Dr. Sean Halligan, MD

I have never left a negative review of a care provider before today. But I just saw Dr. Sean Halligan at City MD on Flatbush. The rest of the care team at this clinic was lovely, but this particular doctor was condescending, rude, and inappropriate. He interrupted me, talked over me, and left the treatment room so abruptly that I was unsure the appointment was over. I left feeling awful and confused.

I've never said this about any medical provider, but Dr. Halligan immediately had very poor bedside manner. He interrupted the nurse and walked into the room without knocking while she was still taking my vital signs, started speaking very quickly and definitively about what my illness was for 5 minutes without many questions about symptoms or input from me, and had his hand on the doorknob ready to end the appoinment before I had the time to process what was happening or ask questions. I'm sure he knows what he is doing medically as he is the licensed professional, but I would have more peace of mind if he took the time to greet and appear to listen to his patients, even if they are just one-time CityMD patients.

I went to Dr Halligan at City MD in Brooklyn Heights. I had been sick all week with a cold and stabbing ear pain. I did a consult with an online dr who said it was a cold. I also had a rash and sent photos to my derm. I still had stabbing ear pain and thought it was an ear infection so I went to City MD. Dr Halligan was friendly, charming, attentive and most importantly a great doctor. He diagnosed me with shingles. If I had waited, who knows what would have happened. It was not just a cold. I am grateful I got a great doctor who was professional and who cured me. Thank you!

My 17 year son came to consultation due to dizziness among other things. Ear and throat was not check and he has a history of ear infections causing that. My son takes omeoprazol on a regular basis - prescribed by specialist. Without asking for the reason the dr. was not recommended expensive gluten free places without knowing our budget and seemed annoyed at my response. When consulting for wrist pain due to fall he disregard and said it was nothing. Overall the visit was a waste of time. He was very unprofessional at the point that I felt the need to go online and write my first review ever.

In my experience Dr. Halligan showed very poor bedside manner. Seemed to be in a rush as the treat went on. Wouldn't let me, as the patient, get a word in. Before I could grasp what was going on, he was out the door. Hopefully he wasn't late to whatever caused his impatient behavior. In conclusion, I would not recommend this "MD" but will always recommend City MD.

I went to Dr. Halligan at CityMD in the UWS for a tick bite. He clearly described the process for treating it in the short term, and understanding how to monitor potential symptoms related to the bite in the medium and long term. I left the visit feeling confident about what the next steps should be. He was also friendly and professional..

WENT IN WITH EXTREME SWELLING OF THROAT AND PAIN. HE LISTENED AND IMMEDIALTLY PUT ME ON PREDNISONE. HE WAS VERY PERESONABLE. HE PUT ME AT EASE AND I DID NOT FEEL RUSHED, THANK YOU DR,HALLIGAN LAURIE WISE

I went to the CITYMD on the upper west side for a serious sinus infection. He listened as I told him of my extensive history with such problems, told him of two meds that worked; one better than the other, and he chose one giving his reason. I highly recommend Dr. Halligan. I'd see him again for anything. He trusted me and I trusted him. Two days later I'm feeling so much better. He knows his stuff, has great bedside manner, listens, cares, and helps. I highly recommend Dr. Halligan.