Dr. Gary Hirshfield, MD

I've had the misfortune of visiting Dr. Hirshfield at this so-called 'clinic' three times, and it's been a maddening descent from bad to utterly deplorable.My first visit was an emergency due to an eye injury. The doctor begrudgingly squeezed me in, tossed some antibiotics my way, and shuffled me out the door. I was grateful at the time--foolishly so, as it turns out, because that was the only semi-decent experience I'd get. The follow-up visits have been an unmitigated disaster, exposing this place for the chaotic, disrespectful sham it truly is.Take my most recent appointment: scheduled for 11:45 a.m., with instructions to arrive 15 minutes early. I complied, only to be left rotting in the waiting room for over 30 minutes before a cursory 5-minute exam. Then, they dumped me into a second, even more purgatorial 'inner waiting room' with no end in sight. I watched in disbelief as 10 people who arrived after me were seen and sent on their way while I sat there, ignored. The staff? B

Excellent and professional service. The Nurse was efficient and knowledgeable. Dr. Hirshfield was warm and professional. He explained every detail in layman's term. He did not push me to get any procedure or new glasses. The facility and exam room was clean and organized. All staff members were friendly. Wait time is average. Nice for a first visit. Thanks, much appreciated.

He's a good doctor but his bedside manner needs to improve 100%. Also the waiting time was ridiculous. If I have a 7:00am appointment, I should not be leaving close to 10:00am. The nurses were a little rude. If I'm standing in front of you, please acknowledge me and do not be on the phone. I was truly unhappy with my visit.

I have been seeing Dr. Hirschfield for 27 years now. I am finding many of these negative reviews somewhat hard to believe. He has never been anything other than competent, empathetic, caring and efficient.

Worse Experience Ever I visited this doctor because of Northwell Health. This was my worse experience I ever had in my life and I wish I never took my 15-year-old child to Gary Hirshfield. He yelled at my child because he perceived him to have an attitude. He was yelling at my son that he has an attitude and that he can leave right now, he will get nowhere in life, no one will want to treat him, and he doesn’t have to come back and he kept on going and going on and on. I was sitting there, and I

Dr. Hirshfield granted me an emergency appt. even though I wasn't a patient of his. He identified a serious condition and treated it effectively. A true professional.

Unless you are willing to wait three (3) hours to see this doctor don't bother. People in the waiting room were screaming having to wait for two hours to three hours and still not being able to see the doctor. We walked out and do one seemed to care. Doctors have to understand that my time is worth money. Who is doing to reimburse me for my time lost?

Dr. Hirshfield is absolutely top notch, and left me (after cataract surgery) with perfect vision, requiring only reading glasses. His procedure was absolutely painless and quick, with no post op discomfort whatsoever. I could not recommend him more highly... and he is the best and brightest in his field, as far as I am concerned. Came into medical practice after Ivy League Medical School, and was Chief Resident after medical school! You simply cannot do better!!!

Arrogant, egotistical impatient.

Omg this doctor is very very rude.He is extremely rude. You can't even ask him a question. Like the other comment stated he is very dismissive to his patients. Not a friendly and professional doctor. The staff is sweet. But him I must say I am very disappointed wit the fact as a patient I can't communicate with my doctor in a friendly yet professional manner. He don't like to be ask question. He come in exam and leave.have a nice day.

Hirshfield was the rudest dr. I have ever encountered thus far. Never in my life have I been treated with such blatant disrespect at medical office. From the time he entered the patient room, he proclaimed that he can't help me with my contacts, as only the ophthalmologist could do that (which we obviously knew). He was confused why we demanded to see him-there was no demand, I inquired to confirm that I could see both doctors. He was condescending and extremely dismissive. I will NEVER return