Tesser Mark, MD

He could care less about the skin cancer screening I had come for and raced through it. Then he tried to talk me into botox when I had specifically filled out and maybe even signed a form before my appointment specifically stipulating that I had no interest in any kind of discussion regarding cosmetic procedures. He honed in on my glabellar wrinkle and told me that I owed it to myself to get rid of it through receiving botox because I was an attractive woman but looked five years older than I would without it. He said it was really severe and I should just do it. I hope this doctor reads this because since that experience five years ago, I feel crappier about myself every time I look in the mirror and I never really gave a shit about it before visiting him. This is a man whose primary professional focus should be facilitating good health, not hacking at his patients’ mental health.

I switched dermatologists after several visits to Dr. Tesser’s Park Avenue office in Manhattan. An unpleasant office to say the least and an extremely rude doctor. When I went for skin checks I did not feel they were at all thorough, compared to other dermatologists I have been to. But the worst thing was he did 3 rather uncomfortable biopsies on my scalp, still wasn’t sure what some spots were, and was prepared to do more. My new dermatologist, a highly experienced pro at Mt. Sinai Hospital took one look at my scalp and said the condition was absolutely nothing to worry about and nothing to biopsy. Lousy personal treatment from Dr. Tesser and lousy medical treatment. With so many great doctors to choose from in NYC absolutely no reason to go to him!!!

The receptionists were very nice, and I didn’t have to wait very long at all, but Dr. Tesser was, in a word, a jerk. He was brusque and condescending, and didn’t greet me when he walked into the room and turned his back and walked out on me at the end of the visit when I was asking a question. It was appalling. Call me old fashioned, but bedside manner is important, and Dr. Tesser has none.

Went in for a body check. He got halfway through when I mentioned an itchy spot — he biopsied, even though he told me it was probably eczema, then went to another room. (He also gave me a script for some eczema cream to treat some eczema elsewhere.) I assumed he’d come back to finish the exam but he never did. I won’t be back.

I have been seeing Dr. Tesser for over a decade and he is truly a rarity among physicians. It would be enough that he is an excellent dermatologist, with thorough exams, great patience for questions about skin irregularities and treatment, and helpful guidance for prevention of skin problems and disease. But Dr. Tesser is also an exceedingly kind and engaging doctor. His professional expertise is matched by his personal attention, good humor, and sincere concern for the well-​being of his patients. I can’t recommend him enough.

Although he only has Brooklyn office hours twice a week, I’ve always been able to make an appointment for the next available Bklyn day. Luckily, skin problems usually aren’t emergencies! This doctor really knows his stuff and even teaches at Mt. Sinai. There are always samples of important medicines to get you going. My wife has lots of issues with healthcare professionals in general, but not so with Mark Tesser. Everyone is treated like family. Highly recommended.