Dr. Cindy Hoffman, DO
Dermatology*•Female•Age 68
Dermatology*
Dr. Cindy Hoffman, DO is a dermatologist in Carmel, NY and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Hoffman has extensive experience in Skin Cancer & Excision. She graduated from NEW YORK INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY / OLD WESTBURY in 1985. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as White Plains Hospital and Wayne Memorial Hospital.
Practice
686 Stoneleigh Ave Carmel, NY 10512At a Glance
- Areas of ExpertiseDr. Hoffman specializes in the areas of Dermatology & Family Practice/OMT. • See board certifications
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Dr. Hoffman's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Hoffman
2.5
33 ratings, 17 with a written review
| 5 star | 33% | 33% |
| 4 star | 0% | 0% |
| 3 star | 3% | 3% |
| 2 star | 9% | 9% |
| 1 star | 55% | 55% |
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Came for a check up since I tend to have a lot of spots. She may have spent not even a minute checking my front and another minute maybe checking my back.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- Staff wasn't friendly
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 others found this helpful
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Gigi – Sep 03, 2021
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I was seeking a new dermatologist because my doctor of 30+ years is semi-retired. After waiting a month for an appointment, when I arrived the very pleasant nurse greeted me. After a long wait, two assistants arrived. One was mute and seemed to be observing; the other was chirpy, ingratiating and offensive, treating me as though I was a small child or mentally incompetent. When I mentioned that I had another issue to be checked out, she told me the doctor could check only the problem for which I made the appointment and that I would have to come back! After another long wait, Dr. Hoffman breezed in -- hurried, brusque and cold and spent less than 5 minutes with me. She barely looked at me and said I would have to come in for a full body check for my other issues, and she could not diagnose my rash because it was not "active" and that I might have to book an "emergency" visit when it was. No further explanation. Dr. Hoffman is among the worst physicians I have ever seen.
What went well
- Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
- Office environment
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Staff wasn't friendly
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Feb 20, 2020
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I went to her once a while ago..Didn’t really like her ....her rep-ore with me was blah....just didn’t feel it! Never went back!
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 20, 2020
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I usually go to Dr. Hoffman for myself for acne treatments & she’s always been great & very professional. So I decided to took take my 6 year old daughter to her after seeing several pediatric dermatologist in the Westchester area for the past 2 years & none of the pediatric dermatologist were able to actually figure out my daughter skin problem until I took her to Dr Hoffman. She put her on a cream from the first moment she saw her & within 2 months my daughter’s skin was back to normal. :)
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Dilia M in Peekskill , NY – Feb 15, 2019
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I explained the reason for the visit, something I stated while making the initial appointment, "I need skin tags removed as well as a cyst near my eye." She said, "Oh no. I have to charge you for each skin tag because your insurance doesn't pay. And go to an eye doctor for that cyst." What a waste of my time & money. So I went to another derm who had no problems performing this.
What went well
- Staff friendliness
- Wait times
What could be improved
- Office environment
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Dec 03, 2018
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Incompetent office staff. I was told I had no co pay then was hit with a $100 bill for her looking at one birthmark for maybe 5 mins.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- Office environment
- Difficult to schedule appointment
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Staff wasn't friendly
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Mar 22, 2018
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Dr. Cindy Hoffman has always been very professional and helpful to me during each visit. I will continue to visit, as needed, and recommend her to my family and friends.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Theresa Gelchie in MAHOPAC,NY – Mar 13, 2018
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She's a great doctor, very thorough. She has prompt, friendly staff. I have recommended her to family and friends.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Brewster, NY – Oct 06, 2017
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1 star is too good for her. I made an appointment with her because so many dermatologists have a long wait to get an appointment. I waited over 45 mins in the waiting room and then when I got in the exam room Dr. Hoffman barely looked at me. She made her diagnosis from across the room without even touching me. She gave me a
Prescription for cream and said to come back in 6 weeks. You couldn't pay me to go back to her. If you have a real medical concern, don't even consider her!
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Staff wasn't friendly
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
- Long wait times
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Carmel, NY – Aug 12, 2017
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I have been to the Yorktown office more times than i can count, and each time was an ordeal. Every visit was for the same thing (a rash on my lips) after about 5 visits and countless random skin creams they finally opted for a biopsy, 2 weeks later i come back, had to pay another co-pay even though it was a follow-up, and they finally figured out it was eczema and then they tell me there is no cure. I think it's safe to say Dr. Hoffman is the worst doctor or any kind that I've been to.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- Office environment
- Difficult to schedule appointment
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Staff wasn't friendly
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
- Long wait times
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Eczzy in Cortlandt Manor, NY – Sep 28, 2016
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Made an appt for a full body checkup and to look at a suspicious mole. Dr. Hoffman looked at my problem, gave me the clear and then told me I needed to reschedule the full body checkup because they were extremely busy. I complied, made another appt and when came for that appt they told me I was late and they needed to reschedule again. (Their scheduling error) I left. Going back to my Westchester dermatologist, It may be a drive but at least they are competent and nice. Horrible office.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- Difficult to schedule appointment
- Staff wasn't friendly
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Carmel, NY in New Haven, CT – Aug 18, 2016
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I would not recommend this dermatologist. In addition to extremely long wait times both in the waiting and exam rooms (I tend to be more understanding of physicians that are called away for emergencies and surgeries and their office wait times. ), she seems to be making most of her money on the frequency of the visit (overbooking patients) verses proper treatments. As a child of a physician, I found her knowledge and communications skills extremely poor.
What went well
- Office environment
What could be improved
- Difficult to schedule appointment
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
- Long wait times
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Millan in Carmel, NY – Aug 09, 2016
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She is focused on beauty appointments, if you have a medical issue do yourself a favor and DRIVE farther to a medical group associated with a medical center and hospital. It's worth the commute! Your health is too important, don't get booked for appointments after Botox patients who pay out of pocket.
What went well
- Office environment
What could be improved
- Difficult to schedule appointment
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Staff wasn't friendly
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
- Long wait times
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Yorktown, NY – Jul 28, 2016
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What i like was that as soon as she heard just one of my issues she just took over and ask me a few other questions on what ive been dealing with and all her questions were exactly all the questions i had and were answered and treated..and my issues have been really getting better everyday...
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jovita in Carmel, NY – Jul 01, 2016
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First of all the staff at this place is just rude especially whoever Judy is and the woman at the front desk, the older one. I went in there to by a product and they were understaffed and the woman just had an Atitude with me from the second I walked in. Also I feel like this dr is rather flaky and is just guessing half the time. I only go there is I absolutely have to. They need more dermatologists in this area
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- Office environment
- Difficult to schedule appointment
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Staff wasn't friendly
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Brewster, NY – Jun 02, 2016
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We have been going to the Carmel offfice for about three years and the wait time has become one hour. Why not just make my appointment for an hour later? When I spoke to the receptionist they didn't seem to care.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- Office environment
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Staff wasn't friendly
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
- Long wait times
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Apr 13, 2016
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My wife called and was connected to the Yorktown office on Wednesday 2/10 at around 3 pm. Receptionist on the phone was extremely rude and not capable of handling a simple appointment request for our son. The receptionist acted burdened and upset when asking my wife about what insurance we have. Wife tried to explain but was spoken over, not able to get in a word while the receptionist just kept speaking in a high tone. My wife hung up on her and made an appointment elsewhere.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Steve stolski in Peekskill – Feb 11, 2016
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Dr. Cindy Hoffman, DO is a dermatologist in Carmel, NY and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Hoffman has extensive experience in Skin Cancer & Excision. She graduated from NEW YORK INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY / OLD WESTBURY...read moreDermatology
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New York Institute Of Technology / Old Westbury
Medical School, 1985
American Osteopathic Association®
American Osteopathic Board of Dermatology®
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Dermatology
American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians®
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Family Practice/OMT
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View all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
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View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
85%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% higher than the national average
81%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well6% higher than the national average
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hospital awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024)
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View all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
86%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
80%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well5% higher than the national average
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hospital awardView all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
91%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home7% higher than the national average
82%Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean15% higher than the national average
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