David J Kaufman, DO

I’m a CA transplant in NJ trying to assist my parents whenever I can. My father recently landed in the hospital due to abdominal pain and his doc told him to go to the ER as it could be appendicitis. At the hospital there were conflicting diagnoses and they left the hospital being told it was not my father’s appendix but his colon by a top notch GI physician at the hospital. Unfortunately that doc is not covered in my parents’ insurance so they had to find another once discharged. They have to stay within their group and they wanted a quick appt. So, among the limited choices given, I researched them and made a short list of great ones and not so bad ones. This guy’s reviews seemed decent so I recommended him to my folks. BIG mistake. I just got of the phone with my poor parents. My mother is a retired RN of many years so she is knowledgeable of medical conditions and also has worked with the gamut of both respectable and not so respectable physicians and surgeons. This guy was condescending, dismissive, zero bedside manner, and utterly rude. He told my father he definitely has appendicitis and should go to a surgeon immediately and get surgery. When my mother offered the CT scan cd he just shook his hands dismissing such a ludicrous suggestion. If it weren’t for their insurance they never would have even considered this clown. I feel so bad I steered them the wrong way. I hope to warn others from making the same mistake.

I met with Dr. Kaufman today. I had not seen him for almost four years when he prescribed some meds for me that helped change my life.
He is like no other doctor I have met with… ever.
First, he sees you on time which is refreshing.
Before he sees you he reviews your file so when he comes in he «knows you»
He asked me relevant questions as to how things had gone over the past four years and made me feel more like a family member than a doctor.
He gave me a clean bill of health and answered all of my questions.
As a lawyer, I pride myself in trying to connect with my clients and make them feel comfortable. Dr. Kaufman does exactly that.
I would strongly recommend him if you are in need of his medical services.

Crazy to give a colonoscopy 5 stars, but Dr. Kaufman made it as easy as possible. At age 57 I pushed it off long enough. After getting an order from my primary physician, I made a preliminary visit to Dr. Kaufman for a consultation. He has very thorough in describing the prep work and the procedure without getting me nervous. Also got all of the insurance paperwork out of the way so as not to worry on «game day».
The prep: I was more afraid of this than the procedure, but it was nothing. The work didn’t really start until Noon the day before and it was taking a few laxative pills and drinking a bunch of Gatorade mixed with Miralax.
The Procedure: Got there 10 minutes before my 7 AM appointment and the waiting room was full of 50+ year old nervous guys. They took me into a private area and put in a tiny I.V. to administer the sedative. A nurse explained the process in a very comforting way and they rolled me into the room where Dr. Kaufman answered all of my questions. By this time I had none. In went the sedative and the next thing I remember is waking up. Never felt any discomfort other than slight grogginess and felt fine afterwards. No problems, no worries.
If you are 50; get it over with.

I hit 50 a few months ago. With a family history of various internal issues, I knew it was the appropriate time for my first colonoscopy. I put it off for months, like all of my buddies, until I read Dan H.‘s review and of his experience. It really got me thinking that putting it off was no longer an option. I was going to get it over with once and for all.
I had a referral to Dr. Kaufman and made my appointment. His office is run smoothly and efficiently. Dr. K. is pleasant to deal with and I felt good about my pre-​procedure instructions.
The prep-​day in advance of the surgery was uncomfortable but not horrific. From noon to 10pm, I was home and dealing with the cleanse. The day of the procedure went as smooth as can be. Simple, efficient, painless.
Do it, gentlemen. Take the plunge. Now that I got my clean bill of health, I am worry free for 10 years.

I went to Dr Kaufman’s office a while ago, super easy appointment, clean office and the front desk/​nurse was very helpful.
Dr Kaufman himself is very caring, asked me to explain to him in detail what was going on with me and check everything.
He is very friendly doctor and will not rush you out to the door and I feel that he’s very genuine and very assuring.
I had endoscopy done with him and day before and after procedure, he actually called my husband to check on my condition and fortunately I don’t need any surgery or any further treatment.
I wish every doctors were like him.

Dr. Kaufman sees to be a nice man but when my mom was in pain and had to go to the hospital, he was not accessible. She is still in pain after her hospital stay and we called the office to find out what we need to do. Lyn the receptionist seems very unempathetic and cold no matter how nice I tried to be with her. When I called to ask her what we need to do, she said well I have paged him so he will get back to you when he can. I kindly asked if she can give me some direction or help and she said I cant tell you anything, you just have to wait to hear back from the doctor. I am not in a position to judge the doctor’s abitliies but when you are dealing with someone in pain, you would think they would have some system in place to take care of the patient’s needs other than telling them «just go to the emergency room». A little kindness and compassion goes a long way.