Ocean Pediatrics — Local services in New York

I was so excited when I had my first appointment with Dr. Elliot Vayner. I was told to come back in a month for a well check. When I came back a month later, I waited 3 hours to see the doctor only to find out he no longer accepts UHC Choice Plus. Nobody called me ahead of time to give me the courtesy to let me know insurance changed. The doctor proceeded to tell me and my husband to get new insurance because “him and his staff do not work for $5”. Dr.K was available to see my son at that point. Without even looking at my son’s weight progress, he tells me my son is not thriving and needs to see an endocrinologist, and a gastro doctor. He began bloodwork by him and an assistant holding my one year old son down on the bed and tying up his arm to retrieve blood from his vein. This seemed very unnecessary as a heel prick or a finger prick would have been sufficient.

After reviewing my son’s insurance claims, it turns out they charged me to retrieve blood as well as a one minute phone call to review blood results. Dr. K also repeated to me again my son is not thriving and needs to see a hematologist. My son is a happy and healthy baby who is exceeding all of his milestones. I really wish I had better things to say. Unfortunately, this was a very...

Plan on waiting an hour and a half or more, regardless of appt, to see a dr. Book the earliest appt possible. Second in line to be seen and you may be close to hitting the 1 hr mark. Add another 10-15 minutes when asked to wait in an examining room. Part of the reason for the backlog I would estimate to be because of the minimal amount of hours that this practice is open throughout the week and the length of clients they must have. If you don't mind the long wait times you will usually be greeted with friendly care persons who will try their best to comfort and console your child through the sometimes arduous task of...

I had to look for a new pediatrician for my sons since our previous one retired. Dr. Vayner was recommended to me multiple times before, so I went to him for the kids’ wellness checks. When I tell you, my kids were there smiling and laughing the entire time, it was so refreshing. Dr. Elliot Vayner had made them and myself so comfortable, answered all my questions and gave recommendations. He is very wise and understanding. I’m looking forward to staying with this facility for...