Elizabeth K Hale, MD

My son and I have been frequent patients at CompleteSkinMD for more than a year. My son has gone about half a dozen times for laser treatment for a rash on his neck. I’ve had moles removed and biopsied, Botox injections and laser hair removal, among other treatments. Drs. Hale and Karen always err on the side of caution. They shave and biopsy everything that is even remotely unusual or out of the ordinary and send it out for biopsies. They don’t up-​sell or do unnecessary procedures. The staff is extraordinarily professional and the office is calm and aesthetically pleasing. There really are no better or more conservative dermatologists in NYC than Drs. Hale and Karen. I’m really happy I found them.

FIRST time visit, I was given her sister Dr. KAREN. Totally clueless, rushed, huge hurry. Paid for PD laser and told me my chest and face «would peel and look like a babies bottom». This laser does not peel your skin, it kills solar keratosis-​pre-​cancerous red spots that crust and never go away. My biggest worry was a leison on my upper eye below the brow, «I am not sure what that is but we can laser it (without knowing what it was!!!), she did not bother to shave biopsy it. I went elsewhere… it is a Cutaneous LYMPHOID
Infiltrate.

I have been a pt of Dr. Hale for over 10years, she has been keeping a close eye on my over exposed irish skin and from a recent body check she came a across a suspicious spot on my forehead and it was a basel cell that needed removal. I was booked for Mohs surgery the next week. The surgery went very well and with Dr. Hale’s unsurpassed expertise and skill set with this type of surgery there will be minimal to no scarring.
I feel very fortunate to have Dr. Hale as my dermatologist and have recommended that all my family, friends and colleagues become pts at complete skin md.
The office is beautiful and the office staff is very helpful and professional and kind.
The office called to check on me today & see if I had any concerns or questions about the surgical site & Dr Hale called me post-​surgery to check on me as well. I feel very grateful to be cared for by this team of experts and Dr Hale.
Thank you complete skinMD

Doesn’t take GHI insurance, which is the insurance carrier for over one million New York City employees and their families (including police officers and firefighters).
She wanted $ 400 for just looking at me!!! This $ 400 can’t be applied to any procedures.
Her phone person was quite snooty.
Seems like another money hungry Manhattan dermatologist. Can’t recommend.

I’ve been going to Dr. Hale for tattoo removal for the past year or so and I can’t say enough nice things about this lovely woman. She is such a nice person, great at her job, and has created a great team to work with her. She’s incredibly smart and we always have lively conversations during treatment. She’s completely deserves the 5 stars. You want a smart, capable dermatologist = Dr. Hale is the person for you.

Dr Hale is amazing. I highly recommend her. I wasn’t too happy with my dermatologist in Long Island and when I found out that I needed to get a mole surgically removed I decided to find another doctor for a second opinion. I found Dr Hale in New York Magazine and after reading that she was apart of NYU Langone and named one of the best dermatologist in NY I knew she was the doctor I wanted to use. I left a message and received a call right away from a receptionist. They were very helpful and was able to squeeze me in for an appt. Dr hale was extremely informative and knowledgable, which made me very comfortable. I decided to have her do my surgery and I am very happy with the outcome. I will continue to go to Dr Hale for all future dermatology issues/​check ups.

How often do you get to say that someone made an incision in your head, scooped a chunk out of you, yet you still love them?
I had Mohs Surgery with Dr Hale in July of 2013 that was a bit more serious than I expected. The cancer was on my temple and I ended up needing 22 stitches in total to close the wound. I loved her approach of explaining everything in detail prior to and during the surgery. In follow up sessions since, she has decreased my scar to almost non-​existent with some laser touch-​ups. Her bedside manner always great as well.
Just a heads up — super long wait for appointment scheduling, but there is a reason there is such high demand.

I have been researching for about a year for a new Dermatologist. I found the BEST. I found Dr. Hale by googling top NY doctors. These can be hit or miss in my opinion. I made an appointment for an annual skin check. She was thorough and pleasant. Every other Derm I have been too checks my skin in about 2mn. Dr. Hale even went the extra mile to get to know me and ask about my general concerns about my skin. Its hard to find that kind of care. I will def be going back for any medical skin needs! and tell all my friends :)

I have been a patient of Dr. Hale’s for several years now and just came back from the new office, Complete Skin MD on E.64^th St. Dr. Hale is a thorough and dedicated doctor who is a good listener and maintains a professional manner while being warm and pleasant. She diagnosed a tiny melanoma on my thigh which I never would have guessed was cancerous. She performed a surgical procedure which three years later is barely visible with no recurrence. I have had several biopsies since then and am completely confident that no skin cancer will be overlooked. Early detection is critical. Dr. Hale is also a great teacher and explains procedures in detail including what it will feel like, downtime, after care and realistic results.
Dr. Hale also has done Fraxel, fillers and Botox and is not afraid to tell me what I «Don’t» need to do. I never have to worry about looking «overdone.» I have complete trust in her artistic eye for what looks good. The new office is easy to get to, very bright and impeccably clean. You can view trees right outside the waiting rooms on the 2^nd floor. As a designer I can readily see how much thought and planning went into every detail to help make patients feel calm, welcomed and well cared for both professionally and personally. I actually look forward to going there!
D.D.

Best experience i have ever had in a doctors office! Dr. Hale has a great bedside manner. So friendly, warm, and caring. Office is so clean, and everyone that works there from the nurses to receptionists were so friendly and very professional. HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND DR. HALE!

Not sure that I can fit enough positive adjectives into this space regarding the treatment that I have received from Dr. Hale. Simply put, she is world class. She performed a Mohs surgery near my eyebrow that she masterfully pulled together with 24 stitches. Despite my initial fear of a Frankenstein look, one year later it is nearly impossible to detect. Recently followed up with a neat laser procedure to eliminate some facial capillaries. Again, a fantastic result. Bedside manner relentlessly upbeat and informative. Love the new office. I recommend her without reservation.

I have been a patient of Dr. Hale’s for 6 years. She has done multiple procedures which have saved my skin from skin cancer. She can also suggest things that can improve skins’ appearance if you so choose. Always professional, positive, with excellent bedside manner. It is rare to find such deep intelligence in a doctor with no arrogance. It is pleasure to be treated by her during surgery. Now all the men in my family are her patients as well. HIGHLY recommended.

Just had procedure performed by Dr. Hale — Her office is efficient and well run. The staff knows exactly what they are doing and they do it very professionally. Dr. Hale and I spoke about several procedures that were available. She clearly explained each procedure; time/​downside/​effectiveness/​cost and answered each question in a simple to understand way. I never felt that she was pushing me into more than I asked for or more than I needed. The aftercare was also very attentive — plenty of ice/​rest/​information. I felt very safe and secure in her hands. I left her office feeling that I had made a new friend. Only your dermatologist knows for sure! Thank you Dr. H.
Terry W.

Love Dr. Hale. Great bedside manner, very friendly, actually remembers stuff you told her six months prior. Great job performing Mohs’ surgery on my scalp. HIGHLY recommended.

*** This rating is for the receptionist, not for the doctors.
I had bad experience with this clinic. I have to make this comment, made me so mad, even my daughter overheard converstion with the rude lady receptionist:
1) I just made a called to find out infomation regarding my insurance (HIP), and some doctors information at this clinic. The rude receptionist has no knowledge of my insurance (she is a receptionist and she should know her job)
2) When I start asking if there were any other doctors that accepted my HIP, she had a loud tone with a very nasty additude.