Dr. Fafalak is a wonderful, caring physician. I never feel rushed, he takes time to explain things…read moreand is quite knowledgeable. I highly recommend.

V unprofessional service. Asked to call back after a week (instead of they calling), and did not…read morereturn call/voice mail note when I did. They've helped my reports and not provided me a slot to review with the doctor for more than 10 days.

Dr Solitar is smart, kind, and just absolutely brilliant. I have known him for 15 yrs…read more He has gone above and beyond with him. MJMichael

Amazing physician. Caring and competent. Takes the time to respond, offers thorough explanations,…read moreputting his patients at ease. A rare gem.

NOTE: Apparently Dr. Bekhor's office figured out who this review was written by and I just got a…read moreletter stating they "wish to end our physician-patient relationship." I didn't know retaliation against a patient for posting a partly negative review was something a professional who had collected a substantial amount of fees for services from my appointments was a real possibility, but there it is. I was previously going to the same primary care doctor in NYC for ten years with no problems before I had to switch because of insurance. I have been going to the same dermatologist for years and we have a really good relationship also. Three "not currently recommended" reviews for another of the four Village Park doctors tell very similar stories about the office staff. Word to the wise I guess. Dr. Bekhor teaches at nearby NYU and is no doubt highly knowledgeable and professional and concerned and seems to listen to the patient. He is relatively youngish and wears a dark suit all the time, something I've never seen before for an MD. He is often sitting behind his laptop when you enter and may not get up from behind it during the appointment. (All records are on computer, not paper, and previous computerized data about you from elsewhere might show up, which is a good thing.) If you bring up something new that might make an appointment last more than a certain time you may find you have to make another appointment and come back next week. Yes, I was a bit taken aback when that happened The practice also has several other doctors. I got an initial appointment fairly quickly and the office is conveniently located a block from the West Fourth station. Like a lot of NYC doctor offices, the office is very cramped for the number of employees and the examination rooms are as small as they could possibly be, as is the tiny bathroom. The copier is in the waiting area about two inches from the chairs. I have had to go to various NYC doctors and dentists and most staff and doctors are great. But like in some other NYC doctor offices, some of this staff seem rather less professional than they might be - much more so than I've experienced elsewhere. The receptionist likes to play Spanish pop music on her computer speakers (or small radio of some kind) and seems to prefer gossiping with staff members and making personal phone calls and opening snacks to greeting patients or doing much of anything beyond the bare minimum, and then only with the clear attitude that you might be interfering with her busy life with your presence. She talks loudly in Spanish all the way down the hall to other staff so everyone in the waiting room can hear, if not understand. When you arrive don't expect a greeting or a smile or even any indication she is aware of your presence. Do expect to stand at the counter for some time waiting while watching any or all of the above. I unfortunately had to provide some medical documentation to a federal agency under some time pressure and eventually was referred to a Leilani, after she did not return my phone call and the office did not manage to call another doctor all day after previously not taking care of the issue for a week. She seemed to be much more about being rude and very defensive than complying with any requests in a timely or accurate manner. Later requests in person in the office for records being sent or received from other doctors or to the agency were handled efficiently and in a friendly manner by I believe the same person. A week later I called back and was transferred to three different women, none of whom seemed to know anything except that the document was not there. Usually I was abruptly transferred without a word. One of them just hung up. The last one finally said I had to talk to someone who wasn't there. I was in no way verbally abusive, but just flatly stated the facts. I was an EMT-B for six years and have worked a long time for a federal agency where most of my job is dealing with the general public in person and on the phone in often very busy circumstances, so I don't think I have super unreasonable expectations about either medical providers or customer service. I am expected to be and am polite and as efficient as possible even with the very occasional rude or hostile customer. The other comment here about administrative support at this office being "a bit of a mess" is certainly more than true. But at this point I can't give anyone the benefit of a doubt or chalk it up to being too busy. More like too incompetent, rude, and uncaring. I would strongly suggest hesitating before making any doctor in this office your primary care doctor.

Dr. Bekhor is one of those quiet, unassuming types, who listens well but isn't going to necessarily…read moreleave you feeling warm and fuzzy. Nonetheless, I like him - and his dry sense of humor. Plus, he's Canadian, so what's not to like about that? I got to see one of the other doctors (Carter) in the practice on a follow-up visit once, and he was great. Just like mom said, you are a reflection of the company you keep, so I'm thinking that's reflected in the office. The doctors here seem pretty engaged with patient care - they're not yet thinking about nothing other than their retirement. The front desk staff is nice enough, and if you're nice to them first, that goes a long way. I never understand what they say when they leave me a message, but I always have my appointment reminder card handy so I know if I'm going to have an appointment or not. They office is also very responsive to email requests for prescription items/authorizations when your insurance company is being silly/stubborn, so I appreciate that.

He's kind and Quick. The transportation was Delayed for 20min. Dr. still took his…read moreAppointment/ordered the Bloodwork. Everything went very fast.

Dr. Pacifico is such a great doctor. Incredible bedside manner, knowledgeable, thorough,…read moreresponsive... He is a rarity.

Don't ever go to him! He couldn't care less about his patients never asks any questions always…read moresullen & sarcastic! His office has no direct # never calls in prescriptions or calls back! He's just a billing office!

Absolutely helpful and fantastic doctor. I was in pain and asked at morning for appointment and it…read morewas offered at a same day. Great spacious and clean office; very helpful and professional front desk. Dr Martin Malachovsky was very direct, without misleading embellishments of small talk ( i always prefer honest talk right upon health issues), he found the root of my pain in a few minutes. I am reluctant to pharmaceutical products, I believe in natural treatment. Doctor showed me the exercise that i started to use same day and it is miracuously saving me from pain, it is exactly what i was needed to prevent a pain and to be in control of my issue. Dr. Martin Malachovsky is honest and great internist, exceptionally knowledgeable and just in all ways a doctor to whom i felt from first moment immediate trust and I would consider to have only this doctor in future, and i am not an easy patient.

I see Dr. Goldin annually for a physical. I also see him occasionally when I have an illness that…read moreis irregular. In both of these situations he is extremely thorough. In the latter he cuts to the chase. That said, he actively monitors the situation with doctors and medical personnel to whom he refers me. He does not cease doing so until he is certain that that I am no longer ill.

Thorough and a good listener. Orders perhaps a few too many labs for many, but is big on…read morepreventive care and keeping fit. The entire insurance thing is a little disturbing and I can understand it could be a significant issue with most people; not accepting or cooperating with insurers is essentially saying that you'll just have to have some serious cash available to see me. It is a flaw in the entire system.

He's a really enthusiastic physician, which is hard to come by these days. He really wants to help…read morepeople and it shows.

Worst doctor I've ever seen. Rude, sarcastic and accused me of trying to commit disability fraud…read more Zero bedside manner. He just goes through the motions

Dr. Zeiger came highly recommended by a doctor at Tisch Hospital, who personally went to him when…read moreshe required PEP rabies treatment. I have no way at all of personally judging a person's medical talents, so I'm taking the other doctor's personal visit and recommendation as high medical praise. The doctor and his staff are no BS, which I think some yelp reviewers have taken as not caring, though he and his staff were perfectly polite and helpful with my requests and concerns. He begins every appointment with a consultation at a desk and then the treatment is in a different room. This strikes me as a workflow filled with care. I had ample time to ask questions and he answered them honestly. He was happy to use the phrase "I don't know" when he didn't, a phrase which some doctors don't seem to have in their lexicon. His prices are extremely reasonable. He was in network for me, but the potential out of pocket costs are accessible. Tisch Hospital charges $4,000 for a rabies shot out of pocket. He charges $400. It's rare to go to a doctor without any worry of ruinous costs. He and his staff have what I would describe as New York attitudes, by which I mean they are honest, to the point, and don't BS you. If you require an extra calming doctor who will tuck you in to bed and kiss your forehead -- I completely appreciate if you do want that -- this is probably not the doctor for you. If you don't need a forehead kiss but just want cost-conscious, informed treatment, he's your guy.

Doctor told me I couldn't have ME/CFS because I was on a SSRI (used to treat either anxiety or…read moredepression). A few months later my condition progressed to severe and I am now bedridden and almost completely disabled. This doctor should educate himself on the fact that someone can have anxiety/depression and also have a serious physical illness.