Grossman Rami MD

Yes, listen to what people say. And listen carefully. The only way I would recommend this man to anyone is if he had the cure to Cancer AND AIDS — both. But wait, if he had the cure for Cancer and AIDS, he wouldn’t have to actually deal with people! He’d be somewhere in a corner laboratory — which is exactly where he belongs. I don’t care how smart he is, a pediatric health professional who is dealing with children and parents who already have emotional sensitivities and challenges do NOT need a scientist. They need a professional who is well-​rounded and is able to communicate. You’ve already heard that he is rude, condescending, obnoxious, refuses to answer questions, yells at both staff AND patients. But I was extremely put off by the fact that after our first visit when he interviewed my son and I, and after repeated return visits for tests and blood work, he asked every same question that he asked the first time (no, he did not take notes — Nothing was in our file except test results) and was upset with our answers which were the same as our first visit (ie. My son had to return to boarding school by a certain date – which during the first visit was fine, but NOW it was not). When I say ‘upset’ I don’t mean «Oh, that will not work.» I mean, «What do you mean, he’s going back to boarding school! How in the world will I monitor him??? What kind of treatment do you think I can give him if I can’t monitor him!!!» Well, I told you when he’d return during the year and you said it was ok, uh, now it’s not???) «Has he ever been on Adderall?» «YES, I told you that the first time.» But WAIT, you didn’t take any notes the first time did you?! This man kept belittling my son by yelling that he’s grown and immature. Ok. I KNOW this along with a myriad of other issues. That’s why we travel from the north side of Queens to Long Island seeking help and advice. A 17 year old ADHD kid is not «grown» and fully emancipated. He’s grown! Why don’t we just give him a beer then??? Nowadays, most kids who are NOT ADHD are not «grown & mature». Particularly if there are co-​existing challenges such as depression. This guy should be using his intellect in a lab with mice and rats, not with children and families who have already been through an emotional ringer. He’s is definitely in the wrong field of specialization.

He may not be the best person, but he’s a great doctor. I went to him since I was 2 years old. I grew up with autism. I listened to him, and most of his advice worked. When you get to know him you will trust him. Don’t listen to what people say.