Robin Borkowsky, MD

DO NOT USE THIS DOCTOR! She is the absolute worst!
I have never left a review for anyone or anything but this experience was something I had a very hard time stomaching.
Dr Borkowsky double dips. She charges you a copay just to step into her office and then tells you that the dermatological procedure isn’t covered under your insurance so you need to pay out of pocket as well (meanwhile she use to do the same exact service for me just with a co-​pay so who knows if she is even telling the truth). I have NEVER heard of this before. Its called fraudulent billing! If it isn’t covered under insurance you should not be paying a co-​pay on top of the out of pocket expense. She is a crook!!! She also gave me cream that was over a year expired and when I told her she literally said «who cares, I use 4 year old cream all the time.» For someone who charges an arm and a leg for an «out of pocket procedures» plus a «fraudulent» co-​pay I would expect much better service and professionalism. Never will use her again!

Horrible doctor with terrible bedside manner. Doesn’t have a genuine interest in helping and is more concerned about making money than anything else. She’s just rude, superficial, and discourteous.

Had a terrible experience with this doctor some years ago. 100% unsympathetic, awful bedside manner. Just… My dog probably would have made a better doctor than this lady. I think she should do everyone a huge solid and find another profession.

Unfortunately, my experience with Dr. Borkowsky was not good. I decided to see Doctor Borkowsky after researching her medical background online. During my visit, her medical knowledge, level of care and professionalism were all extremely disappointing. I waited over 45 minutes to see Dr. Borkowsky, even though I had previously completed the office’s application forms. She spent less than 10 minutes with me, even though I was a first time patient with several concerns to address. The consultation was rushed without any real attempt to alleviate my issues. At the end of my visit, I was simply told to return in six weeks so she can address the same skin concerns. I left feeling frustrated and without any progress in treating my issues. All in all, she wasted my time and wasted my money. I’ll be looking feexxor a different doctor.

3.5 stars.
I’m really surprised about the really poor Unilocal views but just wanted to share my experience a few weeks ago.
I had a really bad eczema breakout and needed to see a Doctor ASAP. I used Zocdoc for the first time, assuming the reviews were genuine.
It was super quick and easy to book an appointment (late afternoon) and I only had to wait ~10 minutes. She did a body check and prescribed antibiotics + various ointments, some new recommendations which are always helpful. She tried to be personable with small talk.
I don’t have a preferred dermatologist but if I had another outbreak, I would go back. I just had to pay a co-​pay and not sure how much she billed insurance.

Can I give a negative star??? WARNING DO NOT SEE THIS DOCTOR! Her reviews are fake on zocdoc!
Tried to post a review on Zocdoc– but was removed because they can’t post any review that states misdiagnosis due to legal. They are not allowed to post any rates on the reviews either. Point = Zocdoc is a marketing tool for doctors. The reviews are fake which makes bad doctors like Robin Borkowsky look like they are doctors of the year!
After waiting for 20 mins in the lobby while I had to listen to her gossiping with her assistant. I then was told to go into a room — waited another 10 mins for her to come in. In person Dr. Borkowsky is very cold, unprofessional and abrupt (to the point of rude) and looked to be 40 years older than the pic posted in zocdoc. She looked at my problem — 5 mins later I left her office. So she saw me for 5 mins — I waited for 25 mins and she billed me $ 200!!! I had a co-​pay and my insurance picked up the other half BUT she over billed the time — cause she charge for the wait time. MInd you I was there 10 mins early!!! Oh get this — they make you pay when you check in before seeing her — i thought that was weird but now I know why they ask for payment first — in case you think her diagnosis are ridiculous! Also she can dismiss you in 5 mins instead of taking the time to get to know the reason for coming in since she already got her payment before she even sees you!
When I went to another doctor for a second opinion — that doctor actually spent 20 mins asking questions and made an accurate professional diagnosis.
This doctor is not only unprofessional, she is a cheatt. If money is no object and you want to be misdiagnosed which will then ruin your life, then you found the right doctor.

Never again. Not only did I book this appointment for myself, I actually recommended her to a co-​worker. I waited in the lobby longer than my time with the doctor herself. The three things I was concerned about where dismissed and not remedied. The «office evaluation and management new patient» was billed for $ 300 for five minutes of face time and no resolution. To add insult to injury, she offered to sell me her own sunscreen at over $ 20 a tube. Talk about being a business and not giving a damn about your patient needs.

Really, really nice, patient, thorough, explain-​everything derm. She has always been incredibly good about explaining options, and never pushed cosmetic stuff. I saw her both at her new, solo 58^th street practice and at the old group practice she was a part of at 37^th street. That old practice was a NIGHTMARE — horrible, horrible waits, rude and unprofessional front office, run by senior derms who just didn’t care any more. I saw 3 different doctors there, and got the best care from her. In her new place, it’s been nothing but calm, simple, professionalism, no waits. So I would not hold the reviews about the old place against her.

She is no longer at this location but I’m sure she is just as unpleasant no matter where her office is.
I saw her three times: first time for a routine checkup, the appointment lasted all of five minutes. Second time was a follow up to have something removed, she didn’t really explain what she was doing and was kind of rough. The third and last time, was to get something else removed but she was so behind on her appointments (I waited two hours) that she said it was «too late» to do it but still charged me my co-​pay. After my appointment I spoke to the front desk and let them know that she did not remove anything that day because she said it was too late and that I should get refunded, they didn’t argue with me and went and asked Dr. Borkowsky. She ended up saying no that I still saw her and that counted as part of the visit. Taking me into your office to tell me you can’t do your job does not count as «seeing you»
I’ve since switched doctors office and have been trying to get my records sent to my new place, the office has given me a hard time about this by trying to charge me almost $ 30 to send my records, and telling me it will take 3 weeks to do it.
Save yourself money and frustration and go somewhere else.

I kid you not… since I posted this, TWO girls contacted me via Unilocal about suing Dr. Borkowsky. They both had very similar experiences and one of them was already seeking legal council. Sadly, I don’t have the time or resources to pursue a legal battle with Ms. Borkowsky but I feel like I should mention this to all the Unilocalers out there who are considering her.
PS– still have a scar on the right side of my face but cover it with make up every morning.

Super –duper Doctor Borkowsky. Supremely competent, and a warm bedside manner. She always squeezes me into her busy schedule, one of the many reasons I’ve stuck w her for a decade.

I’ve been having the worst luck with dry skin this winter, so I finally caved and figured it was time to find myself a local dermatologist. The only problem I found was that apparently everyone else has the same idea. I had a couple of recommendations from friends, but the availability was over into mid-​February. Um yeah. No can do.
Dr. Borkowsky is on ZocDoc, so it was super easy to hop over and see if she took my insurance and when she had some openings. I saw some good reviews and an available slot only several days later.
I only had to wait about 15 minutes before she was able to see me. She was very warm and friendly and was able to knowledgeably assess my issue. She also gave me some great recommendations of over the counter face cleansers and moisturizers.
I’ll admit, I originally hesitated from booking with Dr. Borkowsky as she looked really young and I didn’t know how much experience she might have. I looked at her credentials and figured I’d give her a shot. I’m glad I did. Don’t make the same mistake I almost did!

I really liked her. She took care of my problem and returned a follow-​up call. I went for a different problem a few weeks later and she was very helpful. I needed an injection and she did an excellent job – it didn’t hurt at all.
The office and support staff are not great, though. It was nearly impossible for me to leave a message for her because the staff wouldn’t take a message! They kept telling me to call back because my message might get «lost». Excuse me? In a doctor’s office, this is ridiculous. What if I had a dermatological emergency, like a bad reaction to medication, or a horrific rash?
She’s moving to a new practice which should help.

Later, never called back after my several calls. Boo, hiss.
Took me at the last minute, on a referral, and diagnosed & took care of my problem easily and fast.