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Edward Farkas, MD
(11 Reviews)
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No longer in practice Teaneck, NJ 07666
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(11 Reviews)
Service
4 star average for Service
Environment
4 star average for Environment
Expertise
3.5 star average for Expertise
Staff
4.5 star average for Staff
Recommended
4.5 star average for Recommended
Value
5 star average for Value
Would you recommend this provider to someone who asks for a referral?
Yes
by Anonymous xxx.xxx.208.136
August 01, 2014
I was treated with lithium from 1-13 to 1-14…I have never been hospitalized or diagnosed with any mental illness. i have a tendency for excitability and what I call slight mania…… I asked Dr. Farkas to put me on something to take the edge off and possibly prevent these excitable upswings……
In hindsight, the first thing any ethical shrink would have done is asked for my PCP bloodwork to see if there was any underlying physical issues that mask self as mental.. DUH.. not this doctor… he prescribed lithium… after this i would never suggest this physician to anyone… he talks about himself most of the time and is the FIRST and ONLY physician i have known to ask for the co pay to be put in his hand EVERY TIME(you don't trust your staff?)… Plus, he went to school for psychiatry in ITALY..uhhhhh.. what American does that? maybe he had trouble getting in school here… Who knows?
He didn't monitor my blood( i get free lab work on my insurance) which caused a LOT of problems that really really could have been prevented if Dr. Farkas would have stopped talking about himself and paid attention to what LAB TESTS he should have requested….
I am NOTT a complainer and what i am dealing with physically could have been prevented if he would have stayed awake….
I do not trust him or his judgement… What ticks me off most is that i asked him of the dangers of lithium the first month as i had read a little on it… He said to me"the important thing is to monitor the blood and if you do,lithium is a great drug." uhhhhhhh ok so why wasn't he monitoring my blood where i had to reach the point of a TSH of 142/T4 of .9/and T3 uptake of 24/Free Thyroxine Index of .2………… OHHHH, Dr. Farkas was busy talking about himself instead of making sure he had ordered the correct lab work.. most of his labs were for just for lithium levels… duh… as i sit in bed NOW w a pounding headache and tired after 10 hours of sleep i know why shrinks are often looked down upon.. Farkas should have ordered a Baseline Panel to see my PRE lithium T's and if i had the thyroid antibodies existing .. NOW i have side effects like i have never had in my life.. NEVER… i have forgiven Dr. Farkas but DO NOT i mean NOTTTT recommend him at all….
He needs to retire and move on….. i don't normally write online reviews but this has been going on months now with the extreme fatigue and i am ticked off… I am on levothyroxine and hope the hypo will reverse self but is unlikely… ALLL could have been prevented with proper testing…
Shame on me for going to a U.S. born dr. who went to a country that is WELLL know for mental medicine(ITALY LOL)….. oh well… live and learn.. whatever you do, find another shrink.. ANY other shrink.. and make sure you get your bloodwork results and ask questions.
I will release this anger toward Farkas as it is NOT healthy and will get me nowhere.. I hope he learned from his inattention to detail… I'm not feeling well today Dr. Farkas.. but i'm sure you are fine… be well
by violet xxx.xxx.101.35
March 01, 2014
Was this psychiatrist's staff friendly?
Yes, they went above and beyond
Did this psychiatrist have reasonable prices?
Absolutely!
Did this provider have an entertaining selection of waiting room magazines?
Yes
Did this provider answer all of your questions?
Every question I had was answered thoroughly
Does this provider promptly return your phone calls?
Yes
by Cora Harris xxx.xxx.13.45
February 05, 2014
Was this provider's office easy to locate?
Fairly Easy
Did you spend a lot of time in the waiting room at this psychiatrist's office?
Absolutely not! I was seen right away!
Did this psychiatrist leave you unattended for an extended period of time?
No, I was always attended to
Did this provider prominently display their diplomas or business license?
Yes
Did this psychiatrist thoroughly explain the risks and benefits of your treatment?
Yes, I felt informed when I left
by Anonymous xxx.xxx.109.158
October 07, 2013
Did you feel like this provider's office was understaffed?
Definitely, they had one person trying to do everything
Does this provider always put the customer first?
Definitely not. They seem to care more about themselves
Did this psychiatrist listen to your input and concerns?
No. I wasn't listened to at all!
Does this psychiatrist offer flexible appointment times?
Yes
Did this provider thoroughly explain the risks and benefits of your treatment?
They were explained, but not thoroughly
by Anonymous xxx.xxx.221.42
July 30, 2013
Did this psychiatrist ever take personal phone calls while in the appointment room with you?
No, they've never taken personal calls with me
by Anonymous xxx.xxx.245.190
May 07, 2013
Did this provider answer all of your questions?
Every question I had was answered thoroughly
Was this provider's staff friendly?
Yes
Did you leave the office feeling satisfied with your visit?
Completely!
Was this provider's office easy to locate?
Fairly Easy
by Anonymous xxx.xxx.227.69
April 17, 2012
Did this provider answer all of your questions?
Yes
Was this provider's staff friendly?
Friendly Enough
Did you leave the office feeling satisfied with your visit?
Yes
by Anonymous xxx.xxx.244.82
April 16, 2012
Did this provider's staff seem to respect him/her?
Definitely! They staff spoke very highly of him/her
Do you feel that you made progress during your sessions with this psychiatrist?
Absolutely! I'm better than I've ever been
Did this provider ever postpone your appointment?
Not at all! They always try to get me in as soon as possible
Did you spend a lot of time in the waiting room at this provider's office?
The wait wasn't terrible, but it wasn't the best
by Anonymous
August 08, 2011
Did you notice a foul odor when you arrived at this provider's office?
No, I didn't notice an odor
Was this psychiatrist's staff friendly?
Yes
Did this provider thoroughly explain the risks and benefits of your treatment?
I think so
Does this provider adhere to the customer is always right policy?
Yes, they listen to all complaints and make every effort to correct the situation.
by Anonymous
June 07, 2011
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