Dr. James Covalesky, DO

I’m so sad. Dr Covalesky was my doctor years ago at elite medical and I loved him. I was so upset when he left the practice and I tried to look for him! I was happy when I learned he was practicing in our area and I set him up with my husband who wants a male dr. problem 1, THREE times they’ve called to say he can’t see doctor but female nurse. Bc of this, he hasn’t seen doctor since November blood test.2. He had an appointment one day but was feeling sick. I called 15 times to cancel. Either no answer or voicemail was full. Because I wanted to rebook the appointment, I kept calling the next few days. I called over 50 times in one week. No answer. I finally drove there and learned they were being trained by Hackensack Meridian . So why not cancel appointments that week if you cannot answer a phone? Still, the office staff was Really nice and I hoped it was only a problem for one week. 3 I called today to confirm his appointment for tomorrow. They don’t have it in there.

Rude office staff for the most part. Dr. Covalesky came in 15 minutes late for my appointment, causing me to rush my visit, which was the first appointment of the day. My time is valuable, too, but I was not made to feel that I matter. I was treated like a number by both the office staff and the doctor. I had zero communication about my blood work for a week and a halj; God forbid I should get a phone call to let me know that everything is okay or it isn't - I had to wait until my appointment to hear the results. Yes, I got the email from Quest, but I'm not a doctor and should not be redirected to know what the Quest results mean. I need a doctor who cares about me and who I can trust with my health. I do not trust Dr. Covalesky, he does not seem to have my best interest at heart.

Dr Covalesky himself is great! Only problem is you cannot get an apt with him for like a month. Had to see his PA and was the worse experience I ever had. I had more than one issue and she told me “oh you have more than one issue you have to make an apt for the others” WHAT???? She finally heard my 3 issues and resolved not one! All 3 were issues that an internal medicine dr can resolve and not send me to 3 specialists. I’m just surprised that dr Covalesky hired a PA like that, because he practices totally different. Oh well

This doctor is the name as PCP on my insurance card and his office always give me appointments with the APN Tara Arroyo. And last time I went for my regular check up she wrote blood test and when I did it, I received the results from quest second day and waited more than 3 weeks for the office to call me and when they did they didn’t explain anything except that they are sending me another blood test and when I got the letter, I got a blood test and a CT calcium Score test which I had to Google to understand what is this and it is out of pocket test and when I called to understand why she wrote that, the girl in the office was very rude and didn’t connect me to the main doctor or the APN Tara but she said if you don’t want to do it it is up to you. I can keep going on but I will stop now.

Nooooooo.My sister, who was a long time patient of Dr. Covalesky unexpectedly passed away this week at a young age. Dr. Covalesky was aware that she died. I called his office as I was having a mental breakdown and needed something to calm me. He did not get on the phone. Tara did not get on the phone. They did not have the basic human dignity to express any condolences to me, although I am also a long standing patient. Can you really be that cruel and insensitive. Is there no humanity left? I will never never go to their offices again. This is what I call cold callous and mercenary.

He rates a number ten . He is an outstanding doctor. Great bedside manner and he listens to you.

Dr. Covalesky is a doctor like no other! His bedside manners are incredible! He takes the time needed to make sure you are comfortable with all your concerns and goes over everything thoroughly. He treats you like family rather than just "another patient" and goes out of his way for his patients. Aside from being a wonderful human being he is an excellent and knowledgeable physician that will do what it takes to keep you healthy and find a cure for a medical problem, as long as you listen to his medical advice. I have so much trust in him that I have brought my husband, parents and mother in law into his practice as his patients. The staff in his office are also very friendly and always eager to assist you. He is truly the best primary care physician I have ever encountered!!

I’m patient over 12 Years . Dr. Covalevsky great doctor, very professional , friendly & always helpful ! Highly recommended!

Very thorough and listens well! Caring doctor

Doctor Covalesky has been a very good Physician to us. Always encourage us to eat healthy an be in a good shape. His office is always packed but the attention is good.

Doctor and the office staff are great but be prepared to wait atleast an hour every visit

I moved from northern NJ and needed to change doctors. I really just took a chance and could not have made a better choice. He truly cares and spends a lot of time with you. He is knowledgeable and listens to what you have to say. He does not make you feel like what you ask is unimportant. Thanks Doc.

Dr Covalesky is very knowledgeable, friendly, compassionate, and takes the time to answer your questions. His staff researched my necessary results from other Doctors for a clear and concise diagnosis whilst I was in the office and Dr. Covaleski explained every point clearly.

He is a caring. He has wonderful bedside manners and shows utmost concern and respect for his patients. Simply put Dr. C is a great doctor.