I saw her twice. The initial consultation was ok, although I felt rushed. The 2nd time I could have called her office for the test result but I chose to see her in person to see what she would tell... More

I saw her twice. The initial consultation was ok, although I felt rushed. The 2nd time I could have called her office for the test result but I chose to see her in person to see what she would tell me. She saw me 1 hour past my scheduled time and only said to me, 'your test results are normal, you can go now, see me in 6 months'. I was trying to tell her what I had done to relieve my symptoms but she had no time to hear. I was disappointed. Her office staff told me her appointments usually run about 1 hour late. I said if I had known, I should have just called for the results and not come back for a second time. In my opinion, too many appointments have been booked. Patients do not get enough time to speak to the doctor.
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Dr.s Rackoff and Fisher are medical diamonds of Beth Israel at Union Square. The entire hosptial needs better trained admin staff, not irritated and arguing folks with patients in earshot. Doctors,... More

Dr.s Rackoff and Fisher are medical diamonds of Beth Israel at Union Square. The entire hosptial needs better trained admin staff, not irritated and arguing folks with patients in earshot. Doctors, like most things in life, have to 'fit.' Patients also need to partner, not be passive-Dr. Rackoff IS brilliant, doesnt BS, has no time to waste-its her compassion to get the most from her treatment time that drives her quickly from patient to patient, not rudeness. Auto-immune diseases and patients are multiplying faster than they can keep up, read the news!!!. BTW doctors claiming to be Rhuematologists capable of treating FM, CFS as well as varities of RA, are still looking at women with auto immune diseases as emotionally stressed etc. Dr. Rackoff may be quick, but she looks at the entire patient profile-I'd been misdiagnosed for decades, she saved my life, literally.
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Dr. Rackoff is a fabulous doctor. She has helped myself and my husband. We both use her and she's a wonderful diagnostician and rheumatologist. I would highly recommend her to someone looking for a... More

Dr. Rackoff is a fabulous doctor. She has helped myself and my husband. We both use her and she's a wonderful diagnostician and rheumatologist. I would highly recommend her to someone looking for a good doctor in NYC, JENNY FEIN
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I saw Dr Rackoff about my rheumatoid arthritis and pregnancy issues. She knew a lot about both situations and made medication recommendations with which I felt comfortable. I would highly recommend... More

I saw Dr Rackoff about my rheumatoid arthritis and pregnancy issues. She knew a lot about both situations and made medication recommendations with which I felt comfortable. I would highly recommend her
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Initially, when I saw Dr. Rackoff several years ago, I thought she was rushed, indeferent and somewhat condicending. When prompted with questions, she seemed annoyed and at one time told me to... More

Initially, when I saw Dr. Rackoff several years ago, I thought she was rushed, indeferent and somewhat condicending. When prompted with questions, she seemed annoyed and at one time told me to "look it up". After several months of unresponsive treatment, I went to a few other doctors, one of whom recommened Embrel. I suggested this to her, and we began treatment. This was the only thing that worked. I continuted to see her over the last few years, and last week, she seemed much warmer, concerned and interested. She wanted me to get a test which my GP for an seemingly unrelated ailement that stymied my GP, and followed up with a Sunday call to me. She also spoke to me on the phone and suggested another specialist--again, something that did not occur to my GP. I guess what I'm saying is that I found her initially rude but that she's improved over the last few years, for what ever reason, and I think really knows her stuff. At this point, I'd recommend her. Thanks, S
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Honestly I didn't feel the warmth others have reported. I found her robotic and hurried, like so many other physicians these days. She simply told me I have a serious disease, gave me medication... More

Honestly I didn't feel the warmth others have reported. I found her robotic and hurried, like so many other physicians these days. She simply told me I have a serious disease, gave me medication and a list of things to get done. I went to her because I'm working outside the U.S. and I thought I would need someone I could communicate with via email. She told me I should have a blood test done after one month and I should email the results to her. I did, and 3 weeks later I have yet to hear from her. I called the office after 10 days and left a message, never heard back. I must say the medication has almost eliminated my symptoms, for which I'm grateful. In my case, I have not felt that personalized care that others are talking about.
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Dr. Paula Rackoff is a fabulous doctor. She followed me through the course of an illness and was able to diagnose me. Truly a great physician. Lance M.

Dr. Paula Rackoff is a fabulous doctor. She followed me through the course of an illness and was able to diagnose me. Truly a great physician. Lance M.
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HI Dr. Paula Rackoff is a wonderful Doctor. I was very impressed with her knowledge and her caring. I would recommend anyone to Dr. Rackoff , she is a brilliant rheumotologist and internist, went to... More

HI Dr. Paula Rackoff is a wonderful Doctor. I was very impressed with her knowledge and her caring. I would recommend anyone to Dr. Rackoff , she is a brilliant rheumotologist and internist, went to Yale Medical School. Lance M.
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SHES A WONDERFUL AND CARING DOCTOR. ELLEN FEINGERTZ

SHES A WONDERFUL AND CARING DOCTOR. ELLEN FEINGERTZ
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Dr Paula Rackoff treated both my rheumatoid arthritis to the point where I am going tothe gym again and working! AND she helped my family understand the disease's impact on the emotional parts of my... More

Dr Paula Rackoff treated both my rheumatoid arthritis to the point where I am going tothe gym again and working! AND she helped my family understand the disease's impact on the emotional parts of my life. Adina H.
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