Dr. Ira Steinmetz is a Rare Gem in Doctors. My husband and…read moreI shuffled through doctors in Brooklyn to find him. Dr. Steinmetz is just a caring, understanding, well-mannered, humble, and gracious person. I have to say person, because he has to be such a person first to be a doctor with those qualities. Not to be ignored is his staff. His staff is just as courteous and understanding. I read reviews putting them down - but I beg to say, the person writing such a review, doesn't quite have an understanding of what to expect from an office staff in such a delicate yet fast-moving environment, attending to phones, patients, and any requests of the doctor... May Jehovah God bless Dr. Steinmetz and his staff, giving all of them good health and long life so they may take care of us who need them.

Dr Ira Steinmetz......heaven sent!!! A rare gem. search far…read moreand wide and you won't find a more competent, warm, caring and always right there with very sound advice. Also, his staff always pleasant & ready to help. we believe we have been blessed! Judy Nash & Tony Onorato

I have been a patient for over ten years. He is my primary care doctor. He is patient and…read moreunderstanding. My only complaint is that the office staff can be rude on the phone and do not return calls if you need to speak to the doctor.

I've only had a few visits with this doctor as my primary physician but he's the one I least dread…read moregoing to. He asks thorough questions, tells me what I should be concerned on, finally got my mom to stop thinking I needed a bone density test... Now some nurses are more adept than others, that's not his fault. One was kind of speaking to me in a way I wasn't fond of and seriously had to dig into my arm more than once (my veins are small and not on the surface, but I've never needed two holes in the same area). Another nurse was fantastic, quick, painless, barely a bruise. Could I possibly marry her? In New Jersey? It's the usual waiting room with elderly people and The People's Court on TV but I'm cool with it.

LUCKIEST MAN ALIVE!!! I'm not going to start this Google…read morereview out with "I never do this". I have done Google reviews, but I feel this one is most necessary. I went to visit Dr. Kokolis (Complete Cardiovascular Care) on February 22 of 2021 and explained to him what I was feeling/experiencing for that past year or so while seeing a new inexperienced primary care physician. After completion of my appointment with Dr. Kokolis, I was immediately referred and scheduled for an MRI on 2/25 of my head which determined I had a large (Tumor) brain cancer. I was summoned to Dr. Kokolis' office Within 20 minutes of returning from the MRI then sent immediately to the ER at NYU Langone. Dr. Kokolis called ahead & informed Dr. Placantonakis I was on my way and the situation on hand. Upon arrival I was moved at light speed through the process having my first lifesaving procedure of a partial tumor resection on 3/5/21. After the healing process I received concurrent Radiation/Chemo therapy. My Brain Cancer has been stable for 3+ years now. I have not had a seizure since Dr. Jongeling my (Epilepsy specialist) changed my anti-seizure medication to Briviact, also 3+ years. Now WAIT! that's not the end. For more than a year I have been experiencing chest pains, discomfort, fatigue, and lack of energy. I felt helpless with no ambition to move on. There were 2-3 more ER visits where no findings were made. I was fighting each day to get out of bed, continue to work, but yet still put on that smiley face for everyone around me. I was unhappy, in pain and felt helpless for such a long time that I was beginning to accept this is life now. I made an appointment with Dr. Kokolis and during the visit I attempted then Quit the office stress test prematurely. Dr. Kokolis sent me for a more detailed stress test where it was determined that I had a 40% blockage to my heart. Yes 40%, so I immediately began to cut down on my horrible eating habits (junk food). I was over 215 lbs. losing 20 lbs. in a short time. I continued to have ice cream and the bad things, but not nearly as much. For the last several weeks, I was having chest pain and head pressure with dizziness where I pushed it off trying to avoid a doctors/ER visit. On 10/09/2024 with no other option I walked into Dr. Kokolis's office unannounced and was seen by the doctor. Following an EKG and vitals, I was seen by Dr. Kokolis where he asked me questions while taking notes (I could actually see the equations floating above his head as we spoke and he jotted everything down) he then decided that I was going straight to the emergency room at Lenox Hill Hospital in Manhattan by ambulance. There's no time to prepare for anything like this or an option to wait for a Loved one to be by your side. Dr. Kokolis again called ahead and spoke to a Dr. (Dr. Dominguez) and informed him that I was on my way and would need an angiogram. The angiogram determined that I now had a severely blocked artery to my heart. "THE WIDOW MAKER"which was now at 90%. I found this scary part out after the Life Saving procedure, realizing how truly LUCKY I am to still be alive. Not only am I the LUCKIEST MAN ALIVE, I am ever so grateful & thankful to everyone on my care teams. Dr. Kokolis is not only a medical professional, he is not only a Compassionate doctor who is dedicated in his field, but a true MEDICAL GENIUS who knows how and when to act. My life has now been saved for the second time by Dr. Kokolis' quick thinking & expert experience without blinking an eye or breaking a sweat. We could never thank Dr. Kokolis enough for saving my life more than once, for doing what he loves. My opinion is that this is not work/a job but his life's work and love of his profession, the desire to make a difference and save endless lives. THANK YOU Dr. Kokolis, you truly are an Angel.

LUCKIEST MAN ALIVE!!! I'm not going to start this Google…read morereview out with "I never do this". I have done Google reviews, but I feel this one is most necessary. I went to visit Dr. Kokolis (Complete Cardiovascular Care) on February 22 of 2021 and explained to him what I was feeling/experiencing for that past year or so while seeing a new inexperienced primary care physician. After completion of my appointment with DRFM Kokolis, I was immediately referred and scheduled for an MRI on 2/25 of my head which determined I had a large (Tumor) brain cancer. I was summoned to Dr. Kokolis' office Within 20 minutes of returning from the MRI then sent immediately to the ER at NYU Langone. Dr. Kokolis called ahead & informed Dr. Placantonakis I was on my way and the situation on hand. Upon arrival I was moved at light speed through the process having my first lifesaving procedure of a partial tumor resection on 3/5/21. After the healing process I received concurrent Radiation/Chemo therapy. My Brain Cancer has been stable for 3+ years now. I have not had a seizure since Dr. Jongeling my (Epilepsy specialist) changed my anti-seizure medication to Briviact, also 3+ years. Now wait, that's not the end. For more than a year I have been experiencing chest pains, discomfort, fatigue, lack of energy. I felt helpless with no ambition to move on. There were 2-3 more ER visits where no findings were made. I was fighting each day to get out of bed, continue to work, but yet still put on that smiley face for everyone around me. I was unhappy, in pain and felt helpless for such a long time that I was beginning to accept this is life now. I made an appointment with Dr. Kokolis and during the visit I attempted and Quit the office stress test prematurely. Dr. Kokolis sent me for a more detailed stress test where I t was determined that I had a 40% blockage to my heart. Yes 40%, so I immediately began to cut down on my horrible eating habits (junk food). I was 215 lbs. losing over 20 lbs. in a short time. I continued to have ice cream and the bad things, but not nearly as much. For the last several weeks, I was having chest pain and head pressure with dizziness where I pushed it off trying to avoid a doctors/ER visit. On 10/09/2024 with no other option I walked into Dr. Kokolis's office unannounced and was seen by the doctor. Following an EKG and vitals, I was seen by Dr. Kokolis where he asked me questions while taking notes (I could actually see the equations floating above his head as we spoke) he then decided that I was going straight to the emergency room at Lenox Hill Hospital in Manhattan by ambulance. There's no time to prepare for anything like this or an option to wait for a Loved one to be by your side. Dr. Kokolis again called ahead and spoke to a Dr. (Dr. Dominguez) and informed him that I was on my way and would needed an angiogram. The angiogram determined that I now had a severely blocked artery to my heart. "THE WIDOW MAKER"which was now at 90%. I found this scary part out after the Life Saving procedure, realizing how truly LUCKY I am to still be alive. Not only am I the LUCKIEST MAN ALIVE, I am ever so grateful & thankful to everyone on my care teams. Dr. Kokolis is not only a medical professional, he is a Compassionate doctor dedicated in his field, but a true MEDICAL GENIUS who knows how and when to act My life has now been saved for the second time by Dr. Kokolis' quick thinking & expert experience without blinking an eye or breaking a sweat. We could never thank Dr. Kokolis enough for saving my life more than once, for doing what he loves. My opinion is that this is not work/a job but his life's work and love of his profession the desire to make a difference and save endless lives. THANK YOU Dr. Kokolis, you truly are an Angel.

During my pregnancy I had the privilege to work with Dr. Andrew he was knowledgeable and patient…read morethroughout the pregnancy and process. Always willing to explain everything. I made appointments during my pregnancy to meet the other two Doctors Dr.Mark and Dr.Greg before my due date. During labor and the process I had to see all 3 doctors. I was nervous to have Dr.Mark from hearing obnoxious comments while in the hospital. Dr. Mark delivered our baby boy! His professionalism and straightforward approach, coupled with his tough love during labor, made a significant difference in my birthing experience. His persistence and knowledge empowered me to achieve a natural delivery, even when I felt like giving up. I wholeheartedly recommend him and his brothers for their trustworthiness and commitment to guiding patients through tough decisions. After labor, my husband had to call for guidance and he was kind, helpful and supportive! Bottom line- After doing research and consulting different doctors my husband and I are so happy we made the right choice to go with Dr. De Fazio Practice. Jenna and the nurse in the office on 82st are professional and courteous. Making you feel comfortable and welcome. We are nothing but grateful for their commitment and work.

The level of care that my family has received at this practice for the past three generations is…read moreunmatched! My grandmother was a patient of the late Dr. Laurence Defazio, and my mother and I have been seeing Dr. Mark, Dr. Andrew and Dr. Greg for years. They truly take their time to hear your concerns and are kind, attentive and so knowledgeable. I feel very well taken care of in their hands. Dr. Mark delivered my two children and it was a wonderful experience. I can't recommend them enough!

Excellent and thorough examination by doctor and staff. The exception was the tech who did most of…read morethe stress testing. His attitude and demeanor left something to be desired. Other than that, it was a very pleasant experience.

I have no complaints against the MD, how ever the staff and apparently the office nurse Bridget are…read moreextremely unprofessional. She was chewing while on the phone with me and making me feel as though I was wrong. As a fellow Critical Care RN, I am appalled by her manners and attitude towards a patient.

Great physician who has a lot of patience and truly listens. I did not feel ignored or rushed,…read morewhich is often a concern with other specialists. In addition, the office experience was excellent. There was no wait time, and the staff was attentive. I am very happy with the care I received and highly recommend him.

I went to see Dr. Shehebar on October 3rd 2025, my sigmoid/colon is tethered to other organs & it…read morecreates a level 10 pain! due to gas back up & constipation due to my sigmoid being tethered. This man talked over me non stop! called my debilitating pain "perceived pain". He made very light of my situation while I'm still in writhing pain. Whilw speaking during my visit, he actively tried to negate everything I was saying. I understand not wanting to do surgery because it creates more scar tissue but to call my pain "perceived" was an egregious wrong on his part. He told me there is NOTHING he can do for me. He came into the house cam room instantly annoyed, and then proceeded to ask me questions when the answers were right in front of his face on the computer in my chart. I was recommended by a gynecological surgeon because what they saw in my MRI was concerning to them. this doctor could care less, especially when it comes to women. I waited two months to see this doctor just to be disrespected talked down & absolutely unequivocally not heard. he was so rude even when he did an anal exam, causing me severe pain. I feeling emotionally and physically violated. but you know I'm just a woman so we must all be crazy right? this is one of the main reasons why I only like to go to female doctors. This man because I refuse to call him a doctor now treated me like absolute shit. I went in there incredibly informed of my own health issues and it annoyed him to his core. he kept telling me he's the doctor and I was the patient and I kept telling him, but I'm the one in pain and I'm trying to tell you how my body feels and he just continued to cut me off. this man looked me dead in the eye, and said there's nothing I can do for you. unless you have a bowel blockage and are about to die I can't do nothing. I left that defeated, disgusted, and sexually assaulted. he didn't even give me a warning when he was going to try and insert a scope, let alone his finger. from the moment he came in the room until the moment he left he was rude, crude & dismissive. every question he asked I right there in my notes. Did you look at the MRI scans and the images and he would reply yes but then continue to ask me questions that he get the answers from through those MRI images. he also told me I'm not sure why you're here. Meanwhile, another NYU doctor recommended him to me and that's in my clinical notes as a recommendation, but he refused to read that then lied to me and said that he did read all my notes. I will never understand how a doctor like this with this kind of attitude can serve anyone. i'm going to find out how I can make a complaint with the medical board and with NYU because here I am still in writhing pain with no answers and no help other than a cream. my husband and I are gonna go to far links to do what we need to do because this man sent me home with the idea that my pain was perceived and not real. I don't know how to explain the frustration I feel, but no one should ever be disregarded by a doctor. nor should their severe pain be disregarded. This man has no idea what it's like to have a hysterectomy and then have adhesions afterwards. He has no idea how bad constipation and gas can hurt. If he does, he just doesn't care. He was trying to rush through my appointment when I was trying to be thorough and the more thorough I was the more annoyed he became. The doctor doesn't want an informed patient he wants to just be a puppeteer. I deal with chronic illness so I always advocate for myself. I was very kind soft-spoken and respectful. Even when he told me my pain was perceived. He doesn't see me vomiting from the pain in my home every other day so how dare he just call my pain a perception and not a reality. My CT scan images and my MRI images show exactly what's wrong and that there is a kink in my colon. This man tried telling me the colon doesn't feel pain. That's when I said you're not understanding. It's gas and it's constipation because my colon is being squeezed. He looked at me dead in the face and rolled his eyes at me. Since it's my medical visit and my medical records, I voice recorded the entire visit and you can hear how disgustingly rude and dismissive he was being. I don't recommend this doctor, especially if you're female. I am so disappointed in the NYU institution for having such a horrible human being. Serve the Brooklyn community. now to file a complaint with the medical board and with NYU as a whole. if you ever do decide to see this doctor, I beg you to proceed with caution. I beg you to do your research because everything he told me it was as if he was reading someone else's chart. This man refused to look at my CT scan images and my MRI images, but then lie to me and said he did look at them. be careful guys not every doctor gives a crap about us.

Dr. Patel is an excellent cardiologist. I highly recommend him. His staff (eg, equipment-trained…read moreteam) is also very adept at what they do. The atmosphere of the office is pleasant and supportive.

The Dr is very friendly but sometimes he can be self absorbed due to his long career.I have been…read morethere with sister and Aunt. There is no reason patients should wait an hour or more after being assessed by the many students within the clinic. As far as the care he has many things on site, but can be passive sometimes if the patient is not consistent and determined with their concerns. He also seems to be double booking which means patients spend about 15 minutes with him the "Dr" but wait way past their appointment. How are you to be tentative to the patients concerns and well- being.

I walked in off the street one afternoon and was being seen within 15 minutes; within 20 or so by…read moreDr Poole herself. Everyone was efficient and polite and pleasant. So was Dr Poole who promptly diagnosed my condition, and I received free sample medication that worked. That was that. Can't ask for more! Later, I went back and saw Dr Hyman who is great, and Trish the Nurse Practitioner who is also wonderful. Sarah at the front desk is also nice. Friendly place, and the longest I ever waited was an hour (often I wait much less) - I'd usually wait that long with an appointment at other doctors' offices. Here, no appointment needed. Got referrals with no problem. Thumbs up!

I saw Dr. Jeffrey Falcone, Podiatrist at Treat & Release located at 8012 3rd Ave. Bklyn, NY 11209…read more Dr. Falcone is very kind, patient, & a brillant Top Notch Doctor. Dr. Falcone listened to my concern. I am so very grateful for Dr. Falcone's kind assistance. Blessings noreen brody