He is not a pain management doctor. He is a doctor who focuses on weight loss referrals. He is a doctor who focuses on physical therapy. He's more like a physical therapist. He rather distract you from you asking him anything substantial about pain. Here have to talk to you about your life. He rather talk to you about anything else as long as it has nothing to do with pain. read more

Dr. Lefkowitz came on very strong in my first visit. He seemed very empathetic and his staff seemed deferential. I was very excited about getting my first injection as he seemed competent. Rare. What happened to me today felt more like assault. I have been assaulted before and I feel just as disembodied. I was told I would receive local anesthesia before my procedure and I did not. During the procedure Dr. Leftkowitz had a conversation with his pre-med assistant about where he might go for the summer. During this time he did not tell me when he would start and he did not apply local anesthesia. Did not say "little pinch" nor "big pinch" At one point I actually screamed "what the hell are you doing?!" And. When he was done he actually said see you're all better! And rubbed my head like I was a child. The braggadocio! The racism! Uhhh no. I'm 46 and No one has ever rubbed or patted me on the head. No PoC would ever. Perhaps God sent me there to teach. Perhaps there is no God. But he bout to learn something. Honey this is not okay." I went over to CMS at Medicare to start that complaint and am all set to call my friends in Albany at the Office of Professional Medical Conduct Central Intake Unit. Whether I complete those reports is up to your office. See, after Dr. Frazier messed up my fusion and destroyed my life and career, I learned quite a lot about patient's rights. DO NOT SEE HIM AND IF HE HURTS YOU AFTER 4.13.2022 WE WILL ALL SUE THE BLEEP OUT OF HIM. read more

I wish I had checked the reviews here before showing up for my first appointment here. I called ahead, explained my issues (two major reconstructive knee surgeries), brought all my doctor's paperwork and most updated doctors notes and X-rays. After waiting patiently for two hours and reading my book where they asked me to sit, the Doctor breezes in, hands flailing everywhere like he's on so many uppers he can't keep it together - to interrogate me about the prescriptions I listed from my psychiatrist (nothing in the realm of pain meds). He spent about ten minutes towering over me with his finger in my face and blocking the doorway telling me that my surgeon (who I've had a very open and positive professional relationship with for five years) probably didn't trust me which is why he pawned me off to someone else (in reality he just couldn't write a specific prescription without a second opinion and he told me so). When I calmly asked him what my psychiatrist had to do with anything and why he was being irate,antagonistic, and patronizing when he hadn't even looked at my leg or my knee (I was sitting behind a desk as this entire interaction was taking place) he started screaming that he was going to call the police on me (a 5 ft 110 lb woman) until I left because "since I'm young" (I'm 25 years old with 2 degrees and a management position??) he knew I was "only there to get narcotics" simply b/c I told him I didn't want a steroid injection. I couldn't get out of there fast enough. I had a severe panic attack right outside his door and the kind ladies from the physical therapy place across the hall took me in and calmed me down until I was stable enough to take a cab home. I will do all I can to report this man for his outright disgusting behavior, berating antics, and downright inhumane treatment of patients and I'm so sorry to anyone else that is forced to interact with this vile and power hungry man. read more

In a word, this man is a crook. Didn't examine me, didn't treat me, brief conversation. I left feeling uneasy about his abilities. My insurance paid him over $400. He had the nerve to send me to collections for a $20 co-pay. I wrote him when I first got his bill to explain why I was not paying. Man has no humility. In "business" for the money clearly. An embarrasment to his profession. So glad I didn't let him treat me. read more

I've been seeing Dr. Lefkowitz over 5 yrs. he has been excellent at helping me manage several different issues. I am so glad I finally found a Dr who is excellent at what he does and is truly compassionate in wanting to help. Medically - he REALLY knows what he is doing - I am confident about his abilities and would def recommend him to a friend. He listens and then helps me understand what is the problem. Which he has always been able to help get better with his injections or even as simple as a Rx for a week. (And I have used other pain Managment Dr in California who was not anywhere as competent as Dr Lefkowitz- so I have other Dr to compare him to - Lefkowitz is Top of his Field) - and I travel to see him he is not in my neighborhood. He has new people in his office and I have to say his staff has stepped it up in the customer service department. In the past two phone calls to the office I called and asked a follow up question to the first person answering the phone and that person relayed all that information to the next person so I would not have to repeat myself. So the nurse I had to deal with was already up to speed and repeated back "as I understand it..." and she knew everything I said to the first person. Very good hand-off. That's outstanding for a telephone service for a Doctors office. usually you have to repeat yourself over and over. My experience visiting the office as well as on my recent phone calls that his staff were always very professional - smart - helpful - competent - precise - knowledgeable - calm - unrushed - they were truly listening when I talked not interrupting. All qualities you want from a medical office experience. So in addition to having a very competent Dr who has solved/cured me of several issues for me the office too gets high marks. read more

So, I have no complaints about being seen same day. Very convenient. I went to have a trigger point injection in the muscle spasm in my left shoulder blade. I have had many trigger point injections previously and they NEVER hurt. This time I almost screamed with the pain. He hit the nerve and I have been incapacitated ever since. And then, for some creepy reason, he felt it was appropriate to give me a kiss. I do not recommend this guy. read more

Dr. Lefkowitz and his staff have helped me more than any doctor I have visited since I herniated 2 discs in my lumbar spine. Adriana went out of her way to get me in to see the doctor the same day that I called. The staff was a tremendous help dealing with my workers comp to get authorization for epidural injections for my lower back. The doctor himself was amazing and took the time to listen and gave me the best prognosis I have received thus far. The epidural itself seemed to have work almost immediately. You can tell that Dr. Lefkowitz truly cares about his patients and hopefully I will be avoiding spine surgery thanks to his help. His medical staff Hannah/Michele were compassionate and helpful. Adriana is great! Would recommend this doctor to anyone. Even convinced my mother who lives in NJ to come to Brooklyn heights to see him for her cervical spine issues. read more

Spoke to the office on the phone, with two representatives of this practice: Jannifer and Kaera... Terrible, terrible, unspeakable attitudes, rude, nasty... Asked to speak to the office manager Daniel, they hung up the phone; I have called the office again, asked to speak to the Doctor, was talked over in a extremely nasty attitude and was disconnected. If the is the Front Desk and I am not able to get through to anyone, why keep trying? There are many other wonderful offices with friendly staff who is trained in customer service skills at least! read more

Dr. Lefkowitz is an amazing doctor! I had acute knee pain from arthritis and was having difficulty just walking. The doctor was thoughtful, caring and very successful in relieving my pain. He discussed a number of therapies, and was extremely knowledgeable about all of them. The staff at the front desk were courteous, the doctor's assistants were professional and Dr. Lefkowitz spent a great deal of time examining me and discussing my history and symptoms. There is a physical therapy center right next door and they are well- equipped and excellent . It's true that his office is busy - as other reviews mentioned - but that is because he is good! read more

I have been to Dr. Lefkowitz several times, but I will never return after the way I was treated today. The waiting room was full and he was clearly overbooked. After waiting half an hour and finally being shown to an exam room I was still waiting for someone to come in 20 minutes later. At this point I had been there almost an hour and the tension and disorganization happening between the staff, patients and doctor were palpable. One man who was understandably frustrated said he'd been waiting two hours and still was waiting when I finally left. The doctor and his staff were speaking in agitated voices about who was next and who hadn't been seen and who was quick and who wasn't. It was a mess. I asked a staffer how much longer it would be and the doctor jumped in and said "do you just want to reschedule?" I said yes, I had a meeting and couldn't wait all afternoon. He was upset and said "wait! wait!" I thought he was finally going to take the two minutes he usually takes to see me. Instead he just said "you know it's just me here and you all want to come in the afternoon, I don't know what you expect from me." I said I expected him to manage his time better and that I'm sure he wouldn't appreciate it if all his patients were hours late. Then it got worse. When I went upfront to ask for my copay back, the woman asked why and I said because I had been waiting an hour and I had a meeting to get to. Then a voice comes out of nowhere and rudely snaps "well we tell everyone the appointments take an hour to an hour and a half." A man came out from hiding behind a partition and said "you should have 'axed' how long it would be." I said it's never been an hour and he laughed smugly and said "oh well I'd LOVE to go to these doctors you go to where you don't have to wait more than an hour." I let him know I'd been there multiple times and never had this issue, and inquired as to whether the doctor knew he spoke to patients in such a manner. He said "it's funny you think I have an attitude because you're the one with your head bopping all around." Meantime, he's got his hands flying all over the place like a maniac while he's antagonizing me. I told him there was a man back there who was complaining about waiting two hours so clearly I wasn't the only one with an issue. For some reason this shut him up and he sat back down, but I was shocked at how terribly he behaved, not only to me but in front of the reception staff and patients in the waiting area. All I wanted was to get out of there and this awful man added insult to injury by deciding his customer service duties included berating patients who can't afford to spend their afternoons twiddling their thumbs because the doctor and office can't be bothered to schedule appropriately. Extremely frustrating that I wasted so much time and am still in pain due to this office's unprofessional behavior and management. read more

This office is designed to process as many patients as possible. This means that the doctor has little time for each patient. This is achieved by booking as many patients as possible and putting them in 5 examination rooms, where a charming assistant takes an extensive history, most of it irrelevant. The doctor spends little time with the patient, does not take a thorough history or do an extensive examination. I did not get the impression that he even takes the time to read the extensive history his assistant takes. You do not get the feeling that this doctor is serious, though he may have excellent judgment and delivers excellent care, as witnessed by his crowded waiting room and long waiting time. My impression may be colored by the fact that I have a very old, chronic problem and it was clear to the doctor I was well versed in the details of my issue, but the impression I got was a little shady. read more

I meet with Dr. Lefkowitz at the suggestion of my current arrived on time, was acknowledged immediately, given papers to fill out (was also explained which papers which important and which I could skip) I was seen by George, one of his technicians who took a through history.Dr. Lefkovitz showed up, spent five minutes with me, Had me lean backwards and immediately suggested a cortico-steriod in the right lumbar. Having lived with this pain for over three years, I didn't think it would be that easy. Sure enough, after a day, I have no pain on that side of my back or legs. I am scheduled for a ablation where they deaden the nerve on the 23rd. Hopefully it goes as well. It's a pleasure being free from pain. Thanks Dr. Quick-Draw. JK. He sees a lot of patients a day. So he must be brief. Hid intern George was very nice. read more

Don't make an appointment with this unprofessional office unless you don't mind waiting for 2 hours before seeing this doctor. He cares more about the repairs to his office's bathroom than he does for his patients who are patiently waiting! read more