Mark Shukhman, MD

Dr. S is EXTREMELY kind and compassionate. he has given up personal/​holiday time to study my bone disease which is what sent me his was. I was actually recommended by another GREAT doctor who moved out of the area. He is a GREAT psychiatrist who knows what he is doing quite well.

I have been seeing Dr Shukhman as a patient every month for the last five years. I have seen two other psychiatrist before and no one is a match for Dr S! He is very kind, empathetic and knowledgeable about the area of psychiatry. He saved my life on March 23, 2010 when the ER
called him and asked if he would see me. Thank god he said YES! I will be forever grateful to this man and am thankful to have him as my treating Physician. Also to add please remember that when you read Unilocal reviews about any Physician they are very one sided as the Doctor can not put in a rebuddle due to patient confidentiality. Thank you

TL;DR-This guy left the office during my appointment to get coffee. At $ 250 for the session, that’s about $ 25 to wait alone.
I had to wait two months to get an appointment with Dr. Shukhman. I thought maybe he was so good that everybody wanted to go to him. Boy, was I wrong. This guy fills up his schedule worse than United books passengers on a plane. The «office» is shared with something like 10 other doctors and the waiting room is a combined space where all the shame and discomfort fester together. While I was waiting, he came out and asked if I was his next patient. Shouldn’t this guy know who’s next? After checking the list and confirming my name, he said I was indeed next but that he was going to see another patient ahead of me. OK… fine. «How much is this first appointment?» I asked the receptionist. Two hundred and Fifty Dollars. Holy Cow! He brings me back while still trying to kick the last woman out the door. How rude. Typing up her paperwork and leaving me to sit next to him twiddling my thumbs. We get to the reason I am there and he finishes his coffee, gets up, and walks out of the room. WHAT?! Oh, yes Unilocalers. Walked out to get coffee, chat with another doctor and get some mail. He alluded after that the reason was to observe my behavior. If I want to be observed without my permission, I’ll save the $ 250 and leave it up to the NSA. I was so upset with his unprofessional behavior that I suggested I not pay him to wait while I go get some coffee. He never apologized but instead offered to refund my money. I made certain to get in writing that I would not be charged. Stay away from this untrustworthy QUACK!

I keep seeing Dr Shukhman for a number of years by know. When I first came to see him I was suffering from OCD and chronic depression. I felt totally helpless and lost my hope to find a doctor who could understand the depth of my condition. On my first visit we went through the whole history of my previous treatment, the way I felt at that time and in the past and I got the feeling that I found a helping hand. Dr Shukman is a very devoted person and looks not only at the condition but also at the cause of it. His approach is very unique and complex. He really cares about his patients, he is having a lot of respect to people and their problems. Dr Shukhman has taored for me an individual treatment plan which he alters and adjusts according to my condition and the way I feel. I find Doctor Shuchman the best physitian I have ever been treated by and keep recommending him to people who needs any psychiatric help and support. I have got my life back!

In maybe 20 – 25 years of psychiatric treatment for depression, Dr. Shukhman was the first doctor I had who actually sat down and listened to me and included me in the treatment plan. I don’t know who Michael R. saw, but Dr. S. has always been very kind, understanding, and sympathetic towards me. One would hope that Michael does understand that psychiatrists don’t do talk therapy anymore. They’re strictly about medication, and as such come in two varieties: (1) the shrink who just throws pills at you till he finds one that works, and (2) shrinks like Dr. S., who listen and empathize and invite your input.
I find Dr. S to be extremely competent and caring, and with a light and therapeutic bedside manner. I’ve been with him for about 7 – 8 years now, and I can’t imagine using anyone else.

I took my son to Dr. Shukhman and was happy to see that instead of speaking to me (his mother) he spoke to my son– a breath of fresh air! He makes his patients feel that he is experiencing their feelings as well. He is confident, patient and kind– three very important traits in any doctor.

Dr. Shukman is a smart, extremely competent and caring doctor. He saved my mother when she was suffering from the severe depression. I love his way of talking to the patient, his confidence and most of all the results.