Dr. Elena Ocher, MD
Pain Medicine*
40+ years of experience
Dr. Elena Ocher, MD is a pain medicine physician in New York, NY and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Ip Pavlov Higher Medical Institute in 1983. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as NYU Langone Hospitals and Staten Island University Hospital. She is accepting new patients.
3.2 Star Rating
Based on 41 reviews 3.2 Star Rating (41 reviews)
Practice
1111 Park Ave New York, NY 10128Make an Appointment
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Dr. Ocher's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ocher
3.2
41 ratings, 16 with a written review
| 5 star | 51% | 51% |
| 4 star | 5% | 5% |
| 3 star | 0% | 0% |
| 2 star | 2% | 2% |
| 1 star | 41% | 41% |
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A couple weeks ago I staped into this office with shooting pain in my back. Dr. Ocher examined me and offer pain management procedures. Very attentive and professional Dr and well trained staff!
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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Elaine Novodvorsky – Apr 18, 2025
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Dr Ocher is very caring and amazing at understanding the problem and coming up with a treatment plan that works. She literally saved my life!!
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
2 others found this helpful
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Marnie Reilly – Mar 07, 2023
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Very friendly and fast
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Staff friendliness
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 06, 2022
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Dr. Ocher is an incredible doctor that cares about her patients. She has helped me control my pain for many years & has saved my life. She is beyond knowledgeable & will never steer you wrong. Her staff is wonderful!!
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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Donna Montemarano – Oct 05, 2022
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Poor
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Appointment was rushed
- Long wait times
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Aug 12, 2022
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Dr Ocher has gotten so many of my patients addicted to opiates and has no remorse about never explaining in detail the risks associated with long term rx pain medication. This "Dr" was rude, unkind, and unapologetic about ruining the quality of life for so many people.
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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Dec 28, 2021
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The worst, she shouldn't be practicing medicine, lost use of my arm after she gave me one of injections. Almost a year of physical therapy to get partial use of my arm. Not a caring doctor, not a good doctor, one of the worse doctors I've ever saw.
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
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Jul 28, 2021
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Dr. Elena Ocher is professional and compassionate. She’s truly an expert and narrows in on solutions and treatment. I’ve seen many doctors but none compare to Dr. Ocher’s care, her practice and her team. Milana and Katya are awesome.
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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Oct 30, 2020
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Stay as far away from this Dr. as possible! I would give her zero stars if that was an option. She injected my mother with a heavy narcotic and did not give her the correct dosage. She did not weigh her or ask her how much she weighed. The dosage was way too high, and my mother could not wake up following the injection. Once they were able to wake her up, she felt so sick that they had to rush EMT to transport her to the ER, where she spent the entire night on IV and heavy system flush out. Ocher is a butcher, not a Dr.!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
7 others found this helpful
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Jul 04, 2019
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Highly recommended
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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NY, NY – Feb 28, 2019
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Dr. Ocher by far the Best, Most Caring, Attentive, Compassionate doctor I have Ever been too. I'm not a Big Fan of doctor's & having procedures done. Dr. Ocher & her staff makes me & my wife feel like we're being taken cared of by family. Physically when I go there I'm in pain but I'm so relieved knowing that Dr. Ocher & her staff is going to take care of me. Everytime I walk out of her office it's with a smile on my face...
Thank You & Your Wonderful Staff Doc...
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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Francisco Marin in Brooklyn, NY – Jan 26, 2019
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After years of PT, injections, pain meds, etc., my orthopedist referred me to Dr Ocher. I was in unbearable agony. I figured this would be another waste of time but I thank God it was not. I was seen in a timely manner and treated extremely kind by the staff. Dr Ocher received me and listened to me with great respect, care and concern. Dr Ocher is absolutely, in my opinion, one of the best doctors I have seen for my condition. I am better today because of Dr Ocher!
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
2 others found this helpful
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Brooklyn, NY – Nov 21, 2018
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Absolutely love dr. Ocher. She's very friendly and down earth. The first time I met her, I felt like I knew her forever . The anesthesiologist and other staff are just as great. the treatment that was provided for me has been a miracle . I have been headache free for over three months, as a mother and registered nurse this has been a life saver for my daily living . I would recommend dr ocher 1000%
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
2 others found this helpful
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Jen in Brooklyn, NY – Aug 16, 2017
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The worst. So uncaring, manipulatuve, and uncommunicative. Shoved a gown in my hand to change for a procedure she literally did not even mention to me, let alone prepare me for or explain to me. Her approach was so blantant: "You're getting an injection in your spine or I'm not making any money off of this." And so condescending, treating me like an idiot. The absolute worst example of overt money-grubbing western medicine I have ever encountered. She told me I was "a mess" when I cried.
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
11 others found this helpful
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Brooklyn, NY – Aug 04, 2017
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The best doctor I ever had (and I'm a veteran nurse) This lady helped me walk again and live a life free of pain. She is very caring and understanding. Her team is excellent and very responsible. I've been seen Dr. Ocher since 2011, I had an accident working as a volunteer firefighter. I was very depressed and living in pain all the time. She ordered x rays and MRIs and identified the problem with a quick solution. Her office staff speaks multiple foreign languages including Russian and Spanish.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Ms. DeLacruz in Brooklyn, NY – Jul 12, 2016
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Dr. Ocher is a miracle worker. Before I found her, I could barely walk, barely move. Dr. Ocher has given me my life back. She is kind, patient, she listens. I could go on and on. I highly recommend Dr. Ocher!
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
4 others found this helpful
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EG in Queens, NY – Mar 03, 2016
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Likelihood of recommending Dr. Ocher to family and friends is 3.2195122 out of 5
About Me
care philosophy
We at, Universal VIP Medical strive to provide early intervention and treatment. Using the most advanced techniques available to successfully relieve the pain, prevent prolonged disability, and return an individual to the maximum level of function...read morePain Medicine
Anesthesiology
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Jacobi Hospital|montefiore Medical Center|montetfiore Medical Center University Hospital
Residency Hospital, 1997Burdenko Neurosurgery Institute|cardiothoracic Anesthesiology Fellowship|staten Island University Hospital
Fellowship Hospital, 1993Ip Pavlov Higher Medical Institute
Medical School, 1983Pavlov Medical Academy
Internship Hospital, 1983
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Anesthesiology
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Anesthesiology†
American Board of Medical Specialties
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Pain Medicine†
†Self designated
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96%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well15% higher than the national average
96%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home9% higher than the national average
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85%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% higher than the national average
78%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well3% higher than the national average
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83%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% lower than the national average
72%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well4% lower than the national average
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