Elena Klimenko, MD

A friend of mine referred me to Dr. Elena Klimenko years ago and I’ve been booking appointments with her ever since. At first I was skeptical with the detailed initial consultation (why all these questions?), but I stuck by my friend’s recommendation and followed Dr. Klimenko’s customized treatment plan for me. I now understand and appreciate the level of caring for her patients (thus, all the questions. lol). She’s nice, funny, and genuine in getting to know me. I swear with the combination of both internal wellness and external skin health, I look at least five years younger thanks to her! I’m also signed up for her occasional newsletters which arrive in my in-​box with helpful tips.

$ 475 got me an hour and a boilerplate treatment plan. Dr. Klimenko is in it for the big money pushing her very expensive supplements that you can purchase at a fraction of the cost at any vitamin store. Not even a follow-​up telephone call. What a waste of money. I think these five-​star ratings are bogus!

My regular doctors thought I was crazy for looking for REAL answers to solving some chronic issues instead of accepting the «bandaids» they wanted me to use to «manage my symptoms». Every time I saw my GP, I always walked away feeling slightly dissatisfied with the care I received and after seeing Dr. Klimenko I understand why.
Here are the reasons why I like her and her functional medicine approach:
1. She spends a long time with each patient, learning the history of the problems and putting the pieces together instead of throwing pills and any old diagnosis at the patient and saying «come back if you don’t feel better». No, she comes up with a plan that will heal you for good.
2. She uses supplements/​nutraceuticals, homeopathy, acupuncture, proper nutrition, etc to heal the root of your problems, many of which are due to imbalances in the body. Your imbalance wasn’t caused by a lack of Prozac or any other drug! So, Dr. Klimenko will help you to correct the imbalance so that you can go back to optimal health and stay there. I like that she does not look to rx drugs as a first line of treatment, as the majority of rx drugs come with horrible and long-​lasting side affects that nobody tells you about (case in point – antibiotics).
This is why functional medicine is superior to conventional medicine. It focuses on treating the whole person and acknowledges that all systems of the body (and therefore all health problems) are interconnected. If you understand this and are a smart, educated, and thinking person, then you will be grateful to have a doctor that is, too.
3. Let it be known that Dr. Klimenko is a nice, friendly and pleasant human being! It is a horrible experience to come and pay money (!) to talk about your most private health issues with a stranger who turns out to be rude, disinterested, apathetic, and unwilling to truly help you. Thankfully, you’ll avoid that here. She also follows up and answers emails quickly, for which I am very grateful.
Finally, If you are thinking about going to see Dr. Klimenko and you do not have a lot of money (my situation), please, just go and find the money later. I really regret not coming sooner as I would have solved my issues (relatively easy to treat) faster instead of just waiting around and torturing myself for a few months. The moral of this story is that being well and staying well are PRICELESS!

Very knowledgeable, very stylish, and certainly unique in her approach. She has definitely helped me in many ways. Highly recommend

Dr. Klimenko is an excellent doctor. She truly cares about her patients. She approaches treatment in a holistic manner, but in a way that is not pretentious; most importantly, while holistic, she is also very willing to use «normal» medical techniques including the prescription of medicine when required.
I first saw Dr. Klimenko in relation to a former substance abuse issue; she prescribed me Suboxone & has helped me over the last 4 years to slowly cut down my intake to the point of not needing to take any.
She is the best

Dr. Kilmenko is certainly wise, and she goes beyond the call of duty in making sure you get healthy, and stay healthy. A visit with Dr. Klimenko is a great experience, and unlike visits with other doctors. She conducts a thorough investigation when considering your issue, problems and symptoms. I was surprised by the depth and variety of her approach to treating you. It is also great that Dr. Klimenko is well-​versed in homeopathy as well as being an accomplished medical doctor. She ultimately wants to get to the root of your ailment, and she will follow through with you till you get better. This is evidence that she is a truly caring person, professional and doctor. Her balanced approach is rare to find. I would feel very confident going to Dr. Klimenko for any medical situation. Highly recommend!

My experience with Dr. Elena Kimenko does not speak to the health services they provide, but instead to their customer service. Due to my own fault, I missed an appointment that I had scheduled with the doctor. Between that instance and another appointment cancelled due to an unreturned voicemail, I was charged a cancellation fee that I believed to be exorbitant.
Making a long story short, miscommunication between myself and a Longevity Healthoffice member as to the consultation fee and no-​insurance policy led to Dr. Klimenko needing to be paid for her missed time. As a recent graduate without a stable income, I reached out to Dr. Klimenko, explaining my situation and imploring her to consider refunding me a portion of the charge. Throughout our conversation, she remained understating and courteous. Ultimately, she graciously agreed to remove the charge despite it being in her office’s best interest.
She even performed a very brief consultation out of personal concern for my upcoming trip to Nigeria. Considering that time is money, especially in NYC, the courtesy that Dr. Klimenko and the Longevity Health staff extended to me is something that I take to heart and greatly appreciate. As for the office space, I felt completely at welcome and ease amongst the beautiful Zen-​like designs, which is how every patient should feel at a doctor’s office.
I wrote this review not to suggest that readers take advantage of the doctor’s kindness, but instead to remind readers to confirm pricing and instance policies before booking appointments to save the doctor’s literally precious time, and to return the grace and understanding that Dr. Klimenko displayed to a potential client.

Thank goodness I found Dr. Klimenko! I have severe gastrointestinal issues and my symptoms have been completely out of control for well over a year and a half. I had been treated by many gastroenterologists, tried every form of conventional medicine there is — tons of drug therapy and several surgeries– but to no use whatsoever. Dr. Klimenko has helped me more than any gastroenterologist I have ever been to. She treats your entire body, not just the symptoms, and doesn’t approach medicine from a pill-​popping perspective. For the first time in my life, I am finally feeling much better and healthier! I have never experienced such a drastic improvement to my over health and well-​being. She spends a lot of time talking with me, I don’t every feel like I’m being rushed out the door. She really seems to care about her patients, which is actually not a very common trait when dealing with doctors (in my extensive experience). Normally, going to the doctor feels like a pill factory and they take no personal interest in your case whatsoever. Dr. Klimenko is a problem solver, she thinks outside of the box, and really CARES to work and solve your issues. When you email her, she actually replies! And usually within 24 hours, max. Dr. Klimenko’s level of personal care and investment is something I have never experienced before, and I could not be happier. Going to the doctor used to be the most anxiety, panic ridden experience. With Dr. Klimenko, I feel calm, relaxed, and everything is completely under control. I highly recommend her to absolutely everyone — she will change your health, and your life, for the better.

I think Dr. Klimeno is the best doctor I have ever been to… she changed my life for the better. She not only takes the times to speak with her patients about what they actually need and what is going on with their bodies, she urges you to live a healthier life. Ever since Ive started going to her, Ive noticed a change in my eating habits, my skin and my health in general. She goes to the root of the problem and doesnt want you to take meaningless pills just to numb whatever it is that hurts only to have a great amount of problems in future. I highly recommend her if you care about your body.