On May 19th 2025, I went for a medical examination required by my home care agency, to one of the offices MOBILE HEALTH at 1797 Coney Island (Brooklyn) and unfortunately, the experience was deeply unpleasant. I found the staff to be unprofessional and lacking in empathy--particularly concerning given my intense anxiety about blood draws.
When I asked if there was a comfortable space where I could relax during the procedure, I was simply pointed to a cot, with no further assistance or reassurance.
What concerned me most, however, was the disregard for basic hygiene protocols. The young woman handling my insurance information was wearing gloves she had not changed, despite having assisted multiple patients before me. She continued to wear those same gloves while managing my registration. This office is pretty dark and the lack of hand-washing facilities in the exam room is shocking!
Maybe I would treat these facts differently if I had never seen decent medical care in the US!
This raises serious concerns about adherence to universal precautions--standards that are not optional but mandatory in any healthcare setting, especially when gloves are involved.
After I voiced my grievances,I was denied service and had no choice but to leave without receiving the necessary care. I am hopeful that this issue can be resolved locally and amicably, without the need to escalate the matter to the New York State Department of Health. But, unfortunately, I did not see any attempt to correct this situation.
I am officially assisting my elderly mom and I don't understand why our family members have to go through any exams dealing with each other at all. We all truly believe it is an unnecessary waste of public money! read more