Pediatrician - Dr. Silverstein on Merrick Road in Merrick - Raves/Rants

I'm looking for a pediatrician in the Bellmore/Merrick area, and quite a few people have mentioned Dr. Silverstein's name.

I wanted to put this post out there to get any possible rants/raves about this pediatrician. His office is in a perfect location (about 3 minutes from my house), and I'd really love to choose him.

I drove past his office today, and the only odd thing I noticed is that his office is located in his home and from the outside, it looks completely residential. All of my doctors' offices are located in commercial areas so I'm not used to this. I'm curious as to see how the office is set up inside - waiting room, exam rooms, etc.

Any input would be greatly appreciated!!!

TIA!!!

Theresa and

Message edited 8/1/2008 12:14:58 AM.

Re: Pediatrician - Dr. Silverstein on Merrick Road in Merrick - Raves/Rants

Wow...i am 26 (almost 27) years old and i would see him sometimes. My Dr. was actually Dr. Miner is south Merrick, but Dr. Silverstein was his back up doctor when Dr. Miner was not available. I cant believe he is still around!!! I do not remember much as a kid...i no longer live in Merrick anymore, my parents do though. I am sure hes pretty good as he is till around... i am can ask my mom too

Re: Pediatrician - Dr. Silverstein on Merrick Road in Merrick - Raves/Rants

My son went him when we lived in levittown, we now live in plainview so we dont see him anymore but I really didnt care for him. There was one time he almost dropped my son and a mistake with his immunizations chart costing him to receive an extra polio shot. I liked that he always was available by phone for 1/2 an hour in the early morning, but he is so hard to understand I would have to ask him to repeat everything twice. I am so glad we changed doctors I was very unhappy with him.

Re: Pediatrician - Dr. Silverstein on Merrick Road in Merrick - Raves/Rants

I really like him. I think he is an excellent doctor and like someone said, He is always there to talk to. If you call him
during his morning office hours.He will pick up the phone.
I have called him many mornings. I love the nurses there too. They would always meet me at my car when my girls were infants.

You does have an odd personality at times. But you can go
for an interview with him and meet him if you want.

That is so funny about the office. He doesn't live there though. A lot of people have businesses in the houses on Merrick Avenue.

I think he has been a doctor for 15 years or so. He is in his late 40's.

Good Luck

Re: Pediatrician - Dr. Silverstein on Merrick Road in Merrick - Raves/Rants

I used to live in Merrick and had a great peds office. It's on Newbridge Rd in Bellmore. Dr. Bob Marchitelli (probably spelling that wrong) i'm not 100% sure what the whole office is called but search them out. They were fantastic!

GL.

Re: Pediatrician - Dr. Silverstein on Merrick Road in Merrick - Raves/Rants

I bring my daughter to Dr. Silverstein. I do not care for his personality. He has a very dry sense of humor and I find that when you bring your child to see him that is what you go for. He doesn't make small talk, and I find even though Emma is 15 months old he really doesn't try to do anything when she cries. I thought about changing doctors when Emma was born however when she was having problems with weight gain everything he told me to do was right and he does seem like a good doctor. His staff is also excellent and they bring you into the room right away.

BTW: he doesn;t live there.

Re: Pediatrician - Dr. Silverstein on Merrick Road in Merrick - Raves/Rants

Check out Dr. Pamela Banks. Been using her office for over 4 years now. Her office is on Hewlett Ave just north of Merrick Rd in Merrick. Nice office, good hours and was always seen same day when needed. 516-379-4900