Charles C Kleinberg, MD

This doctor may come off as careless sometimes because he’s very to the point, not so much conversation, just seems very «over it» BUT he’s a damn genius and I love him, he’s amazing. Definitely knows his stuff! Genius.

Yesterday I went for a spot i had on my hand, turns out it was nothing. Dr Klienberg burned it off. I ended up going back today for a microdermabrasion, I have many done in the past but today was probably 1 of the best, not just because of the service but Louise was really friendly and had alot of knowledgable info. I am so glad I found this place.

I saw Dr. Kleinberg three days ago, not bad and not great. I spent about a total of 6 minutes, maybe less in his exam room. 5 minutes and 58 seconds of that time were spent answering questions for his records file and just answering questions about my job, 2 seconds of examining the dry skin around my nose. I left with 3 prescriptions, a box of pills and $ 50 less in my wallet for co pay, that he kind of insisted be in cash.

I do question why I was given acne medication and dandruff shampoo, I haven’t had dandruff since I was a child, the only reason I know what it was is because the Pharmacist brought it up. I am not questioning the Dr but all the medication seemed to be severe overkill, it was some dry skin around my nose that moisturizers were having difficulty treating. The areas cleared up already so he did his job, just wasn’t thrilled with a 2 second examination. Seems like he schedules 300 appointments the days he is open and needs to get everyone out in under 5 minutes.
I was never even asked how I was treating the area or when the worst dry breakouts occurred. I mentioned it while he was writing but I don’t think he was paying attention, he did not acknowledge my comment, only turned around to ask if I was paying in cash.
If you are looking for a thorough visit with a good Q and A session then this place may not be for you. My condition was very minor so I’m sure all of the medications covered the basics. I am suppose to return in 4 weeks but I doubt I will be keeping my appointment. Wait 20 minutes to see him for 2 and make a cash co pay to not examine the problem area, I think not. Jesus, even with decent insurance it cost me $ 120 at Walgreens for the medicine that I may not have needed, I don’t have acne or dandruff.
I am only giving 3 stars, because he did, in the end clear up the problem

I’ve had a much better experience with Dr. Kleinberg than the original reviewer. I first started seeing him back in 2009, having major acne breakouts. He prescribed Solodyn and suggested a microdermabrasion for scarring. Within a month my breakouts came to a halt. The first microderm was like a magic wand, all my dark spots were gone in that one visit. I’ve kept up with them every so often to keep my skin looking fresh. The price is also reasonable. The receptionist, Luz, is the sweetest lady I’ve ever met.
Dr. Kleinberg takes a bit of warming up to, but once you get to talking with him, his personality really comes through. He is not at all rude or unprofessional, he is just very blunt. Nice guy and a great practice in Forest Hills. Highly recommended!

Ok — well, I’d like to weigh in on this doc. First off, will say I’ve been going to derm folks for 25 years and have seen probably a dozen different doctors (mainly b/​c I haven’t the patience to wait and if slow at work like to go to someone nearby that very same day). I’ve had warts removed, acne treated and other things worked on. If you go in there with multiple ailments, every doc out there will have limits as to what they’ll treat now and what they ask you to come back for. Couple days ago one doc (young dr who was part of larger practice) said it’d be $ 200 extra to treat this thing (mole) on my back — this after making me wait 55 minutes– wouldn’t /​couldn’t negotiate down to even like 100 (on top of co-​pay and whatever they get from ins co). Dr. Kleinberg (who I went to long ago before it became inconvenient to go to upper east side) took care of it. Likewise with other stuff that this other doc refused to treat couple of days ago. Yes, I need to go back and it will take some time but it’s only copay vs several hundred dollars and won’t have long wait (I waited 10 min today). Re other guy’s wart and apparent overtreatment — I had that exact same sitch and yes, you do need to really go overboard. Last wart I had treated was little thing and she didn’t do so much freezing (which IS the way to do it) and it came back. (or you need to make another visit couple weeks later to retreat). I’ve been to doctor kleinberg maybe 6 or 7 times — never has he been short or rude. (I don’t know where that comes from.) Yes, like anyone, he’s gonna want to get you in and out of there and move on to the next patient. I’d rather have that than have a 55 minute wait with doctor who’s going to deny me everything I ask for. oh, if he has them, is good with samples.

I have been struggling with Acne for quite some time now (almost 8 years) and have been to number of dermatologists as I don’t think I have found the right one. My first two dermatologists were OK as they at least listened to my problems and gave me their time. Dr. Kleinberg was the worst of all as he did not even look at my acne and gave me prescription for two medicines. He was very rude, not professional at all. After waiting for him for 20 minutes, he only gave me 3 minutes in his office and didn’t try to understand my problem. I would not recommend him to anyone at all!