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Boris Rubinstein, MD
Dr. Boris Rubinstein
(9 Reviews)
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570 Taxter Road, Suite 510. Elmsford, NY 10523
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(9 Reviews)
Service
5 star average for Service
Environment
4 star average for Environment
Expertise
3 star average for Expertise
Staff
4 star average for Staff
Recommended
4 star average for Recommended
I went to him upon the recommendation of my father who was his colleague and friend. My mother grew up with him in Mexico City and I’ve known this for my whole life. Who better? Or so I thought. He comes across as caring, supportive, empathetic and wise. Forget about it! Lied to me about everything. When I asked him if it is all right to take Klonopin indefinitely only because I’m physically addicted as I no longer am anxious, he says 3 mg a day isn’t unreasonable (I recorded that lie). Forget about suggesting I see an addiction specialist to help me get off it. Doesn’t care. Prior to that my internist told me I had to get off Klonopin as my short-term memory issues might be related to years of abusing that anti-anxiety drug. Dr. Rubinstein put me on that drug years ago prescribing up to 6 mg a day to me for years! Never telling me it is extremely physically addictive. I asked him why he never had opinions and he says “that’s not my job“. If I asked him for a second opinion it would’ve been ‘what he say‘. This man concealed his contempt towards me with what appeared to be sincerity. I got plenty of meaningless affirmations, baseless and dangerous reassurance, lies about the real dangers of physically addictive drugs and tons of fake empathy. When I confronted him I saw the real doctor. Ugly! Cursed at me in front of my father with seething hatred in his eyes after he called me saying “I failed you I apologize” (recorded) followed by a suggestion I bring my father in for what expected to be an apology to him and a retraction of his prior assurance about the safety of Klonopin with “you need to get off Klonopin” (recorded) That look on his face read ‘I gave you my invaluable time for free and this is what I have to put up with?’ I demanded my medical records and got cherry picked notes with a letter stating that “other records were lost in the move to the new office”. My dog are them is more believable. So why did the good doctor have even greater content towards me than he would’ve otherwise? He never charged me on account of his friendship with my father. Sounds like a good deal until I realized he resented every minute of the free time (I never asked for) he was giving me. As it turns out, the American Psychiatric Association‘s journal of ethics states it is “unethical to extend professional courtesy as it leads to poor psychiatric care due to the lack of give-and-take”. He demonstrated that resentment in many ways including passive aggressive behavior by consistently make me call his office three times for Klonopin as I watch In terror my supply of that addictive stuff go down. When my father told me years ago Dr. Rubinstein had offered to see me (I asked my father to recommend a psychiatrist for my depression) he believed there could be no one better to make sure his son will be taken care of and all will be alright. Never could I have imagined this man’s genial exterior is a cover for what lies beneath a ‘nice’ man who is actually the darkest of men. His amiable personality fooled me for too long. Naïvely, it was talk therapy I wrote off as it relevant and stayed with him on account of my addiction to Klonopin. My family and I paid an enormous price. I’ve spent nights crying awake just thinking how everything would’ve been so different if I had gone to anyone else. If only the first time I’ve heard him say “that must be so hard” I had known he was enjoying my pain. Recently he hired a lawyer to send me a letter stating that criminal charges would be made against me if I did not stop ‘defaming’ him as though the fate of Jamal Khashoggi criticizing the Saudi prince is what awaits me. Even terrified my elderly parents by telling them he hired lawyer to go after the son. Behind the facade, this is a miserable, angry man with no bottom. The worst person I could’ve gone to when I needed help.
by Ron B. xxx.xxx.9.187
September 02, 2020
Were the restrooms well-stocked at this provider's office?
Yes, they were well-stocked
Did you feel like this provider's office was understaffed?
No, they were fully staffed
Was it easy to find parking at this psychiatrist's office?
Yes, it was convenient
Did this provider's staff seem to respect him/her?
Yes, I could tell the staff respected him/her
Did this provider thoroughly explain the risks and benefits of your treatment?
They were explained, but not thoroughly
by Anonymous xxx.xxx.225.212
July 17, 2013
Did this provider use excessive foul language?
Not at all! They are always respectful and courteous!
Was there annoying music playing while you waited or during your visit?
No, there was no annoying music
Did this psychiatrist answer all your questions?
Some were answered
Does this provider leave you on hold for a long time when you call?
Never! I don't think I've ever been put on hold here for a long time
Was this psychiatrist's office clean?
It was satisfactory
by Anonymous xxx.xxx.194.34
March 23, 2013
Did this provider pressure you to purchase any unnecessary products during your visit?
Absolutely not! I was never uncomfortable
Did you leave the office feeling satisfied with your visit?
Completely!
Did this provider rush your appointment?
No, I was able to ask as many questions as I wanted
Does this provider remember you by name?
Every single time, even if it's been months since my last appointment!!
Does this provider treat every client equally?
Definitely, they make everyone feel equally respected and cared for
by Anonymous xxx.xxx.123.234
February 06, 2013
Did this provider prominently display their diplomas or business license?
Yes
Did this provider answer all of your questions?
Yes
Did you have to wait long after you arrived for your appointment?
I had to wait for a little while.
Do you feel that you made progress during your sessions with this psychiatrist?
Yes, I've noticed an improvement
Would you refer a friend or family member to this psychiatrist?
Yes
by Anonymous xxx.xxx.182.103
January 30, 2013
Did this provider answer all of your questions?
No, I left confused and frustrated
Was this provider's staff friendly?
Friendly Enough
Did you leave the office feeling satisfied with your visit?
No, I felt confused and uneasy when I left
Was this provider's office easy to locate?
Fairly Easy
Are you going to visit this provider again?
Not if my life depended on it
by amy xxx.xxx.249.110
September 06, 2012
Did this provider answer all of your questions?
Every question I had was answered thoroughly
Was this provider's staff friendly?
Yes, they went above and beyond
Did you leave the office feeling satisfied with your visit?
Yes
by Anonymous xxx.xxx.93.27
September 04, 2012
Was this psychiatrist's office clean?
It was satisfactory
Did this psychiatrist use excessive foul language?
Not at all! They are always respectful and courteous!
Did this psychiatrist have an entertaining selection of waiting room magazines?
No, there weren't many to choose from
Do you feel that you made progress during your sessions with this psychiatrist?
Absolutely! I'm better than I've ever been
by Anonymous
December 07, 2011
During my consultation, they were very helpful and attentive the entire time. I felt very cared for. They've always been great about getting back to me very quickly after I call.
by Anonymous
September 13, 2011
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570 Taxter Road, Suite 510., Elmsford, NY 10523