Fordham Dermatology

I wish there were a way to place zero stars vs 1 star, but this is the lowest rating allowed.
My wife went for a visit in 2015. During the visit, the doctor noticed a scar on my wife and asked about the scar. She explained how she obtained the scar during this treatment. Months later, we start receiving collection calls from the billing department at Fordham Dermatology. They stated that during the treatment, my wife received a consultation during the session. My wife never asked for the Dr’s opinion but they decided to ask a question just to technically charge us with a consultation fee. Now they billing department is trying to «send us to collections». Such a group of clowns! I will never enter this location ever again and will recommend to anyone considering these thieves to do business, to look a different direction.

The Physician’s Assistant, George Lopez, is very knowledgeable and has great bedside manner. Not only do I feel very comfortable going to him, but the staff is warm and friendly there too which is rare to find. Highly recommend!

I find Dr Savitz to be personable. However, he needs to hire better front end staff. Appointment scheduling is always a problem because you schedule for one time and then they try to confirm a different time that is usually earlier. Especially with late night appts.
I had laser hair removal there bought package paid for 3 sessions. After first session front desk staff tried to claim that I owed for this visit. Not planning on my carrying the original plan receipt for the package. Which they still were very hesitant on. I asked where was the original that was placed in the chart because mine is copy. Blank stares all around.
Most recently they allege I have a balance from last year. I inform them I never received a bill for this balance. I always pay my fees at time of service. I requested a copy of bill so I can confirm I do in fact owe this money with my home records. She is unable to provide that. She gives me a copy of an EOB from insurance which doesnt show what the subscriber paid the office. I requested my account breakdown that shows credits and charges, she doesn’t provide.
I promptly cancelled my appointment and tell her when I receive a bill along with an account breakdown. Then I will address this issue. I also stated the past history of the front desk with accounting matters has not always been accurate or up to date.

Don’t go to this facility they are all phonies. The so called doctors are not interested in you as a person or patient. They are interested in how much money they can get from you (pretending that skin surgery is very important) Only to charge your insurance and take your copay
After 2 – 3 weeks you are asked to return for follow up
Again your insurance is changed and a copay taken
This went on for a while. They never give refill for the expensive medications unless you return for another check up. The staff is also nasty. Jose is the worst of the worst very obnoxious .The female tecks are running around from room to room performing skin surgical procedures for which they are not licensed to perform. This place should not be in operation. It should be closed down and the fake dematologists prevented from stealing hard working people’s money

I used to go here for all my issues, my mom hated this place but i didn’t know why.
Now i understand.
They seem very accommodating, they give helpful treatments as well. But the truth is that they only want your money.
Whoa whoa what is this guy talking about?! Instead of giving you the best treatment, they try to have you come back often for «check ups».
It may sound good on paper, they want to make sure that they’re treatments are effective. You sound like it is a conspiracy theory, but i have first hand experience.
Every doctors office has been ok, take this, don’t do this, you’ll be fine, call if you have any problems.
Over here it’s ok take this, we’ll see you in 2 weeks to 1 month.
Oh welcome back, we’ll see you in 2 weeks to 1 month.
Oh hey there, looking good see you in 2 weeks to 1 month
I had very bad acne (yes they cured it) and i had to go back to them like 5 times for it, and chronic ezcema. But if you need more medicine, forget calling them for it. You have to have them charge your insurance company (and charge you a co-​pay[ they are specialists after all])
Also, just to explain to those who don’t know. Ezcema is something that cannot be cured. Only treated. It makes the most sense to prescribe something with many refills. However, they give you effective treatment that lasts for a couple months and have you come in for more.
Seems like it’s not a big deal, but I work hard for my money. I’d like to feel like a human. Not a piggy bank.

This place felt more like a prescription mill than an actual doctor’s office. I don’t know what was louder as I waited almost an hour for an appointment I scheduled almost a month prior – the tv in the lobby, the radio beyond the office door, or the juvenile employees screaming at one another. Once I got in, my examination lasted all of four minutes. The doctor seemed incredibly incompetent and kept asking about my parents’ insurance even though I stated several times that I am not a student and have my own insurance through my work… some girl wearing scrubs they were trying to pass as a nurse came in and poked at my face for several painful moments to no avail and said, «huh it doesn’t look like any of your pores are really ready» which my invoice later stated was acne surgery and issued a charge of $ 200. Do not waste your time or money on these unprofessional hacks unless you just want a free sample and a sales pitch on laser treatments

I’ve been a loyal client for years and while I like the doctors I don’t like their policies and even less, their staff.
I have mild acne and eczema — I don’t like being told I need to come in at least every 3 months for a follow-​up, and when I do show up for those told I need to return in 2 weeks for a follow-​up (which I always cancel despite that fact that they always «recommend». In addition to that, my insurance is charged for «allowable» services I turn down, mainly extractions (which I never need), but they’ll always «recommend», surely to «bump up a sale». The doctors have a policy of not allowing refills unless you come in at least every 3 months — this they ensure by not providing enough refills to last for that period of time or longer.
After several years I ‘ve decided to find another dermatologist – following another nasty interaction with staff. In addition to the issues noted above, I’ve had it with their condescending and disrespectful staff. Whenever I’ve call, despite being a polite and respectful person, I get attitude for no reason. When I’ve left voice messages asking for refills in the past, my calls have either not been returned or returned with brashness, which obviously never leads to me getting a prescription because low and behold — I haven’t be there in 3 months!