Dr. Benjamin Judah Leeman, MD

**PLEASE READ** AVOID THIS "DOCTOR"** I made an appointment since he had so many positive reviews and it says he was named "best doctors of NY" (which after my experience I really wonder how he got that plaque) regardless I went to him after experiencing months with a terrible cough. At first i thought it was allergies. However, it got progressively worse pretty quickly where I would gasp for air at night. I explained to him everything that was going on and what i did to help with the symptoms. It seemed like it went through one ear and out the other. He did a breathing test, a EKG and blood work ( I never got the results from the blood work) At the end of my appointment with him, I went into his office and he said according to my breathing examination it shows I have asthma. I said well that's odd I am 38 years old and Ive never had asthma in my life nor does it run in my family. He said it happens, trust me its asthma. I said but I have been using the pump which they gave me.… Initially, i went to urgent care and I told them I thought it could be allergies they gave me medication and a pump, but when I saw things getting worse I sought out a "specialist". I figured they would investigate more than a quick urgent care and since the pump was not helping I knew I needed something more. Well ladies and gentleman he is not a specialist he told me it was asthma no if and or buts as if he knew better because he was the doctor and I wasn't. He did not care to listen to me at all. He told me the reason the pump wasn't working for me was because I needed a spacer. Thats all he said and just kept asking me if I had a google account. He kept telling me he can show me how to rate his office. He wanted to get on my phone. I said no and he just kept asking me for my phone. I read the other reviews saying how he gives himself these wonderful reviews and i believe it. I was reluctant to give him my phone and and I'm glad I didn't. If not, I'm sure he would have gone to my account to give himself high ratings too. Regardless, I left and days later still had this terrible cough. The pump with the spacer did nothing for me and I ended up in the ER 5 days later. The doctor at NY Presbyterian was a professional and actually listened to me. I went because i was having chest pains and still having trouble breathing. They ruled out anything cardiac related but the doctor was VERY concerned with my cough. I told him it was asthma that I had just seen a pulmonologist. He asked me how long did I have asthma and is it always this bad. I said no i was just diagnosed. He said at 38? I said that's what I thought also! I said i don't feel well i don't know what's wrong but I know something isn't right and i don't think its asthma. He said ok lets do a ct scan. Thank God for doctors that actually listen! They found a tumor on my left lung and i was later diagnosed with stage 3 lung cancer. If i would have not had those chest pains and rushed to the hospital i would have just thought i had asthma and would have probably been dead by now! Literally! Especially since my cancer mutation type is a more aggressive type known as BRAF. GOD IS GOOD and I was treated by real professionals and now Im in remission after Chemo, a lung lobectomy and radiation. BEWARE OF THIS DOCTOR AND AVOID AT ALL COST! IT MAY COST YOU YOUR LIFE THE WAY IT ALMOST COST ME MINE!! (I usually don't write reviews. If I do they are always positive, but in this case I truly feel the need to speak up because I could be saving someones life.) THIS DOCTOR IS A FRAUD AND IS NEGLIGENT!

Excellent Doctor and staff

There have been times during holiday season when the wait can be longer than usual. Happy with Dr. Leeman’s care.

Dr leeman took his time. Explain everything well and clear. Polite staff.

Great Doctor and very friendly staff

Take time going over your results and gives recommendations. My it easy to understand what is going on with you.

Very fast service & staff is very friendly & helpful

I felt very comfortable and he made me understand everything better. He made feel very at ease. He is a very caring and a very good doctor.

A positive experience The staff was courteous and professional The office is immaculate I felt comfortable Will definitely return!

I’m happy I found this place