Dormer Medical Spa - Anita L Dormer, MD

Going to see Dr. Dormer was truly one of the worst experiences I've had in New York. She is without a doubt one of the most unprofessional ""doctors"" I've ever had the displeasure of meeting. I went in for a vein treatment and afterward I was pressured to buy a cream for my leg. The cream contained vitamin A which is extremely sensitive to oxygen and must be kept as airtight as possible. Dr. Dormer's version was packaged (by herself, presumably) in plastic jars that would not have maintained the integrity of the vitamin A for very long at all. So I declined buying it at her office and asked instead for a prescription of the cream so I could pick it up at my pharmacy. She ultimately refused to write the prescription, probably out of anger that I wouldn't buy her overpriced and carelessly packaged cream from her, and while refusing to do this simple courtesy (that is, if the cream were so necessary, wouldn't it be ethical to ensure I get it, no matter where I choose to purchase it from?) she behaved in such an unprofessional and blatantly nasty way that even my pharmacist was taken aback. \r I really couldn't discourage you enough from going to Dr. Dormer for anything. It concerns me that there are doctors like this out there who first pressure a patient to purchase a poorly packaged and overpriced product and then not only scorn them for not purchasing it, but refuse to write them a prescription for this same ""necessary"" item which the patient has elected to get from a pharmacy. To be honest, the whole experience left me so shaken and uneasy for days afterward that I couldn't even bring myself to go to my free follow-up visit. I don't even want to walk on 71st street ever again. Cons: everything about the establishment more

I've been going to see Gretchen at this spa for about 2 yrs, and I would never go anywhere else. She makes the whole experience so relaxing, and she is gentle with extractions too. No red splotchs. Just beautiful clear and refreshed skin. They use top of the line products and I usually get the pumpkin peel too. It's absolutely fabulous. She gives a wonderful facial massage at the end of your facial along with a short quick massage of your arms and hands as well. The office is low key and there is never a ""scene"" like some other mainstream spas I've been to. Prices are reasonable. more

I am a 34 year old female who suffers from regular acne breakouts. I have tried all of the different programs offered on television but nothing seemed to help my skin. A friend recommended Gretchen at Dormer Medical Spa. I received a free consultation from Gretchen and the most amazing faciel ever! I was surprised her extraction technique didn't hurt, and after that she pampered me till I fell asleep on the table. Gretchen recommended a plan for my skin and gave me samples of products to try. I left feeling relaxed and rejuvenated and looking much better. Now that I see Gretchen on a regular basis I actually get compliments on my skin - that never used to happen to me. Now that my skin looks better I have more confidence because I feel better about myself. Thank you Dormer Medical Spa and thank you Gretchen!! Pros: Professional, Courteous, Reasonably Priced more

I always thought I had an unusually hairy back and it made me miserable during the summer with the heat and the embarrassment of taking my shirt off in public. I wasn't going to consider laser hair removal since a friend of mine had had multiple treatments at a local spa that seemed to be ineffective. But my new girlfriend at the time told me that Dr. Dormer had a great reputation and that she had received laser treatments last winter for her underarms and bikini area and was very satisfied with her results (it looked good to me too). After a free consultation and four treatments over the past 6 months I have 80% less hair on my back! It wasn't cheap but I feel great about myself. Thanks Beth wherever you are. Pros: professional, hospitable, exceptional more

I had several procedures done here. The facial was great - although it costs more than one does normally. Keep in mind that a foot massage is included. I had photo lasering, botox injections and an acid wash. All treatments were very effective - I was quite satisfied, but I am fairly sure that the botox (at $400 for just my forehead) and the lasering (at $600 for the removal of freckles) treatments were overpriced. If they would halve their prices or at least offer two for one type of services, this place would be perfect. Pros: clean, really nice people Cons: Too expensive more

when i decided that it was a nessary to get the hair on my neck removed, due to the reocuring razor bumps i was experencing, i did a lot of looking around. dormer lourence was the only place that fully explained all the pro's and con's of the treatment to me, including the possible side-effects to me being a person of color and it was the only place out of the 18 i contacted where i would be treated by a MD, doctor Anita Dormer. after only one treatment, the worst of the in-grown hairs were gone, there were even places on my neck where the hair never grew back, something quite unexpected after just one treatment. overall it has been a wonderfull experence, the level of service was ahead of any of the other locations i visted before deciding on domer lourence, and it was very competativly priced more