Astor Medical Group

I would avoid this place — they continually bill for Level 5 consulting for all services — this means the bill is twice as much — and you don’t even see a dr. just a NP — Level 5 is for serious issues, yet for a cold or anything minor they continue to bill Level 5 — this should be illegal and is certainly unethhical. What it really means is we as a customer pay more than we should.

I had to look for a new general practitioner for my annual check-​ups once my old Union Sq. doctor retired and found this group through Unilocal.I’m very glad I found this place. The front staff is young and sort of hip (hipster chicks), but the blood tech is top notch. Dr. Kim is a true professional. Attentive and caring. Happy to have them in the area.

Yesterday was my first visit at this facility. When I first came in I was welcomed with smiles and greetings by the staff at the front desk. They had me do little paper work, since I had the option of doing most of it online on their website. Surprisingly, I did not wait long. I saw Dr. Larry and was extremely nice. After Dr. Larry spoke with me a Mr. Caesar came in to take my blood. I HAAAATE blood drawn from within me! Let me reword that I PASSIONATELY HATE going to the Doctor specifically for that. So Mr. Caesar drew my blood… faster than the speed of light and didn’t even feel the pinch from the needle! To be honest this was actually the best Doctors visit I’ve had in forever. I am going back next week, hopefully it’ll be as pleasant as my previous visit. 5 Stars! So far… DUN DUN DUUNNNN (lol)

Dr. Kim saved my life. My twin sister has been a patient of Dr Kim for well over 10 yrs and after many years of being treated like a number in countless other medical practices I finally aquesed and visited Astor Medical Group.
The staff is professional, there is no waiting, they actually take their patients on time. Dr. Kim insisted I have a colonoscopy and saved my life. I highly recommend Dr. Kim and his practice.
They even have a gentle man who takes blood from my almost non existent veins and it’s truly painless. I can’t recommend them enough.

I have been going to Astor Medical Group to see Dr. Kim for at least 5 years, and I am very pleased with Dr. Kim’s professionalism and care.
Prior to seeing Dr. Kim, I had been seeing a doctor for over 15 years, but owing to her retirement, I asked my long-​term doctor to recommend a physician, and she gave me the name of one whom I subsequently found to be inadequate. After going through 2 more doctors after that, and not being happy with my experiences, I asked a friend of mine for a recommendation, and my friend informed me about Dr. Kim. Having had underwhelming results with the other doctors I had seen previously, I was not expecting to find one as good as the doctor I had been seeing for over 15 years, but I came to see Dr. Kim with an open mind.
I would like to believe that actions speak louder than words, and that my having been with Dr. Kim for this length of time is my implicit endorsement of the quality of heath care Dr. Kim extends to me.
I would not hesitate to recommend Dr. Kim to all of my friends.

When I first came here I saw Nurse Practitioner Stacy K. She was super friendly, listened, joked a bit, etc. Front desk staff is also nice and welcoming. Office is always clean and there’s rarely a wait.
My next few appointments with her were very lackluster and she wasn’t very friendly. I think Amelia C. pinpointed it in her review: «often uncurious about the causes of ailments.» Spot on.
Most recently I missed an appointment that I’d totally forgotten about (I forgot to take off time for work too). Their automated system called to remind me the Saturday before my Monday appointment — not helpful since they’re not open on the weekends).
Monday I worked before the office opened and couldn’t contact them before I took my lunch break to let them know I would be missing it. Stacy was really nasty about it and told me I should’ve let them know sooner. I was shocked.
That ended that relationship. I’m now looking for another primary care office. If anyone has any reccs, please let me know!

Found this place on Unilocal when I just started working for Unilocal.They were reasonably close to my office, had good reviews, and even advertised with Unilocal so I knew they probably took patient care/​feedback pretty seriously.
I’ve seen Dr Ohara as my primary care physician over my tenure here. He’s a nice guy with a very cool demeanor, almost too reserved for someone like myself but he’s been a good sport. I do way too much research and thus have an opinion on everything which I’m sure annoys the shit out of most doctors but he’s suffered my diatribes with grace.
Also conscientious about keeping health costs low, which I appreciate. I can’t stand doctors that insist on brand name drugs and just throw antibiotics at anyone.
Should also give a shout out to their phlebotomist, that dudes like a needle ninja.
Only real gripe is I feel the operatories could use a little updating, the lighting is dull and eerie, especially compared to the main lobby which is quite nice.
All in all I highly recommend this place If you need a good healthcare home base.

I have been a patient of Larry Landphair for nearly 10 years. He is a dedicated, über-​intelligent, thoughtful, caring, and understanding individual. There is no one I trust more as a partner in good health than Larry. He has consistently provided me with highly personalized and outstanding care since Day 1. I enjoy my visits to Astor Medical and immensely appreciate the amazing care and professionalism of Larry and his capable colleagues.

I think this practice is a one of a kind. Dr Kim is great, caring, helpful and he listens. The staff is efficient and incredibly nice. Appointments are on time and it’s a nice environment. I recommend this practice to all my friends on a regular basis.

I’ve been going to Astor Medical for about a year. The medical practitioners here have been totally unhelpful. Contrary to these reviews, I find Dr Kim to be quite an unsympathetic person, though I find Stacy & Kevin to be just fine (though often uncurious about the causes of ailments here and there). I also find the staff and the receptionist to be totally professional.
The main cause of my complaint is that I was having stomach issues and saw Kevin and Dr Kim on two occasions, and when I asked them if I should see a specialist, and they said no need! As my issues continued, I decided to see one anyway and was diagnosed with a medical condition that needs to be monitored regularly.
Also, if you don’t respond to medication the way Dr Kim thinks you should, then the problem is with whatever you’re doing, and the medication certainly does not need to be adjusted.

I had been a patient here since 2007 and recommended Dr. Kim to several of my friends. I have no complaints with Dr. Kim, but I am very unhappy with the support staff. After what I experienced during my last two visits, I will no longer go to Dr. Kim.
Earlier this year I made an appointment to get a vaccination and they said they would call in a prescription for the shot at the pharmacy around the corner from the office. I show up on the day of the appointment and the pharmacy said no one called in the shot for me and that they were out of stock on the shot as well. I called Astor Medical group and they did not apologize for the error and merely asked if I wanted to reschedule or cancel my appointment.
I made another appointment to get an annual physical with blood work done a week in advance. I showed up to my blood work appointment, and the receptionist tells me that the phlebotomist is out of the office for the week! No one called me to tell me or to reschedule my appointment. Instead I actually got a call the day before reminding me of my appointment.

I’ve been going to Dr Kim since 2007 and I’ve been consistently happy with the relationship. The office is friendly and I’ve never had a problem scheduling an appointment as appropriate. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. I’ve recommended Dr. Kim to all of my friends who have asked for referrals.

I have been a patient for Dr. Kim for over a year now. Love this clinic, very convenient and across the street from my work. I usually get my appointments in the same day or a day later. Both Dr. Kevin and Dr. Kim are very thorough and take their time in examining me and answer all my questions. I recommended 2 people to go there so far and both were very happy with the service received.

Needed to find a doctor in the city and found this practice near my home. The office was easy to work with to find an appointment. I met with Kevin O’Hara who took more time with me than any clinician I have ever met. He was extremely thorough in my checkup and in getting my medical history. Also took the time to listen to my issues and provide next steps. The online portal to get results is extremely useful but the online appointment system needs work. My clinician responded very quickly to emails and follow up questions.
Thanks Unilocalers for helping me find my new medical practice!

This is the best doctor’s office in NY, hands down.
Proof points:
— They use computers — imagine! A doctor’s office that’s in the 21^st century! There was even an ipad on the desk that takes credit cards. Wow!
— They answer the phone and they are nice!
— The doctors are great, know their stuff, and don’t make you feel like they are rushing you out of the office. (Dr. Ohara is especially awesome.)!
— The doctors follow up with you like they should!
— They don’t use antiquated billing systems or pull sketchy moves with insurance companies, sending you the bill later and/​or collection notices!
— The people working the front desk are not ghetto!
— The office is clean, well lit, has nice art, and doesn’t smell!
— They don’t make you wait forever in their waiting room!
— Did I mention that they are not jerks?!
I know… it’s amazing… but it’s true.
I almost didn’t want to post this because I don’t want other people coming here. But they do a good job and deserve the praise.
Why is it so hard for other doctors to get these little things right?
So glad I found this place and Dr. Ohara.

I went to the office after several years of avoiding annual checkups. I have a small fear of doctors (silly, I know) and I always dread appointments. That being said, I was relieved when I walked in and found the staff very friendly and efficient.
I was seen by Dr. Kevin O’Hara and he immediately made me feel comfortable with his warm smile. He was very receptive and listened to my concerns, asked all the right questions, and even made me laugh. He made me feel a lot better about going to the doctor, so I’m sure I won’t wait as long next time.

I saw Dr. Kevin O’Hara in November 2011. I thought he was friendly and concerned about my condition (severe arm/​elbow pain thought to be from thoracic outlet syndrome). He asked many questions and all while smiling, he insulted me. Twice!
The first time, he asked what I did for employment. I said I wrote a children’s book series. He was on his way out the door, cut me off in the middle of my explanation and said, «Well, when you write something that’ll be interesting for someone like me, bring me a copy.»
Excuse me?
He came back in and apologized. He said, «I didn’t mean to say that your books aren’t enjoyable. I’m sure they are.»
I was annoyed, but let it go. He asked about my current medication. When I told him what I was taking and the level of pain I was experiencing he said, «Whoa. That’s enough medication to knock me out. This is is bizarre.» *Bizarre* Again, he got up and went to get a nurse to draw blood.
When he came back, he apologized for the SECOND time and said he should have chosen a different word than «bizarre.» At that moment, I was over him. He wanted me to go that same day to get x-​rays and then he’d schedule me for a meeting with an orthopedic surgeon he knew. (He made the leap to surgery without even knowing what was wrong!)
He said I’d likely need surgery to repair whatever was wrong and I’d be out of work 2 – 3 weeks tops. Red flags went up as he kept speaking. It seemed that he had a very good relationship with this surgeon (perhaps a kickback for referrals?) and pushed the idea of surgery so hard before he even saw an x-​ray.
Needless to say, I haven’t gone back.

My experience with this business began in late 2001, after a previous physician who relocated out of NYC had recommended Dr. Robert Murayama at Astor Medical. And Dr. Murayama was indeed wonderful — patient, kind, concerned and always had a copy of my labs for me to take home after he went over anything that was out of the reference range.
Unfortunately, Dr. Murayama gave up private practice of medicine several years later. Transferring to Dr. David Kim within the same office was offered as an option, and I pursued it for practical reasons — it would offer a seamless transition. I set up an appointment to ‘interview’ Dr. Kim, and it went well enough — except when he visibly flinched at my mention of routinely receiving copies of my lab work. ‘I don’t do that, unless there’s a special reason or need.’ What the? In this day and age where patients are assumed to be partners with their physicians in managing their health care?
I would up having only two office visits with Dr. Kim before financial reversals required me to move away from Manhattan. Even if my circumstances hadn’t changed drastically, there is no way I would have remained a patient of Dr. Kim’s. He didn’t even seem like the same person he had been back when he actively sought to retain Dr. Murayama’s patients. Instead he was cold, brusque and condescending — not unlike many doctors I’ve encountered. Truly competent and communicative ones are rare, and they invariably seem to leave the practice of medicine before long. I conclude that conditions in our present health care delivery system are simply not conducive to rewarding the truly good doctors.
FWIW, the phlebotomist named Cesar was a very nice man. Otherwise, turnover among other staff, especially receptionists, was constant.

I’ve been seeing Larry Landphair at Astor Medical Group for the past year or so. I can’t recommend him and the office highly enough.
Mr. Landphair is extraordinarily thorough, caring, and efficient as is the rest of the staff including the front desk. It’s relatively easy to get an appointment. The facilities are clean. I’m gay, and feel comfortable talking about gay related health issues there. Many of my gay friends go here and speak highly of them.

After going to «Doc’s» and never receiving the proper care I was referred by friends to Larry at Astor Medical Group. I seem to have become quite accident prone lately in addition to being hypo (no more internet searches!).
Let’s see… Jammed toe? No, broken. Jammed finger? No, broken. Broken ribs? No, bruised ribs. Multiple Sclerosis? No, pinched nerve. Hemorrhoid? No, abscess infection (GROSSER!).
No matter what panic mode I was/​am in Larry is able to calm my fears and get me fixed up. He also refers you to very good specialists when needed.
It’s true that you will have to pay a fine if you don’t cancel properly, so do it.