I would Steer clear. For whatever reason, Dr. Mona Shangold really really wants you on the pill. I had a terrible experience with her a few years ago that resulted in a heated discussion to say the least, and I never went back. The office was pretty old and decrepit, too. Take your uterus elsewhere, ladies! read more

I had no idea so many other people have had the same experiences i have with "doctor" shangold.... She's a terrible human being who pushes pills and mis-diagnoses patients to make extra $$$. She told me i had pre-cancerous cells and had me do tons of labwork ($$$$$$) then said i was all better. Also they do not give courtesy calls for your results. What if i don't own a pc to check my results? You cant just call me and leave me a voicemail?? Ugh. Go somewhere else. Planned parenthood is even a vacation resort compared to this failure of a person/staff. Not to mention the office is a crackhouse. read more

GREEDY, CONDESCENDING, UNORGANIZED, AND A COMPLETE JOKE!! I finally left this practice and found a doctor that actually makes me feel like a human being. Please don't ever go to Shangold, she is money-hungry and charges for every little thing. I refuse to give her another penny! read more

Save your time and money and skip this doctor. Dr. Shangold is rude, rough, and super super judgemental. During my appointment the doctor completely ignored the perceived problems I made the appointment for. Go somewhere else if at all possible. read more

As a physician myself I am very against these rating systems for doctors, but I am learning that times are changing and my experience dealing with Dr. Shangold and her office as a patient has been nothing but frustrating, inefficient and infuriating so I feel compelled to share with the general public. Main issues: Front office staff are rude, unhelpful and generate more work for you as a patient and for themselves. Dr. Shangold will not discuss results with you via telephone, you are forced to schedule a follow up appt, which results in you having to pay another co-pay. Requesting your records forwarded to another doctor again generates more fees for you to pay, and personally I had to request my records multiple times before finally getting what I asked for The office is outdated and feels dirty. read more

Rude. Condescending. Unfriendly. If you're in need of a gynecologist, go elsewhere. I've been going to this doctor for years (out of convenience) and have finally decided that I've had enough. I've never waited less than 35 minutes to see her, and that's a 35 minute wait on a good day when you can get an early appointment. I believe my record was a 2 hour wait. Dr. Shangold is extremely unfriendly. She will treat you like you're an idiot and talk down to you. For example, at the beginning of my last visit, I wrote down the wrong pharmacy info. When she verified with me later in the visit where to call in my prescription, I had to say 'oh wait, I'm sorry I actually use mail order for that one'. She acted as if I was an effing MORON for getting it wrong, and then she said in a snotty tone 'well then I don't know why you'd give me THAT pharmacy when in fact, you get this through MAIL ORDER'. Sorry, simple mistake. Seriously, it's as if she wants you to feel like an asshole. For a while there, around my 2009-2010 visits, she was actually bordering on being pleasant and I thought maybe she'd read all her horrible reviews and decided to changer her demeanor. Wrong. She was back to her rude ways as of my last visit. I'll be finding a new doctor now. On a positive note, the woman who takes you back to get your blood pressure and weight is very friendly and the current batch of receptionists are pretty friendly. Too bad the doctor herself is so damn nasty. Going to Dr. Shangold is BY FAR the worst doctor experience I've ever had. read more

I was confused as to why my GYN was trying to talk me into going on anti-depressants. Also all 3 times I came into her office the wait was over an hour. I scheduled my annual which I did because I knew my insurance covered it (and nothing else). I then later got a bill for other charges she tried to tack on to that appointment. When I asked her about it all she could do was insult my insurance coverage. Trust me you can find a better doctor. read more

Cons: - Spruce up the waiting area - Send half the staff to Texas for some etiquette training. - Have to pay $10 to change your prescription refill schedule (i.e. from monthly refills to 3 month refills) - For some reason I was charged $60...I should have complained, but I didn't. And it became inconvenient, three months later, when they started sending bills to my permanent address. Why did they not clarify during the application process that "address" meant "billing address"? Pros: - Dr. Shangold seemed nice and was professional. Her patients have been leaving her, though, probably because there is a fee associated with requests that are normally not affixed with a price tag. I'm certainly part of the exodus. read more

A vicious snake whose exam was so rough that she actually ripped me. From her demeanor afterwards, I believe it was intentional. If your insurance covers no other female obgyn, go to a male one or go to Planned Parenthood and ask for free help. They will give it to you. read more

I've had great success with finding doctors through ZocDoc in the past, so I was pleased when I found Dr. Shangold since her practice is so close to my office. I should have checked Yelp first! The Practice: While they were prompt to confirm my appt, everything else was a mess. I filled out forms for them on their site, but they insisted that I hadn't when I came in. (I checked, the info was still in my patient portal). On the two visits when I came in, even the receptionist agreed that some of the policies were whack and told me that not a lot of people come back. Also, Dr. Shangold's office is a mess! I've never seen so many folders and files spilling out around a room. Didn't inspire a lot of confidence that my info was safe. The Doctor: My first visit for an annual exam was great. Super fast and thorough. I was concerned about a couple of possible test results and she went over the details with me. Then I had to go back in to discuss my results. Not only did I have to pay a copay for this, but she implied that the whole visit could have been saved if I had told her about one of the tests her nurse performed before my annual exam. She was condescending and rude when asking me some routine questions. And when asking some questions regarding how my diagnosis would affect my partner, she didn't know! Don't go here. When even your staff are warning patients to stay away, you know there's a serious problem. read more

Dr. Shangold is a good Dr but the fact that she's money hungry turned me off of her. In order to talk to her to ask her questions you have to schedule an appointment (which means another copay). I went to her website thinking if I submitted an online question it would be free...NOPE you have to pay about $30 to submit a question online!! And don't get me started on the wait, if you're not lucky enough to get a morning appointment then you'll be waiting to see her for at least 35-40 minutes. On a positive note her office staff is great. The lady at the front desk and the lady that does blood work are SUPER friendly. If you're looking for a GYN that actually cares about your questions and concerns I suggest you check out Lankenau Hospital's OB/GYN division which I made the switch to. read more

I wish I could leave negative stars. First off, this woman is absolutely Bats**t crazy. She charges you for PHONE CALLS AND EMAILS. If you leave your credit card info (which the receptionists right away tell you NOT TO DO, red flag there) she just charges you for anything and everything because she can. My insurance covers a yearly exam, and after my exam with her, I got sent a $300 bill. She won't give results over the phone, and when you come into her office, you need to pay another copay just to find out if you're ok or not. Secondly, she gives an ANAL EXAM during your check up, this is NOT NORMAL LADIES. She doesn't ask first, she just sticks her hand up there without warning. Thirdly, she took me aside into her incredibly clustered and run-down office, and literally YELLED AT ME when I told her I didn't want to get the Gardasil shot. She told me I was being disrespectful of my body because I didn't want to put a vaccine inside me that I'm allergic to. If I could sue her for malpractice I would. Go see Dr. Weinstein on 15th and Locust for much better care. read more

Dr. Shangold's eyes lit up when she saw my PPO. Recommending that I come back in to review the results which could have easily been handled through my online account or over the phone... but then how would she be able to reschedule me into her office to discuss.... Her office resembled the Mad Hatter's tea parties. Paper stacked to the ceiling, no place to even sit as she rifled through stacks and stacks of paper, who knows if she even found my file. All was clear (confirmed by a 2nd opinion) but my insurance was charged and Dr. Shangold collected from an unprofessional and unnecessary 5 min meeting... Only to then suggest next steps be that I return for another check up 2 weeks later... If I would have read these horrible reviews I would have never gone because they are 100% accurate. Do your research! Find another Doctor. Dr. Mona Shangold does not deserve your business. read more

I've been seeing Dr. Shangold since June of 2010, and I must admit I had never read a review of her practice in all that time. I just looked up her information to refer a friend and discovered all of these bad reviews! I can understand some of it - the charging on the website for questions, and her office is disorganized. But overall, I've had such a good experience with her staff and the doctor herself, that I was surprised there weren't a couple more good reviews at least. I like that Dr. Shangold is no nonsense and speaks frankly about tough issues. She has always made me feel informed about the information she is giving me and the decisions I have to make. She has never charged me to change a prescription, and always makes sure I have everything I need before I leave. I've never been upset by the way I've been treated; I always feel I'm treated with respect and everyone is very kind. I hope that more of her patients who are happier with her come on to review her office. She might not be for everyone, but I'd certainly recommend a friend. read more

The kind of gynecologist that makes women avoid getting yearly exams. And by extension - the worst health care worker I have EVER had the displeasure of experiencing. Let me start by saying that I have truly loved some of my past gyn docs. The good ones learn your history, treat you with respect, attempt to protect your pride and privacy and only advise you in ways that will truly benefit you (while taking into consideration the pros and cons of any decision). Dr. Shangold does absolutely none of the above. The office itself is at a good location so after moving to Philadelphia and having a not-so-great experience with another gyn I figured I would try her out. It was horrible. Not only were all of the other reviews correct about the lack of respect for others' schedules and the surliness of staff but her medical advice was possibly the worst I have ever received. Rather than getting into personal details I will just say that Dr. Shangold recommended a course of action that would have potentially serious repercussions and when I pointed this out she suggested that we then counteract the consequences of the original recommendation. Basically, she suggested that we create a problem and then use further drugs to curtail the problem that was initially created. All of which could easily be avoided by simple choosing one of a thousand other courses of action. Stay away - she is not interested in treating patients and is for certain not a friend to women. Luckily, I have found a phenomenal new gyn doc through other local female friends. So if you are looking for a recommendation, PM me and I will give you their contact info! read more

I would give negative stars, if possible. When I was 22, Dr. Shangold misdiagnosed me with PCOS (no evidence of cysts on u/s and perfect cycles) when I really had a life-threatening pituitary tumor and Cushing's disease. Long story short, she treated my brain tumor with birth control pills (kickback?), while condescendingly telling me that "nobody has Cushing's", and that my weight gain and diabetes were "obviously a lifestyle choice". I suffered for 5 years under her care with significant and rapid weight gain (110 lbs), wounds that wouldn't heal, heart dysrhythmias, MANY, frequent bone fractures, sleep apnea, fatty liver disease, high cholesterol, diabetes, hypertension, BLOOD CLOTS, muscle atrophy, soft tissue necrosis, chronic bronchitis and immunodeficiency, hirsutism, tearing skin and horrible purple stretch marks, electrolyte imbalances, a hunchback and moon face, and chronic pain. TEXTBOOK. I saw a new doctor when I went to the ER with DVTs (leg clots) and, soon after, I had 2 emergency surgeries-one for the tumor and one to remove my gangrened gall bladder (related), which she had said was just heartburn. Even after my diagnosis she swore it wasn't Cushing's and wanted to test me for some rare hereditary genetic clotting disorder that exists nowhere along my bloodline. I'm now 28 and have osteopenia, bursitis, arthritis, what I'll call no-gallbladder-syndrome (IBS) and a related malabsorption issue, horrible stretch marks, and chronic pain and fatigue all due to the negligence of this ridiculous excuse for a doctor! read more

WORST DOCTOR EVER! I called to get a perscription filled for cramping that I was having. I had mentioned that I used to take stronger (not over the counter) medication in the past to help with my period at a previous appointment. She told me to take Aleve and we could discuss next time I came into the office. I called the office and let them know that I was in extreme pain, had no helpth insurance until 1.1.12 and needed to get something filled. Sharon said typically patients have to go to her website and ask for thie - BECAUSE SHE CHARGES $10 PER PRESCRIPTION. I explained the circumstances since this was a new prescription (however was noted in my chart) and she said she would talk to the doctor.Dr. Shangold REFUSED to fill the script without charging me $45 for a phone consult. I called after the services were on for thr evening to get in touch with her and she told me I was manipluating the situation and con tinuted to tell me that I had only mentioend needing medicine and a previos appointment. I told her that I have never been a patient of a doctor that refused to help me and that I wanted my $10 back. SHE HUNG UP THE PHONE ON ME! DO NOT USE HER! SHE IS MONEY HUNGRY AND NASTY! read more

I wish I could give her zero stars. I've been going to Dr. Shangold since 2011. To start, her new patient/yearly forms (better now that they are online) are a pain to fill out. Her website isn't user/patient friendly. Her receptionists are grumpy and provide poor customer service. The office itself is run down. All patient charting is paper. The phlebotomist/medical assistant is friendly. Now on to Dr. Shangold - I learned early to always be scheduled as her first appointment, because she always runs over her time with her patients. While this should be comforting, it isn't, because during my appointments, she doesn't listen to what I want or how I feel, and repeatedly tries to put me on birth control even though I don't want it (I'm over the age of 30). Due to my acne, she wanted to place me on a medication for my acne in addition to the birth control. Every time I go to her office she pushes medications on me. She also diagnosed me with a health problem and fails to be supportive or caring, and reviews her findings and plan of care too quickly to comprehend or take note. I have continued to return to her office because of my health issue, however I have reached the end of my ability to work with her office. I've found another provider. When I have gone in for lab results, every flat surface in her office is stacked 6-12+inches high with patient charts. My chart is filled with yellow note pad paper charting. If a stack of patient charts were to fall - how would she tell which is mine?! Poor beside manner, poor customer service, poor office practices. Save yourself a headache and find a different provider. read more

Worst care I've ever received. Talked down to me like an idiot for asking to see a calendar to tell her the exact date of my last period. Talked to me like I was stupid period. Actually rolled her eyes at a question about IUDs. I also had started to get a UTI a few days before, so I assumed I could just get tested there. I did the whole cup thing, but Dr. Shangold decided I probably had diabetes because I drank a lot of water (?) and did a blood test. Didn't prescribe anything for the potential UTI (luckily for the health of my bladder and kidneys my general practitioner could fit me in the next day). Made me make an appointment a week later where I was charged a copay and waited for two hours to be told I didn't have diabetes and she didn't know what was wrong with me. I kindly informed her of the status of my UTI treatment and that I wouldn't be back. I called Quest who performed my blood test and asked for my UTI results to include in a letter to my insurance company about her ripping them off for an extra visit. Quest never performed the test, so unless they can do it in house I'm assuming my piss went in the garbage can. Also, I later found out from a friend of a friend that the Dr. tried to prescribe depression meds during the stirrups portion of the exam (depressed vagina?). I have never had a problem like this with even the most mediocre, clinic gyno care. Disgraceful. read more

Hideous. Rude. Wouldn't answer any of my questions- said she would on my follow up visit- fair enough if she needed lab results but other questions could be answered. She clearly wanted to increase her "revenues". I missed three hours of pay-- I work 2 blocks away from her office. called first to see if they were running on schedule. They lied. Worst of all she raced through my exam (after all that time I waited for her!!) and practically raped me with the speculum -- I indeed got cystitis from the experience, that needed to be treated with a course of antibiotics. Imagine leaving with something like that that I didn't come in with! I'd sooner have a stranger off the street with dirty hands give me my next pap smear. Yelp does not let you submit a review without giving at least 1 star. believe me she should be rated MINUs Five stars. Caveat Emptor. read more

I wish I could give no stars...DO NOT GO TO THIS DOCTOR I saw this woman in November of 2011 and left the office in tears. I felt incredibly violated and belittled and extremely uncomfortable at that appointment. It was by far the WORST experience I have ever had...I had just moved to Philadelphia and found her through my insurance and went to her office because it was right near my work. She is unfriendly, rude, judgemental, and incredibly rough. I was unable to ask any questions and she talked to me like I was stupid...I was overall horrified by the experience. Go somewhere else and to those of you who have been here file a complaint with the Medical Board and Penn Hospital! read more

I researched Dr. Shangold before I went and though I saw some bad reviews there were also some great ones and I thought maybe those patients just didn't click with her style (it happens). After my visit though, I think the negatives far outweigh the benefits of Dr. Shangold for anyone who might be considering availing themselves of her services. The only good thing I have to say about her is her PA/phlebotomist was amazing and I loved her. Otherwise, everything else is not so great: 1) She is money hungry. My first visit she charged me for two visits because I asked her a question and then tried to say the insurance company makes her, which I know is bullshit. Then she made me come in for an appointment just so she could tell me all my test results were negative. She made $107 off that 15 minutes. Then she tried to schedule another follow up visit for no reason - she actually had no reason for the additional visit except I suspect the additional income she would get. Her policies are detrimental to good health care because they discourage patients from asking questions and getting all the information and possibly all the tests they might need. 2) The wait times are horrendous. I waited for over an hour and a half for my first visit and an hour for my second. It is ridiculous. I don't know what the point of having appointment times is if she is just going to ignore them. 3) Her office is ridiculously unorganized. Her personal office is literally covered in towering stacks of paper. It is a wonder they don't lose every patients' records - it looked very unprofessional and was disconcerting. 4) Some of these other flaws could be forgiven if she was a great doctor. She isn't. She is very condescending. I'm not trying to say I know a lot (or even anything) about medicine but there is no need to talk to me like I have no knowledge of my own body parts. 5) On the not a great doctor front, after all the money I paid she couldn't figure out what was wrong and kind of just shrugged her shoulders and said oh well. She said she would just prescribe me something which concerns me considering she just told me she didn't know what the problem was. After dealing with the whole thing I felt a little like because I am young she thought she would be able to get away with charging me for additional expenses and talking down to me. But maybe this is how she treats all her patients - some of the other reviews suggest this might be the case. Either way I certainly will not be seeing Dr. Shangold again. read more

I wish I had checked these reviews sooner. I would have saved myself hundreds in ridiculous fees. There are one pleasant person in the office and it definitely is not Dr. Shangold. Let me give my story... I have missed 2 periods and I'm moving to England in a matter of weeks. So my self diagnosis is stress. I went into Dr. Shangold's office for the first time a little over a month ago. I have now had my blood tested 3 times and all hormone levels fall in normal range. I am not pregnant as she has already ordered two ultrasounds, both of which were normal. She drew the last round of blood samples today after telling me I may be at risk of cancer. WHAT?!?!? I freaked out and finally called another medical professional (or I guess the first professional). I was told that my levels were normal and it is even common during major transitions cycles can fluctuate as a result. That if in 3-5 months I still haven't synced up maybe then the further testing would be necessary, but right now it's crazy!This doctor is horribly unethical and is just trying to steal your money! Not to mention her atrocious bedside manner. read more

The single worst experience I've had in the health profession. I saw Dr. Shangold a handful of times when I moved to the city and needed a new doctor. She routinely ran at least 45 minutes late, was rude, performed overly rough exams and refused to answer some very basic questions I had. Once, I needed a prescription refill (I wasn't in a rush, it was just the standard refill) and she refused to do it over the phone or mail it to me. I had to take time off from work to come to her office to pick up the prescription. The receptionist told me Shangold NEVER phones in refills. Isn't that one of the most basic, common tasks a doctor does? The final straw for me was when she ordered tests I thought were unnecessary, and told me to come back in two weeks so we could discuss them. I agreed reluctantly. When I returned, they didn't have the tests, couldn't tell me what happened to my blood they had drawn, and charged me the full cost of an exam anyway. My insurance refused to pay for that "exam" (as they should) and then Shangold had a collection agency go after me for the balance until I threatened her with a lawsuit. This woman should not be practicing medicine. She is a terrible, terrible doctor. read more

Stay away!! She was the worst doctor I've ever visited. She's rude and so are the people at the front desk. The wait is out of control even if you have an early morning appointment (how does that happen!?!) . Charges extra for everything. She must get some sort of kick back from the pharmaceutical companies because she will push all sorts of unnecessary meds on you. Please no matter how convenient her office is go somewhere else. read more

This was absolutely the WORST doctor's experience I have ever had. I had to wait an hour after my scheduled appointment for Dr. Shangold to even see me. When she finally came into the exam room she was very unfriendly. I told her I was there to switch birth controls, but she said because I was a new patient, I had to have an exam. Fine. When we finally got to discussing birth controls, she was very pushy on trying to prescribe me Yaz. I told her I had taken Yaz before and was not interested in taking it again. She then tried pushing the Neuva ring on me when I told her I was only interested in taking a pill form of birth control. She finally got so annoyed she stated, "Okay, why don't you just TELL me what you want." Seriously? I am not a doctor. I want a pill form of birth control that is not Yaz and I expected her to discuss other options with me. Guess not. While I was re-dressing the zipper of my dress got caught and I couldn't zip it up. The nurse was very friendly and helpful, trying to unzip my dress and get the fabric unstuck. After about 15 minutes, Dr. Shangold knocked on the door and told me I had to get out because she had another patient. The nurse explained to her the zipper on dress was stuck and the way it was stuck exposed pretty much my whole body. Dr. Shangold didn't care and made me leave. Thankfully, the nurse and receptionist were very kind people and gave me a jack to cover myself up with. On my way out (covering my self with a jacket) the nurse said I should get my copay back because my initial reason for a visit changed to an annual exam which had no copay. She needed Dr. Shangold's permission to refund my money and she said no because the payment was "already processing." I paid cash. I left the appointment pissed--having to cover myself up with a jacket since my zipper was stuck and walk center city, out $20, and uncertain about the birth control she gave me. I filed a complaint with my insurance company about her practice and would NEVER EVER go back. read more

i have to say, everything you read is true. but, i like her! she is unusual to say the least. and not the warmest individual. but i had the same ob/gyn for 13 years until i went to her. she right away picked up on symptoms i had. sent me to a specialist. and i was diagnosed with a disease that had been making my life hell ever since high school. she was shocked with the family history and mine, that my former doctor didnt send me for tests, but instead gave me an unnecessary surgery. when it came time for me to have another surgery, she sent me to a different gyn who doesnt even work for the same hospital. he was great. i was in good hands. so, bottom line. she changed my life. and im healthy. read more

Ok, so I just had an annual exam with Dr. Shangold. I had my radar up after reading the reviews, but she's literally the ONLY female gyno covered by my insurance in the Philadelphia area so I really had no choice. I showed up super early to the appointment so I was able to get through pretty quickly. The place definitely isn't modern, but its functional. The nurse and receptionist were nice and to the point. I do have to agree with others that the exam was.....rough. What's already a very degrading experience is made worse when the person guiding you through it gets mad at you because your knees won't stay open properly. She was very haughty and did nothing to quell my nervousness. Plus she does walk around while leaving the contraption in you and...ummm... her hand exams you in a place that most ladies aren't accustomed. I almost started sobbing on the table. However, she does spend time talking to you about your issues and is through with medication recommendations. She spent at least 15 mins talking over my options with me after the exam. Look- going to see your OBGYN is never meant to be a pleasant experience. I'll probably continue to see her just because my office is around the corner and she has plenty of lunchtime availability. But if another female obgyn opens shop I would definitely give her a shot. read more

This was the worst experience with a Doctor and their office I ever had. I will never go back. The staff was at best, RUDE and OFFENSIVE. Not only did I think that my visit would be covered by insurance, but it cost me an arm and a leg. For some reason they send their specimens off site to lab corp which really isn't covered by insurance. Most GYN's have their own lab processing center and therefor will cover the cost. Not here! Do NOT go! read more

Just the fact that she is the only doctor I know to give anal exams, yes I said anal exams. Rough, leaves the speculum in you while she goes to write something down. I found I had a medical issue and was almost in tears and found no comfort or even words or "we will take care of it" from her. I had to go home a research what sort of test I needed and xrays. The office is so unorganized god forbid you need a referral or write something or don't know zip codes of pharmacy off the top of your head. If you look into her office it is a mess no wonder your information is not updated. read more

i haven't had the same experience as sarah h., BUT i have always been on the pill, so i am sure that her review is accurate as dr. shangold is a little...odd? for the most part, i have had decent experiences in the 2 years i have gone to her. for the MOST part. the couple of exceptions were as follows: 1. i once went for an appt, waited 30 minutes outside the locked door to the office with another patient, only to have an assitant show up 30 minutes late, then say that the appt i had had scheduled 3 months prior needed to be rescheduled b/c dr. shangold was on vacation...which had been scheduled a month before. the assistant had "forgot" to call all of her patients for that monday. i wanted to kick the assisant in the baby maker, but not the doctor's fault i guess? 2. while already at a regular appt, i asked dr. shangold if she could refill a prescription for my anti-depressant that i had with me and have been on for years. however, she told me that i had to go to my therapist for that. i told her that both my therapist, family doctor, and former gyno had prescribed it for me in the past and that i simply wanted to avoid having to make a separate doctor's appt and pay a separate co-pay for something i know that all doctors are able to help me with as they have done so in the past. she refused and, essentially, i felt like she thought i was a pill popper who was trying to get a fix...even though my prescription had clearly JUST expired and we are all trying to watch our healthcare bills. in a nutshell, she seems a little nutty. but she's close to my work, so i guess i will suck it up. if she's not near you, i suggest you go elsewhere, though. read more

The wait times are always at least 45 min. On top of that, every time I have gone in, which is 5 times now, she completely forgets why I'm there. I have regular 6 month visits and every time she has asked, "Why am I seeing you again"-totally ridiculous. And the fact that she won't give results over the phone, you have to go in for a visit to get them-is completely unnecessary and pointless. If the results require an explanation, fine, but to have to come in just for her to tell me that every thing is fine and collect another payment is absurd. Bottom line, she sucks. Its never been a comfortable experience and there must be reason she doesn't share a practice with another doctor. read more

Unfortunately I didn't think to find reviews on Dr. Shangold until a few weeks after I had scheduled my appointment and until I absolutely needed to renew my birth control prescription. Needless to say, after reading some reviews, I worried about what my experience with Dr. Shangold would be like. I thought the receptionist and nurse were very nice and polite, which was a good start. I did have to wait about an hour, but that didn't come as a surprise. When I finally met Dr. Shangold, my first impression was that she's very brusque and gets down to business. She lacks a gentleness and kindness, which is obvious in her physical features and how she carries herself. I could tolerate her brusqueness until she said "I can't prescribe you birth control if you smoke." I tried to be patient while discussing how to resolve this with her. In the end, we compromised on her prescribing 1 refill of birth control if I came back 3 weeks later to update her on if I had quit smoking. I don't think my experience would have been bad if the smoking issue never came up. In fact, I probably would have met with Dr. Shangold for only 10 minutes. But it became an issue when she tried to guilt-trip and, essentially, bribe me into quitting. So, ladies, if you really want to quit smoking and need to be vigorously encouraged/forced to do so according to someone else's timetable, then see Dr. Shangold. Or you could lie about your smoking habit...or you could find another doctor, which I know I will be doing very soon. read more

Terrible experiences! I've been to her office twice and I could not believe how rude a doctor can be. First thing you notice on her is that she treats you like you are stupid. Besides the fact that she is miserable and a money digger the wait is ridiculous. I wouldn't recommend her to an enemy. read more

Update: I have stopped seeing Dr. Shangold. She became aggressive and disrespectul in our last few appointments, refused to let me see medical records, misdiagnosed and over charged, attempted to shame me for my own health decisions, and was very rough during her examination. Original: I read the reviews prior to seeing Dr. Shangold and have to admit I was ready to cancel my appt and run for the hills. However, I went anyway because I needed an appointment ASAP and it ended up being not only completely fine but I really liked her. I was going through one of the most difficult times in my life and Dr. Shangold was caring and listened but also had a no-nonsense attitude that made me trust that she was going to take care of everything. Her nurses are incredibly sweet and caring as well. I have seen Dr. Shangold 3x now and I have enjoyed it every time. I feel like she cares about me and I feel confident in her abilities to help me. She always listens to my concerns and she really takes into account everything she knows about me. She also double checks that my insurance will cover prescriptions, etc. She asks for follow up exams and I truly believe she wouldn't miss if anything was wrong with me. The cons: Her personal office IS messy but it doesn't really matter to me because the medical office space and waiting area are completely normal and clean. You will have a long wait time but at least when I am back with her she always gives me the same amount of time. read more

"Money hungry" - Dr. Shangold is by far the WORST gynecologist ever. She does not care about your concerns or your health. It seems that Dr. Shangold is interested in putting you on birth control. Even though I clearly explained to her that birth control was not my favorite option, she pushed it on me, convincing me that birth control was THE ONLY SOLUTION to my problem. I had very BAD experiences with the 3 kind of birth control pills she prescribed to me. Perhaps Dr. Shangold gets some kickback from the pharmaceutical companies for prescribing these pills to her patients. I finally had enough and asked for my medical records. When I called, the receptionist told me that I had to pay to have my medical records transferred to a new office. So, I went there in person to pick them up. To my disbelief, I wasn't allowed to have my own records without paying for them. I asked what the charge was, and they said that they didn't know, but I was supposed to sign the Release Form in which I'd agree that I would pay Dr. Shangold whatever amount my records would come to... Oh, and don't forget that you can ask the doctor anything you want without scheduling a visit. Convenient, right? Just go online and click on "Ask a question"... After you've typed your question, it'll ask you to make a payment!!!! Yes, you have to pay her online just as you'd pay her for your visit. Do yourself a favor and stay away from Dr. Shangold. She is rude, unfriendly, and condescending. All that matters to her is the $$$ you pay her. read more

(I have never written a review on yelp but after my horrible experience I have to vent and make sure no one else goes through what I have.) If I could leave a negative rating for this evil woman I would. DO NOT EVEN THINK ABOUT USING THIS WOMAN AS YOUR DOCTOR. I have been going to her for about six months after I found her on ZocDoc. There is clearly a reason she has such availability. First of all, she is extremely rude and has horrible bedside manner. Even her staff fear her and hate her. I have never been so disrespected in my life. She makes you feel stupid and judges you for your life decisions. She basically shamed me for having a treatable infection that was not even an STD. Also, I have never waited under an hour in her waiting room. Even when there are no other patients in the office. One time i was at her office for over two and a half hours. Hours when i should have been working. She had zero remorse. SHE IS EXTREMELY MONEY HUNGRY. She will charge you for a phone call, a annual exam covered by your insurance, she will even try to charge you for things after the fact. I asked her if there was a list on her website or somewhere that lists out her charges, she refused to provide this. I think that might even be illegal. She also once refused to send in a prescription until I paid her $50 first. She basically blackmailed me. I would not even think twice about charges at regular Drs. office. YOU 100% can not trust her. She also purposefully misdiagnosed and mistreated my condition. Once i realized this was happening I immediately got a second opinion and that Dr. was shocked and confused why she would prescribe me the wrong antibiotic and the wrong dose. I wish i knew this after 7 appointments, with a hundred dollar copay each. This woman will jeopardize your health in order to make money. I am usually not that sensitive but this woman has caused me to cry and basically made me think i was a crazy person. I wish i could get my almost $1000 and hours and hours of time spent at her office back. I pray to god that this woman goes out of business and can't rip off or cause emotional and physical stress for anyone else. Women should always help women, she does not follow this motto. read more

Wish I had read the reviews before going to her. She was extremely rude and condescending. She berated me for using my birth control wrong (I was following the instructions perfectly!), made me feel like a child, and when I said that I drank a lot of water and peed frequently because my dad always encouraged that as kids, she said, "Is your father a doctor? Then why would you listen to him?" Plus they make you pay if you have to change pharmacies! The only positive thing about my visit was an extremely nice nurse who gave me a shot. She slightly salvaged an otherwise horrendous visit. read more

I feel that Dr. Shangold is a very efficient doctor. She listened to everything I had to say, let me cry, let me know things would be ok, and took action right away to address issues I was having. That being said, I would not recommend her to anyone. I feel she is extremely money hungry. I was charged a co-pay for my annual visit even though my insurance does not charge for my annual, I am charged another co-pay for a follow up visit for test results that any other doctor I've had would have called me with, I cannot have my rx changed to another pharmacy without paying for it, and I can't even ask the doctor a question over the phone, I'd have to pay $25 to ask it online. Again, the doctor has taken great care of me, her staff is so kind and friendly, but I'd suggest looking for a doctor that cares more about the actual patient than the money the patient is bringing in. read more

Absurd. The only reason I am giving any stars at all is for the woman at the front desk, who has been as helpful as she can with me. I went in for a pap smear and ended up waiting for over an hour; by the time my exam was over it was so late that the woman at the front desk was already leaving. The exam itself was fine, except she also bullied me in to taking two anti-depressant medications to quit smoking, even though I stated that I did not respond to one of them well previously and that I prefer not to take medications. I ended up having an awful reaction to the combination (worst reaction I've ever had to any anti-depressants) and had to take myself off of them because all I got was a voicemail from her and no follow up call. The main reason I am giving such a low rating, however, is that I had my exam and blood work done on April 9th, it is now June 3rd, and I have yet to get my results for either. They make you sign up online for an account with them but it is useless as the doctor doesn't post anything. I've called in 3 times, the last time being today, at which I was finally told that I needed to come in to discuss the results with the doctor. Apparently she was holding them to discuss during a follow up appt I had for the medications that I ended up cancelling, but NO ONE EVER TOLD ME THIS. After reading other reviews it seems this is a standard procedure of hers; have the patient come back in to discuss their results so that they can collect more money/copays, and refuse to discuss them over the phone. I am livid that my results are being held from me, and that I am having to jump through so many hoops just to GET MY OWN LAB RESULTS. It is beyond absurd. I am now having to go to my online account with them and request they be entered in my account online as I do not want to go back in because my insurance changed and they are no longer covered. Bottom line: she holds your exam results hostage. Will NEVER go back to this doctor, nor do I recommend her to anyone. UPDATE: So I go online to request my results as instructed, as I was informed the doctor was out until 6/18, and there's a $25 charge just to send a message! So they want me to PAY $25 TO REQUEST MY RESULTS THAT I AM ENTITLED TO OR COME IN AND PAY FOR A VISIT?!?!?! Absolutely not. Called back and had to leave a voice mail. I have a feeling I will end up having to go in and throw a fit in person to get my results. Not providing your medical history to you when you request it is illegal, is it not? read more