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Endocrinology | Hormonal & Metabolic Health at Essen Health Care

EndocrinologyBronx, NY

★★★★☆3.5/5255 reviews across 3 platforms

Ratings by platform

  • Birdeye: 3.5/5 stars (237 reviews)
  • WebMD: 1/5 stars (1 review)
  • Vitals (for provider Dr. Vanessa Paola Escobar Barboza): 3.8/5 stars (17 reviews)

What patients say

Patients praise

  • Specific endocrinology providers like Dr. Paredes have been praised by patients
  • Some patients report positive, supportive experiences with staff over time
  • Organized and professional environment noted in some locations

Common complaints

  • Difficulties in reaching staff or doctors directly
  • Issues with appointment scheduling and administrative follow-up
  • Reports of poor bedside manner or communication from some providers
  • Concerns regarding billing and insurance authorization processes
  • Variable clinic cleanliness and office environment experiences

In patients' words

"Avoid Essen at all costs. They will botch your appointments, and attempt to charge for services not received. A total nightmare!!!"

WebMD review

"Endocrinology here is strong, especially Dr. Paredes."

Yelp review

"Staff was incompetent. Never go to this office. MD has very little bedside manner and is not about educating the patient."

Zocdoc review

How these reviews were compiled

Synthesized from public patient-review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8].

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