Dr. Yaacov Baruch Zamel, MD

I had the misfortune of meeting this doctor in the ER of AtlantiCare in AC, NJ. I took my daughter to this hospital as a precaution that she “may” have ingested pills from a visiting relative. We weren’t certain but we decided to exercise precaution instead of guessing. I overheard this doctor prior to any engagement with myself or my fiancé advocating calling DYFS, based only on what I assume to be appearance (Race). I interrupted his conversation and told him that maybe he should actually get the facts from us prior to thinking that my kind is abusive. He actions were more concerned with involving the state agency than providing care to my child. The interns and nursing staff were much more helpful. My 2 interactions with this doctor was to speak to me about getting DYFS involved. The labs and blood came back negative for any toxicity but he still insisted on involving the state. I am a VP at a mortgage company and earn a very great living and we were dressed as well or maybe better… than most people at the facility at the time. The facility is located in an urban area and his assumptions were that we were members of that community and not visiting for the day. His bedside manners were shockingly what anyone should expect during a moment of crisis. Had he made the recommendation after speaking to us, I would’ve believed that he was acting in the best interest of my child, but clearly he had a predetermined reaction to our appearance. THE STATE DID VISIT AND THEY STATED THAT THEY DID NOT UNDERSTAND WHY THEY WERE INVOLVED, BUT THE ARE REQUIRED TO INVESTIGATE. THEY LOVED OUR HOME AND RECOMMENDING THAT THE CASE BE CLOSED.