Wasserman Kenneth Md

This Guy is NUTS!!!!!!

by spmn at Citysearch

I called to rescheulde a appointment. OMG, they were very persistant that I reschedule immediately. I told them I would need to check my schedule and call them back, they put the Doctors nurse on the phone and she said I needed to reschedule right then and there. I again told her I need to check my work schedule and call them back, she put me on hold for at least 5 minutes. I hung up, then the Doctor called me back and was annoyed that I would not reschedule at that moment and said if I did not rescheulde he would not see me again. Then he sends me a 2 page letter berating me. What a Nut . He spends more time telling you how great he is and how he did skin testing for the Phillies, he is very full of himself and thinks he is a brain surgeon. He is basically a pimple doctor that tries to build himself up.

After my expereience I talked to a friend that had the same experience with Dr Wasserman, he called her house and screamed at her for a appointment that she had cancelled weeks prior. Sounds like he is hard up for patients and will go to any extreme to make sure you have to continue seeing him. I found another Doctor through my insurance company who I am very happy with. Dont go to this Guy, you will regret it.Also it looks as though he has his staff write nice reviews after there is a negative post. I really dont believe someone drove 100 miles from North Jersey to see this whack job. when they have access to the finest Doctors in New York City.

• Pros: Got an appointment immediately, now I know why
• Cons: Will go to any extreme to make sure you continue his care

Take the Good with the Bad

by Valphilly at Citysearch

I am a long term patient of Dr. Wasserman's. But, I will be as unbiased as possible.

1. If you have a real health concern (skin cancer/funky moles, persistent warts, odd rash, eczema/psoriasis), he is definitely worth going to.

2. The nurse is his wife (which could explain a few experiences)

3.Jeffhealth is a long-term friend of Dr. Wasserman's. I've heard plenty of stories over the years about Jeff, the doctor from North Jersey, who he stops to see occasionally on his way to/from NY. He wrote a fair review below.

CON:

looooong waits (in the waiting room, and examining room)

controlling personality (which seems unnecessary when you're compliant)

he takes everything personally

I've watched people get escorted out of his office

I've heard him holler at people on the phone

rescheduling is difficult- harassed me when I needed to reschedule. His receptionist called me at work, then put me on hold so he could yell at me!

he yells at patients and makes them feel bad

he tried giving me parenting advice!

egotistical

PRO:

Thorough skin exams

* Explains and educates (shows you textbook and pamphlets)

Knowledgeable about dermatology (and baseball)

Old doc style- chatty, personable

Medical assistants are friendly

Keeps my psoriasis under control...knew what it was the moment he looked at it

Called my house when he received my biopsy report and needed further treatment

If you have something minor, he's not worth going to because of his erratic emotions. But, if you need thorough care from someone who really understands medicine/dermatology (not all doctors do), this is a good person to see- just brace yourself.

• Pros: good medical knowledge
• Cons: poor bedside manner

I second, "ugh"

by nowiknow at Citysearch

I've never been to Dr. Wasserman. But what I can comment on is how he treats service providers. I agree with the other posts that he thinks he's an exceptional human being. But I've seen him go for the jugular on a store clerk to the point where she was reduced to tears from taking his abuse. He called her "stupid" and a "liar" and tried to get her fired. He raised his voice and totally lost his composure. I can't remember what his complaint was about, I just remember thinking, "This guy is nuts!" This is the type of doctor that should be reported.

• Pros: none
• Cons: he scares the heck out of me!

Best Doctor My Family Goes To

by JillNurse11 at Citysearch

Doctor Wasserman is very complete and detailed. He is like the old time doctors our families grew up with. I am a nurse at a University Hospital in Philadelphia and my professional friends there seem to know he is the one to see. My whole family goes there and he has picked up small skin cancers that were just beginning and were extremely small on my grandmother. You do wait when you go there but it is worth it because he talks to you and really knows you if you are his regular patient. You feel like you received a detailed visit and there is no rushing here like in other doctors offices where you just feel like a number. His staff makes sure you remember your appointments. He emphasizes follow up to see the results of treatment and I as a nurse know how important that is. I wish my regular docs paid as much attention! Some of my regular doctors call in medicines on the phone without even looking at me! You won't get that with Dr. Wasserman!

• Pros: Gives me all the time I need
• Cons: I don't know of any

ugh

by sma at Citysearch

The reasons why i wouldn't recommend this place are many. This guy seems outdated and his office is old. All he does is talk about himself and tells stories which are a waste of my time. His nurse hands out expired samples (from 2004, it's 2009 now!), and he can't write in my chart himself — he has one of the assistant-assistants do it. So not only do I have to listen to Dr. Wasserman talk about his brother's-girfriend's-sister's puppy, now I have to look at some braces-clad teen in scrubs taking copious notes on post-its.

Everything about this place is strange. He didn't really listen to my wishes on what I wanted my treatment to be because he talked about himself so much. Not worth my copay. Already have another appointment with another practice.

• Pros: close to my house
• Cons: long wait, dingy office, general weird feeling

stay away

by medman621 at Citysearch

I am also in the medical field and went to see Dr Wasserman , I had same experience as many of these posts, I should have gone to this site and read these reviews, . I never knew that I had a follow up appoinment until I received a call to confirm. I told the woman on the phone I did not have a appointment and did not need to see the Doctor., she was very rude and talked down to me like I was a 2 yr old. Then the Doctor got on the phone and he continued to talk down to me. I have never in my years dealt with a Doctor or staff like this, It is a wonder that he still has a license.

• Pros: none
• Cons: Rude

He is the best

by jeffhealth at Citysearch

I am a healthcare professional in north jersey. I drive 100 miles to see Dr. Wasserman because he is the best. Years ago, I was seeing a dermatologist who told me I did not need followup. I was bothered by this because of my family history of skin cancer. I made my way to Dr. Wasserman because I saw him on TV related to his work with skin cancer in professional athletes. I believe I am alive only because Dr. Wasserman insisted on twice yearly exams because of my family risk. He picked up a melanoma in its early stages which my oncologist said would eventually have done me in if not for my regular exams. Dr. Wasserman, thank you. Your attention to detail is why I am alive. Don't change a thing. By the way your nurse is why I never forget my appointments!!

• Pros: attention to detail, close follow up
• Cons: absolutely none

Grateful for his help

by FredP54 at Citysearch

My son had persistent warts. We tried all the over the counters and several other dermatologists. No one was able to help us. He was the only doctor who explained the importance of regular treatments and this is why his office staff encouraged not canceling of appointments. I listened and they were right and now the warts are completely gone. Now, I go there also and I think he's great! He also really talks to us and to me that makes him a real doctor......It may slow him down but this is the kind of doctor I want, not someone who is in and out in 5 seconds.

• Pros: Treated us great!
• Cons: None

Do not go to this doctor

by upsetpatient222 at Citysearch

After a bizarre conversation with both the doctor and nurse where I was questioned and berated for requesting to reschedule an appointment I looked the doctor up to see what type of reviews he had. I had the same type of experience as the negative reviews posted. There is definitely something wrong with this doctor and nurse team. It was a scary experience. Hopefully readers will review a doctor before visiting. I've learned this the hard way. I believe he needs psychological help!

• Pros: none
• Cons: all that you can think of

Great Doctor, Great Experience

by swimmer08 at Citysearch

The doctor knows his dermatology and always educates me thoroughly about my condition and concerns.

His office staff is polite and professional and on several occasions has helped me with insurance issues. They helped me get my referal when my primary physician's office staff was unhelpful. They go the extra mile to help which I have found is rare. I have sent him several of my relatives and they all told me they were also pleased. My old dermatologist would never squeeze me in when I had an emergent problem but Dr. Wasserman's office staff always tries to get me into his busy schedule. I think this is why the doctor sometimes gets behind in his schedule. He is always trying to help. Thanks for taking care of my Mom.

• Pros: He knows dermatology
• Cons: None