medical care and attentiveness. We have been going about 2.5 years. He gets high marks for listening to everything, great sense of humour, being really nice and not condescending, being patient and taking time to do a thorough conversation and background history before even taking up a scope to do the examination. He offers SUNDAY APPOINTMENTS...yeah you read that right. Sunday's you can go without having to miss work (for those like I, who work on a "plantation"). He doesn't just write you a 'script, but he does make sure you get what you need especially for managing whatever chronic conditions -- you don't have to go back every 2 seconds to get a refill. I didn't have cash that day and he waived my co-pay, ummm WHERE THEY DO THAT AT?!?!? He did the same thing for my husband some time later when he forget cash as well. *They take credit cards now everyone! They got Square the attachment to IPAD so they can swipe cards no more cash only.** He shares the office with another doctor and that doc's assistant I think is the negative one that people keep coming in contact with. His assistant that I know, is a sweet pretty Caribbean lady who is very polite and kind and remembers my name and my husband's name when we call. I'm thoroughly impressed and I am happy we found a new doctor! read more

Made an appt for after lunch time (1pm), however needed to reschedule and their phone either said they were out to lunch or not open. I left a VM to have someone call me back and so I could come at another time and no one ever contacted me. Unfortunately never spoke to the DR. so can't say much about him but I'll be going elsewhere. read more

Recommended for: anyone in need of a doctor. Knowledge 7, Service 6, Coolness 6. Ok, I have to admit, I feel totally odd yelping about a doctor, but this is big for me. I rarely get sick (maybe 3 times in the past 10 years or so), so I don't go to the doctor, not even for the yearly checkup. But a good friend of mine told me to get off that horse and check out a doctor. A colleague at the office recommended Dr. Dolinsky and now, i want to recommend him to all of you. No one likes going to the doctor, but Dr. D, he doesn't give you that feeling. He's jovial, laid-back and no matter the reason, always leaves you laughing and smiling. He talks TO you, not at you and creates an air where you feel comfortable talking about anything and everything with him... think Norm at Cheers (only, he doesn't look like Norm). So if you're in the need for a primary care physician, check him out. And yes, I did, finally, get a physical. Status - 100% A-ok!!! Sean Approved: Absolutely Yes! read more

I woke up without a voice at 7 am. I rolled over and googled GP UES (this is how sleepy I was), Yelp was the first link, and Dr. Dolinsky was the first doc on Yelp. I texted my sister to help me make the appointment for me as I had no voice. I was scared this was going to be a dreadful experience for her and myself. It turned out to be the exact opposite of what I thought. The staff at Dr. Dolinsky's office makes me feel like I'm back in TX. They are unbelievably sweet and helpful. I was still skeptical. I mean, how good could this doc really be? I thought maybe I should've picked the 2nd best.. I was wrong. Dr. Dolinsky is incredible. He is super friendly and unlike most doctors builds a rapport with you. Great doctor. He's adorable too! He does like hearing about his Yelp review though.. so if you're not in the mood to be chatty don't bring up Yelp. What a wonderful human being, and a great doc! Thanks fellow Yelpers, I now have a great doc in NYC! read more

Yelp has led me to some really good restaurants, bars, and activities. I didn't expect it to by my resource when I needed a great doctor, but wow, what a lucky surprise. Dr. Dolinsky is everything the reviews say below and more. He caught me at my worst after a night of being very sick. I was tired, and unusually emotional but he met this with good humor and patience, and actually made me smile. He also squeezed me in- a new patient- after hearing my sob story on the phone. His staff couldn't have been kinder to me, or to an elderly patient who was waiting with a lot of questions for them. As a person who is legitimately afraid of needles, I won't hesitate to tell you that this man draws blood with NO pain. I honestly didn't even know it started until he told me it was over. Amazing. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a good GP. He even answered all my, "my sister is a doctor and she says" questions without wincing. That is big. I've learned from said sister and other doctors' reactions that most doctors don't like that...understandable but also unavoidable with me. He gave me good referrals to other doctors (also good) whom I will eventually review as well. Last but not least, he gave me a number to call if I had any questions and picked up when I did. Oh, and he takes Highmark BCBS too. In-network is big. read more

Ok, so I'm going to join in on all the fun here and start by saying that Dr. Dolinsky is by far the best doctor I've ever been to. He takes the time to get to know you and listen to any of your health concerns. I was actually there to get a second opinion on a condition that I was diagnosed with and he could tell that I was a little worried. He was very pleasant and assured me that I'll be ok. His office is efficient, clean and conveniently located if you work (or live) in the Midtown east area. The receptionist as well as the rest of his staff are the biggest sweethearts. Courteous and always there to help and make you feel welcomed. For annual physicals, you have to book months in advance, but if you have an emergency or require attention sooner, the staff will go out of their way to try and squeeze you in, even if it means staying late for them. I can't say enough good things about this practice. If you don't already have a great physician, I'd highly recommend going to see Dr. Dolinsky! read more

There are few things more time vampirish and utterly exhausting than trying to find a new doctor ESPECIALLY when you're new to a city. Add to that, the reviews of said doctors.....who are these people who are doing the reviewing really and can you trust them? Well...let's put it this way....sometimes you must take a chance and I'm so glad I listened to my fellow yelpers about Dr. Dolinsky. The staff is friendly, it did not take me a year to get it, I did not have a fat stack of paperwork to fill out when I got to the office and seeing the Dr. was like visiting a trusted friend. He was personable, took his time in answer all of my questions AND most importantly, he knew what he was doing. In addition to, when most docs would hand you off to a nurse or worse yet to a lab (different time, day, hassle), Dr. Dolinsky took my blood himself...right there....no muss...so fuss. Talk about one stop. I was amazed. I generally don't like to reveal my favorite places/people for fear that they might become overrun and then I lose out somehow, but....Dr. Dolinsky is too good and too important to keep underwraps. Trust him, go...be well. read more

Not enough New Yorkers Yelp their doctors, dentists and stylists...but thank God a handful of you have written stellar reviews for Dr. Dolinsky. After moving from San Francisco, I relied on Yelp to lead me to a fantastic doctor. And it did. Dr. Dolinsky is a rarity in today's medical field. He actually wants to stop to talk with you, to get to the root of your problem. He doesn't overbook his appointments, so you're not waiting for an hour to see him. His staff is excellent, and his office is very nice. So happy that I found a doctor that I can trust in NYC... read more

I went to go see Dr. Dolinsky for a consultation when I was afraid I had a thyroid problem. Not only was his office in a really convenient location (right near Hunter College), but the office was clean and cozy and the staff was very friendly. He was very pleasant and immediately eased my fears by reassuring me that most people who come in thinking they have a thyroid problem don't. Just to be on the safe side, he checked everything with bloodwork and a thyroid sonogram. Fortunately, he was right! No major problems. I'm really happy that he was willing to be very thorough in checking everything. I will definitely keep him as my physician while I'm living in NYC, and I highly recommend him. read more

After years of mediocre to outright terrible primary health care providers, I was fortunate enough to be referred to Dr. Dolinsky by my gastroenterologist in 2008. I asked Dr. S., "I REALLY need a good doctor. Who would you go to for the best care?" Without a moment's hesitation he said, "Dr. Jason Dolinsky." I phoned Dr. Dolinsky's office that day, and was greeted and treated very professionally and with great courtesy by his staff. The woman I spoke with ensured I had an appointment within a short span of time. Dr. Dolinsky is young (early 40's?) and yet he has a lot of experience. He cares about his patients very much, and, being such an excellent physician, he has quite a few of them. Since I became his patient, I unfortunately have had several medical crises. Dr. Dolinsky was there for me through every single one. Under his umbrella, I now have a team of first-rate specialists to whom he has referred me. Dr. Dolinsky is affiliated with Mt. Sinai, and my experiences in their Emergency Room (twice, alas) all were expedited because Dr. Dolinsky took the time to call ahead for me. His office is run smoothly and efficiently. His medical assistant and officer manager are excellent. I do not have any trouble getting an appointment when I need one, and he is one physician who can be reached. All of the examination rooms are pristine and hygenic, and he has top-of-the-line medical equipment. Dr. Dolinsky is extremely intelligent and always informed about the most recent advances in medicine. One of the best qualities he has is that Dr. Dolinsky is "conservative." How? He will not prescribe unnecessary medications nor put you through unnecessary medical tests. (In my experience and opinion, physicians often overprescribe and set up needless medical tests.) This doe not mean he is negligent. Upon meeting, you realize that Dr. Dolinsky is energetic and extroverted, but that belies the depth of his compassion and concern for his patients. Even though I'm sick when I go to see him, I enjoy every office visit! (Note from me: If you think you're experiencing a medical emergency, go to the EMERGENCY ROOM. See how that logic works?) read more

Thank you Yelp and everyone on here who reviewed Dr. Dolinsky. I moved into the city about 7 months ago and had a bad experience with the last Dr I went to (office was very dirty & the Dr sketched me out). Dr. Dolinsky is not what you expect for a Dr in NYC. He actually talks to you, takes his time and truly is a good Dr. The staff is also great. I highly recommenced Dr. Dolinsky for your primary care doctor in NYC. read more

Thanks for the fellow yelpers yet again!!!!!! Dr. Dolinsky is really everything people said he is. He is so friendly down to earth, totally NOT the typical doctors you have in mind. Office stuff is also super helpful and friendly!!! I couldn't believe I can find a doctor with excellent staff like this in Manhattan!!! Super highly recommanded!!!!! read more

I was a patient for 9 years until I move away about 10 years ago. I still tell people about the great doctor I had in NYC.

Dr. Dolinsky is, by far, the best doctor I've ever had. He was recommended by a friend soon after I moved to the city. His office is convenient, he makes it a point to stick to his schedule and his staff is always friendly and helpful. He takes his time to get to know you and your concerns, and isn't trying to churn through the maximum number of patients each day. I have an HMO plan and need referrals. As my primary care physician, he has always recommended other excellent practitioners near my home and work. Also, when I was planning a last minute international trip, he took the extra time and effort to locate information on my destination and to have all the immunizations and prescriptions ready and waiting for me to make a quick stop at his office. I was able to pop in, chat a bit about the trip, get some shots and then head to the pharmacy during a short break from work. II highly recommend Dr. Dolinsky. read more

I have been a patient of Dr.Dolinsky for almost 10 years, I started going to him when he had his practice in UES, then followed him to NYU. Theres doctors than there's Dr.Dolinsky, he is compassionate, sincere, honest, patient his extremely knowledgeable & most importantly devoted to practice. His bed side manners are professional & comforting. He follows up and follows through so I never feel anxious, because I know he has my health in his best interest. He listens to me and more importantly hears me out, he knows that I self diagnose myself prior to my visits ( VIA WEBMD) and although I'm wrong 9!out of 10 times, he never makes me feel bad about it! Regardless of day/time and even on his days off or while he's out on vacation he returns my calls because he knows how anxious I get so he insures to put my mind at ease. The thought of ever having to see a new primary scares me... if you're looking for the BEST primary doctor in NYC, look no further! read more

I've been thinking about writing this review for awhile and filing a formal complaint to NYU. As I search for a new physician, I decided to write this to help others avoid. Dr. Dolinsky made me feel very uncomfortable. He involves himself in too personal of conversation (unrelated to anything medical), letting you know his opinions and asking irrelevant questions that are none of his business. He's a very odd man with very inappropriate comments and behavior. This doctor makes me think twice about NYU overall for their choice in doctors. read more

Dr. Dolinsky is a superb physician. There's not much more to say about the ten years that I have been his patient. As others have indicated, the specialists he may recommend are also first rate. There may exist better ones, but I have yet to encounter that person. Now guess what the bonus is. You will consistently get taken on time, astounding in this day and age. Why? He doesn't overbook like many others who think your time isn't as important as theirs. Top Notch! A-1. read more

Dr. Dolinsky is a great doctor. I found him through yelp for my husband when he had been sick for a while and thought that it would be nice for him to have a pleasant doctor experience. The doctor's office was also reasonably close to our apartment. My husband had a very pleasant experience. The doctor really took his time to diagnose and get to know him. I had the same experience later when I was losing my hair. Dr. Dolinsky really helped try to figure out what the cause was and after many B12 shots and a lot of blood-work the hair-loss gradually stopped. I think that a lot of doctors rush through their list of appointments and don't really deal with their patients as people, making quick diagnoses that are 'the most probable'. Dolinsky is not like that making an unpleasant circumstance much more tolerable. read more

Its 9 pm on a thursday evening after a visit to the best urologist in the country. Doctor Dolinsky just called me on his time to check in on my progress battling testicular cancer. 4 weeks ago I noticed a lump on my testicle and called Doctor Dolinsky based on recommendations from Yelp. His assistant explained that he was booked until January but still asked what my problem was. After explaining about the pain and the odd lump she put me on hold for two minutes and came back to me with an appointment for the next morning. After my visit the situation was not good and Doctor Dolinsky had to break the bad news. He was extremely positive and supportive and proceeded to get on the phone and spend his lunch hour calling and setting me up with urologists and explaining to me the ins and outs of who the best experts for my particular situation are. He even stayed in contact with the hospital of my choice ( Sloan Kettering ) to ensure that I wasn't passed to anyone but our first choice. He even helped to ensure that I was covered by my insurance. I usually avoid all things medical and only went to Dr. Dolinsky because of my situation. I have never been more pleased with a doctor and his 'bedside manner'. Even though I am a completely new patient to him, he treats me like we are old friends and has become a guide in this difficult time. For example, everytime we talk I mention to him what I have to go through at Sloan (completely out of his jurisdiction and care), and somehow he finds time to call me after every interaction at Sloan. The call this evening was his 4th or 5th call so far after releasing me from his care. I hope everybody who reads this and visits him gets better news than me. But when it gets ugly there's no one better to have in your corner than Dr. Dolinsky. He spends time he doesn't have to give you peace of mind when the chips are down. Also thank you yelp that the reviews mostly seem to guide you to the right guy. read more

i went to dr. dolinsky solely based on his stellar yelp reviews and proximity to my office (and he accepts my insurance). i've been twice and ended up switching after the second time. he is perfectly nice and seems like he knows what he's doing, but i found him kind of weird and overly familiar. both times i was there nurses/admins came into the exam room multiple times to talk to him during my check-up. doctors' offices are busy so normally i wouldn't think twice about it, but when it happened multiple times on both visits i found it weird and vaguely annoying. he also seemed a little eager to prescribe me things. the staff was pleasant and dr. dolinsky was fine, but i ended up switching to someone who acted more like a doctor than a pal. read more

ATROCIOUS telephone staff. Almost didn't want to make an appointment. Need to replace them ASAP. Very rude, cut me off and had a horrible attitude. read more

What an awesome doctor. He truly is interested in his patients, and is extremely caring and good at what he does. Had one appointment with him and knew he was great, he even personally called to check up on me the next day. Definitely will recommend to all my friends! read more

I tried Dr. Dolinsky after reading the glowing reviews here on Yelp. He was friendly, professional and patient. He calmed my fears but took them seriously and checked everything out thoroughly. The ladies in the office were so helpful and NICE - when you're freaked out about your health, the last thing you need is some battleax barking at you from behind a counter~ I went only for a 2nd opinion on something, but I'll be returning for my yearly checkups! read more

I had my first visit with Dr. Dolinsky for a physical exam today and my fellow yelpers reviews were spot on! Dr. Dolinsky went through my previous medical history and listened to what I had to say. He was very thorough in his examination, even taking time to quote lines from "Superbad" to make the experience even more pleasant. His assistant as well as the rest of the office staff is also very friendly and courteous. Very highly recommended! read more

Excellent doctor, attentive, knowledgeable and helpful. Happy to trust healthcare on his hands. Also very timely to reply to questions and messages. read more

Am gonna keep this short. Intelligent, Funny, Moral and someone who cares. Don't think twice if you wanna be in good hands. read more

I've been going to Dr. Dolinsky for about three years now, and I started going based on his incredibly positive Yelp reviews. I just wanted to chime in with all the other awesome reviews because he totally deserves it. Dr. Dolinsky is thorough, professional, and also a really nice guy with a sense of humor. His office staff is great as well. The one and only thing I wish were different is that the office doesn't accept credit cards, so be sure to bring another form of payment. I really couldn't ask for a better doctor in New York, and I'm sure you'll like him, too! read more

After a horrible start with NYC doctors, Dr Dolinsky def proved that not the entire NYC medical community is incompetent. His office staff is really nice and helpful. The office has a clean, welcoming environment. And as a doctor, Dr Dolinsky knew what he was talking about. I was alway at ease with him and he went above and beyond what any other doctor would do for a regular check-up. He provided references and was determined to make sure I stayed healthy. I def will recommend him to others (and already have). read more

Just went there once so far; however, as an MD, I can attest to his great competence. Plus he's the nicest guy ever. I agree with some other reviews that you cannot say the same about his secretary/ies. Recommended anyway. read more

I was referred more than 10 years ago to Dr. Dolinsky. Not only do I still see him but he is my husband's GP as well. He is incredibly knowledgeable and thorough - exactly what one wants in a GP. He is quick to answer my calls, to see me whenever needed and to refer me to the specialists when the situation warrants. Over the years, my husband and I have referred numerous friends to Dr. D and he has never let us or them down. We are huge fans! read more

The best! I have recommended Dr. Dolinsky to alll of my friends

Dr. Dolinsky has been my primary care physician for two years now. Can't think of enough superlatives: smart, thorough, competent, and caring. The office -- NYU Langone's Men's Health Center on Madison around 55th -- is well run, efficient and pleasant. (Nicely furnished, good magazines, filtered water and coffee). But I'd go to him anyway, nice office or not. read more

Dr, Dolinsky actually reached out to me offering an apology and asked me to give his office another try...well, I thought that was pretty nice of him....but have found another primary care provider. read more

I have to rave about Dr. Dolinsky, and recommend him to anyone. One visit should convince anyone with an IQ above -1. How odd that MB felt that way. I only say this because I arrived to the office 08-08-08 at 12:45pm and recall the couple at the office ahead of me. They did leave, but the interaction from my perspective was more than civil. The Not-at-all-crazy receptionist allowed the folks to take their time and did not rush a soul. In fact, I saw her smile above and beyond the call of duty. I have found the doc and his entire staff to be nothing but warm, generous and encouraging. I first started to see Dr. Dolinsky as a senior at New School. But when I graduated, I looked him up and was thankful my insurance still covered him. He has been my PCP for going on 5 years, which is 4 years than I stuck with my barber. He and his-not-at-all crazy receptionist have been flexible with my appt. schedule, since I commute 25 miles to keep the same doctor. That is important to me. He even delivers bad news with a sense of encouragement for my overall well being. What else do you want nowadays?. read more

Dr. Dolinsky has been my primary care physician for 15 years. I liked him from Day one and wouldn't go anywhere else. He has is very friendly, personable and non-judgemental (after 15 years, I imagine we all have SOMETHING to be embarrassed about with a doctor). He also has an excellent network of specialists, if you need to see one. Highly recommended. read more