Downtown Pediatrics LLC

I have been going to the facility from the min I have birth. They are all so amazing. I have called over and over about different questions as this is my first child. And they have been so patient with me. Doctor an is the one I see the most and she is a amazing. We have been trying different formula as my baby is colicky. And Dr. Ann has given me so many samples of formula it’s great. I am so glad I picked this place. My insurance changed and I thought I would not be able to continue. But they accepted it so I will be coming back till my child is not a child any more!

This is a great practice. Downtown Pediatrics was recommended to me by a friend who is a pediatric resident as New York Presbyterian/​Cornell and said that they were great and she was right. We see Dr. Anna for most of my 6 month old son’s well visits and she is wonderful. She has a detailed knowledge of my son, remembers everything we spoke about at the last visit, takes her time, and gives me direct, well-​informed practical guidance on everything from his naps, night-​time sleep, breast-​feeding, introducing solid foods, you name it. I always leave the appointments feeling good. She is warm and tender with my son.
We’ve also seen Dr. Lisa and Dr. Porges and I liked them both. I always get a prompt call back whenever I call the office, and have never had any issues with getting an appointment at my time of choice.
Lashonda, the receptionist, is also great and super helpful.

We’ve been seeing Dr Anna for a few months and have been very happy. She is very kind and warm, great bedside manners with the kids. A few times I’ve had to call their afterhours service and I get a call back right away.

I usually see Dr. Lisa who is great. This time we got Dr.Porges. She could not have been more awful, rude, and unhelpful. I took my daughter in because I was concerned she had a peanut butter allergy. I was scared she was having a reaction because she got into a peanut butter cup, Dr. Porges attacked me asking how she got it and I immediately went into mamabear /​defense mode. I asked if she could please just check my baby and make sure she was okay. She checked her ears so hard my daughter was screaming and crying — which she’s never cried before during an ear check ever — then she was pushing my daughter into my stomach while checking and I asked to please not push her into my stomach bc I’m pregnant. She said «you’re fine» I mean, I am just in shock by how we were just treated.

This review is specifically about dr Porges. Everyone who stated that she is arrogant and dismissive is absolutely correct. It’s too bad because everyone else in the practice is quite nice.

We just moved to NYC from the Midwest, and are happy to have found this office. First of all, I love love love the front desk employee. She is just so genuinely friendly! We didn’t have to wait for our appointment at all, and the whole experience was very efficient. BUT we never felt rushed, and felt that we had every opportunity to have any questions addressed thoroughly.
I was surprised about the negative Unilocal reviews about Dr. Vicki. Her demeanor is honestly a lot more pleasant than most doctors I’ve worked with. I liked her, and more importantly, so did my daughter.

We’ve had all the doctors here and it’s a great practice. Dr. Porges has a direct manner, but there’s no question that she’s an excellent doctor and gives excellent care. The office is efficient, pleasant and they are on top of all aspects of my child’s care and medical records. Most importantly, they have been very responsive and helpful when unexpected illnesses have come up. Bottom line is that I feel very confident my son’s health is in great hands, which is the only thing I really want from a pediatrician. Definitely recommend them.

All the doctors at this practice have been unfailingly kind and patient to both my children for the past several years. They have been particularly wonderful with my youngest, who until quite recently had an extreme needle phobia. Yes, Dr. Porges tells it like it is, but I prefer that to someone who beats around the bush or doesn’t give you a straight answer. A special shout-​out goes to the front desk staff, who have efficiently dealt with mountains of school and camp paperwork, and who have always managed to squeeze us in when we really needed to see someone.

I normally see Dr Anna and she’s great! But one day I met Dr. Porges because Dr. Anna wasn’t there. Porges was rude, cold and offensive. I do not recommend her. My child is very afraid of her and dislikes her.