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Judith Lederhandler, MD
Pediatrics Professional Assoc
(7 Reviews)
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7001 SW 87th Ave Miami, FL 33173
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(7 Reviews)
Service
4.5 star average for Service
Environment
4.5 star average for Environment
Expertise
5 star average for Expertise
Staff
4.5 star average for Staff
Recommended
4.5 star average for Recommended
Had the worst experience I've ever had with a doctor here today--Dr. Judith Lederhandler. My husband and I recently moved to Miami and had been to this practice a couple times and generally had okay experiences with various doctors. We had a well child visit today for our 18 month old son and 3 year old daughter.

I've organized our experience into four categories:

1. Condescension

Dr. Lederhandler is amazingly arrogant and condescending. Seemed to be looking for something to lecture us about from the start and wasn't interested in listening to the patient before forming an opinion.

Cut me off multiple times when I said something while she was talking to my 3 year old (who was obviously a little flummoxed) -- "mom, I'm talking to the child, I don't really care if what she's saying is accurate or not." Then told us she seemed to have some speech issues because she used "uh" a couple times before she spoke -- after talking to her for all of 10 seconds. Was immediately very dismissive when we mentioned we were considering home schooling -- um, not a medical issue, didn't ask your opinion, and you know nothing about our situation.

2. Lack of Preparation

Clearly hadn't even looked at our records before she walked in the door and kept having to look at her file throughout the appointment. Re-hashed things that we talked about in previous appointments that she would have known if she'd prepared.

3. Misinformation

Saw my daughter drinking Gatorade and had a very hostile reaction -- said that it was "horrible" and caused kidney damage. I mean honestly, you'd have thought the kid lit up a cigarette. After being pressed for details as to the how and why she told us that actually it doesn't cause kidney damage but it's not good for kids to drink anything but water and milk (duh, I'm not an idiot -- but I'm sorry, all things in moderation and the kid doesn't drink enough water -- which we essentially told her but she would not accept.) The appointment went down hill from there when she wouldn't let the issue go. (She really didn't like being challenged or having to admit that she had initially overstated her case). I finally told her that I was uncomfortable with her and wanted to continue the appointment (including vaccines that were needed) with another doctor (there are 7 other doctors in the practice).

4. Failure to Treat the Patient in Front of Her

After I asked to finish the visit with someone else (I was primarily interested in getting my child's scheduled vaccine), she returned with her office manager and told us that her practice would not treat my children, nor would they provide the necessary vaccines.

Unbelievably unprofessional and frankly borderline unethical to not provide medical care to a child because we asked to see another doctor.
by Kate Z. xxx.xxx.48.211
December 21, 2014
Did this provider ever take personal phone calls while in the appointment room with you?
No, they've never taken personal calls with me
Was it easy to find parking at this provider's office?
Yes, it was convenient
Was this provider's staff friendly?
Yes, they went above and beyond
Does this provider treat every client equally?
Yes, they don't show favoritism
Did this provider seem well-trained and experienced?
Absolutely, they were an expert!
by T.M. xxx.xxx.16.234
September 30, 2013
Did this provider answer all of your questions?
Every question I had was answered thoroughly
Was this provider's staff friendly?
Yes, they went above and beyond
Did you leave the office feeling satisfied with your visit?
Yes
Was this provider's office easy to locate?
Absolutely! It couldn't have been easier!
Are you going to visit this provider again?
Without a doubt!
by Anonymous xxx.xxx.229.202
August 30, 2012
Did this provider answer all of your questions?
Yes
Was this provider's staff friendly?
Yes, they went above and beyond
Did you leave the office feeling satisfied with your visit?
Completely!
by Beatriz Gorka xxx.xxx.204.244
August 24, 2012
Did this provider answer all of your questions?
Yes
Was this provider's staff friendly?
Yes
Did you leave the office feeling satisfied with your visit?
Yes
Was this provider's office easy to locate?
Fairly Easy
by chris xxx.xxx.0.195
May 30, 2012
Were the staff members able to answer your questions?
Yes, they were able to answer my questions
by Anonymous
November 23, 2011
Did this pediatrician have toys, magazines or TV's in the waiting room?
Yes, they had everything for kids of all ages
Did you feel like this provider's office was understaffed?
Not at all, they had plenty of staff members to help me whenever I needed assistance
Did the pediatrician ever make you feel like an inadequate parent?
Not at all! They were very encouraging and supportive
Did this provider rush your appointment?
No, I was able to ask as many questions as I wanted
Did a staff member acknowledge or greet you when you entered?
Yes, I was greeted when I walked in
by Anonymous
April 26, 2011
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7001 SW 87th Ave, Miami, FL 33173