Reviews of The Dermatology Specialists - Kips Bay (Doctor)

Richard Ricci DDS MS FAGD

I got an evening appointment quickly. The staff was super efficient with my insurance. The Tech was very friendly. Treatment was a breeze. Totally recommend.

Tam Tams

I wish there was half stars.. But my review: I didn't have a bad experience they were able to get rid of my rash. However, I don't know what is the cause of my rash even after doing a patch test. I think if they knew what caused my rash the star rating would be better. Everyone was very nice and helpful when needed I had no problem there. Scheduling was easy and I always had a good spot available for after work time. However, the constant emails to write a review is a little excessive and annoying.

Perla Vasquez

Was seen right away. Dr. Is very knowledgeable and caring. Was offered water and seltzer when I arrived. Communication via email is great, dr. gets back to you right away. Bathroom is really nice too.

Albert Brucker

The doctors are very knowlegable and thorough. They make sure they don't waste your time. When i've come into any one of Dr. Buka's offices I always feel at home and calm. They did allergy testing and were able to identify the substances that were causing me discomfort.

Ivette

Excellent!

Marie N. Laguerre-Smith

Scheduling was easy, reception was friendly and location was convenient. The clinician was professional and empathic. She gave me useful tips to move the healing process along.

elena polson

AMAZING EXPERIENCE with MELANIE NEVID! I've been battling a bad nose ring scar since my teen years and been to dermatologist to surgeon to esthetician and given no real hope to heal the scar. I even went to the top scar specialist in the city and was rudely told to deal with my scar. But I didn't listen and started a strong laser treatment to my nose with another dermatologist in Queens. At my last session that doctor laser burned my nose and made it look much worse than it did before. Out of anxiety and fear I went to ZocDoc and booked a appointment with the Dermatology Specialists at Kips Bay and with luck was put with Melanie. She was so caring, didn't judge my small scar and was TRULY interested in figuring out how she could help me get back on track to getting rid of the scar. After a few months of working with Melanie, my scar has faded over 75% and I've regained my confidence, to the point where I can comfortably not have to wear makeup all the time like before. I cannot thank her enough for helping me with this long journey and if you are looking for someone that is not going to judge you, be keen on helping you find the right treatment and hold your hand through the process she is the one to go to.

Paula Machioudi

I had a very good experience with your caring staff and Dr.Jinna

Brianna Bennett

Ashton was amazing! So youthful and professional! Will definitely be returning to the KIPS BAY location!

selena ventura

They are great.

Coolbeans

I visited this office after having a severe reaction to a topical cream. I was experiencing severe burning, dryness, itching, peeling. It was even unpleasant to wash my face and/or shower. I didn’t have to wait long after checking in. I saw Ashton Fuller & immediately I could sense he truly cared. He listened intently to all of my concerns and issues. He answered all of my questions and answered one’s I didn’t think to ask. After he finished typing his notes, he read them aloud, explaining he wants his patients to have a full understanding of their diagnosis and plan. I decided at that moment, that I would gladly travel from Brooklyn to the city, to see ONLY him. I appreciate Ashton and the receptionist who answered all of my questions regarding my referral and visits. I will gladly recommend this office and Ashton Fuller to anyone seeking a great dermatologist.

ZHOUR HABIBENA

Staff are cold, it s like they hate what they do. My son had dry skin and took him for first consultation dr prescribed a cream that cost 6700 US dollar yes 6700 and not 670. For dry skin luckily my insurance refused to pay

Luciana Mendes

Great office. Clean, quick and professional!

Ana Barrett

Had a good experience here. The doctors and assistants were competent, friendly, and efficient. There was a slightly long wait time considering there was no one else in the office, but it wasn't too bad.

JohnMichael Eadicicco

I came here (Kip’s Bay location) on a whim from Zocdoc and now I’ve been there a second time. Both were great experiences and I’ll definitely be coming back.

Dan Bosman

Great office, very modern and excellent staff! Highly recommend.

Hannah Taylor

Doctor Gruen is great, very warm and personable. But this office is terrible and inefficient - my first appointment I waited for over an hour after my appointment time and for my second appointment (which I specifically requested to see the doctor) I was told she had to go to another location and I could only see a PA. They didn’t notify me of this and the reception didn’t really seem to care. Not a great experience at all.

Jaime Amaro

My first visit was a welcome experience. The staff was amazingly helpful and kind. It is a lavish and clean space.

Aedrea Androus

Doctors and nurses were so friendly. I was anxious because I’d had a head injury/laceration near my eye, and I was terrified about scars, but the doctor made me feel so much better!!

Inna S

Made an appointment with Dr, but instead was seen by an NP, I felt rushed and not properly listened to, also wasn't attentive enough to actually look closely enough at the problem but i felt like it was more of a hypothetical discussion. No samples were collected to further investigate and ensure what the diagnosis is. Prescriptions have unclear directions. Also, the staff member who was taking notes before i was seen by NP lacked bedside manners, very disengaged, documented things wrong which in turned caused miscommunication with NP. I will go back for a follow up but will request to be seen by a Dr. and other staff members.

Deborah W

Doctor was very nice and knowledgeable, the only thing the wait time should be better.

Charrise Brown

The staff and the doctor was very attentive and they have such a great attitude.

Heidi Dopita

Everyone was friendly and professional. They put me at ease and I felt that I was in the best care.

Melanie Kazmercyk

My favorite Derm! Always knowledgeable, kind, helpful, and great bedside manner. The wait is never long and the offices are beautiful.

Tiffany Rios

The dermatologist was super nice and helpful, and the waiting is not that long.

Fiorela Muka

Very upscale, neat and aesthetically pleasing environment. PA whom visited me presented herself very professionally and serene. Would definitely recommend.

BALLROOM BASIX USA

Pink Grapefruit Seltzer in the waiting room?!? Now that's an unexpected treat!!! Thank you for making the entire experience so pleasant, and the procedure painless.

Anita Neequaye

Nice office and the staff are very friendly and patient definitely would go back again

Alex Levy

Office is clean and inviting! Staff is quick and friendly - I felt very taken care of and was in and out in no time! Luke was my Doctor -He was very confident and knowledgeable, making my procedure easy and painless! It was very easy to make an appointment for my first time!

Evan Mahl

Great NP. Friendly and smart staff with excellent result for a straightforward problem. I’m a physician and Dr. Buka has set up a brilliant and rational system for delivering excellent dermatological care.

Darell Hunt

I was wonderfully impressed with the service I received at Kips Bay Dermatology!! It is well worth the walk way over on the east side. lol

Shantal Robertson

Amazing environment and amzing staff i will deinitely be back.

Christina Wilson

I highly recommend Dr. Doktor for dermatological needs. She was caring and genuinely concerned about my skin breakout and spent time listening to my medical history and events leading up to my skin reaction. She is very patient and was gentle while doing a biopsy. The staff and nurse practioner are also very kind and friendly.

Megan Adams

Everything was done so sloppily. Prescriptions entered incorrectly, blood work tests submitted wrong, I had to put on my own band aid after a biopsy, the list goes on. It's been 6 days since my appointment and I haven't been able to get anyone on the phone to address my prescriptions. I went in today for the blood work that was ordered and the tech, nor the doctor's office could verify what tests I needed based on the short hand written by the doctor. So now I have to go back after waiting on trying to sort the paperwork out for over an hour. In that process, the admin on the phone violated my doctor/patient confidentiality by telling the lab tech what procedure I had done in the office that wasn't related to the blood tests AT ALL. This place is nothing more than a poorly run dermatologist factory.

Andrea Cambria

My dental office is 3 storefronts away from Kips Bay Dermatology so the location is super convenient. I scheduled my appointment during my lunchtime. They are always on time. Polite friendly. clean. and very efficient. I like the whole team. Highly recommend.

Joseph Occhiogrosso

Very great ..great doctor great service..

Kristie A

The place was very clean and neat. Staff was friendly and helpful. The doctor made me feel very comfortable and she took her time with me! She listened to my concerns and gave me a few options which I thought was great!

Meredith Wilford

I saw a practitioner for my daughters rash and it was diagnosed as fungal. I had to pay out of pocket for my appt because they did not take our insurance. I bought a very expensive medicine for it and it didn't get better. I followed up with a Dr and she looked at it in 1 second and said it was an eczema related rash, not fungal. I got some new meds and the rash was gone in a few days. It would saved me hundreds of dollars if it was diagnosed correctly the first time. The staff and facility is great, I would go and see the Dr I saw for the follow up again in a heartbeat.

Jill Kibildis

Beautiful, clean and quiet office. Dr. Gruen is the best! She’s so easy going and realistic. Knowledgable, never pushy, always helpful, with a no B.S., compassionate bedside manner. I can’t recommend her enough! Bonus: They have Bob Ross on their tv screen in the waiting room, too bad it’s muted and you can’t hear his therapeutic voice.

Beatrice Demarco

Excellent service professional and efficient!

Liza Gutina

Its a beautiful office and pretty efficient practice. Communication with support staff was efficient. I appreciate the fact that they took my not so great insurance. The doctor did everything I asked, but did seem a bit rushed.

Cat E.S

The waiting time is very very short. They staff is very knowledgeable and take their time to help you.

Ronald Mendoza

I was actually doing a delivery to this location. And asked id ir were possible to see someone. And it was done immediately! The young doctor, (not..Bobby Buka) assessed me and gave me a prescription at once. I seen results in less than a week. So glad the universe pointed me in that direction.

nicole kapasakis

Nice place, friendly staff, quick visit.

Sitra Bowman

Dr. Sphoorthi Jinna and her staff were very friendly and were able to tell me what was going on with my skin. The doctor gave me some prescriptions which have been making some progress. They are very professional and knowledgeable, I would definitely recommend this office for other people I know.

Geoff Tiernan

Very friendly and knowledgeable staff and Doctor, seen exactly at my appointment time, no wait! Very modern and clean office as well. Definitely a good choice for a Doctor!

Michele Florence

I’ve been to only a few dermatologists in my life and there is no comparison. Everyone on the staff was professional, courteous and most importantly likeable. I will be back!

Sophia Hassan

Dr. Gruen is the best ! She was very thorough and made me feel extremely comfortable !

Kristen Novak

The facility was very clean and new, and the staff was knowledgeable and professional.

Jacqueline Zamani

Dr. Gruen is the best. Very knowledgeable and super sweet. Highly recommend.

Virginia Cathey

All staff and doctors were awesome and very nice! I wish more doctors offices were like this. I was also in and out within a half hour.

Christopher Brown

Sadly was seen first by a physician assistant who misdiagnosed my shingles as psoriasis. Was suggested as shingles by the follow up visit when I accidentally saw a doctor because in the fog of pain during the first visit didn't catch that I was supposed to have the follow up at a different location. I see the role of PA as valuable, but there should be some physician oversight.

Leigha Barbieri

I had a great visit with one of the PA’s at the 28th st location. She did the most thorough skin screening I’ve ever had. She also did a quick procudure with which was basically painless and helped me with a poison ivy rash. I’ll definitely be using this practice as my primary dermatologists in the future. Thanks!

Alfred De Leo

I have never had a bad experience visiting the Manhattan 28th Street office. Dr Gruen and her staff are professional, courteous and extremely helpful.

Makelia Russell

Great experience each time and the facility is kept clean. Also, make sure to help you get your prescription, if your preferred pharmacy doesn't except your insurance. This shows they care 100%. Would definitely recommend to anyone seeking to visit a dermatologist.

Denise Simmons

After my visit I needed a doctor to call my insurance, getting the message to doctor was too long, I got transfer than cut off four times, finally I received a call concerning me miss a appointment which I called and cancelled the week before

Adi Kriger

I am coming with my son to Dr. Buka, and I have to say that he is very professional and know how to deal with kids ! Amazing customer service !

Kateryna Starodub

I don’t have insurance but come here all the time in the last 3 years if I have a question or anything else because of their great survive and doctors. Will recommend to everyone!

Aurora X

Dermatologist was knowledgeable, office decor was trippy and modern, a star off for the serious receptionist in the front.. I walked up to the front after my visit with the dr and told her thanks “I’m just gonna call for my next apt” and she just stared at me? Lol

Sylvia Mendez

Easy to find location very clean and neat office, the staff were very professional and friendly. The nurse who triage us was very thorough and professional got all of our background medical history, answered all the questions we had about the facility. The doctor arrived very shortly after introduced himself asked us some questions about our concerns Examined the areas we were concerned about and gave us a Regimen that he discussed with us and made sure we all agreed on. Very happy with our visit.

Ebbo Gevers Leuven

Multiple locations. Very friendly assistants and doctors. I had some good results after Dr. Jenna’s treatment plan.

Arseniy Natarov

Don't waste your time here. Medical stuff is careless and front desk cant take care of simple stuff. I came in to get a dandruff shampoo instead they tried to convince me to check my moles for cancer. The only reason they have good reviews is because a marketing company is working for them. Trust me I know that well as I am in this business myself.

Linda Brown

I am so happy that I was seen by Dr.Alison Gruen. It was my first visit to her and she took great care of me. . I highly recommend her and her entire staff ( Medical Assisant , Front Desk etc ).They are all a great team !

pat wallace

It's a first class experience with a customer obsession mindset. I have been to 3 different offices and they are so unique in design. The staff is competent and professional. I have seen 4 different Dr's and tbey are so talented with personalities to match!! The practice starts with an obsession on the customer and works backwards to ensure first class results. I highly recommend the practice.

Alex Redmon

Repeatedly had bad experiences here, and I'm still exhibiting all the symptoms I sought them out for for even after months of "treatment." Today I arrived for my 6:40pm appointment ten minutes early at 6:30 (after having confirmed the appointment earlier in the week) to find the office closed, lights off and doors locked (a solid half hour before their closing time.) My previous appointments felt rushed (the last couple were well under five minutes) and they've been borderline dismissive of my symptoms despite increased pleas of discomfort. Only kept going here because my doctor had recommended them, but clearly they don't want to help.

stacey maranz

I wouldn’t send my worst enemy to this place. I schedule an appt and asked for an MD, only to find out when I got there that I was seeing a PA. So I rescheduled as I was misled to begin with. I go back today to see the MD, was taken in pretty much on time, and then sat in the room for over an hour because “the dr. Was busy”. Because patients don’t have their own lives and are just expected to sit there. I’ll never get those 90 min back. They are unorganized and uncommunicative. Horrible. I would give them zero stars but you have to rate them to post this.

Monika Kolos

Everyone was extremely friendly and made me feel comfortable even though I was nervous. They could not have been more professional and they totally put me at ease! It was a wonderful experience and I would highly recommend them to anyone. Thank you for taking such good care of me!

Lorraine Guadarrama

Very friendly atmosphere. Staff was great and friendly. Dr. Alison Guren is amazing. She is understanding and caring. She took the time to listen to me and my concerns and actually helped me not just diagnosed me and sent me off with prescription! She is highly recommended.