Dr. Barandes is perhaps the most offensive person I've encountered in a while. He has been inconsistent and vague about the advice he's given me, sometimes relying on old lab reports to make recommendations rather than consulting the most recent results. He has also been unprofessional and inappropriate in his interactions with me. He has insulted me directly, often commenting on things about me that have nothing to do with my thyroid condition or health. He has made me very uncomfortable as a female, literally sitting up against me on the exam table once. His staff are aggresively indifferent (if you know what I mean), and seem oblivious to the packed reception room full of patients who are usually waiting for an appointment that was 45 minutes ago (I know this because they complain to each other). There are many other endocrinologists in NYC, and chances are really excellent that any of them will be better than this one. I intend to find out at my next appointment, which will not be with Barandes.
Pros: He's not my surgeon.
Cons: Awful bedside manner, sexist, disorganized, indifferent staff, long waiting times, lazy medical advice.
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