Harold Hefter, MD

Harold Hefter, MD
Center For Dermatology & Skin 135 Rockaway Tpke Ste 100 Lawrence, NY 11559
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Service
4.5 star average for Service
Environment
5 star average for Environment
Expertise
5 star average for Expertise
Staff
4 star average for Staff
Recommended
5 star average for Recommended
Value
4.5 star average for Value
Dr. Hefter has to be the most knowledgeable physician who I've gone to in a long time. After suffering with a paronychia for weeks on end and not being correctly treated by other physicians, I ended up with wonderful Dr. H. Within 2 days of his cauterizing my finger, it was back to its normal size. I can't recommend him enough!! FABULOUS doctor. The receptionist was kind enough to fit me when she heard how long I was walking around with this.
I am grateful to both of them.
by elyse lavin xxx.xxx.236.211
February 17, 2023
Hi there!!!
Let me commence by saying that I live in New Jersey and Dr. Hefter’s practice is in New York. In order to arrive for a 10:30 AM appointment, I must leave my house at five in the morning, thereby avoiding the morning rush hour. During peak traffic, the drive would take four hours . I believe this is a telling indication of how valuable, in my humble ( yet experienced) opinion, Dr. Hefter is, in so many ways.
I did visit a dermatologist in New Jersey but the diagnosis and guidelines given to me really left me confused, bewildered and with no clear direction or guidelines whatsoever. I felt worse leaving the office visit.
Without a true answer or protocol on how to move forward with my dermatological dilemma, I knew I had to go to Dr. Hefter. I needed clarity, information, peace of mind and tools for improvement .I’m just thrilled that I’m able to do so,and that I know about such a fantastic doctor.
My father was treated by Dr. Hefter for many, many years. He tended to the myriad serious needs of my beloved father. My Dad also spoke with such deep affection for Dr Hefter. For years. That is how I know of him, although residing in New Jersey. And Dr. Hefter gave my father excellent recommendations for other specialists that Dad needed as he aged.

I don’t write reviews online. But this is important. When you need a doctor, a good doctor, you are more than willing travel for one. Referrals and online reviews are crucial for informed decision making. Dr. Hefter is the consummate professional. He is meticulous and thorough. The good Dr. is completely present and fully focused on you at that moment. He is truly a gifted and brilliant physician. I trust his observations implicitly and completely. Not only is he an excellent dermatologist, he is a wonderful, kind human being. He’s interested in you; he asks you questions and makes you comfortable, alleviating your concerns. He just neutralizes all my worrying and fretting with his kind, composed, compassionate demeanor. I never feel rushed. I bring my list of questions and he answers every question thoughtfully and completely. I am grateful to know I have a doctor like Dr. Hefter on my wellness team.
When one has health concerns what is more paramount than the trust you have in your doctors’ experienced assessment, diagnosis treatment and manner.
Truth, knowledge, and honesty are powerful. We are lucky if we can find this rare mix today in medicine. Who wouldn’t travel the distance for a trusted physician.
All the best to whoever reads this. I hope it helps.
by Lalita Surrey xxx.xxx.18.254
June 15, 2019
Dr.Hefter is a very caring doctor, he has always shown great patient care and gave accurate diagnostics. He is very knowledgeable and always makes me feel comfortable. I am very satisfied with Dr.Hefter and recommend him to anyone in need of a dermatologist. The staff in the office is very friendly.
by Michael Emanuel xxx.xxx.124.149
May 21, 2019
Dr. Hefter is a great doctor that takes the time to listen. He recently helped cure my athlete's foot. He is kind, compassionate and very knowledgable. I highly recommend Dr. Hefter and his staff.
by Stephanie Yahya xxx.xxx.133.188
March 15, 2019
Dr. Hefter is a very caring and professional dermatologist. My mother, my sister, her family and my daughters were and are very grateful for the quality of care and positive outcomes we received under his care. I am a pharmacist and have dealt with many physicians over my 45 year career and Dr. Hefter is one of the finest practitioners I have known. The staff is extremely professional and appointments are always within 15 minutes of scheduled time. I highly recommend Dr. Hefter if you value the quality of your care.

Howard F.
by Howard F xxx.xxx.170.198
October 05, 2018
My wife and I have been patients of Dr. Hefter for a long time. Dr. Hefter is a very caring and knowledgeable dermatologist. He always gives a very thorough exam and answers all the questions and concerns that we have. He is very patient, and we never felt that he was rushing from one patient to another. My son, who does not live in NY, had a major problem that required surgery. We didn’t know how to proceed and called Dr, Hefter for advice. After putting in a long day in his office, he took the time to call us that evening explaining our son’s options and referred us to a very qualified surgeon. When, we saw him for our yearly checkup, one of the first questions he asked was how our son was doing. This simple question shows how caring he is. I would recommend Dr. Hefter strongly.
by Norman xxx.xxx.244.153
August 07, 2018
Dr. Hefter'staff is nice and helpful. In my opinion he is a "doctor's doctor." Intelligent, knowledgable and respectful, he takes the time to explain treatment options. I refer paitents to him as well as family members Waiting room wait times have decreased as well.
by Lisa xxx.xxx.48.48
February 20, 2018
My family has been using Dr. Hefter for over 20 years. During that time, he has treated me, my husband, our children, my mother, and some close friends and we've all been EXTREMELY satisfied! Dr. Hefter spends time to learn each patient's concerns. He is extremely professional and knowledgeable. His examinations are very thorough and the treatments are skillfully performed! Everything is explained to you in an easy way for you to understand. Your health and comfort are his main concerns.
by Barbara R. xxx.xxx.120.217
January 16, 2017
I am writing to recommend Dr. Harold Hefter as your Dermatologist. I have used Dr. Hefter for more than 20 years and have found him to be concerned, careful and effective in treating his patients.
His knowledge of skin disease has been recognized by many , in that he has been listed among New York’s best doctors, repeatedly.
The staff in his office treats his patients with respect and kindness.
So, do not hesitate to use DR. Hefter
by Histoman xxx.xxx.124.192
November 16, 2016
Our family, our friends, our neighbors use Doctor Hefter. None of the above people live anywhere near his office. But we feel so strongly about his level of care it's worth the trip. We all have complete confidence in his ability as a doctor.
by Harvey xxx.xxx.234.5
July 28, 2016
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