The Best 18 MEDICAL SERVICES near Poughkeepsie, NY (Part 2)

ADRIENNE STANISZEWSKI I have been going for years and A ALWAYS happy with them. They are do accommodating and take time to talk to you.

SAM Westwood I have been seeing Dr. Koszer for 15 plus years. He has taken care of my health and always answers my questions. Great Human beings and his staff are always hard at work! S. Perlmutter

Carole Cappillino DR. Koszer and his staff are highly recommended by me.The staff and especially Dr.Koszer himself are friendly,courteous and very professional. HE was very thorough and patiently explained and answered any questions I had.Very positive experience

Matthew Scarpaci I came in with my son yesterday because he was having some ear pain. We were in the area visiting family and needed a place that was highly rated and took our out-of-network insurance. David saw us and was quickly able to navigate our issue and alleviate my sons nerves. Then Julie, the PA, came in, spoke to us and was able to get us the treatment we needed. Both of them had outstanding bedside manner and were able to keep my son comfortable through the process. I cannot recommend FirstCare enough for their service and especially the care that David and Julie provided. Thank you!

Raymond Walker I unfortunately sustained one of the worst heel/ankle injuries possible. Fortunately though, First Care Medicals initial treatment was as prompt and professional as it gets. First Cares staff was highly attentive and very well organized. Upon subsequent arrival to Mid-Hudson Regional Hospital as the next stop (given the gravity of the injury) the physicians there all commented on the excellent work done by First Care to initially identify and stabilize the injury (which made clear how truly fortunate Id been to have First Care so close). The process of healing for the last 8 months has been arduous, but with excellent progress, and without a doubt that initial quality medical treatment received at First Care made an enormous and positive difference over the long haul with this. And for that Ill be eternally grateful to the good folks at First Care Medical - and unhesitating in highly recommending this care facility to one and all should the need ever arise. It made a real difference in my circumstance and I remain very thankful for the good care received there.

Michelle Baker Front desk staff a woman named Jessica who tried to treat me some sort of way but she failed miserably. As soon as I said hello and that I was here for allergy testing she asked “what I’m I here for?” I replied again, “allergy testing” she then asked for my insurance I responded “I didn’t know I needed my insurance card,” she replied “ it’s your first time here why wouldn’t you need your insurance card?” At this point I wanted to say “do I know you from somewhere because this attitude isn’t warranted? Instead I said this appt was scheduled months ago and started thinking how all weekend I was receiving reminders but not one reminder to bring my insurance card. She rolled her eyes and said “let me see if my supervisor could look me up! She gave me this heavy IPad to start filling out all my information and started whispering to her coworker. Never have I ever argued with someone in a doctor’s office where it’s suppose to be an empathetic and professional environment but not the girls in Poughkeepsie, they are rude!!The front desk girlies need attitude adjustment asap! Good luck

Megan Haight Poughkeepsie Office- I would like to say that the doctors I have seen have been absolutely wonderful. That being said, as with many other reviews Ive read, the front office staff, specifically Amanda, are some of the most unfriendly people I have ever encountered. They seem like they really hate their jobs, and it shows all over the faces and with their verbal responses. I stopped in to the Poughkeepsie office this morning as instructed by urgent care to make an appointment for sudden onset hearing loss in one ear. As a 42 year old woman with no health issues or injuries, this was quite concerning and scary for me. Amanda scheduled me an appointment for the end of October as that was the soonest they could see me. I asked to be placed on the cancellation list and mentioned I was concerned to wait that long to be examined. Her response was that was what they had available and that sometimes hearing lost "just happens" and when I meet with the doctor they can go over the "extent of my hearing loss". I found this to be totally unacceptable as she is not a doctor and should not be giving medical feedback. This obviously made me more anxious. As I was leaving I asked if I had in fact been put on the cancellation list and she responded rudely that she had already taken care of it. I just dont understand why so many of the office staff at this location have to be so rude for absolutely no reason, and why nothing is done to change the atmosphere for patients. I called their New Windsor office who was able to get me in tomorrow with no issue and will only go to that location from now on, despite living in Poughkeepsie. There is a sign they have posted behind the front desk in the Poughkeepsie office that says they wont tolerate rude or aggressive behavior from patients. This is laughable. Do better ENT and Allery associates, Amanda and all other office staff. Your patients deserve to be treated with kindness and respect.

Bill D. Ristic is a great doctor. He answered all my questions and concerns. He has an excellent bed side manner and is very personable. I would definitely go to him again if need be and recommend him to anyone.

brandi dostie I have been a patient of doctor ristics for years. He has treated me for multiple conditions of my hand. He has always been kind and supportive and spent the time to discuss what my options are. He was not quick to operate and I always left pleased thinking that I was under good care. I would definietly recommend him.

Vicki Bendetti Dawn was the best! Extremely helpful figuring out how she could assist me! She was knowledgeable, patient and very kind! I wish there were more people out there like her!

DB The worst. I go in for an ultrasound for a specific area to be checked. They never visualize the area they’re supposed to be looking at and send you home. Then when the doctor receives the report and there’s absolutely nothing useful in the report they are going to make you pay for a second ultrasound due to their FAILED ATTEMPT. Billing insurance a second time, paying a second copay all due to their lack of competence. Disgusted.

Toxic Flame I have been going to this neurologist for 3 years for complex and aura migraines. I had even had get an EEG done where they found blips in my right frontal lob. Yesterday I needed a doctors note for my job so I went into the practice where I found out all of my diagnoses were wrong. Wrong. The notes from my last visit says that I have migraines without aura, they make no mention of my complex migraines and state I have 2 brothers and 6 sisters which is not correct. The notes also said I was diagnosed with complex migraines at a hospital in Buffalo where I go for college, not correct. I was diagnosed at Vasar 3 years ago. Two years ago I started taking a birth control with estrogen but last year my primary care doctor took me off of it and said I needed to see my neurologist. For context you can’t take birth control with estrogen if you have aura migraines because they can cause mini strokes. So for a year I was taking something that could have caused complications or even be life threatening because Dr. Rose Matthews could not do her job and include the correct diagnosis in my files. My primary care doctor knew I should not have been on it because she has the correct diagnosis in her files. Every appointment with Dr.Rose Matthew consisted of us talking about my symptoms and frequency of these episodes. Why did she not have the correct information on file? Why did I go to these appointment just for everything I told her to be ignored and watered down? My last appointment with Dr.Matthew was about the birth control. She had said that if I have aura migraines then I should be put on progesterone only pills. So she did acknowledge that I have aura migraines, why does it say that I have migraines without aura in my files? The woman at the front desk asked my mother on the phone, she said “Why did you guys not notice this before?” Dr. Matthews was not giving me my visit notes so how would I have known? Even if she had been giving me these notes, does that negate that fact that this woman has not been correctly filing the appointment notes and/or the proper diagnosis? Is it not her responsibility, as a doctor, to make sure that she is listening to the needs of the patient and correctly diagnosing them? She wasn’t even the one to diagnose me with these conditions so does that mean to ignore their existence? This whole situation is ridiculous. If you can’t handle the responsibility of being a doctor then you shouldn’t be one.

Mike Wold Dr Koszer seems to be excellent. BUT the office staff is condescending, rude, and incompetent. They are a thorough road block to reaching the provider. My wife’s test results have been available since Monday, and yet no call from the doctor for treatment. She has left 4 messages on their voicemail and still hasn’t received any response from the office. This is delay of treatment. We would NOT recommend this practice to anyone. .

Jessie Dadds Ive been here before, every time I feel like a McDonalds burger. Quickly processed and spit out. Jason Asselin was my doctor this time.... It was like he was afraid the chair would get warm if he bothered to stop and actually listen or answer questions. And to get a simple form filled out for the visit (14 boxes, most of which would be one word answers) I have to submit it up front, they send it to medical records, who is back logged at least 2 weeks.... This was a work comp simple form thats supposed to be done at every visit.... But hes too busy. If they are forcing all there physicians to work at such a frantic pace that completing that form turns into a 3 week process, Im sure they are rushing too much to be making good diagnosis, or explaining things to there patients. And the overall mannerisms just display abysmal bedside manner. Im sorry hes so disgruntled with his chosen profession, and Im sure now feels too invested to go do something hes more suited for. Next time Ill just take the hour each way ride to CT. The front desk lady was pleasant and efficient. And the older women in checkout did what she could as far as explaining things to me and trying to get my paperwork filled out. I forgot her name, but thank you for your superb assistance.

sacha cherry I went in to get a EMG done and Dr. Johnson was amazing. He made the whole experience better. Even though I almost passed out but he was super fast to react and assured me it’s happened before. Gave me amazing advice on what I should do going forward. Thank you so much Dr. Johnson.

Theresa Vosburgh Fast and friendly every time. Providers and staff are Very knowledgeable. I like the fact they listen and i Never feel rushed. I Highly recommend PulseMd over any other urgent care.

Bonnie Lober This was one of the best care clinics. Staff was pleasant and well organized The P.A. Provider Nicole Dones was awesome. She was very knowledgeable and asked important details about my condition. She was extremely personable also and made me feel better. I would highly recommend her at this facility.

Robert Albrecht Excellence at every turn, every time. The entire team both in the hospital and in the office are extremely professional and compassionate. Ive had weeks of television, some obscure, but Im thinking the hip might be ready to learn some old-fashioned clog dancing. Why not, right?

Julia Chase Alexis was very kind and helpful when it came to understanding my x-rays and my improvement since surgery. She’s very easy to talk to, Which makes it easy to communicate my concerns. She’s been a great help through this process of healing.

RT Marchese I had a cataract removed and replaced with a lens. The whole process from entry, surgery and recovery, went amazingly smoothly. I highly recommend these professionals to anyone considering the same. They were efficiently swift and clean. I’m so glad I had them working for me, and I will do it again for the next eye when the time comes.

Joseph Aiello I went for my second eye cataract surgery on 5/31/2022. This review is only for the surgery center as Dr. Steinberg is excellent and 5 stars. The anesthesiologist hurt me needlessly. I have excellent veins in both my hands. However on this date I was punctured 4 times unsuccessfully and in excruciating pain. I said no more. The anesthesiologist returned and got it right using my other hand. He kept saying I wasn’t cooperating. Two weeks prior a different anesthesiologist had no difficulty using the same hand. I always get complimented on how easy it is to insert a line since I have good veins.

kathleen Clark Making the decision to start Hospice care for my mom was very difficult. But the moment she was accepted into their care we knew it was the right decision for her. Once accepted, her services begin quickly were provided with equipment we needed to take care of her at home. We had so much comfort and peace in knowing that the rest of her life’s journey would be at home. The services were very well coordinated. All staff were very compassionate and caring. We are forever grateful for the care provided . Hudson Valley Hospice allowed my mom to have her wish of spending her final days at home with her family and cats.

Shari Clemens I would give a zero rating if I could. First assessment of Mom was at 100 years and three months with a diagnosis of congestive heart failure, a qualifying event regarding which I had spoken to her cardiologist before contacting HVH, yet Hudson Valley hospice evaluated her and said she did not qualify. Fast forward two months, mom has declined; I know I live with her and assess her every single day. She is sleeping most of the day and night. She feels weak, unsteady, afraid she’s going to fall she has lost weight, she’s lost her appetite, her blood pressure is scary low, she has had a UTI and gets dehydrated. I called for second assessment; they came today and once again they were rejected her. What does it take for hospice to accept you? When you have 24 hours to live and you can fleece the insurance company? That’s not when you need them. This is a horrible program, and they actually inflict emotional harm on those who contact them. I would never recommend this hospice program to anyone, they are a disgrace.

H. Williams The staff are all wonderful and Dr. Jalaj is the best by far. He definitely cares for his patients. This place is highly recommended.

Stephanie Huott Been trying for over a week to even get ahold of someone there. No one answers the phone. You just keep getting recordings I’m not sure what kind of doctors office runs this way.

Good Energy My experience at sun river health is is great Im happy I went there and Lisa the receptionist is awesome Doctor, nurses they are like one big family.

Lisa Hurlburt This place was one of the few options available for getting STD tested during the pandemic (even Planned Parenthood isnt testing right now) and Im glad its where I ended up going. The receptionist, Lisa, was incredibly friendly and inviting. The medical staff were kind and compassionate. Even the janitor who helped me find my way out was remarkably nice. It isnt every day that you go somewhere and literally every employee you encounter is lovely. Based on my experience Id highly recommend Sun River Health. These people deserve accolades for working during the pandemic, continuing to offer services to the community that are so necessary but easily overlooked during these times.

J Oli The facilities are extremely maintained and cleaned, the staff are professional and courteous. But the non sense Bureaucracy still remains with the VA, the primary Doctors and specialists here are pretty much useless to the VET’s health. I’ve tried with them but I have to rely on my civilian insurance/doctors for my proper care. Maybe one day the VA will care for their VETS. Here they don’t. Departments like radiology poorly managed and will just had stress neglecting patient care. Receptionist Carol Clegg rude and disgruntled employee, another reason what’s wrong with the VA. Mental Health does the opposite at this hospital. Nurses incompetent.

sergio ocasio This place used to be such a pleasure to go to but the guy at the desk behind the glass to where you sign in to urgent care was very disrespectful for no apparent reason. I asked how he was doing and he was just rude for the entire conversation. Very disappointed

Keri Bruns I absolutely adore Dr Kumar and the entire team and so does my 78 year old dad who has colon cancer!! From office visit to surgery to coming to see him every day in the hospital he was absolutely fantastic.

Heather Pappalardi Dr. Kumar and his staff are awesome. His surgical team also Is great. He is straight to the point and I would recommend them.

christine cihi The only down side is my mom’s roommate stole her food off her tray when she wasn’t done and it makes me worried about her stealing other things. Other wise they are amazing people who are always short staff and go above and beyond in tough situations. Thank god for nurses!!!!

Betsy Ronel My mother was fortunate to be placed there after her knee started to give out. She LOVED this place. She had a dedicated team who tended to her every need. They were very communicative, responsive and proactive. They met her where she was. I felt so secure every day knowing she was in their care safely. She passed away of old age sadly. They were actively involved with her. They made her feel at home, seen, heard. They gave her her dignity, integrity, the respect our elders deserve. They truly cared for her. And she appreciated it every day. As did I. I HIGHLY recommend The Pines. There are fun things to do in the area as well. Thank you to everyone at The Pines! Thank you.

H H Dr. Barrick was excellent in my diagnosis and medical treatment. Explained my medical issue and examined me with the utmost care and concern. His staff and front desk were knowledgeable and courteous.

RoseMarie Geehern Had surgery with Dr barrick a year ago. Before surgery I thought he was alittle cocky and he talked very fast, not letting me get a word in, but I went ahead and did surgery anyway thinking it was my only choice. A couple months later I went back to him about the pain I was having a numbness down my legs and he blew me off and said I was fine and I need to wait a year and maybe I’ll feel better. Then he walked out the room and was talking about me to the nurse saying I was fine and had no pain. I made an apt in NYC with another Dr. who said what ever Dr barrick did cause me more damage and now I needed a spinal fusion. 2 months after that surgery I am 100% pain free. Dr. Barrick is a cocky dr who doesn’t listen. Would not recommend!