Kris has taken wonderful care of me for at least 20 years. I grew up in a medical family -- Pharmacist Father, Nurse Mother -- and was trained to value and treasure medical care. I value and treasure Kris Bungay! Frank Ball read more

I have been going to Dr. Bungay for over 15 years now. I can't imagine going to anyone else at this point. Dr. Bungay is the most caring, personable, and knowledgeable doctor I've ever seen in my 59 years. He is one of a kind and always has the patient's best interests in mind. He has helped me immeasurably over the years. He is superb. read more

I've been a patient of Dr Bungay's for about 6 years now, thanks to finding him and Gotham Medical through their stellar Yelp reviews. All the reviews are accurate! And so I wanted to take the time to pay it forward to other Yelpers by noting that Dr Bungay has now moved his practice to NYU Langone Penn District over on 31st and 9th. I saw him there for the first time today and I have to tell you, I was IMPRESSED. The facility is brand spanking new and in amazing condition, and every staff member I met was friendly and helpful. The new office runs extremely efficiently. I arrived 10 minutes early, checked in at the electronic kiosk, and was welcomed in 2 minutes before my official 2pm appointment time by a nurse who did my intake. Dr Bungay saw me right after, and then another nurse came in to give me a quick and easy tetanus shot after about 5 minutes' wait. This facility also happens to have a phlebotomist onsite, and so I FINALLY got bloodwork done after years of never getting around to making a separate appointment at LabCorp downstairs! An extra bonus -- one of the nurses had already gotten me in "line" for the phlebotomist before I even walked out of Dr Bungay's office, so I had zero minutes of wait time once I walked down the hall to get there. Lab results began to roll into the patient portal later that same night, and I was notified by text message. All very impressive. Dr Bungay himself, of course, remains as gentle and caring of a doctor as he always has been. For anyone potentially worried about the loss of Gotham Med and the transition to the big faceless NYU Langone machine -- you don't need to be. It still feels like the kind and friendly practice that Dr Bungay's old office was, and now maybe even a little shinier! read more

Dr Bungay and his staff/team are excellent. I've been seeing him for years. He is professional, prompt, down to earth and thorough. He genuinely cares about his patients and takes time to address any and every question or concern you may have. I believe at a certain age (*cough* your 30s) you should start to take your health seriously. Dr Bungay is the man to guide you through it all. I would emphatically recommend Dr Bungay at the Gotham Medical Group. He is THE BEST doctor I've ever had in New York!! read more

Dr. Bungay is perhaps one of THE most caring, observant, knowledgeable, compassionate, and communicative physicians one could ever ask for. A++ , and his assisting staff at Gotham Medical are equally top-notch in communication and meeting their patients' needs. You will find no better for the specific care they specialize in, but that's it with the compliments because we don't want the current patients (me) having trouble getting a booking when needed! There's a reason many will travel an hour + from the suburbs into Manhattan to see Dr. Kris Bungay... No, not copying anyone else's reviews. Who knew a Doctor could have a patient fan club? Just please don't leave the practice like another Dr. once did :-) read more

I'm pretty healthy. Sure, I eat too much and I drink too much and I don't run around as much as I should...wait, maybe I'm not that healthy. Anyway, I generally feel pretty good, so I don't go to the doctor. I'm telling you this because I don't really have a ton of experience with doctors (which I'm thankful for). But from my limited experience, Dr. Bungay is one of the good ones. Until last month, I hadn't been to Dr. Bungay for my routine yearly checkup in eight years or so (I somehow missed the other seven years, but I didn't die, so everything's fine), but both times I have gone, he's been about everything you can ask for from a physician. He's obviously knowledgable and certainly compassionate. He's efficient, but thoughtful about answering questions, and once you're in his office you will not feel rushed. It feels more like a casual chat with a friend (that knows medicine) than a sterile doctor's visit. It can be difficult to get an appointment quickly for a non-urgent matter (I assume he just has lots of returning patients and not enough time), but he is available via e-mail, and if you get the flu or something you can always come in and see a nurse practitioner. Simply put, he's a good doctor, and I'm glad he's mine. read more

Crap. I now totally get what others mean when they say that they'll miss Dr. Bungay if they ever leave NYC. Once you've been in his care as a PCP, it's hard to imagine going to anyone else. Sure, the front desk staff might be a little gruff, but I only take that to mean that they're getting their crap taken care of. I certainly know that they obtained all of my deets with a minimum of fuss, easily caught my accidental omission of one signature, and otherwise left me to my own devices. Also, I don't remember the last time I didn't have to wait an additional half-hour to see the doc after my actual appointment time. This joint runs pretty much like clockwork, based on my experience (where, admittedly, n = 1). And Dr. Bungay himself is totally genial, super professional, and quite warm. I mean, anyone who can hold a pleasant conversation and make you feel reasonably comfortable while handling your private bits... well, that takes some seriously dope bedside manner. Bonus: Upon observation of my ring, we have a brief exchange that went something like this... Doc: So, I see you're married? Me: Well, no... engaged to my boyfriend. Doc: Oh, me too! Me: (Giggle*) Which then caused us to delve into a whole other realm of extremely personal, yet pertinent health-related queries for his EMR (presumably). Nope. As far as I'm concerned... it really, truly doesn't get better than this, folks. --------- * This may or may not have actually happened. I can neither confirm nor deny that I made such a noise. read more

Dr. Bungay is the BEST doctor in New York City. He has been helpful with every medical issue I've ever brought up, and is extremely professional and caring. I couldn't speak more highly of a doctor and all of his 5 star reviews really speaks to the service he provides. As a gay man myself, it is comforting to know that he specializes with the LGBT community, internal medicine, and he's located next a LabCorp, which is very convenient. read more

I'm seriously considering never leaving NY (ever never ever) just because of Dr. Bungay. In a large city like this, finding a doctor you trust, you like, who cares, and performs great medicine is like discovering time travel. Doesn't that stupid elevated bed with the sterile crunchy paper and the bright flickering lights make you uncomfortable and vulnerable? Having to talk about the puss or cough or pain under extreme examination makes anyone want to avoid going at all costs. Visits with Doc Bungay are anything but that. His desk with chairs are in one room and the examinations are done in a connecting room. He sits down face to face to chat and talk about what ails you (and with great concern and attentiveness I might add), takes you in to be examined and then back to the cozy room to discuss. Funny how the psychology of removal from the stale and scary changes your experience of going to the doctor. And yes. He's available by email. I find myself quite often sending him a list of my symptoms and finish up by asking if i should come in. Invariably he's concerned. He's always gotten back to me within the hour or two and that's even on Saturdays! I don't know. If I ever do end up leaving NY, I think I might just kidnap him. read more

When I first moved to the city, I transferred my care from my provider in Connecticut to a provider at a community health center that is well established within the LGBT community. Fast forward a few years --- it was time to find a new primary care provider because I'm a full-time paid employee of said community health center. I was beside myself - I didn't even know how or where to begin my search. A half dozen or so of my coworkers recommended that I make an appointment with Dr. Bungay, and the rest is history. I've had my fair share of primary care providers over the years. Let me tell you...Dr. Bungay is simply the best. It's very important to me that my provider [in addition to being brilliant, of course] have impeccable bedside manner. Living in NYC, I suffer through my fair share of meanies throughout the course of the day. The last thing that I need is to experience that via the person that has my physical well being [somewhat] in their hands. Well, Bungay does not disappoint. He is ridiculously nice and super sensitive. AND, patient! I've been on an injectable medication for a little over 4 years, and was looking into changing to a topical gel version of the regimen. Bungay was a big help and SO patient in this arena - totally listening to my desire to change and giving me all of the information that I needed to make an informed choice. If you fall somewhere on the queer spectrum and are looking for a medical provider, look no further. Bungay is EXTREMELY sensitive and affirming to those that identify as LGBQ and/or folks of transgender experience. Confession: I HATE talking on the phone. Pretty much more than I hate anything else in the entire world. Bungay has the option of communicating with him via E-mail. It's the most convenient thing that has ever happened to me. That, and the fact that I can make my appointments MONTHS in advance. I need to see Bungay twice a year, and the office is able to make my next appointment at the conclusion of my last one. I LOVE THAT. I've seen so many providers in the past that don't book appointments that far in advance, and instruct me to call closer to the date to make an appointment. Um, I will never remember to do that. While this may seem like a minute detail, being able to plan my [very hectic] schedule in this way helps me more than I can explain. The office is also GREAT about fitting you in ASAP if you have an urgent issue. The screening nurse, Sue, is basically the nicest woman that I've ever met. She's worked her magic to fit me in the schedule for urgent care twice over the past six months or so, and I can't thank her enough! The physician assistant for the office, Kelly, is also lovely. If you're looking for a new provider, look no further. Bungay and his team make up one of the greatest practices in the city. read more

I've begun to use Yelp exclusively when it comes to finding doctors. So far, I've been successful finding a dermatologist, lady doc, and now a GP. Without going into too much detail, I'll say this: Dr. Bungay is warm, comfortable, thorough and honest. We went through my medical history (and my list self-diagnosed ailments). He assured me I wasn't dying, but did need to cut down on the Franks Red Hot and coffee, and take a pill (both literally and figuratively). He is accessible via email, which I think is fantastic. Overall, finally found a doc I can trust, so I'd recommend him! read more

He seemed hurried, didn't really listen to what I was saying -- I mean, I was in the office for less than ten minutes. I'm kind of surprised at the unanimity of these positive reviews. Then again, his office was so busy it looked like it needed a revolving door, so I'm going to give him the benefit of the doubt and assume he's just overwhelmed by the number of patients he has these days. It happens a lot, unfortunately, with doctors whose case loads have grown beyond what one person can reasonably handle. read more

Krisczar J Bungay, MD at Gotham Medical Group on 14th Street, next to the 14th & 8th Ave (L), (A)(C)(E) trains specializes in the LGBT community, provides HIV and transgender care. He is openly gay and perhaps one of the best physicians I've had the honour of working with. I can not recommend any stronger. read more

If I could give Dr. Bungay more stars I would. I have never been a fan of doctors and it seems as though the most want you in, then out. Dr. Bungay sits down and spends time to ask you questions - then proceeds with the exam. Also blood tests take place just down stairs. I have recommended him to all my friends and always start with - the best doctor I have ever had, read more

I didn't know Yelp did doctor ratings. Dr. Bungay is fantastic. Because of a chronic condition, I probably see him more often than most people see their primary care physician. He's warm and welcoming and has always made good referrals for specialists. I've referred several friends to him and would do so again. He isn't one-sided like some doctors about what treatment plan to use, either--sometimes I've found from past experience that a particular medicine works well for me, and he's willing to prescribe it even if it isn't his preferred medicine, or he'll explain why he prefers a different one, and it feels like we're having a conversation about my care rather than just "doctor's orders". Only thing to be aware of (and not Dr. Bungay's fault): the elevator in the building is dreadfully slow. Either arrive five minutes early or be prepared to trudge up five flights of steps. read more

Sadly, my long-term doctor who I loved did not accept my new insurance. I had to get another MD. Dr. Bungay was recommended to me by several of my coworkers. They raved about how nice he is! I googled him and found these reviews on yelp. Wow! a doctor who is not only incredibly nice and attentive BUT who you can email??? Now there's a no-brainer! (If I had a question it would take days to get to actually speak to my existing doctor) I could deal with a cranky receptionist if need be. I went to see Dr. Bungay. He (AND his staff) were lovely. And just now, I sent him an email. We'll see how this budding relationship works out.... read more

This doctor sucks. They set the appointment 4 months from when I called. I get stuck in traffic and ahow up 10 minutes late. There is literally no one in the waiting room and they tell me the doctor can't see me. When I ask for the office manager they tell me I'm being rude and need to leave. Save yourself the BS and book another doctor read more

Brand new to NYC, and believe I lucked into the best doc ever. So much more engaging and helpful than my past docs... I do agree with the other reviews regarding the bitchy staff, howver... read more

I love Dr. Bungay! He's an extremely great doctor, he's patient, you never feel rushed and he's thorough. I think that's all most people expect in a doctor but he exceeds that. He's also available via email, which from my experience is actually pretty rare ( which is sad since we are in 2010!). He does specialize in the LGBT community since he does HIV and transgender care, which many PCP's do not. A couple more things to note, the elevator in his building is horrible, he's on the 5th floor, so you rely on it ( get there a little early) and Quest Diagnostics is in the basement, so when he sends you to draw blood you're not going far! ( keep in mind they close early so this doesn't apply to appointments past 4:30pm) read more

Krisczar J Bungay, MD - Internal Medicine Near Me - New York, New York

Without a doubt the best primary care physician I have ever had, and I have lived in Atlanta, D.C., Tucson, and now New York. Every visit I feel like he truly cares, and twice I have had emergencies where he has fit me in the day of with minimal wait. Not only that, he is the only doctor that I have ever had that will correspond with me via email. It makes asking simple questions and getting simple advice that much more easy than calling a switchboard and leaving a message that may or may not be returned within 72 hours. I had to wait over a month for my initial appointment, but it was well worth it. Even if I move out of Chelsea, he'll still be my doctor. Can I give six stars? read more

Dr. Bungay has been my primary care physician for about 10 years. He is thorough, very well informed, compassionate and accessible. I have referred all of my friends to him and everyone loves him! read more

He's just the best, and everyone at his office has been great to deal with. Beats impersonal phone or computer appts. by a mile, cause he gets it, listens, values your time, and treats you like a human being instead of an insurance number. read more

I never write reviews but after my experience I had to. I had been to Dr. Bungay years ago but moved out of the area so had to change doctors. I moved back to the area and had to get a physical and not sure why but went to a different doctor from a recommendation. Long story short worst mistake I could have made and the doctor didnt get back to me for 6 weeks. Finally when he did he said my blood tests were off and I needed to come in for a follow up. I reached out to Dr. Bungay immediately and he saw me as soon as he could. After sitting with him he assured me all my tests were fine and went through my results with me. I went from being very nervous about my health because of a horrible doctor to being completely assured I was ok. Thank you so much Dr. Bungay and I can assure anyone who sees him they will be taken care of by a doctor that is knowledgeable and truly cares. read more

Never seen him but judging by the receptionist I am not going to bother. She absolutely shut me down and said you can get an appt in 4 weeks just b/c I am a new patient. Even tho I mentioned that I am experiencing acute pains for 2 weeks. All she said is "No."....awesome read more

"Good enough" is how i describe my care here. While Dr Bungay is a nice man I always feel like I'm not his main concern when I am with him. I only want to be his main concern during my appointment time. That's what my insurance is paying for, right? This last visit that was compounded by no one ever calling me back with blood work results. My first few visits were great, I would have given him 5 stars a few years ago but i feel like this last year or so has been him going through the motions. read more

I hadn't been to a doctor in 5 years, but my friend recommended Dr. Bungay to me, and I'm soooooo glad he did. Dr. Bungay was easy-going and friendly, well being non-judgmental about anything that might come up (unlike doctors I've had in the past). He's very easy to get in touch with via email, and even read my blood test results into my voicemail so I'd have a recorded version of them! I've recommended him to two more friends since then and continue to recommend him to my friends. read more

Best doctor ever. The email access is key. I have never been to a more professional and welcoming doctor.

Another gold (5) star for Dr. Bungay. He's very easygoing and was incredibly patient as I made my way through the long list of minor ailments that have been plaguing me in the three years since my last physical. He took even the smallest things seriously and addressed every last one with a suggested lifestyle change, medication, referral, test, or supplement. I'm glad I now have a doctor I can trust to be thorough and accessible about my health -- as others have said, he's available by email as well. read more

I ADORE Dr. Bungay! I see him once or twice a year and it's always a pleasure, as he takes his time to ask questions, address any concerns and answer all of my questions + he calls immediately with test results, personally. He recommended Dr. Geyer and gets stars for that, as well! I will ask him about e-mail access during my next appointment- that's good to know! read more

I almost don't want to review him, so that people won't find out about him, and he'll be mine all mine all the time, but really he's too good to be true, so patient, actually listens, and indulges me and some of my sort of hypochondriac, self-diagnosing, and sometime self-medicating tendancies, and he so does not judge, I can tell him anything, which is good for a doc. Plus he's by my house, but even if he wasn't I would travel to see him, he's that good, but please please don't tell too many people, I still want to be able to get an appt! read more

I've been a patient of Dr. Bungay's for 6yrs. He is compassionate, kind and incredibly warm. He makes you feel very comfortable and he truly listens to you. He's also very accessible via email and responds very quickly. read more

I second, third, and fourth everything that's already been said. My only complaint is with the office people. It's nearly impossible to get them on the phone, and some of them can be a bit on the bitchy side, but Dr. Bungay is truly awesome. read more

Great guy. Great Bedside manner. I had my first visit with him today and not only did I not have to wait after coming to the office but I was greeted by him and taken into his office before the exam. He was super friendly and seemed very thorough. It was my first visit with him and I feel like I am in good hands. He gave me a thorough exam including palpating my abdomen and went over all the basics even though I appear healthy to make sure I am healthy. Sometimes looks can be deceiving. He's obviously a bright guy but does not have the ego to match which is a rarity in the medical business. I'm recommending him to my wife and anyone else who needs a new doctor. Everyone in the office was friendly too. read more

Dr. Bungay is the best. No matter where I'm living (Europe, Saudi Arabia, California, New York), I come back to Dr. Bungay for my annual physicals and have been doing so since 2003. He is smart, kind and personable and cares about his patients. And, extremely responsive. He answers emails even while he is on vacation. My colleagues are dumbfounded when they discover that not only do I email my doctor, but that he usually responds within minutes. read more

hands down, the most caring and concerned doctor in New York City. I feel lucky to be his patient and NY is lucky to have him!

As good as it gets. I've never felt so comfortable before and talking about things going wrong with your body can normally be uncomfortable but I love this guy. Completely accessable and easy to reach for quick questions. read more

Dr. Bungay is great! I can't tell you how helpful it is to have him accessible via email. And he gives excellent specialist referrals! His staff can be a bit cold at times and it's true that you may have to wait a few weeks to get seen as a new patient, but that's no different than any other in-network doctor that's not at a walk-in clinic. But I assure you that he is more than worth the wait! read more

Recently moved from NYC to Florida and I STILL see Dr. Bungay - yes I fly to NY to see my doctor. Granted I fly for free, but he is totally worth it! Being that I live so far away, I email when I need him for little things. He is very prompt with responses and all the necessary follow-up. Hands down the best doctor I have ever had. read more

Dr Bungay is not only a very knowledgeable doctor, but he is very in tune to what people need from a doctors office these days. He is very quick in responding to phone calls and emails and the people in the office are very helpful and nice. I havent had insurance for a while and he helps me out whenever he can. Ive been going to him for 4 years now and I am constantly recommending him to friends! read more

The words that repeat as you read all these reviews are, 'patient, understanding, nonjudgmental, easy to talk to, accessible" that are all so true. I looked forward to being able to write this and praise him. He also has been spot on with diagnoses. I had problem today and they fit me in same day. Reception did a fine job with that. I needed to reach them three times and got through quickly each time. I love that I tend to be rough mouthed and pedestrian in my descriptions of my ailments and feel he encourages whatever makes it easier for me to describe my problems. He is honest and also embraces the idea that money can be a factor in decisions. read more