Jackson Micheal E Dr

So, I have been to a few dermotologists in my day but I wanted to try someone who was African American, I went to him 3 times, allthe times the wait was about 30 – 45 minutes, which is not bad, but his professionalism is to be questioned. I had a bump on my knee and immediately he says I need a biopsy and doesn’t even explain the procedure to me, I had to ask the nurse what’s going on and she tells me I will get a needle and then stiches to be removed a few days later. I also told him I had dark spots on my thigh and he said I’ll look at it next visit… WOW! He just wants another co-​payment. He makes you wait in the room for 30 minutes befor ehe comes in and then rushes everything. Only plus is the office is nice. The other negative is that they will charge you $ 75 for a missed appointment.

Not sure what’s up with this dude. I gave him another shot (today will make my third and last visit), and I was appalled by what I saw and experienced.
To avoid wasting any more time than has already escaped me from sitting in the waiting room for 50+ minutes, here’s my quick sh*t list:
* I came in for a screen testing. Everyone knew this except him.
* I saw my account with notes from the previous meetings, and he diagnosed me with acne vulgaris. My skin is clear, and I’ve never gone to see him for acne.
* He ignored my request for a screen testing because it was a Saturday and he didn’t have time for that. But um, I just paid my $ 15 co-​pay. Really?
* He rushed out of the room after our consultation without giving me a clear picture of what his analysis was. I didn’t even know that the session was over.
* I asked the nurse to bring him back in. He didn’t like this.
* He blamed his nurse for his own unprofessionalism.
* I asked him if I had anything to worry about based on my overall skin health, he snapped and said, «You have to wait for my diagnosis.» Yet, still no clear answers there, just a list of arbitrary prescriptions and mysterious samples in a sandwich bag (that I later trashed when I got home).
* He then proceeded to tell me that I had dry skin (it’s the dead of winter, mister) and he quickly scribbled another drug for me to needlessly use.
I’ve seen interns perform better than this guy. Keep it moving, folks.

Kudos to the doctor and staff!!! I love the atmosphere of his office and the staff. They are very professional and warm. I definitely recommend Dr. Jackson to all!!!
Great dermatologist!!!

The first visit was an ultimate success, you almost feel at home! I felt very comfortable discussing my issues I’ve experienced. I was given lots of samples to try the new products before completely switching over. Let’s see what the outcome will be in a month!

I waited for about an hour to be weighed and put into a room. I then waited another hour to see the doctor who came in with two assistants. When I told the doctor I was uncomfortable with having so many people in the room he chastised me. He said more than once «this is my place» as if my discomfort did not matter. I repeated that I was not comfortable he told me to «Get Out». No kidding. Just like that. I was shocked! I took the day off work for this appointment, waited two hours only to be the doctor’s verbal punching bag. I’m so sorry I made the mistake of going here.

I really liked this place, it was quiet and not as long of a wait as I’ve read. I have had excellent results and i would recommend Dr. Jackson to everyone I know. I actually will be bring my son in soon.

Overall bad experience. If you want to wait at a minimum for 2 hours in the waiting room, be asked to come back every 2 weeks (more money for them), or wait at least 3 months for the doctor to send you your medical records after you decide to find another doctor– then this is the doctor for you. If you value your time and want a doctor and staff that makes you feel like you only actually matter — then please find someone else. If you are having face skin issues, I would also look elsewhere — he would change my treatment every 2 weeks which I don’t really think is enough time to see if anything is actually working.
Edit: It’s been 5 months since I left this review and they still haven’t sent me my medical records. They are horrible. Don’t go!
Edit again: Look at how much money he makes from pharmaceutical companies:

This Dr. would get more stars except for one thing… The unbearably long wait. It borders on the absurd and is just plain disrespectful to the patients. We are all busy and all our time is valuable. Everyone, when we go see Dr’s, are usually ok with a bit of a wait. But when you show up on time for your appointment and the waiting room is full and you know there is only one Dr there and that wait routinely turns into 2 to 4 hours, something is definitely wrong. If I have an appointment at 4 PM, finally seeing the Dr when the staff is ready to go home at 7 PM is ridiculous. And this happened to me and my son MULTIPLE TIMES! This place is a factory and they book as many appointments as possible with no regard for the way the excessively long waits effect their patients.

The only reason it’s not 5 stars is because of the wait. Dr. Jackson is very thorough and you will never feel like he’s rushing to be at the next patient. He has an amazing bedside manner and friendly staff that remembers me everytime I come. I’ve had skin problems my entire life and I really felt like he knew his stuff. I’m a doctor myself so I was very particular about cleaniless but no problems here. If you don’t mind a little bit of a wait for a great doc then this is your place.

The wait was negligible especially when compared to the average doctor’s visit. The office is among the most aesthetically pleasing environments that I’ve seen in a physician office. The staff are friendly, and unlike a certain other Skin of Color derm’s offices in mid & uptown, they actually pick up the phone when called and are courteous. Now keep in mind, I work in Nursing so I can be a bit more critical than other patients. That being said, Dr. Jackson shows a great bedside manner. He’s quite personable and very easy to speak to. Expect him to be patient in listening to you and a thorough consultation afterward. He even made sure to let me know he was available late at night for any questions regarding the handful of samples and Rx’s I left with.
I really can’t think of any area that Dr. Jackson and his staff were lacking. So yeah… Need a dermatologist? In Brooklyn or lower Manhattan?
The Doctor is in… Ft. Greene.

Bring a book, Nook, Ipad, or all of the above. Plan to spend 3 – 4 hours here. On the plus side, you’ll be pleased with the results.