Joel M Solomon MD

Save your money and your insurance. This guy, his staff, and his office were totally depressing and really bad. Went there for a specific problem which he ignored and proceeded to do an eye exam, which I didn’t want or need, just to bill me and my insurance company. Then he said he couldn’t help me and referred me to a different doctor. This was a complete waste of my time and money. Please go somewhere else !!

Went to Dr. Solomon on the recommendation of two coworkers with positive experiences. Felt a little rushed on the phone with reception and at reception during my visits, but a little NYC curtness never really hurt anyone. Actual time with Dr. Solomon was short but he was nice, efficient and answered my questions clearly.
I went to get contacts for the first time in many years, to wear during athletic activity. After a first check up, Dr. Solomon helped me through the contacts process, ordered trials for me (daily wear contacts, for astigmatism, I’m going through 2 options). I had another appointment once the trials were in. Then I was sent by him to go see a sweet lady named Carmelle who calmly showed me how to put these things in my eyes correctly. Then back to Dr. Solomon to see how my eyes were handling them. At that visit, Doc had another set of trials lenses on hand to try, which were a bit more comfy around the edges.
Many steps to the contacts process, but overall experience was fine and now I’m on my way. I’ll keep going to him for checkups.

Dr. Solomon has been our family doctor for many years and we have nothing but great things to say about him. Friendly, caring and professional he always takes the time to chat with you about life and pays close personal attention to any complaints you may have. Wouldn’t trust my eyes to anyone else!

I’m also perplexed by the bad review. I had a great experience here. The staff at the front desk was friendly and helpful. The offices were well kept. Dr. Solomon was extremely personable and put me right at ease. I will be going back for any future concerns.

I think the negative reviewers must be going to a different Dr. Solomon than this one. I have been seeing Dr. Joel Solomon for several years, as has my husband, and several friends who I have referred. He is usually on time, rarely a few minutes late, and today I arrived 10 minutes early and he took me immediately! When does that ever happen in New York City. He is personable and personal, and is interested in the totality of the patient, not just the patient’s eyes or vision. I will continue to happily go to Dr. Solomon, and will continue to comfortably refer him to my friends and relatives.

A very thorough check up with a great doctor. Aside from being professional Dr. Solomon is very personable. What other doctor can give you a top notch eye exam and Caribbean restaurant recommendations in one visit? All around a great practice!

No waiting, never rushed, and never pressured. Exam is thorough — he is patient and always asks if I have any questions.

I have been seeing [no pun intended], Dr. Joel Solomon, since the spring of 1997 — almost 17 years now (!) — so I hope this lends a bit of credibility to this review. Interestingly, I find that it is only the disgruntled or the elated who write reviews, so I also hope this comes across as unbiased, balanced and as fair as can be — that’s all anyone ever desires.
Dr. Solomon is a very well educated and trained ophthalmologist who clearly knows what he is doing as a professional. Separately, he is someone with whom one can easily make conversation, and jokes as well. He is certified in «advanced scuba diving» — I know this because of the discussions that we have had over the years. In fact, he’s suggested places to go. What is my point? He has a welcoming bedside manner.
If you are seeking a good ophthalmologist who can be trusted — I would certainly recommend him, as I do to all of my friends. And as far as his staff goes, I’m sure there has been turnover the past 17 years, but whoever there is now — they are great, and joke around. You just have to be open, and willing.
Keep in mind that how you perceive people, is a reflection of the energy you are giving off to people.

I’ve had enough. This doctor is arrogant, cold, and indifferent. He’s appears to be a doctor to make money, not to prevent illness. You can get same service from your local optometrist for annual check up and contacts/​glasses for less money and hassle. For more important eye treatment I would not go to someone with such poor bedside manner, incompetent staff, and lack of willingness to confront the insurance companies on your behalf. Expect high turnover of front-​desk staff. Expect to not be notified if they have moved locations. Expect your appointment to start late. Expect your records to be messed up after moving to the new computer system. Expect to not have your insurance cover the procedures, or for them to not accept your insurance, or for them to still charge $ 55 for glasses prescription and $ 375 for contacts fitting to switch to new brand. Except little in the ways of niceties like hello, handshake, how are you, etc. Expect no reminders for your appointment. Expect no attempt to keep you as a patient.

After having worn contacts for a decade this Dr. insisted that I go through his contact fitting process to switch brands, at a cost of $ 350. After our initial meeting his staff ordered me the incorrect contacts. So my second meeting was a waste of time since the contacts were the wrong prescription. When I then came back a third time to try on my contacts, Dr. Solomon prescribed the prescription to me that I was wearing. This was the wrong prescription! I had to come back a fourth time to finally get the contacts to fit. Each time I was rushed through his office and spent 5 minutes with him at most. This equates to a rate of over $ 1000 an hour for a Dr. to hold a lens in front of my eye while I read an eye chart. After the process I felt completely ripped off and upset that it took 4 appointments and over 2 hours of waiting for this very simple process. There was no attempt at apology at any point along the way. Go to a Dr. who actually cares!