Elie Fteha, MD

Dingy office that looks like it hasn’t been touched since the 70’s. The dr was using an app on his phone in front of me to figure out what medication to prescribe…

Dr Fteha took the time to answer my questions. His PA called me with my physical results less than a week later just to let me know everything was ok, that was so unexpected as most doctors these days make you chase them for your results and tell you not to expect to hear from them if everything is normal. But I do agree with other people that the office felt run down and didn’t make me feel very confident in the cleanliness.

I’ve been going to this office since Dr. Kurz was there and I’ve ALWAYS been happy with the service I get, I’ve even referred a number of my peers to go to them. I’m in and out in no time and everyone there is nice and very helpful especially Mary-​Ann the receptionist who’s been with them the longest… the other girl is a bit more curt. I also am not too fond of the new PA they have, she isn’t to warm or welcoming. The office is small, clean and very private.
All in all, I’d recommend this doctors office to anyone!

Dr. Elie is amazing! I’ve been going to him for the past many years and I don’t have any complaints at all. His Plaza St. E. is far fro beautiful or modern, but it serves it’s purpose. His other office on Ave U is much nicer. But really, who cares!!! His service is fantastic. He listens intently, addresses all concerns and has helped me tremendously. One year I got really sick on July 4^th and he had office hours! Him and his cousin alternate being on-​call.
I’ve scheduled appointments last minute and they squeezed me in. I feel really comfortable with him. He’s nice and personable. I highly recommend him!

Great doc, low drama, smart and pretty thorough.

Our family has been using the Fteha/​Ftihia cousins since they took over the practice from our prior excellent physician, and we have been very pleased with their care. For example, when husband fell down and banged his leg and the bump kept hurting he went over there (on Thanksgiving eve) and was rushed right over to the hospital for a test which revealed a potentially life-​threatening clot — he was on thinners that same day. Very prompt and timely assistance. They are generally practical and caring and their referrals good. We would recommend this practice to anyone in the neighborhood.
Albert and Elie have two different personalities — you may prefer one over the other!
The office staff have NY manners but I like them fine! Lastly, I see lots of complaints here about a «dirty» waiting room — Ive never seen evidence of dirt, its just not a recently-​renovated space and has a lot of magazines lying around. I have no problem sitting there waiting for my appointment.

It takes a lot to get me to write a Unilocal review but I feel compelled to in this case. I went to this medical practice as it was near to my house and had relatively good reviews. It was one of the worst experiences I have had at a doctor’s.
First off, I had a bit of difficulty finding the place and when I called to confirm their location, I felt like I got quite a bit of attitude from the woman on the phone. Upon entering I noticed that the waiting room is in pretty poor condition. I don’t really mind that so much but it’s worth mentioning in the overall experience. I also didn’t see the doctor until 45 minutes after my set appointment time. Again, pretty standard but annoying none the less. While waiting for the doctor, one of the nurses literally shouted to me across the room and asked if I was pregnant. I am not and was not but that seems like information that a person may not want broadcasted across a waiting room.
My real issue is that when I got in to see the doctor, I was given appalling advice. I was there to renew my birth control pill. The doctor spent the majority of the session trying to convince me that I should get pregnant instead as I’m 35 and «running out of time.» I told him that I’m not interested in kids but thank you. This didn’t deter him in the least. Eventually he would only give me a six month prescription.
Later I called the office to have my records faxed to my new doctor (as there’s no way I’m going back there). I called and faxed them three times and they did not send my records. The woman I spoke to on the phone was completely unapologetic about the matter. My doctor had to call them twice after that before they sent my records.
I cannot find a good thing to say about this place.

The Dr. is a nice guy.
That being said — the office is not the neatest I’ve seen. I’d advise them to clean it well and do the proper repair work.
A doctor’s office should feel clean.

Dr. Fteha is a genuine mensch, a caring and fairly traditional general practitioner. While he’s insanely busy, you can usually get in to see him right away if you need to, and the office wait isn’t nearly as bad as it is with some doctors. Nothing fancy here; his often looks circa 1970s, with a wall of paper files. My only complaint is the table overflowing with Big Pharma literature; I wish doctors would kick pharma reps out of their offices, even if it meant an end to Advair samples.

sorry to be repetitive folks, i thought this prospect heights location would be useful for some. in short two cousins, dr. albert and dr. elie are both excellent doctors and the staff is great at both locations. capiche?
p. s. Unilocal,in case you’re wondering, i’ve been to both locations.

I went to see Dr. Elie with a cough that would not go away after almost four weeks. I had just moved to NY and finding a doctor was low on my priority list. It turns out I had bronchitis with a bit of a lung infection and instead of putting me through the agonies of a first visit, he patched me up and sent me on my way as I was clearly ill. Marvelous.
I would recommend him definitely, his front of desk staff are a bit abrupt, but not rude, so hang in there.
The offices are very clean, and there is a great pharmacy half a block away, which is convenient if you are ill and want to fill your medication quickly. Like Melissa (previous reviewer) they saw me the same day that I phoned.