Dr. Melvin Haller MD

This office is the worst medical office I’ve been to. Waiting room is filthy and crowded. Staff is very rude and all the medical equipment is outdated. I had to bring in my younger daughter in for an eye exam and nothing was explained to me, everyone is rushing you even the doctor. The worst thing I experienced from the older doctor was when I was called in, I go to put my purse down and when I turn around the doctor is smacking down my daughter’s hand as he’s trying to put some drops in her eyes that I had no clue he needed to. My daughter was obviously upset and crying and I refused he continuing examining her. I had to ask to see another doctor but was refused. I demanded to speak with the office manager and she was no help at all. After this whole ordeal I got to the younger doctor which was much nicer and attentive. The bottom line from my experience is this office is not kid friendly and the whole staff needs further training in customer service. I will never return to this office nor do I recommend it.

Worst doctor’s office ever. Long waits, crowded waiting room, outdated equipment, dingy surroundings, unpleasant staff, doctor Chad is always rushed and unfriendly. Cannot think of any reason whatsoever why I would return to this place. Awful.

I went there twice, with urgent concerns, and They treated me amazingly great, doing me all tests and being super nice. I would recommended to everybody!

I went to this office for a case of what I thought was pink eye.
I was seen by chad haller who I felt at first impression was in a rush to see me and in a rush for me to get out. He quickly sat me down in a chair, poked around my eyes with his bare hands, diluted and stained and examined them and told me that i just had some irritation and gave me a sample of some eyedrops that were a steroid to bring down the swelling in my eye. He told me that it should clear up in a few days and i could go back to wearing contacts in no time.
A week later i was in the same position, so i went back and told him that i was seeing no improvement and if anything it was getting worse. He then told it was a viral infection and it was in my other eye so just to keep using the drops until it goes away.
Following the doctors orders I continued to use the drops. Didn’t wear my contacts at all.
A week after that the swelling and redness went down so I stopped using the drops, then I noticed that my eyes were ridiculously sensitive to the light. I figured it’ll go away on it own. One day I woke up in the morning and I couldn’t open my eyes to save my life! My eyes were burning and tearing and I couldn’t be in any light, I couldn’t even go to work. I decided to go to the hospital and when they examined my eyes throughly, they told me that I had corneal abrasions in both my eyes and that the eye drops that I was prescribed were not meant for me.
They told me that I could’ve lost my vision if I would’ve continued using the drops.
Right now my eyes are ok because I’m using antibacterial eyedrops to heal the abrasions. But the process is so painful. This never would have happened or have gotten worse if chad haller would have examined my eyes throughly and carefully. I feel like the steroids made it worse so I’m pissed he prescribed me those.
I’m going back to another ophthalmologist this week because I might have to get a corneal transplant. If I would’ve lost my vision i would’ve sued. But I’m thinking about suing regardless for all the pain and damage he’s put me through.
Ps I’m in the dark and I had to voice note this review and had someone edit it because the screen on my phone was too bright even at it’s lowest. This is so debilitating. I can’t even walk across the street because I can’t see.
Take care of your eyes and don’t let anyone unprofessional mess with your eyes.

I had a lot of pain and discomfort in my eye and called many places no one wanted to see me asap. I was told about a place in Astoria where they accept walk-​in. I called and the young lady who picked up the phone told me to come in before 12. I thought my insurance wouldn’t cover it but she assure me it would. Took down my information and told me all I had was a $ 70 copay and they only accepted cash. I got to the office it was a little crowded. There was two young ladies in the front, a really tall girl with dark hair; she was super kind and passed me the clip board while the other young lady who I remember is pregnant was very kind and had printed out all my information when we had spoken on the phone. I had forgotten it was only cash but she directed me to the closest atm. She told me the wait would be around 30mins and it was; definitely worth it doctor was very kind and friendly told me what was wrong with my eye and even gave me a sample told me to use for a week and come back if I felt it was not getting better.
Dislikes: Place needs a little cleaning thats why it does not get 5 stars.

I saw one of the Haller sons this afternoon. I believe it was Dr. Tod. He is incredibly personable, respectful, & has a great sense of humor. All-​in-​all, an excellent bedside manner. In addition, he took the time to answer all my questions thoroughly and explained everything that I needed to know. His technicians & assistants are also good.
The office is quite busy so the wait time is not surprising, nor is it unbearable.
I’ve docked a star from my review for the misfortune that is one of the front-​desk staff members. The young woman, who’s name I did not get, has the most unfortunate attitude I’ve ever had the displeasure of stumbling upon in a medical office. She spoke to patients in a loud and tactless manner. I couldn’t believe how disrespectful she was.

Dave N. is right. Your insurance is billed to the max with these guys. But they are OK and so are the assistants in the back. Scylla and Charybdis who man the front, i.e. the girls at the front desk, need an attitude adjustment and more manners to run this type of operation. This is the deal at this office as of late. I do not know what happened. Bitchier is not better. They do speak loudly and should be much more discreet in such an environment. They should stop talking and tidy up the place and actually work. I wish they’d hire better people for the job, as there are way better people who would be great at it, but hey, once passed them, the experience is not so bad.

i visited dr. haller’s office yesterday, in part because of the overwhelmingly positive review from jason d., dated 6÷25÷2013. note that there are three dr. hallers — a dad and his two sons — all of whom work at the same office.
let me share with you my experience of this office, and in doing so, hopefully make sense of the three exisiting reviews, one of which — jason’s — completely contradicts the other two reviews — nina’s and melissa’s.
the waiting area is filthy (used tissues on the floor, leaves everywhere, electrical wires sticking out of the floor boards).
the two, young latina receptionists are incredibly nasty and foul-​mouthed (you can actually hear them disparaging other patients);
the equipment seems outdated;
basic hygiene protocols are not followed;
finally, the doctors, who seem to be competent, run this place like a puppy mill: you’re in and out as quickly as possible; you’re insurance is probably billed as much as possible; and there’s virtually no explanation for any of the tests performed. there was brief discussion at the very end with a diagnosis, etc., which is wny the place gets 1-​star, as opposed to none.

The office is a complete mad house the Dr’s wife works the front desk and let me tell you that’s one money hungry lady. She has no intention of being nice to her patients all she cares about is that you pay her the stupid copayment and «have a seat» she is very rude when it comes to answer any questions you have that do not concern her getting paid. The wait is always 1hr+ the office is in horrible condition the carpets are full of dust; makes you wanna tippy toe so that the dust isn’t spread causing you and all the other 1 938 482 patients in there to sneeze. The equipment was maybe used on my great great grandmother it’s so old.
The 3 doctors are good Dr’s but I refuse to walk into such a dirty place ever again.

I have NO IDEA what the last review is talking about! I have not seen anything close to that and I think that person must have had an agenda against the doctor for some reason.
Dr. Haller was amazing and the place is CLEAN and the technicians are knowledgeable and tidy. Dr. Haller should not be to blame if a patient in the waiting room made a mess, or if a patient forgot to shut off a sink in the bathroom. He is too busy and should not be spending his time vacuuming while examining patients and running into the bathroom all day long.
His office is filled with amazing technology, and I have never had an extensive exam like I did in his office. He is very complete and the staff is so sweet. The place is packed, but the wait is not very long at all! I see why everyone I know goes to Dr. haller. It is obvious. They are the best! He cam so highly recommended that I couldn’t pass it up. I go there, as well as my kids. The place is amazing for adults and kids.
Dr. Haller is professional, right on the money with his diagnosis and treatment, and his staff is amazing! His place is clean, and often is filled with tons of kids in the waiting room, but that can explain the mess. By no means is the last review correct and I highly recommend Dr. Haller for all the right reasons!
The last reviewer either confused Dr. haller with someone else, or just was upset because she has to pay a copay or something! I have seen MANY worse doctors offices! Trust me! Go to Dr. haller! you will NOT be dissapointed!

This was THE worst doctor’s office I have ever been in. A medical house of horrors. My father is a retired physician who practiced in New York City for over 50 years and he probably would have encouraged me to report it. Open containers, a dripping sink, filthy floor, crumbs on the chairs in the basement waiting room. I wasn’t even sure if the equipment was clean. One technician uses a Kleenex to wipe it off. Haven’t they heard of alcohol wipes? Don’t get me wrong. The doctor was very good but the office is what’s keeping me from returning.