Steven J Simonte, MD

After calling my insurance &looking thru various prices for skin prick tests (for diff docs who choose to make this info available on aetna’s site) I realized the problem isnt the doc — it is the system. I didnt ask the right Qs before my exam so was unable to get a proper price estimate. Buyer beware: the range of pricing for a skin prick test + office consult in Manhattan is wide (& Dr S is at higher end). it’s a shame bc we mentioned to him that I had a skin prick test done 1 year before (from another reputable allergist) & that we have high deductible insurance & given that he likely knows how expensive this test is, it would’ve made +sense to bring that other test in & go from there. But I’m not going to blame the opaque nature of healthcare nor the fact that I didn’t do all of my homework on the doc so changed my review. Dr. & staff were very nice & clinic office clean/​comfortable.

What a fantastc allergist. I have recommended him to everyone I know. He’s very informative and has an amazing way of communicating things to me. I took an allergy test with him and found out I was allergic basically to the world, but he gave me a few allergy pills and prescribed the BEST allergy medicine ever. Now, I don’t feel like I have allergies during the spring. Thank you Dr. Simonte!

As I’m about to recommend Dr. Simonte to another friend, I feel like I have to write a review for him as he literally changed my life. I struggled with eczema since I was a baby, and was always frustrated by dermatologists just prescribing a cream to cover up my symptoms without ever treating the real issue. Thanks to the rounds of allergy testing conducted by Dr. Simonte, I was able to identify the ingredients that trigger my eczema and cut them out from my routine. Doing this has improved the quality of my life drastically. Not only is he smart, but he’s very kind and it was a pleasure being his patient. Highly recommended.

I haven’t seen Dr. Simonte in a few years as I now reside in Queens and the allergy symptoms seem to have faded and I can function with a few pills of Allegra here and there. But the quality of patient care is so outstanding, I feel compelled to write a review after all these years.
Back in 2006, I moved into the city and immediately started to suffer from allergies. Symptoms were difficulties breathing, impaired immune systems during the winter, itchiness, etc. Dr. Simonte took his time to get to know his patients. As I get older, I realize that there are two kinds of doctors. The first type runs their operation to maximize profit and do so by sacrificing patient care. The second type is in it to practice medicine and treat patients. Given that I was young and new to health insurance, I did not fully appreciate the quality of care that was provided. It was after years of visiting other doctors that it became very apparent to me that Dr. Simonte genuinely cared about his patients. I’ve sat in his office and talked to him about various symptoms, changes in the environments, habits that could’ve contributed to sudden increases in allergy symptoms. Like two lab partners trying to identify the causes of these symptoms, we would meticulously go through potential causes of my allergic reactions. Dr. Simonte also administered a comprehensive skin test for me. Who would’ve knew that I was allergic to cats, mold, and dust mites? I always thought that I was merely allergic to pollen.
We tried to start a allergy shot treatment to lessen my dependence of allergy medicine. But the schedule of an i banker in his 20s is not kind to a weekly regiment of allergy shots. Later on, I would temporarily lose my insurance coverage due to restructuring within Citigroup around 2009. I stopped the allergy shots. Dr. Simonte told me that we can always work out a plan and he did not want me to go off the shots due to coverage issues.
The patients of Dr. Simonte are lucky to have him as a doctor who truly watch out for the patients’ interest. If you are new to the city, go see him.

I have taken my son to see Dr Simonte twice now (at 9 months and 18 months). I don’t think I’ve seen a more thorough or nicer doctor than him ever! His manner with my very busy toddler was amazing! Everything that has been said about him is true! If you need an allergist, he is your guy! Hands down! I never take the time to write a review, but Dr Simonte is worth the time.

There should be at least six stars available when the reviews are accurate. Dr. Simonte is focused and very thorough, just as I’d been told in reviews to expect.
His assistant, Gabriella, has not gotten credit yet. She deserves it. When I had to cancel she worked hard to make sure I got in as soon as possible. She is as dedicated to client care as Dr. Simonte.
In my first consultation, we went over every item in the extensive pre-​screening questionnaire that I’d filled out – be sure to do so because it will be scrutinized for clues. Conversation? You will *not* be hurried. Dr. Simonte examined my current treatment protocol in detail and carefully reviewed proper administration of my inhaled steroids, nasal steroids, abuterol, etc. We discussed every detail of the history of my condition and explored options for potentially improving my symptoms with some simple experiments: HEPA filters, using puffer before exercise, and so on.
Some people do there job, others are devoted to what they do. Dr. Simonte clearly understands what we are dealing with and knows we are earnestly looking for solutions. I hate talking about my symptoms because I never want to be heard as complaining. I was put completely at ease and told all.
He’s a detective.
Trust him.

Fantastic doctor. My family could not be happier with his skill and bedside manner.

Anyone who can get 5 stars consistently in anything in NYC deserves notice.
Dr. Simonte is everything that everyone has said and he’s consistent. He genuinely cares about helping you.

Dr. Simonte is the nicest person I have ever met. He is knowledgeable, and will to take the time to really listen to his patients. He explains everything in detail. He never makes you feel rushed and will gladly spend as much time with each patient as they would like. I could not possibly recommend this Dr. enough!

Best. Allergist. Ever.

This man is a miracle worker, straight up.
The office is a well oiled machine in which everyone is incredibly kind and remarkably understanding about health insurance weirdness and the extreme costs that can be associated with that weirdness.
I want to give Dr. Simonte ten stars. Unilocal IS HOLDING ME BACK.

Although it seems to take about a month to get an appointment with Dr. Simonte, it is worth the wait! He spent nearly an hour and a half talking with and genuinely listening to me at my first visit. He was kind, considerate and incredibly thorough, addressing not just your typical allergy symptoms, but also sinus, respiratory and immune system issues. I was so impressed by his clinical knowledge and his bedside manner.

In a city and field that is focused on the bottom line, trying to create a revolving door so more influx of cash comes in… It’s amazing to find a great Doctor that cares and is willing to spend the time to talk to you about your issue. I can’t say enough good things about Dr. Simonte and his staff, everyone is professional & courtesy… quality of service is impeccable!

The most caring doctor I have seen in NYC bar none.
Dr. Simonte took well over an hour to listen to me explain my symptoms, circumstances and issues, perform some tests and give me advice on avoiding allergy-​related outbreaks in future.
Personable to the max, and gave advice that was practical and plain-​language, all the while explaining everything that he was doing/​looking for.
He also took pains to point out when a product or brochure was sponsored so that I didn’t feel totally duped and subject to a sneaky marketing campaign. (Cough *OBGYN-​pushing-​Yaz-​when-​I-​explicitly-​asked-​for-​an-​alternative* cough)
I waited a few weeks for my initial appointment, but that was partly due to my own scheduling difficulties, on the day of my appointment I waited less than 15 minutes to see the doc.

Have been coming to Dr. Simonte for five months. Great care and attention to detail from the entire staff. Can’t recommend the office and services highly enough. Sending these allergies bye-​bye!

I just got back from my appointment, and it was the best doctor’s appointment I’ve ever had! The quality of customer service was well beyond anything I’ve experienced, so much so that I feel obliged to write my first Unilocal review. Dr Simonte was very thorough, spent over an hour with me, and seemed genuinely caring. As one reviewer noted below, make sure you’re not in a rush in order to allow for a thorough visit.

Dr. Simonte is the best doctor I’ve ever known (and there have been many!). He’s never spent less than 45 minutes with me, he’s exhaustive in the issues he addresses and the remedies he discusses, and he’s truly thoughtful. He even talked with me about healthcare alternatives when I lost my job!

By far the most amazing doctor I’ve ever seen. He spent an hour with me on my first visit, and this was in the height of allergy season!!! He asked me every question in the book, made sure I was comfortable with all treatment options. I recommend everyone who has allergy/​lung issues to go see this guy. You won’t be sorry!

This office is fabulous! From the initial phone contact to my appointments, it was pure courtesy and professionalism. It is rare find! Dr. Simonte is extremely thorough and takes the time to listen. I may have waited a couple of extra minutes for my appointment to begin, but I certainly did not feel rushed through the process of discussing my history, symptoms, or general concerns. Make sure you allow yourself time on your calendar for your visit. He is a very conscientious and caring allergy and asthma specialist. Dr. Simonte offered a full variety of options to address my concerns. I would without a doubt recommend this office based on my three visits there.

Only I break out into red, itchy bumps from head to toe the night before I’m supposed to go to Fashion Week AND present to clients. I seriously thought I was a victim of the present peanut/​salmonella scare, but oh-​no-​no-​no, was I going to miss my first Fashion Week show and backstage access! With a long sleeve dress and plenty of concealer, I was off to Bryant Park… only to be continue to be a hot, itchy mess and gain great concern from my coworkers.
Now I was getting scared, because 48 hours later, the discomfort was unbearable and I had no idea what was wrong with me.
After a visit to my employer’s in-​house clinic doctor, I’m told I have hives — HIVES?! — and that I should see an allergist asap. Three hours later, I’m sitting in Dr. Steven J. Simonte’s little office talking about the next steps in my battle against ITCH.
Here’s why I loved my experience at Advanced Allergy:
— The receptionists were very polite over the phone and in person AND were able to schedule me in the same day I called.
— While I waited 30 minutes past my appointment time to finally see Dr. Simonte, he sincerely apologized several times. Plenty of NYC doctors run late and could care less if a patient is waiting, and hey, even I understand that at the end of the day, appointments get backed up.
— Dr. Simonte explained my symptoms, why I may have contracted them (thanks stress and flu virus!), and the EXACT next steps I would need to take: he wrote out my morning, day time, and night time plan.
— He was price conscious of the meds he was prescribing me, gave me a 5 day supply of sample meds (that are usually costly), and gave me a coupon for the over the counter stuff I’d be picking up later. Thanks for understanding that we’re in a recession, Doc!
— Finally, he was SUPER nice, very personable, and instead of pushing me to schedule a (what could be unnecessary) follow up, he welcomed me to call the office in case I had any questions or needed additional advice.
Thank you Dr. Simonte! Your plan has totally worked! I’m all clear!