Dr. Gary Shienbaum, MD

This doctor really has a bad personality. Diminishing the patient And not explaining things in detail. He doesn’t have any patience. I was shocked when I asked for a more detailed explanation on my prognosis. He just said….ma’am, I don’t know what else to tell you besides what I already told you. Horrible answer. Of course, I went for a second opinion and never came back to him.

Dr. Shienbaum was professional, patient and highly attentive. The staff was excellent and very efficient. There was a wait, for which he apologized, but it is to be expected in a practice where you cannot always predict patient treatment. I would highly recommend him.

Waited 1-1/2 hours to get seen and spent 5 minutes with doctor. He rushed through the whole procedure. No preliminary exam. He diliated one eye only, looked into the eye with his magnifier and that was it. Never had I experience such incompetency. . .

I came for a retinal exam. They squeezed me in the same day and I was done 80 minutes after I arrived. No complaints about that, especially as a first time patient. The doctor was very kind and professional and explained everything very clearly. I was very satisfied and would recommend any friends who have a retinal issue.

What a wonderful eye doctor! Dr. Shienbaum was very patient and knowledgeable. He spent time explaining my macula problem and started treatment the same day. I am seeing so much better and couldn’t be happier. The office staff was very friendly and helpful. If you need an excellent retina specialist, this is the doctor for you

My mother came in this morning with complaints about pain behind her eyes. She also had a positive TB and Toxoplasma Gondii test. Her ophthalmologist referred her to Gary Shienbaum as a result. When we walked in the office, the receptionist did not greet us or appear very welcoming. Fast forward, the doctor finally walks into the office and coldly says hello to us, as if he barely wants to. After taking pictures, the doctor then comes in and begins asking what the problem is and as we are explaining to him he assumes an extremely condescending tone as if we don’t have a reason to be there. We asked him if we were interpreting the lab results correctly and he basically said “I don’t know”and did not seemed interested in helping us. We had a hard copy of the lab test with us as well. Overall he said that he could not help us and to go see an infectious disease doctor or primary care. We felt like he did not care much and wanted to be done with us ASAP. I don’t recommend a visit.

I am 86 years old complaining about Dr.Gary Sheinbaum.In January 2018 Ivisited him due to redness in my right eye instead of thing to get the red out he gave me an unknown injection, go through the retina,In February he say I need a better injection,which cost $2000 instead of avastin $224. In March he asked me about my decision on it and when I began to explain he cut me off,get mad and start yelling at me ‘I DO NOT WANT TO HEAR ANYTHING,YES OR NO!’ I said no to $ 2000 injection. In April 2018 he gave me next injection,large with a thick needle.he go through the retina and start moving the needle from side to side while inside and enlarging the tear he made in my retina.All 4 injections went through the retina.My vision went from 20-25 to 20-1000. For the next 6 months I have excruciating pain and permanent damage to my better eye. He made my life extremely difficult and miserable. What is the doctor's first ethical principal: to do no harm? What kind of doctor can do such a thing t

I am 85 years old complaining about Dr. Gary Sheinbaum. In January 2018 I visited him due to redness in my right eye, instead of thing to get the red out he gave me an unknown injection, go through the retina. In February he say I need a better injection which cost $2000 instead of Avastin $224. In March he asked me about my decision on it and when I began to explain he cut me off, got mad and started yelling at me “I DO NOT WANT TO HEAR ANYTHING,YES OR NO!” I said no to $2000 injection. In April 2018 he gave me next injection, large with a thick needle. He go through the retina and start moving the needle from side to side while inside and enlarging the tear he made in my retina. All 4 injections went through the retina. My vision went from 20-25 to 20-1000. For the next 6 months I have excruciating pain. What is the doctor’s first ethical principal: to do no harm? What kind of doctor can do such a thing to a defenseless senior 84 year old at the time?

I would carefully research what he specialists in. He does not work on Corneas or work with Cataract issues, only will refer you out. Too specialized so be sure he works on what you are worried about otherwise your time is wasted. We spent over two hours waiting to see him and found that he really couldn't help.

This doc is extremely patient and considerate. It doesn't hurt that he he knows eyes inside and out. I always have a pleasant experience when I see Dr. Shienbaum. Truly the creme of the crop. I trust my vision with him!

I am very satisfied with the procedure he is doing to me and I see a big improvement.