Mark E Horowitz, MD

A good friend of mine referred me to Dr Horowitz over 21 years ago and with that said he’s been my family doctor ever since. Dr. Horowitz, his medical receptionist Jessica and medical assistant Ada of which both of them have been with him for as long as I’ve been coming there have never missed a beat and are always on point. Theyre consistent in demonstrating the utmost in professional courtesy, scheduling, quality of care and treating all issues with excellent bed side manners.
In addition in the time that I have come to know Dr. Horowitz and his staff I have referred many of my friends to his office and they too have become longterm patients under his care.
The office which was once located at 42 Broadway has now relocated to 65 Broadway on the 18^th floor and is very clean and nicely laid out so that you have a comfortable wait and visit.
You have the option of reviewing your medical records and all test results directly thorugh his website @ —
and they still provide that personal touch with follow-​up via phone calls.
In addition Dr. Horowitz is well known in the Medical World comes highly refrerred, he has a plethora of excellent referrals for most of your concerns and is affiliated with Beth Israel of Manhattan & Kings Highway should you need surgery of any kind.
Your in Good hands.

I have been a patient of Dr. Horowitz for over 19 years. My company moved from NYC to Newport New Jersey after hurricane Sandy and I still come back to Manhattan to visit him. Jessica at the front desk is very helpful and courteous. She is not a smiley, smiley person but she is respectful, pleasant and never rude. I have Asthma. I am doing great the past few years. However, previously when I had attacks, Jessica would get me in to see Dr. Horowitz immediately. She also renewed my prescriptions with the pharmacy with no issues. Ada, the nurse assistant is also great and very engaging. Both of these two young ladies have been with Dr. Horowitz since I started going there. Dr. Horowitz is also very thorough and spends time with me to discuss issues or give recommendations. I can only speak for myself. The staff at Family Practice have brought me back to near perfect health. Before, I could hardly breathe. Now, I attend the gym 6 days a week, playing basketball on 3 of those days. I am giving them 5 stars. Yes. They are that good.

It’s been quite some time since I wrote a review, but I felt compelled to warn possible patients before they make the mistake of coming in for an appointment with Dr. Horowitz. I was previously a patient of Dr Andrews, who was another physician at this practice. I seriously cannot give him enough praise… engaging, personable, warm, kind and sincerely interested in my health!!! This is anything but what you get from Dr. Horowitz.
I informed the office that I had not had a physical in 3 years since Dr Andrews left, which should be and indication of how much I liked him as a doctor. I filled out the generic form, which labeled all my pre existing health issues/​concerns and hereditary predispositions. Even after checking skin cancer and indicating that several people in my family had it, not a mole nor piece of skin was examine on my body. In addition, it was found that I had high blood pressure, yet Dr Horowitz never even addressed that finding, nor made mention of any kind of treatment plan. Lastly, any physical that does not include checking a patient’s reflexes or height shows the lack of sincerity and interest in keeping you healthy.
My advice: SKIP the hour long wait in the waiting room, SKIP the 30 seconds Dr Horowitz spends in the examination room, and SKIP the false sense of security. Since my insurance will be charged for an annual physical, I’m just going to suck it up and pay the extra $ 300 to go see another physician and get a real physical.
Good luck to those of you who do not heed the numerous warnings on this medical practice. You are free to do what you want with your own health.

«Did you call for my medical advice or to admonish me?»
«I have been a doctor for 25 years; I make mistakes.»
These are actual quotes from a medical professional to a sick patient /​client. Please read the below in full for more details.
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I have never written one of these reviews before, because of a real lack of motivation (it takes an awful lot of incentive for someone to take fifteen minutes out of their day to write a review for the benefit of complete strangers). However, after my experience at Dr. Horowitz’s office, I felt that the least I could do is make my experience public.
I have been seeing Dr. Mark Horowitz over the last couple months — I selected him, because he accepted my insurance, Cigna, and because his office was a three minute walk from mine.
The first time I visited him with chest pains, I was seen by a few medical students who took my history and symptoms. The doctor came in for roughly 90 seconds to introduce himself and basically give me a rundown of what tests they would be performing, before darting off. I didn’t think much of this at the time, until my next visit, Wednesday, April 15^th of last week.
Last Wednesday when I visited him, I had been feeling extremely sick (and still am) for the last few weeks with a sore throat, excessive cough, difficulty swallowing, and a slight runny nose. I went to the doctor’s office on my lunch break — I waited for Dr. Horowitz for over an hour (the young woman next to me had been waiting an hour and a half), and just as I was about to leave because of the wait, my name was finally called. A medical student came in to ask me about my symptoms. She was very cordial and fairly thorough, but again, she was a medical student, and I waited an hour and paid a co-​pay/​insurance premium every month to be seen by a doctor.
The medical student was convinced that I had strep throat because my throat was very red in the back, and I had a low-​grade 99.3 fever (on my way out, I asked the medical student if a virus could cause this fever, and she said yes). The doctor came in with a prescription pad and asked me how I was feeling. In the span of about fifteen seconds total, he glanced inside my mouth, felt one of my lymph nodes, concluded I had strep throat & wrote me a prescription for an anti-​biotic. He himself prefaced this diagnosis by stating: «though the cough is unusual…» I told him and the medical student that I was fairly convinced that I had a virus. He insisting on prescribing an antibiotic. I asked him what the risk of taking an antibiotic was if I didn’t have strep. He downplayed the risk, when in truth, there was a risk in taking an antibiotic everyday for five days when I had no bacterial infection. If I were to actually develop a bacterial infection in the future, my body might not respond to antibiotics due to a resistance it already developed to the drugs, and be unable to fight off the infection.
My story continues. Dr. Horowitz assured me I would have the strep results by Friday. I heard nothing from him until Monday morning, when he emailed me to tell me my test was negative, and I «probably had a viral infection.»
I was justifiably frustrated. I felt like had he properly evaluated me for longer than the briefest of minutes, he would have come to this realization himself, and not misdiagnosed me and prescribed me with drugs that I did not need.
I decided to give him a call to let him know that I was still sick, and to politely share my feedback with him. I told him that I was disappointed with the standard of care with which I was treated during my visit, and he cut me off and told me «did you call for my medical advice or to admonish me?» I was a bit surprised by his defensive reaction, and I told him I wanted to share my feedback, and let him know that I felt like he could have made a better diagnosis if he spent another few minutes with me before rushing off. He told me: «I have been a doctor for 25 years; I make mistakes.» I was being as polite as I could, and to be honest, I probably should have been more assertive, but I was intimidated speaking to him. He kept trying to cut me off and eventually told me «I heard your feedback– just tell me if you want to continue our doctor-​patient relationship?» I told him at this point in time I felt uncomfortable returning to his office. He told me to let him know where to send my medical records and hung up abruptly.
To summarize, this doctor rushed me through a scheduled appointment, misdiagnosed me, mistreated me with unnecessary antibiotics, and then berated me for sharing my feedback with him, and hung up the phone on me.
I am still sick as a dog, but I would rather see no doctor than go back to Dr. Horowitz. I urge other patients to take heed and read these reviews before going to see him.

The worst f#$%* experience ever, the rudest office in the entire galaxy. Super unprofessional, extremely dirty, their whole practice is a mess, from the people at the front desk, nurses and the doctor itself. Not to say that I scheduled an appointment with Mark and I ended up being checked by some weird looking super young doctor on her disgusting cheep heels and some short skirt thinking she owns New York. I felt like I am in a public facility, you are not sure what people are doing in the other rooms. Eww. I am probably the calmest person in the world, even if the roof falls, I won’t move, but these guys can piss off just anyone. First, they never made sure I got the lab results. I had to make 5 phone calls to get them. (when you call, they straight up put you on hold). Second, once I got the results, I had to call them to get a doctor to call me. I ended up speaking only with the secretary who suggested me to book another appointment. Good luck to that practice, if there was an option with 0 stars, I would have selected it.

Unprofessional, unsanitary and undeniably the worst doctor’s office ever.
Went there yesterday as a new patient, called three weeks ago to make an appointment. Called last Tuesday to confirm. Had to wait 30 minutes to see someone. there was mass confusion about why I was there. Dr./Nurse Ada thought I was there to «check up on my cough» as oppose to a check up/​physical.
Secretaries were extremely rude and unorganized and showed their unprofessionalism by snickering behind the desks.
Ada told me that she will start the physical and did a piss poor job trying to take my blood pressure. Didn’t even get to feel the stethoscope on my skin, had the arm band on for literally 10 seconds. Told me my blood pressure was 130/​80, a ploy to recommend blood pressure medicine. Told her I lost 20 lbs since my last check up 6 months ago and even back then my bp was ¹¹⁵⁄₇₅.
Told her I will leave because they are unprofessional and I don’t want to be mistreated. She persuaded me to stay and jammed an apparatus into my ear to check my hearing. No sanitary guard was used on the apparatus to safe guard the patient. When I asked her what the sanitation precautions were for the exam and she replied she cleans the apparatus at the end of the day. So if there were five patients before me that day, I am now caring the germs of five different strangers. Great job Ada, hope you lose your job.
Escorted me to another room, told me to disrobe and change into a medical gown. Did so, waited another 30 mins, finally came to my senses and put my cloths back on. Started to exit the room and Dr. Mark Horowitz came in and told me to disrobe to which I replied I am leaving because you guys are unprofessional and unsanitary. Vented about the way I was treated and he replied we are finished here. Good guy, good guy: good and terrible.
Told the @ hole that he better not charge me. Already sent a letter of complaint to my health insurance provider. After so many Americans were scammed out of their money, I wasn’t going to let this degenerate do the same to me. If you are reading this review, please heed my warning.
I hope he loses his license and they all lose their jobs. I am not being mean, I am being informative. Hope you read this, you should work in the fast food business trying to turn customers, not patients, the way you do.

I have been a patient of Dr. Horowitz for past 2.5yrs. I would say my best experience so far in Manhattan. Jessica at the front desk Is beyond awesome, she is sensitive to your needs and schedules the appointments based on your urgency. The medical assistant is always very polite. Dr. Horowitz has patiently listened to all my concerns. In my experience, he is the only doctor who does not unnecessarily prescribe medicines. He in fact was very polite to my Dad who was traveling from India and had some health concerns. We paid the consulting fees one time and he welcomed my Dad to revisit if problem persisted. Wait time is generally 10−15mins which I am fine with. Jessica and Dr. Horowitz are my go to people and I hope I do not have to change.

I readily admit that I am a new patient of Dr. Horowitz. I have seen him twice. I needed a new doctor because I got tired of waiting 3 to 4 hours to see a doctor at my regular clinic. Also, every time I would go see a PCP, I would be given a different doctor. That is nerve wracking. Especially since there was no communication between doctors.
At any rate, after the first visit he sent me to take several tests based on my complaints. I appreciate that. I’ve been going to my regular clinic for over 20 years and they kept prescribing pain meds and such instead of finding out what the actual problem is. Dr. Horowitz is trying to get down to the nitty gritty.
As far as personalities go, he did not strike me as someone who lacks personality but he definitely was stern and thorough. He asked. I answered. Honestly, i’ve had doctor’s with tons of «personality» but diagnosed my issues using a medical book. I don’t need a doctor to hold my hand and sing Koombaya. I need a doctor that can fix the problem.
The office is neat and clean. I’ve never waited longer than a half an hour and put it like this, if I had to wait an hour I would not complain. Try waiting 3 or 4 freaking hours. Please.
Peope complain about the stupidest things until they go somewhere else and realize how good they had it.

As an asthmatic, I sometimes have a risk of fucking dying.
In such times, I have come to Dr. Horowitz, to which this man sees me immediately. Schedules me in day of, quickly, and effectively, for any of my medical related needs, even that of which are beyond my breathing issues.
Most of my appointments have been less than 30 minutes due to the efficiency of his practice and staff. I have never been misdiagnosed, nor has he proscribed me any medication that was totally useless.
I completely recommend Dr. Horowitz as a general practitioner, having been a patient of his for the past 4 years.

I started to use Dr. Horowitz as my GP when my old GP left New York City, who shared an office with Dr. Horowitz. Over the course of a few days I developed severe neck pain/​arm pain. I went to see Dr. Horowitz, which is really just seeing a medical student. Both times I’ve «seen» him, I’ve mainly talked to kids and he comes in for about 30 seconds. So after the medical student asks me a bunch of questions about my neck/​arm, Dr. Horowitz comes in, prescribes me tylenol with codeine, then pawns me off on the chiropractor in his office. No diagnosis, no explanation. The chiropractor wanted to start treatment immediately, but I thought that wasn’t the best idea so I went for a 2^nd opinion from a real neck doctor. Sure enough, I was diagnosed with a herniated disc. Turns out Dr. Horowitz took the opposite treatment of what I was supposed to get. The neck doctor said I DEFINITELY should not start physical therapy yet, and I was prescribed NSAIDs and also a round of steroids. Dr. Horowitz, instead of referring me to a specialist, did nothing for me. If I would’ve gone through with the chiropractor I would’ve made my situation so much worse. Dr. Horowitz, and his gang of medical students, should be avoided for anything more serious than the flu. I also wish I could give 0 stars.

I wish I could give zero stars. As in the other reviews I found the Dr. to be an assembly line type that never really «listened» to my concerns nor did he ask me ANY follow up questions from what the resident asked, and never spoke to her. So basically just came in and said «ok» you’re good, knowing nothing. I’m not a Dr. but i’ve been to a few and this guy sucks. Worst of all is the receptionist at the downtown office who I saw have verbal altercations with a couple patients and eventually with me. Telling me I had lied to her about her saying she’d call me back the day prior, then admitting she said that THEN screaming at me and hanging up when I said I wanted to speak to her boss. This place should get put out of business, the receptionist fired, and the Dr sent back to school or to work for a Dr. that knows what he’s doing.

Watch your wallet in this office. They want to bill you for walking in. My insurance covers well visits 100% but, his staff insisted, I had a $ 20 co-​pay. They also said I needed a booster and wanted another $ 140 because they claim they don’t bill the insurance company. What is the purpose of paying a premium on your health insurance if you have to deal with crooks like Horowitz that insist they don’t bill your insurance company. Sounds like fraud to me! Watch your wallet!

I have been a patient of Dr. Horowitz for over 10 years and have always had great service and care. When I first met Dr. Horowitz, I was extremely ill. He immediately showed great concern for my well-​being. The other staff have always been wonderful and I look forward to chatting with them. What I like the most is that I feel that I am getting special attention with every visit. This is hard to find in NYC.

I picked Dr. Horowitz based on my husband’s criteria for choosing a general practitioner so that we both can have the same PCP. Both of us are the type that see the doctor once a year if that for a check-​up so my perspective is from that point of view.
He (which is the first criteria) must have:
Graduated from a top College but it cannot have been 50 years ago
A prestigious address
An affiliation with a great hospital
A personality
Years ago I picked a doctor that shall remain nameless to protect the innocent. He graduated from an Ivy League school, with a Park Ave address and Lenox Hill affiliations and Billy V still refers to him as «the quack» because the guy had a quirky chair side manner. Hence the last criteria of «a personality»
Dr. H has it all. Not exactly Ivy League pedigree (don’t tell Billy V) but respectable education nonetheless. He speaks 5 languages, English fluently. I hope that he always accepts my insurance plan because my search is complete and I don’t want to go through THAT again.
Dr. H and his reception Team are caring, personable and accommodating. The office is clean and well maintained. I have consistently been able to book appointments less than one week out. They are in the same building as my dentist so I can multitask and until last week they were right next to my job so it was super convenient to go during lunch break.

I would like to add to the negative reviews on this practice. I had a routine physical. My insurance did not cover a lot of it and I was shocked to recieve my bill from the doctor for over $ 230. Dr. Horowitz barely did anything for the physical, it took about 10 seconds and he was done. The hearing test alone costs $ 75 and the practice visit is charged twice for in and out fees. To make matters worse I recieved a flimsy postcard in the mail with my test results. I am paying over $ 450, to the doctor and quest for a physical that I feel was quick and worthless. I agree that the only nice person at this practice is the woman that takes your blood. When I called the office to go over my bill I was put on hold for 10 minutes and the secretary barely knew how to answer my billing questions and was highly rude. On top of that the «billing company» –Rapid Billing– that is giving me 2 weeks to pay this bill before sending me to collections is not answering their phone, returning messages and both their fax and email listed on the bill do not work. Might I add, the doctor requested I paypal them the bill. I do appreciate them reducing the fee on paypal for quicker payment, but it is still very high for what was done during the physical. I am highly dissapointed. Dr. Horowitz, if you can help resvole any of these matters, please speak now.

Dr. H is okay, but the practice and scheduling practices are completely broken. Average wait time (in a really unappealing wait room) is 40 minutes. Usually see the doctor about an hour in. If you don’t mind wasting an hour on the wait, and you’re okay with a lax and inattentive staff, Dr. H isn’t a bad doctor. But the practice needs a lot of work.

AFter a few weeks since my last post STILL NO UPDATE from the DR’s office.
My card has been suspended because i have been unable to come up with an itemized bill for the doctors visit. Rapid Billing which Dr Horowitz office is COMPLETELY unresponsive. No one ever picks up the calls
I have called Dr. Horowitz’s office 3 times in the past week and the person there in charge was not in the office so i left a note and begged them to have her call me back… Surprise surprise. they never called back
I also tried emailing. Guess what? no response.
Worst ever. Seriously if you can STAY AWAY FROM THIS DOCTOR OFFICE

Last week I was extremely ill and had to seek medical attention. My regular PCP was on maternity leave, so I went to the covering physician (Dr. Horowitz) and was annoyed that I had to 1. change over my PCP for my insurance and 2. go all the way into Manhattan in my poor condition. The first plus was that they fit me in on such short notice (I had an appointment for 2 and a half hours after I called).
Upon getting there I was immediately pleased by the aesthetics of the office and the pleasantries of the receptionist. While not overly friendly, she was helpful, kept things simple for me, and even knew who I was before giving her my name. They let me lay down in an examination room when I was too dizzy and nauseous to sit.
The nurse came in and took my vitals and wasn’t too conversational, but was not unpleasant. She asked some questions before exiting and allowing me to wait for Dr. Horowitz. When Dr. Horowitz came in, he greeted me with a smile. He emphasized with how I felt and checked all the necessary things (temperature, ears, throat, breathing, etc.). He told me what I most likely had (strep throat) and then did the rapid strep test with the throat swab. He quickly filled out a prescription and was on his way.
Coming from a medical family, I understand that doctor offices see many patients and can’t spend too much time with one individual. This can be difficult and seen negatively because when one is sick they tend to need/​desire an ear to listen. I will say that Dr. Horowitz did not make me feel like a burden, nor did he make me feel unimportant or ignored.
Today, 4 days after my appointment, Dr. Horowitz emailed me with my test results and well wishes for my recovery. This was especially pleasing.
All around, excellent experience.

Dr. Horowitz was my primary physician for the past 4 years. I tolerated his assembly-​line bedside manner because he was close to my office. It was nearly impossible to actually talk to him about my concerns because he spent less than two minutes with me every time I went. During the past several visits, I was made to feel like the worst human being on the planet. He scolded me for light to moderate drinking, and acted completely shocked every time I requested an annual HIV test along with the normal blood panel they run as part of the physical. I think annual testing is the responsible thing to do even though I’m always safe, but my request always resulted in 20 questions about why I think I need to be tested.
With the exception of the sweet lady that draws blood, the staff is incredibly rude and always irritated when you (heaven forbid) interrupt a clearly personal phone call with something as bothersome as checking in upon arrival.
I will be going to a new PCP from now on.