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Dr. Alyson Penstein, MD

Dr. Alyson Penstein, MD

Dermatology*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Alyson Penstein, MD is a dermatologist in New York, NY and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine in 1996. She is affiliated with NYC Health + Hospitals/Kings County. She is accepting new patients.

3 Star Rating
Based on 10 reviews 3 Star Rating (10 reviews)

Practice

116 E 66th St New York, NY 10065
(212) 517-5171

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Penstein specializes in the area of Dermatology. • See board certifications
  • Clean Hospital
    Patients said the hospital this doctor practices at is clean. • See hospitals
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Dr. Penstein's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Penstein

3.0
10 ratings, 7 with a written review
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Excellent doctor
Alyson Penstein has been treating me for over 15 years. She is the most thorough doctor, compassionate and smart. She checks my entire body for cancer and I totally trust her.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Apr 19, 2024
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I have been treated by both doctor Pensteins, at different times. Each have been excellent at diagnosing and treating various skin issues I’ve had, from pre cancers to skin cancers. I can not imagine better care and recommend them highly!!!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
May 10, 2019
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I've been seeing Dr. Penstein for over 10 years. I cannot understand how anyone could give this doctor a negative review. She is simply the BEST -- smart, articulate, ALWAYS will take the time to explain pros and cons of any procedure -- both medically necessary and cosmetic. She is the real deal people.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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New York – Mar 11, 2017
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I WAS 25 MINUTES LATE FOR APPOINTMENT DUE TO TERRIBLE TRAFFIC AND SHE REFUSED TO SEE ME DESPITE THE FACT THAT SHE IS THERE TILL LATE EVENING TODAY. VERY INCONSIDERATE AND WOUL DNEVER RECOMMEND HER OR GO TO HER
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
1 other person found this helpful
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New York, NY – Apr 07, 2016
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Horrible
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
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Mar 17, 2016
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Both Drs are wonderful.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Tova lieberman – Feb 02, 2016
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After a long wait I entered an exam room where, after undressing, I was kept waiting in a freezing cold room for 90 minutes without anyone coming in to let me know what the problem was. When I finally got up to leave the office (after not having been seen), there was no one at the front desk to speak to. I never even received a call from the office to apologize for the horrible service. On the few occasions when I did see the doctor, I was not overly impressed. The staff is very unpolished too
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
3 others found this helpful
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Jane in New York, NY – Jan 06, 2016
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About Me

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Dr. Alyson Penstein, MD is a dermatologist in New York, NY and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine in 1996. She is affiliated with NYC Health + Hospitals/Kings County. She is accepting new patients.

  • Dermatology

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  • Albert Einstein College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1996
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Dermatology®
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Dermatology
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Locations

Practice

Laura Popper MD. PC116 E 66th St New York, NY 10065
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • NYC Health + Hospitals/Kings County

    451 Clarkson Ave
    Brooklyn, NY 11203
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    77%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    75%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    9% lower than the national average

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