Department of Hepatology, Northwell Health

A new team, that is understandably struggling to optimize their workflow for working with liver patients. Medically, they are average, but their communication skills with families and patients leaves a lot to be desired. Some physicians are excellent (Dr. Kalia, Grodstein) while others leave a lot to be desired. I would strongly recommend going to Mt Sinai or Columbia until this team has a few more years to figure things out. My two cents based on my mother's and our family's experience here.

I had been referred by my primary care to Dr Bodenheimer. After about a two month wait I went for my appointment. I could not find his office so I phoned and was informed he retired. Why didn’t anyone contact me? No answer. I rescheduled with Dr Htut another physician in the practice. Waited about another 6 weeks. When I arrived they had no record of my appointment. They apparently are extremely disorganized. Stay away.

If you love to wait, this is the place.