Furman Alice, MD

Great PCP. Always on time, efficient, personally follows up on any issues. Great doctor.

Found Dr. Furman to be cold, and she really did not listen to what I had to say about my symptoms. When I called her office as she asked me too they would not put me through to her and gave me an appointment for a month later even though I had irregular blood tests and she had asked me tp call her and wanted to retest sooner. It seems that there is a lack of communication and care Would not recommend her nor use her again.

I just got back from my first appointment with Dr. Furman, and I can safely say that this is the worst experience I have ever had for a doctors visit, and I will definitely not be going back. I usually do some research before I pick doctors, but this time I was really sick and I needed to see someone in a hurry, so I skipped that step, unfortunately. Let me see — where can I start to describe my disappointment? The office staff are very unprofessional, made me wait just to get greeted, when there was noone but me in front of the reception desk. They were lacking common courtesy throughout the entire time they were helping me, and a couple of times I had to put up with interruptions for personal calls which they took, and I had to listen to them talk to their friends in a very loud voice and over 3 – 4 minutes, which to me is unacceptable considering that they are helping a patient. After they took all my information, I had to wait about 45 minutes for my name to be called, and when that happened, I was taken into what looked like a business office, where I had to wait another 5 minutes for the doctor to show up. When she came, she asked me several questions and then she said she would examine me, and she took me into another small room, which did resemble a doctor’s cabinet. Let me point out that prior to her «examination» noone, i mean no physician assistant or some sort of nurse bothered to take my vitals, so I assume they don’t think this stuff is important there. The examination consisted of asking me a few more questions, looking down my throat, and then when I said that I had fever, she was like — oh ok, let me take your temperature then. Extremely unprofessional. Did not answer any of my questions properly, and had a very bad attitude throughout — made me feel very unwelcome and at some point I just wanted to get up and leave. I will not waste any more time writing about this woman, but my advice is, do not make the mistake to go there, find someone who is and behaves like a real doctor.

I just got back from my first visit to Dr. Furman’s office. The office was very professional, prompt, and efficient. I met with Dr. Furman (not a physician’s assistant) and she even stuck around to chitchat a little. The only downside is they don’t accept some major insurance policies, and office visits are pricey. But heck, it’s Manhattan.

Finding a new doctor in the Big Apple is a little intimidating. Fortunately, it seems just about everyone from my office goes to Dr. Furman, and she came highly recommended. She’s been my PCP for about three years now. Her offices are convenient to anyone near the 4÷5÷6 trains.
Granted, I’ve never had any major medical issues, but I’ve always been pleased with her level of care and professionalism. I know that she accepts Oxford insurance but can’t speak to others.