Karl Goodman, MD

Stay away from this place. Doctors are bad, staff is horrible, place is old and outdated.
Really not worth your time and money.

This doctor had such a lovely bedside manner. He treated me with respect. You can tell that he cares a lot for his patients by the way he thoroughly explains test results and asks questions. As an individual that is insured by Medicaid, it is difficult to find caring medical professionals that treat me as an equal compared to their privately-​insured patients.

I’ve had two visits at Dr. Goodman’s office. Here’s a list of everything that went wrong:
1. During my first visit, a nurse drew two tubes of blood from me. During my first visit I specifically told the doctor I will call back the next day to confirm whether or not I want to have a varicella blood test. I called the Goodman office the next day, person answering the phone told me they threw out my blood and asked me to go to the office again to have my blood drawn. I agreed, 20 minutes later the office called back and said they found my blood sample in the biohazard bin and will send the lab that sample.
2. When I filled out a medical record release form provided by their office, my primary physician called me and said there isn’t a contact information provided from their office and they can’t forward the record because of he Goodman office did not provide a contact information.
3. On my second visit, my appointment was scheduled at 5pm. I left work early to be there at 5. I wasn’t seen by the doctor until after 6pm.
Overall I would say if you’re looking for a civil surgeon/​doctor, this place caused me a lot of stress and frustration in the way their office handled patient’s information and is inconsiderate to my schedule.
Oversight, lateness and staff rudeness are the two biggest reasons I will not be returning to this clinic. The doctor himself is fine.

I do not have anything negative to say about Dr. Goodman. I have been going to Dr. Goodman for the past 10 years. Unlike many Physicians, Dr. Goodman continues to show a profound interest in his patients. Dr. Goodman is very informative, always willing to answer your questions and he never rushes you. Dr. Goodman is always concerned with your health and keeps in contact with you if you have a underlying condition. Dr. Goodman is one the best doctors in NYC.

This doctor should get zero stars. I went specifically for an immigration medical test. He incorrectly administered the TB sin test which as per CDC guidelines should have a wheal/​bubble since its administered intradermaly and not subcutaneously. On calling the office the next day Dr Goodman ofocurse wasnt available to answer and his staff after supposedly calling him back said there is no problem even if there’s no whael.
Here’s CDC guidelines that state a pale elevation should be present for a correctly administered test.
His bedside manner was gruff, suspicious and rude. The facilities were lacking and looked like there was a need to renovate and more of a make shift office. Extremely dirty and shady. Seriously I cannot believe this doctor is practicing since 1981. His education from Mexico is probably telling. The USCIS should examine the certification they do on these «quack» physicians.

I’ve been a patient of Dr. Goodman’s for almost 10 years. I don’t know why I didn’t think of writing a review for him before. Bc he so deserves a glowing review! Me staying w/​him as my doc for 10 years speaks volumes. Dr. Goodman is a kind, calm and very professional physician w/​excellent bedside manner & great knowledge.
Like an another reviewer said, he’s that ‘old fashioned’ kind of doc that has no ‘God complex’ that a lot of docs have, and patient care is his #1 concern and he encourages you to ask as many questions as you want & he will happily explain. When I didn’t have insurance, he was VERY accommodating with his cash fees.
Yes the wait is usually long (about 1 hour), but Dr. Goodman is SO WORTH IT. I can’t recommend him enough. :)

Dr. Goodman was thorough and knowledgeable. His manner was very calm and pleasant; he was very encouraging and approached everything with the appropriate care and seriousness.
The staff is pleasant; it was easy to schedule an appointment and very convenient to be able to do all the urine and blood work in-​office. However, be prepared to wait. As Seinfeld said:
«It says ‘Waiting Room’. There’s no chance of not waiting.
Because they call it ‘The Waiting Room’. They’re gonna use it. They’ve got it. It’s all set up for you to WAIT.»
All around a good office.

Amazing family doctor /​GP!!! I went to him and even though the wait was almost an hour, I could not be happier with him. He is very old fashioned, thorough, explains everything to you, and answers all your questions. Extremely professional and his office is very well-​equipped. (He offers urine and blood tests in the office so you don’t have to go to another lab to take them…). Great about calling back, and just the most patient helpful responsible doctor! Highly recommend.