Lawrence Diamond, MD

Dr. Lawrence (Larry) Diamond has been our family doctor for many years. He is, in a word, outstanding.
First, he’s always on time. In fact, I’ve never waited longer than five minutes to see him, and if I’m there early, he’s frequently ready to see me earlier.
Second, he’s thorough. I never feel rushed when we meet. He always asks «is there anything else?» and gives any new issues the same amount of attention and patience. The last time I was there, he reminded me that it was time for a flu shot, and gave it to me immediately.
Third, he is willing to let his patients challenge him and to challenge them back. I am very pill-​shy, and he will not only describe what the pills will do, but the side-​effects — and how long it will take to recover. My spouse is the type who researches everything on the internet, and Dr. Diamond engages her in what information is accurate in her particular case.
Finally, he builds relationships with his patients. I don’t need to review my medical history with him.
Dr. Diamond’s secondary specialty is geriatrics, and I have referred several older friends to him, including some older gay men who are HIV positive. They have told me that he has helped them better manage their medications and provided useful information on health management.
If you are in Flushing and looking for a new doctor, I recommend him. He’s at Kissena and Holly, and there are 5 buses that stop in front of his office.