Rheumatology | Patient Care
Rheumatology • New York, NY
Ratings by platform
- Vitals/WebMD for Dr. Robin Lipschitz: 4.5/5 (88 reviews)
- Healthgrades for Dr. Lisa Sammaritano: 5.0/5 (9 reviews)
- RateMDs for Dr. Paula Rackoff: 3.9/5 (64 reviews)
- Vitals for Dr. Jonathan Samuels: 3.7/5
- Vitals for Dr. Richard Crane: 4.1/5
- Vitals for Dr. Stephen Smiles: 4.1/5 (26 reviews)
What patients say
Patients praise
- High medical expertise and effective diagnostic skills
- Compassionate, attentive, and thorough patient interaction for many patients
- Strong focus on patient quality of life and successful treatment outcomes
- Good accessibility and responsiveness in emergencies for some providers
- Efficient and professional office environments reported by some patients
Common complaints
- Rushed appointments or lack of adequate time spent with patients
- Concerns regarding staff communication and administrative inflexibility
- Perceived dismissiveness or lack of compassion towards patient symptoms
- Issues with insurance acceptance and lack of transparency regarding changes
- Concerns about diagnostic accuracy or failure to thoroughly examine patients
In patients' words
"I left Dr.Lipschitz office with results and I feel better because I have peace of mind. I would highly recommend Dr.Robin Lipschitz, MD."
— Vitals patient review"Terrible doctor with poor interpersonal skills; lacks the ability to communicate respectfully or effectively with patients from diverse backgrounds."
— Healthgrades patient review"He was condescending and dismissive. He did not provide the correct diagnosis. I have since found a helpful physician with correct diagnosis."
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