Barbara Kostick, M.D., F.A.A.F.P.

Went to see her 2 months ago for some urgent symptoms I was having for couple days, as my regular MD was in a meeting that day. Got same day appointment.
Staff was nice. There was no wait time.
There was NO eye contact with the doctor during my entire visit. The whole time she was busy looking at her computer.
Also she told me that all my symptoms, were in my head. As a patient I was worried about my symptoms, and If she felt that my symptoms were nothing to worry about, she could have reassured me, and I would have understood. Did not feel comfortable with her.

Amazing doctor! Had her through my childhood up to high school. Highly recommend her!

I have been seeing Dr. Kostick for more than 25 years, and I feel so fortunate to have a doctor with whom I feel totally comfortable, and in whom I have confidence. She listens to all of my concerns, and always recommends practical, sensible and conservative treatments. Yet, when a more serious issue arises, she does not hesitate to refer me to a specialist or for ASAP imaging. Dr. Kostick is very easy to relate to, and I always feel she is interested in me as a whole person and my well-​being. She always takes as much time with me as I need, and I never feel as if she is anxious to get to the next waiting patient. My husband also sees Dr. Kostick as his primary care doc, and he, too, feels as I do. Regarding her front office staff, I preferred the staff in her old office on Martha Street – the new folks seem a bit immature. But I am there for the doctor, and not the front office staff. I do believe they could use some more training in customer service, though.

I’ve been going to Dr. Kostick for the last 10 years, through 2 moves. I have moved a lot myself and no longer live close by. I always hate the commute and the wait can be short some days and really long others. But the moment I see the doctor whatever troubles I had getting there are all forgotten. I used to be really nervous going to a doctor’s office, but she her humor and practicality always made me feel better. She has a way of making you feel easy and comfortable. That’s why I go through the trouble of seeing her.
On a side note, the new office is nice and I didn’t have to wait as long. But I do miss the personable feeling I got from the old office.

NEW Office! NEW Staff! Same wonderful Doctor!!! Dr. Kostick has moved to Dumbarton Court in Newark. It is a very nice open office and everyone there seems happy. I think you should try her office again. She is a great doctor and now so is the rest of the medical visit. If you an established patient you can just walkin in the mornings without appointments — so easy!

As far as Dr. Kostick goes, I really liked her. I thought she was a thoughtful and thorough doctor. However, the front office staff are so awful I will never return. I had scheduled an appointment for the AM and got there about 10 minutes early. I was the only person in the waiting room so I thought this will be great — in and out! Well, for the next ten minutes I was ignored by the office staff while they discussed their children’s upcoming break from school and what they were going to be doing. They didn’t even say hi to… just turned around when I signed in to give me a dirty look. Then, the doctor arrived and they got RIGHT to work! I am a healthcare worker and one of the reasons for my visit was to get my 6 month TB test. They gave it to me and then told me to come back in the normal two days. When I got there two days later, they wanted to charge me another co-​pay to look at the TB test (which is about a 60 second process. I didn’t even see the doctor). I have been getting TB tests for years and have never experienced this. I tried to explain that no that’s not right, then argued. They said it was due to my insurance. I had to have it read so I paid the co-​pay and then called my insurance company who proceeded to tell me it’s not their policy. It’s up to the doctors office to code everything out so it’s THEIR policy! I won’t be returning here again!