Glenn Kolansky, MD

I went to Dr. Kolansky about five years ago and he found two hotspots one on my shoulder one on my back they had to be cut out sent out and stitched up. Due to my negligence I didn’t go back to him for for five more years. After those two issues were found I finally got the nerve up to go back and get a full body scan the other day, since I am one not to use suntan lotion for many years. Between the waiting room and sitting 90% naked inside the room waiting for the doctor was one hour and 15 minutes. He burst into the room said hi I told him I was here to get full body scan he said OK stand up. OK he said turnaround you’re going to live don’t worry about it I said well there’s two areas I’m concerned about he looked at them in three seconds and he said again you’re going to live don’t worry about it take care and walked out of the room. The whole visit he was in the room with me was a little over 90 seconds. Didn’t ask me if I had any questions, didn’t talk to me about my history of sun abuse etc. didn’t talk to me about the two cancerous spots that he previously took out and about my concerns for the future of those hot spots. He is an embarrassment to the profession so unprofessional, he is a disgrace. I will never go back to him, I will never recommend him to anybody.

I have been treated by Dr. Glen Kolansky for 13 years. He is an amazing and skilled Physician. I had a strange looking raised and dark bump on my face, right between my eyes. My general physician suggested that I see Dr. Kolansky. He told me that Dr. Kolansky was one of the few Drs in the State who performs Mohs surgery, and since it was on my face, that was highly recommended. Dr. Kolansky biopsied it the first time he met me.
A few days later, I got a call that it was squamous cell cancer. I was so nervous when I went in for the Mohs surgery. I had about 8 tiny stiches on my face. Within two months the scar was totally unnoticeable.
Since I had a skin cancer, and both of my parents had skin cancer, I knew I was in the right place. After my first skin cancer, I made sure to go to him for a full body exam 3 – 4 times a year.
Two months ago, I had a spot on the side of my nose which, had been biopsied at least 4 times over the past 10 years. It was always pre cancerous. This time it had developed into Squamous. The office, (which is always very pleasant and efficient) was able to get me in within the week, as they had a cancellation).
Again, I was very nervous, but I knew that I was in very good hands when I went in for my surgery. I had 13 stiches on the side of my nose and two Laser treatments. I am happy to report that it is now two months and the scar is nearly undetectable. Dr. Kolansky is really amazing. I am very fortunate to have such a skilled Dermatologist in my area!
Thanks you Dr. K!
PS.
My Mom had a quarter sized spot on her cheek about 5 years ago, and that turned out to be cancer, and Dr. Kolansky also did such a great job on her. Her scar was about 11/​2″ long and again it became invisible after several months.

I would give ZERO STARS if it was possible. Let me start off by saying I was a patient of Dr. Kolansky for the past 10 years. 10 YEARS!!! I started going to Kolansky when I was 19 years old and was experiencing mild to moderate acne. Kolansky put me on three different medications at once (Differin gel, Triaz clothes, and Brevoxyl face wash), which looking back makes no sense since you can’t tell which medicine is working, and my face went crazy. I had severe cystic acne all along my cheeks and jawline. I was so embarrassed to leave my house, but I stuck it out for 6 months. It didn’t get better so I went back. He kept me on the Brevoxyl face wash and put me on Retin-​A Micro gel and Duac gel. The Brevoxyl face wash was discontinued, but the other two medications seemed to be working ok. I was still breaking out, but it was nothing like I experienced the first time I went to him. This seemed to work and continued to work for 5 years. I was happy with Kolansky at this point, but my experience took a turn for the worse.
Every time I would go back to him for a medication renewal/​acne check up, he would try to change the medication I was on. I never understood why, considering the fact it was working. He would tell me that Duac was no longer being manufactured and would try to put me on other medications. It got to the point where I was calling the company that manufactured Duac to make sure it was still being made before my 6 month appointments. Finally, last year, Kolansky told me to stop using the Retin-​A and the Duac and start using Epiduo. I objected, but Kolansky insisted that this would work the same, if not better than what I was using previously. O-​M-​G! I felt like I was 19 years old again. I had huge cystic acne return all along my jawline and checks. They were painful and never seemed to go away. Again I stuck it out for 6 months, but it did not improve. I had been feeling like Kolansky wasn’t listening to my needs and concerns for a few years at this point and he appeared to be pushing medications that he was getting a kick back from the pharmaceutical company, not the medications that worked for me. Coupled with rude front desk staff and the fact that you waited 45 mins to an hour to see him for about 5 minutes, I left him and found a new dermatologist, Dr. Frank Victor in Wall.
I told Dr. Victor my history, complete with all of the medications I had been on and what seemed to work best for me. Within 2 minutes of listening to me an looking at my then jacked up skin, Dr. Victor told me I had a benzoyl peroxide sensitivity and thats why my face was going crazy with cystic acne. BENZOYL PEROXIDE sensitivity!!! Almost every medication that Kolansky had put me on contained BP. How, in 10 years of treating me, did Kolansky not realized that I was allergic to this stuff??? Needless to say, I am only on Retin-​A and my skin is the best it has been in the past 10 years. It is a sad thing when a medical professional’s recommendations are governed by pharmaceutical companies and not by their patients’ needs. If you are suffering from acne, save yourself the aggravation and see another dermatologist; Kolansky doesn’t seem to be interested in giving you the time of day if this is your presenting problem.

If I could give Dr. Kolansky and his whole office 0 stars, I would.
I had an appointment at 10am this morning and waited for him patiently in the room until 11:30am. I had prepared for my visit with a list of questions about a strange breakout I’ve been experiencing. These questions were very specific, as I have a few different skin conditions.
Well, I agree with a previous review. After waiting for an hour and a half, he was rushed and obnoxious. He hardly even looked at me in the 4 minutes I had with him. I could tell he was annoyed when I pulled out the paper I had with my notes. Aren’t doctors SUPPOSED to answer your questions? He rudely interrupted me countless times to throw out different prescription names to his nurse, which upset me because prescriptions should be specific to your needs and he just made a general conclusion based on a 2 second glance at me. I asked him multiple times if there were any lifestyle changes I could make, as other professionals have told me that I may be experiencing an allergic reaction. Nothing. He just told me to use the prescriptions, which he failed to discuss side effects for. After coming in to the office optimistic that I would finally have my issues addressed and waiting for an unacceptable amount of time, I left in tears.
THEN, while dropping off my prescriptions at CVS, the pharmacist informed me that Dr. Kolansky had left out specific information on the medications (which she said that he does A LOT). She had to call the office! As I waited, I discussed my horrible experience with the lead pharmacist. I tried to ask him a couple questions that I couldn’t get in with Kolansky. I’m taking two other antibiotics for another health issue at the moment. The pharmacist told me that the medication Kolansky prescribed would COUNTERACT those! Shouldn’t he have asked me about other medications before he was so quick to prescribe these? My mother and I faxed over a letter to the office shortly after to communicate how upset I am.
The icing on the cake. The nurse, Kelly, who was in the room with Kolansky and I, leaves me a nasty voicemail regarding the letter. She describes it as «abrupt» and has an extremely rude tone throughout the 2 minute 30 second message. She has the audacity to make up information, such as ensuring that I was asked if I was on other medications, which I can 100% say I was not. Regardless, I had listed that I was on other antibiotics in my paperwork, which I’m sure they were too busy to even look at. A professional voicemail would have simply asked for a call back to the office instead of talking down to me and making accusations that I am lying. Yet, I shouldn’t be surprised, as this place has already proven unprofessional.
All in all, I would have been totally fine with the wait if it was justified by an effective visit. I understand that there are more important issues that the doctor has to deal with on a daily basis, such as skin cancer, but I did not waste my time and money to be treated that way. NEVER SEE THIS DERMATOLOGIST!

I’ve been going to Dr. Kolansky for many years and he has found and treated numerous forms of pre-​cancerous lesions and basal cell carcinomas. I always feel that I can trust him and his staff. They are all very knowledgeable and comforting when you are undergoing a procedure. I wouldn’t use any other dermatologist. John P.

I have been seeing Dr. Kolansky for almost 7 years and to say it simple… this man saved my life from Pre C… I would go to no other Dermatologist. The man is extremely knowledgeable, well trained and is always there to address my 1,000 worries and concerns. I recommend my family and friends to Dr. K all the time and always thank him and his staff for all they do!!!

never again! rushed and obnoxious