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Dr. David Wertheim, MD

Dr. David Wertheim, MD

Allergy & Immunology*
35+ years of experience

Dr. David Wertheim, MD is an allergist-immunologist in New Hyde Park, NY and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Wertheim has extensive experience in Environmental Allergies. He graduated from Medical College Penn in 1988. He is affiliated with Newyork-Presbyterian Queens. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.7 Star Rating
Based on 23 reviews 3.7 Star Rating (23 reviews)

Optum Allergy - Lake Success

1 Dakota Dr Ste 312 New Hyde Park, NY 11042
Telehealth available

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Wertheim

3.7
23 ratings, 14 with a written review
5 star
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4 star
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3 star
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2 star
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1 star
26%
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Very nice
Great experience.
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
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Feb 28, 2023
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Dr. Wertheim and his staff were polite friendly and I was seen fairly quickly and I am a new patient. He was very thorough and explained how to get better control of my asthma. I am feeling 100 times better and it’s because of his care. I’m so grateful and would highly recommend him.
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
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Grateful patient – Apr 02, 2021
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It has been the worst experience. I am taking my son for the past 9 months now and nothing has changed. My son is still on the same over the counter allergy medication that his physician had advised. The wait is crazy. Today I waited over an hour with a toddler in his office only to be seen by a nurse practitioner, but still my insurance and I both were charged.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Jan 04, 2020
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I've been going there for several years for allergies and asthma. I LOVE him, and I don't like most people. I recommend him to other people and my brother went to him as well - said he was awesome. He's very direct, matter of fact and he's not a drug pusher. He doesn't want to over medicate you, and considers long term, instead of the short term. I can understand that some people don't like him, because they need more hand holding and coddling. But if you ask him questions, or to elaborate he'll explain and he knows his stuff. He knows about drug interactions, side effects, etc. He's friendly and nice... His personality is a bit hyper/ fast based, maybe that's why people may feel rushed, but it's not personal nor is it meant to hurry you along. It's just his personality. I don't want a doctor who tries to be friends and networks with me to get business. I want a doctor who is efficient, effective, intelligent, open minded, forward thinking, etc.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
7 others found this helpful
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Oct 04, 2019
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I can't say enough about Dr. Wertheim, his care and dedication to his patients is superb. He goes above and beyond to follow up and remains diligent in his care. I can't thank him enough for the care he provided to my daughter who was struggling for so long with her medical issues. He led us on a path to her diagnosis and she is doing well because of him.
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
5 others found this helpful
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CK – Aug 23, 2019
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Went to see Wertheim for shots after previous doctor relocated. Initial visit felt rushed. Previous doctor spent 45 min on initial visit discussing everything, Wertheim spent less than 15 min. Didn't go over much. Two weeks into the shots provided by previous doctor, I noticed vials just expired, Wertheim said it is fine, even though new additional vials were provided by previous doctor, but didn't want to use. Long story short, he just didn't want to do extra work. No longer see him, no trust.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
7 others found this helpful
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Oct 31, 2018
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Dr. Wertheim is an amazing auto-immunologist. He listens, explains things clearly, cares about his patients, and thinks outside-of-the-box. He also has a great staff. I highly recommend him.
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
5 others found this helpful
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Long Island, NY – Sep 13, 2018
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I've been going to Dr. Wertheim since childhood. He's an amazing doctor that really listens and takes your needs into consideration. Our whole family visits him and he's been the only doctor who's been able to keep my asthma and allergies under control. I would highly recommend Dr. Wertheim to any and everybody!
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
4 others found this helpful
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Amanda Lebron – May 15, 2018
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I agree with other 1-2 star review. Rude, short, and expects you to know things that maybe to obvious to him. Doesn't listen, assumes, and unfortunately, the office also does not handle appointments well. I went a few times because I believe in second chances, but same attitude and demeanor. GO elsewhere!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
8 others found this helpful
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Jan 08, 2018
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A top-notch doctor, probably the best of all the doctors I see. Takes the time, puts people at ease, outstanding sense of humor, extremely thorough. I bring all my children to him. I have a lethal allergy, as does my daughter, I am effectively trusting her life with him. I could not give a higher recommendation, and I’m a tough audience.
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
4 others found this helpful
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Dan in Manhasset, NY – Nov 17, 2017
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I struggled for years with allergies before seeing Dr Wertheim. I would recommend him to anyone.
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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Chris C. in Bayside, NY – Nov 17, 2017
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This is probably one of the worst allergist I have ever seen. Does NOT listen to patients. he is NOT accommodating with scheduling. In my opinion is NOT very knowledgeable. Will highly encourage you to see a different allergist if you need one.
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
7 others found this helpful
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Massapequa Park, NY – Nov 04, 2017
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Very rude personality. Will never use that phony again
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
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
8 others found this helpful
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Syracuse, NY – Oct 22, 2017
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Experienced and educated, but blatantly brushes off/does not listen to patient concerns and is very short. Believes all patients must be alike and fit into the same text book education/research stats.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
11 others found this helpful
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New York, NY – Feb 23, 2017
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Dr. David Wertheim, MD is an allergist-immunologist in New Hyde Park, NY and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Wertheim has extensive experience in Environmental Allergies. He graduated from Medical College Penn in 1988....read more
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  • Long Island Jewish Medical Center

    Fellowship Hospital, 1994
  • Medical College Penn

    Medical School, 1988
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Allergy & Immunology®
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Locations

Optum Allergy - Lake Success

Optum Allergy - Lake Success1 Dakota Dr Ste 312 New Hyde Park, NY 11042
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Newyork-Presbyterian Queens

    5645 Main St
    Flushing, NY 11355
    Recipient of 43
    hospital awards

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

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

    82%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% lower than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

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