Neal A. Mesnick, MD

He is responsive and quick, but somewhat dismissive and does not listen fully to what is going on. I recommend getting a second opinion for whatever he suggests.

Based on reviews I was excited to see Dr. Mesnick. Unfortunately, the woman who answered the phone was so unbelievably rude that I decided to make an appt. with another doctor for my injury. If a potential new patient calls to schedule an appt. and asks if the Dr. would like the MRI sent over, perhaps the proper response is different than, «I didn’t ask what your injury is, I asked where it is.» Okay, gotcha, not only do you not listen, you’re a jerk. No thanks! Next doctor’s office I called was pleasant and even though I have to wait a bit longer for the appt., knowing I’ll be treated respectfully makes that fine by me. Wonder if Dr. Mesnick’s office could get me in so soon because this woman repels potential patients?

Dr. Mesnick saw me for 2 different issues. He was kind, thorough and careful to explain his diagnosis, treatment plan and follow up. He took a lot of time with me. His staff was efficient, professional and friendly. I run a doctor’s office so I’m a tough critic. I highly recommend Dr. M.

Dr. Mesnick is amazing. He was recommended to me by a colleague and I keep referring people to him because he kind of changed my life. I was in a lot of pain in my knee – I could barely walk. He did xrays, ordered an MRI, and delicately told me that he thought I should see a Rheumatologist. A month later I was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis – something that often goes years without being diagnosed in young women (I was 23 at the time). Thanks to him I caught it early. He saved me years of pain and suffering and changed my life.
The office is quick and professional, the location is centrally located, I recommend without reservation.

Two stars that really should be five for Ellie and Alvin alone. These two are great! I really wish they worked at another office.
I don’t know what to make of Dr. Mesnick himself. He was pretty personable my initial visit but prescribed no other remedy than therapy at his office. I gave it a try and as I previously stated — I loved Alvin and Ellie.
Now for the bad.
The front desk clerk is not professional however I can’t fault her, I fault Dr. Mesnick. On two separate occasions, in front of myself and other patients, she’s yelled at the doctor, something that made me very uncomfortable.
I now supervise people for work and would never allow a subordinate to speak to me in the manner that this woman does in private let alone in public. Your staff should know their place and discuss issues in private not in plain view of patients, making you look incompetent. It’s just a bad look for your office. I raved about this place after my first visit but now find myself discouraging my colleagues from coming here when they ask for recommendations.
The therapists are great and the back staff are sweet and friendly however you’re better off staying away from this place, especially if you’re accustomed to a more professional setting.
Such a shame but I know there are better places, especially in that area.

A fellow runner who had the same injury as I did recommended I see Neal Meznick for a hip labral tear after an orthopaedic surgeon advised that I get surgery to fix the problem. I wanted a second opinion. Meznick is pretty no-​nonsense and straight-​talking, ultimately I was convinced that I didn’t need the surgery and he put me on corticosteriods to reduce the inflammation and withing a few months with lots of PT, my hip pain had gone away. If I hadn’t gone for a second opinion, I would have ended up with a 70K surgery unnecessarily. I think he provided good advice, is conservative but realistic about what athletes want to do. Overall I was happy with my experience.

Highly recommended! He really spends time with you and the rehab staff are all excellent.

Dr. Meznick is thorough, efficient, knowledgable and honest. He is always happy to talk through everything so you know what’s going on and understand his reasoning behind treatment decisions. I’ve also never had to wait more than 10 minutes to see him or my physical therapist there.

I went to Dr Mesnick and staff after my foot surgery with Dr Galli, for PT and follow-​up. They were great, and I recommended them to several friends. Once I changed jobs and no longer worked near their practice, I once had a back issue and tried a different place in the Upper West Side: what a difference! I decided that Dr Mesnick’s office was worth a long commute. Both the doctor and his PTs are excellent!

I went back several times and my issue wasn’t resolved. Rather than simply say he didn’t know what was wrong, Dr. Mesnick would suggest buying a Pro Stretch, using the «at your age you don’t bounce back as quickly» excuse and/​or getting more physical therapy.
I have a high co-​pay the PT wasn’t working so I wasn’t into that. Ultimately I went to a podiatrist for my issue. I wish he had just made that recommendation, rather than let me waste my money on repeat visits for an issue I believe he knew he couldn’t help with.

Dr. Mesnick is great! He is personable, knowledgeable and appropriately thorough (won’t recommend an X-​Ray or MRI unless actually necessary). One thing in particular that I really appreciate about Dr. Mesnick is how he always pauses for several seconds to really think through his response to any questions or concerns I have. I have never felt rushed by him EVER and I have never experienced a feeling of being talked-​down to or of being dismissed. I highly recommend him — he’s a great doctor!