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Cataverri
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I need a new doctor (LIJ affiliated)
Hi ladies,
My work insurance will be changing in a few weeks and unfortunately my current doctor is not affiliated to the new insurance. I love everything about my current doctor including the hours and the wait is not bad at all.
The new insurance is only an LIJ affiliated insurance, i need some recommendations. I need a doctor that will deliver at LIJ Katz, someone with extended longer hours and hopefully where the wait isn't too bad. I hope I'm not asking for too much.
Give me some suggestions please.
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MrsM84
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I need a new doctor (LIJ affiliated)
I had a very positive experience with Women for Women OBGYN. They are on Lakeville Road right next to LIJ. I rotated between all the doctors throughout my pregnancy (they don't force you to do it, but it is frowned up for you to book all your appointments with the same doctor -- they might give you a bit of a hard time). My primary is Dr. Nicole Bell and I really like her a lot. My other favorites are Dr. Sanders and Dr. Smizer. Dr. Ostroff and Dr. Duncan were okay -- our personalities didn't really click but they were both more than knowledgeable. I ended up being delivered by Dr. Carmen Rodriguez who is one of their covering weekend doctors and she was OUTSTANDING. She has her own private practice in Manhasset. I believe I once heard from someone that all the doctors at Women for Women use Dr. Rodriguez as their own doctor.
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| Posted 10/7/15 10:19 AM |
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mrsm-2011
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Re: I need a new doctor (LIJ affiliated)
Posted by MrsM84
I had a very positive experience with Women for Women OBGYN. They are on Lakeville Road right next to LIJ. I rotated between all the doctors throughout my pregnancy (they don't force you to do it, but it is frowned up for you to book all your appointments with the same doctor -- they might give you a bit of a hard time). My primary is Dr. Nicole Bell and I really like her a lot. My other favorites are Dr. Sanders and Dr. Smizer. Dr. Ostroff and Dr. Duncan were okay -- our personalities didn't really click but they were both more than knowledgeable. I ended up being delivered by Dr. Carmen Rodriguez who is one of their covering weekend doctors and she was OUTSTANDING. She has her own private practice in Manhasset. I believe I once heard from someone that all the doctors at Women for Women use Dr. Rodriguez as their own doctor.
I agree with Women 4 Women OBGYN. I used to go there before my company stopped offering insurance. I believe they also accept any insurance as long as it is from an employer (they used to, you would have to call and see if the policy is still the same).
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| Posted 10/7/15 11:34 AM |
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NYCGirl80
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Re: I need a new doctor (LIJ affiliated)
I highly recommend Women for Women. I loved all of the doctors and Dr. Smizer coached me through a VBAC that I decided on at the last minute. I only ever had a long wait once, when there was an emergency ahead of me. That being said, when I had bleeding, I really appreciated that they got me in to be seen by a dr right away, with absolutely no wait time.
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| Posted 10/7/15 11:55 AM |
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Spr1ngMama
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Re: I need a new doctor (LIJ affiliated)
I go to Dr Bashian in Bellmore on Merrick road. she is sooo nice I liked her instantly. I waited about 45 mins but I was speaking to some of the other pregnant women in the office that said she is worth the wait and if you go in the morning there isn't really a wait just in the afternoon.
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MrsM84
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Re: I need a new doctor (LIJ affiliated)
Posted by Spr1ngMama
I go to Dr Bashian in Bellmore on Merrick road. she is sooo nice I liked her instantly. I waited about 45 mins but I was speaking to some of the other pregnant women in the office that said she is worth the wait and if you go in the morning there isn't really a wait just in the afternoon.
I've heard that Dr. Bashian is fantastic but personally know of 3 people who left the practice due to the excessive wait times for appointments. Like previous poster said, maybe if you do morning appointments its not an issue, but if you work and have to do late afternoons/evenings, it could be bad. My friends consistently described wait times upwards of an hour.
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cynn81
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Re: I need a new doctor (LIJ affiliated)
Women's Health and Wellness. They have an office on union turnpike across from the LA Fitness right by LIJ and one in Woodbury. I see Dr. Cohen. He is absolutely wonderful.
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hmm
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I need a new doctor (LIJ affiliated)
I disagree with cynn81 about Dr Cohen. Just know he is the only one in that office that is an OB and he has an annoying NP.
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luvmotherhood
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I need a new doctor (LIJ affiliated)
dr cohen at women's heath and wellness. and actually i see wendy the np a lot and think she is awesome
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cynn81
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Re: I need a new doctor (LIJ affiliated)
Posted by hmm
I disagree with cynn81 about Dr Cohen. Just know he is the only one in that office that is an OB and he has an annoying NP.
Sorry but i think your wrong, there is also Dr. Evan Shapiro in that office that is an OB not just Dr. Cohen. Like luvmotherhood, I too have seen the NP and think she is great.
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hmm
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Posted by hmm
I disagree with cynn81 about Dr Cohen. Just know he is the only one in that office that is an OB and he has an annoying NP.
Sorry but i think your wrong, there is also Dr. Evan Shapiro in that office that is an OB not just Dr. Cohen. Like luvmotherhood, I too have seen the NP and think she is great.
well, to my knowledge cohen is the only OB in the office.
My recent exp with the two of them was very unprofessional
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jellybelly79
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I need a new doctor (LIJ affiliated)
crashing, I go to Great Neck Obgyn, I like all the drs there I see Dr. Kaufmann though
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| Posted 10/9/15 9:35 AM |
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drpepper318
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Posted by hmm
Posted by cynn81
Posted by hmm
I disagree with cynn81 about Dr Cohen. Just know he is the only one in that office that is an OB and he has an annoying NP.
Sorry but i think your wrong, there is also Dr. Evan Shapiro in that office that is an OB not just Dr. Cohen. Like luvmotherhood, I too have seen the NP and think she is great.
well, to my knowledge cohen is the only OB in the office.
My recent exp with the two of them was very unprofessional
yeah, I went to this office as well... there are pros & cons... not sure if I'd see him again for any future pregnancies... a little too laid back for my taste & not cautious enough... he missed something he totally should have caught, because he was in such a rush & didn't check. They almost did the nt blood work twice, at two different appointments, until I pointed out that I already had that test & the results had been returned. I feel like with them they're not on top of things. He didn't go over results with me unless I specifically asked. I was told they submitted my info for pre-reg to my insurance, the office staff assured me it was done & not to worry.. well, when I called insurance, it had not been done... good thing I went on my hunch. This is just off the top of my head.
Btw, Shapiro is an ob but no longer delivers, so he'll only see you for the first 12 weeks, then you have to see Cohen. I wasn't a huge fan of the NP, but only saw her once, so first impression could be wrong.
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hmm
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JJ2014
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Re: I need a new doctor (LIJ affiliated)
Posted by MrsM84
Posted by Spr1ngMama
I go to Dr Bashian in Bellmore on Merrick road. she is sooo nice I liked her instantly. I waited about 45 mins but I was speaking to some of the other pregnant women in the office that said she is worth the wait and if you go in the morning there isn't really a wait just in the afternoon.
I've heard that Dr. Bashian is fantastic but personally know of 3 people who left the practice due to the excessive wait times for appointments. Like previous poster said, maybe if you do morning appointments its not an issue, but if you work and have to do late afternoons/evenings, it could be bad. My friends consistently described wait times upwards of an hour.
I love Dr. Bashian. Yes sometimes there's a wait, but I have always waited at my OB appointments with previous doctors. I was there just last week and was done within an hour and 10 minutes, including blood and flu shot.
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Ellynrose
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Re: I need a new doctor (LIJ affiliated)
Posted by JJ2014
Posted by MrsM84
Posted by Spr1ngMama
I go to Dr Bashian in Bellmore on Merrick road. she is sooo nice I liked her instantly. I waited about 45 mins but I was speaking to some of the other pregnant women in the office that said she is worth the wait and if you go in the morning there isn't really a wait just in the afternoon.
I've heard that Dr. Bashian is fantastic but personally know of 3 people who left the practice due to the excessive wait times for appointments. Like previous poster said, maybe if you do morning appointments its not an issue, but if you work and have to do late afternoons/evenings, it could be bad. My friends consistently described wait times upwards of an hour.
I love Dr. Bashian. Yes sometimes there's a wait, but I have always waited at my OB appointments with previous doctors. I was there just last week and was done within an hour and 10 minutes, including blood and flu shot.
I love her.
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KP1229
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Posted by jellybelly79
crashing, I go to Great Neck Obgyn, I like all the drs there I see Dr. Kaufmann though
I go there too. I love him.
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