Bergen Dermatology

I’ve been a patient of Dr. Boakye for over a year and she is amazing! I have eczema and hyperpigmentation and both worsen as the weather changes. My first visit with Dr. Boayke she immediately diagnosed that I had dermatitis on my face and treated it. Her staff is always very professional and courteous and I’ve never had any complaints.
As for those that complain about pricing, I’ve yet to go to any dermatologist that wasn’t pricey the difference is will my problem be solved in one visit and does the doctor take the time to explain my symptoms and comprises a treatment plan that we both can agree with. Dr. Boakye does all that and more. The fact that she also sells products that she believes in makes me want to purchase them even more. As a professional woman it’s important that I take care of my skin and I’m glad I have someone like Dr. Boakye to guide me!

I had my first appt with Bergen Dermatology today and was impressed.
I found the Dr herself and staff to be very professional/​polite.
The Dr spent quit a bit of time listening to my history and concerns.
I was not pushed into buying any $$ products or services, and was given a bag of free samples as I was leaving.
Would recommend!

I am glad that I did not listen to the negative reviews. I searched for a good dermatologist since my guy who I used to go to for years moved to South Jersey. I did many Google searches and came across Dr. Boakye
Dr. Boakye’s staff is very professional. I started going to the practice at their old location. I’m glad to see that they’ve moved on into a brighter space. The doctor takes her time and gets the diagnosis right. I find it fairly easy to get an appointment and I also like that Bergen Derm is now on ZocDoc. I find ZocDoc very convenient.
I have to see Dr. Boakye again as I have a skin disorder that can have flare ups when the season changes. I am glad that I found Dr. Boakye and whenever anyone asks about a derm, I give them her practice.
PS: For those complaints about the practice securing your credit card info, this is not the only doctor who does this. Have you visited Quest Labs? Quest does the same thing and they are a major corporation. Rent is high and insurance is high not just for patients but for doctors as well. If you can’t pay the whole thing in one shot, I say with your credit card on file, make a few pay arrangements and tell the staff what day to take the payment out. I do this at my dentist all the time. No one can stay in business for free if patients bills are not paid.

The doctor is very knowledgeable. I went to three other dermatologists and received an incorrect diagnosis. In less than one minute she provided the right diagnosis and treatment. She takes time to answer your questions. I am pleased with her services.

Its interesting to read many of the ratings/​comments that were posted. I can understand a patients frustration with cost, and releasing your credit card information, but I also respect policies that are put into place. Often you have to question why the policy was put into place.
Any whom, my experience at Bergen Dermatology has been a pleasant one thus far. Its a very clean and chic establishment with posh décor. The receptionist has always been super friendly and so has the other staff members. Dr. Boakye takes her time to explains and educate me on, whereas other offices spent minimal time explaining prior to doing any procedures.
Although its too early to see any results, her expertise allows me to trust the process and believe that all will be okay…
Stay Tune…

Called to schedule an appointment. Felicia answered the phone and I asked if the office participated in-​network with my insurance company. I stated the insurance company name and you could have sworn I asked her to paint my house! She struggled to get the answer out. I then told her I wanted to set up a first time appointment and she told me to hold on. A few minutes later someone else picked up the phone and proceeded to tell me their office policy is to keep a copy of my credit card on file in case there are any missed appointments or if there is an insurance deductible. I told her since the office is an in-​network provider with my insurance company that was irrelevant. Asked her if I did not want a copy of my credit card kept in my file would I still be able to make an appointment. She said at the time of my appointment I would be required to bring in a $ 100 cash deposit in lieu of a copy of my credit card. I said the office policy is bizarre and quickly hung up the phone.

I would not waste your time or money here. The staff is horrible. I went into to see a doctor about a spot on my chest only to be told they could do nothing because I was pregnant. (for the record I told the receptionist I was pregnant when booking the appointment) The doctor told me to come back in Oct after baby and she would look at it then. They submitted a $ 225 bill for a 5 min visit which they did nothing and no answers for me about what it was. When I called to question why my insurance did not cover the whole visit 100% since I have no co-​pay with in network insurance and my deductable was not an issue the woman on the phone got literally loud with me. She kept raising her voice and cutting me off. I had to hold the phone away from my ear because her voice was getting so loud. When I asked her if she could lower her voice and speak to me it only got worse with more attitude. Needless to say I choose to cancel my follow up appointment.
If you would like to be treated with respect and dignity do not go here. If you would like a sound professional advise do not go here. If you would like a doctor who cares about you and not the amount of money they can bill don’t go here.

If you don’t have $$$$$$ then you don’t belong here.
I never got in to see the Doctor because they were more interested in getting my credit card number than finding out what was wrong with me. I’m fundamentally opposed to being in debt, and credit cards in general, so I politely informed the receptionist that I planned to pay in cash, as my co-​pay from my insurance (which they accepted) was only $ 10.
Well the receptionist just kept repeating that she would need my credit card. I kept insisting I would pay cash and politely asked her to consult the doctor. Well it turns out even the doctor refused to see me without getting a credit card on file. I think that says a lot about their level of compassion, or lack thereof.
Especially when you consider that I was the only person in the waiting room. And the entire office was decorated with expensive creams and lotions, ads for hair transplants and the obligatory flat screen tv advertising which cosmetic procedures they offered (botox, laser etc.). I guess they would rather not waste their time with someone like me who wasn’t interested in spending a ton of money on expensive creams and dermatology packages.
When you visit a dermatologist, I think its important to take note of the fact that these people are only treating the symptoms of your disease and not the actual root cause. I went in for Acne /​Eczema, but in my heart, I knew that the dermatologist could only offer me expensive creams and lotions with a plethora of unknown side effects that may or may not work but in the end are only treating my symptoms and not the actual cause.
If you have adult acne, chances are your acne is due to a hormone imbalance, and instead of spending thousands at the derm, you should perhaps consider changing your diet and lifestyle, or seeing is an Endocrinologist, someone who specializes in hormones, and hormonal imbalances. Don’t waste your time with doctors like this one that only want to sell you expensive botox, laser and chemical peel packages. That wont get you anywhere (trust me I’ve spent thousands on laser and chemical peels for my acne and at the end of the day the problem is still there.)
Don’t waste your money and time, for Acne/​eczema. Consider changing your lifestyle or going to see an endocrinologist or even a naturopathic doctor. (I myself have been having a lot of success with the herbs Vitex, and DIM) In my humble opinion these folks can help figure out whats actually wrong instead of just treating your symptoms to no avail.

Could not ask for more professional and caring doctors — definitely worth the trek from NYC!

I have been to Bergen Dermatology a couple of times and it has always been a good experience. The doctors are extremely knowledgeable, professional, and friendly. The office is clean, bright, and modern. Even though I live in NYC, I’m willing to go across the river for a good doctor. Their location in Northern NJ is just a few minutes from the George Washington Bridge so it’s really easy to get to. I’ve referred friends who love the practice as well. I highly recommend Bergen Dermatology.

The dermatologists here are great! I have had adult acne for more than 20 years and have seen many dermatologists. Dr. Boakye and Dr. Osei-​Tutu go the extra mile and really helped by educating me on how to care for my skin. I use a combination of Duac Gel and Tretinoin and it’s really been a face-​saver! I also learned that Tretinoin cream has wrinkle smoothing effect (don’t quote me on it — i just know it’s good for wrinkles).