Riverside Medical Group

The doctors at this practice have seen my son since his birth. The physicians are top rate, if you want doctors who are committed to your child’s care then this is the practice for you. We have called the doctors at all hours for advice and have always received a call back. The front desk is always friendly with me and my 9 month old. Although the rooms are small, they still make accommodations to make the visit pleasurable.

Very busy pediatrics practice, they have many locations within the NJ area, great hours makes it easy to bring your kids in quickly when they’re sick. Dr Z is amazing. You are always seen quickly and he tries to get you out quickly also instead of waiting around forever. He has great clinical judgement and I trust him with my family’s life. I love how honest he is. Will definitely continue to come back here. A+

I bring my daughter to this office because I like the doctors here. No rush to get us off the room, answer all of my questions. The staff has always been attentive, an yes, there is a wait but I don’t think it is abnormal for a doctor’s office. Biggest plus to me it’s that they open during the weekends, so no need to wait until Monday. Where I come from doctors work 4 – 5 days a week and short hours, so this is definitely beneficial.

We’ve been going here since my 2.5 year old was born, and taking my second daughter there too. The staff up front is really courteous, helpful and friendly and we really like the nurses. My 2.5 year old had a lot of issues so we were there 2 – 3 times a week her first few months of life so we got to know the practice really well. The doctors are really good with both kids and seem to genuinely care and follow up (and they call back within 30 mins if you ring with a question). The wait time does suck, but with so many kids in Hoboken and so few practices, it’s kind of expected. I’ve found that going between 11 – 3 tends to have the least wait time.

I have been going to this office for 8 years. Well with the practice itself. I wouldn’t trade it for any other pediatric office. I live 45 minutes away from the office and I don’t mind it one bit. The doctors are wonderful. The office staff and manager are very great and helpful. I always leave with a smile on my face. My children also love the staff and doctors and are really comfortable with them.

Recently relocated to Hoboken and this office was great with the transition. Medical records were faxed over and ready! The staff and providers are friendly and great. Really like this office!

I have been with the group since 2005. Docotrs are reliable, Dr. Pariakh, is the best (Just saying) The wait is not long, and I always leave the office knowing all will be better

In a perfect world, no one would have to wait to be seen by a doctor, ever. Having a sick & fussy child & having to wait in order to see a doctor can be a very frustrating experience. But honestly, what can you expect if you want to seen by doctors that are high in demand? Especially when it comes to ones who (gasp) have late & weekend hours! No one wants to have to spend the whole day at the doctor’s office, and I hate waiting as much as the next person, but I also understand that sometimes it’s necessary. Good care is very hard to come by & I’ve delt with a few terrible experiences at other doctor’s offices to know this first hand. Despite the sometimes lengthy wait times, I find this to be a very good practice. I did not have any issues making an appointment, the receptionists were fine & weren’t rude or frantic. The manager was very pleasant & helpful. And most importantly the doctor made me feel at ease, answered all my questions, and relaxed my concerns. When I called with a couple of follow up questions a few days later, I wasn’t rushed off the phone either. What else could a parent ask for?

I have been bringing my kids to this facility for the last 2 years and I wish I knew about them before, the receptionist are very professional and helpful. The Medical assistants make my kids feel comfortable. I have 4 children and I made some bad choices selecting a medical facility and finally found a place that cares about my boys and not just about making money.

Really great pediatric practice. They are open late and have weekend hours. I can always walk in with out waiting very long. The staff, manager, and providers are very kind!

My family and I love this Pediatric office! My children have been taking our children there since birth and not only are the Doctors and NPs great, but the office staff is so friendly and accommodating. We have had only great experiences and very little wait time. If you are looking for a great Pediatric group and office, look no further…

I have 2 daughters ²⁄₄ and they have been going there since they were born ! Excellent doctors and staff is very helpful ! Dr Parikh is the best ! Always a pleasant experience.

Both of our boys (5 and 7) have been going to Riverside since birth and we and are extremely happy with the care everyone provides there. I’m very surprised to read negative reviews. Dr. Parikh correctly diagnosed my 7 day old infant with Craniosynostosis. She recommended a fantastic neurosurgeon and the rest is history. Every visit I was away feeling grateful and fortunate to have them as our pediatrician. Please feel free to reach out to me directly if you have any questions. I’m always happy to help other neighborhood moms.

Dr. Sheba Ben is an awesome pediatrician and I would recommend her to all parents, and the 3 stars is just for that. However, I would not give any stars to the staff at the check-​in counter making the appointments or the admin group of this practice. You always end up waiting for hours even of you make an appointment and on a Saturday, they only have 1 doctor at the Clinton St, Hoboken location. For this reason, we are forced to go somewhere else.

Be sure to check insurance coverage — despite the fact that they are listed as IN NETWORK with my insurance company and both my husband and my (soon to be born) child would have liked to have been seen at this practice, when I called to get more information, they informed me that my insurance is not actually accepted by their practice. The woman on the phone was quite rude and dismissive and was not an insurance specialist — only quoting from their website — and on the whole an entirely unpleasant experience. Going elsewhere for our medical needs for sure.

We’ve been taking our son to Riverside on Clinton St. since he was born. We love Dr. Levy, and when she isn’t available we usually see Dr. Ben who has also been great. Some people have complained about the wait time, and weekends can be quite busy but overall we haven’t had too many long waits. And honestly I’ve seen the number of walk-​ins they have on the sign-​in sheet, so I think they do a decent job of getting everyone seen as soon as possible. Everyone at the office is friendly and even with the number of parents/​patients they still remember us each time we come in which gives that personal touch.

Never going here again. Waited forever to be seen. the assistant put me in the examination room and I just sat there for 40 minutes. I saw Dr. Shari Reitzen for all of 3 minutes. Nothing special here and not worth the wait at all.

I have taken my son to this office since he was born. They have always treated my son like he’s a part of their family. The Doctors, and staff are Super Helpful, and friendly. They have several convenient locations, and any emergencies, we just take him to the 24 hour location in Seacaucus! My son is now Five and would Never take him anywhere else! :)

The only reason to come here is for convenience and because, for the most part, you will get adequate medical advice, especially when your child is ill.
The staff constantly surprises me with an ability to be worse each time I go than the last. In fact, I just called the office for a refill on an inhaler and after being transferred to three people, then asking again for the refill on an INHALER, I was asked «What is this medication for?» I’ve also never waited less than 30 minutes for an appointment, and I usually book the first one of the morning.
I’ve also received poor medical advice, so use common sense– if something they tell you doesn’t sit well, get a second opinion. My most recent example is the doctor suggesting that we limit the amount of fruit our daughter eats because at the 90^th percentile for height and the 75^th for weight, the doctor feels we should limit our 6-​year old’s caloric intake. I spoke with another pediatrician who said this was ridiculous advice for a child with that balance on the height and weight scales.

My biggest problem with the place is the extremely long wait. It doesnt matter what time or day of the week I go, the place is always packed. We never have any preference for any doctor. For the most part I take my child only for well visits. But even then my wait is never under an hour in the waiting room, and once we are in the office, there is usually yet another 10 min wait for the doctor.
The waiting room is tiny, and packed with sick kids coughing, sneezing, crying, screaming. 15 minute wait is something that I can accept. But I simply cannot let my baby be exposed to other sick kids for over an hour in an overcrowded room.
I find the front desk staff lethargic, incompetent and absent minded.
Its true that the assistants dont care whether you need to take off the child clothes/​diapers for weighing — and this could mean a difference of 8 ounces as I once discovered.
The doctors who we have seen are competent, but then our child has been a normal healthy baby so far. They are hard to reach by phone because they have patients backed up to the brim. If you leave a message they would have time to return your call only towards the end of their day.
So we are looking for another practice to take my child to. I am sure the doctors are good, but the place is just so poorly run.