Dr. Alan Jay Margolis, MD

One of the worst experiences I’ve ever had at any type of doctor. I waited few weeks to write this review because I actually waited till I got a second opinion from another doctor to make sure not all doctors were like Dr Margolis. Not only did he show up one hour late and smelling like French fries but he also didn’t clean his hands and began touching my eyes. But main problem is that he was so condescending and rude. He made me feel as if there is something wrong with me and that I’m a nuisance to him. He laughed at how scared I was. He wouldn’t give me details about certain treatments because he assumed I wouldn’t handle It. I left the office in shock from How in America a doctor can treat a paying patient this way. I highly encourage others to look for another doctor, as I did and am Extremely satisfied with my new doctor. Reason why I’m giving 2 stars instead of 1, is because his front desk guy was super nice.

I wanted to have a special lense for just my right eye to not have to wear glasses. Dr acted unusual from the beginning. The day of my surgery, the check-in surgery staff tried to get me to pay a large co-pay. Then the check-in staff & doctor's assistant told me my lense was to be standard not specal. Dr assurred me it was special as agreed 5 min before surgery. Three weeks later check-up Dr was beside himself that I wasn't seeing better & tried to blame me/ accused me of lying. At 4-week check his Assistant checked said it was 20/20 which it was Ok. About 1 year later vision was alot worse with advanced astigmatism. The $4000 I paid out of my pocket was a waste of money!

Dr. Margolis needs to place a most readable announcement outside of his office stating that older people are NOT welcome, that hard of hearing people are not welcome and bereaving people are not welcome. Such inconveniences are much beneath Dr. Margolis' time.

I don't think this guy is friendly with patients. Service is way overpriced! He is selling free samples to the patients- free eye drops for $30. Fish oil for $90!!!

I don't think this guy is friendly with patients. Service is way overpriced! He is selling free samples to the patients- free eye drops for $30. Fish oil for $90!!!

Dr. Margolis seems like an expert at what he does, but also seems to be pushing his own agenda. I came in for review of medical eye concerns, I stated I did not have issues with dry eyes, and was told I needed to buy his eye drops and his supplements. Was also told I needed skin cream that he is selling... $285 worth of products that I didn't need or ask for. Plus was told I needed a $1000 surgery not covered by insurance. I'm getting a second opinion.

Appreciate that Dr. Margolis is an ophthalmologist but I went in with a serious eye issue and he was more interested in diagnosing and treating dry eye. He has a line of products he wants to sell, which is fine but I felt he ignored the real issue I went in for and I ended up at another practice for treatment.

The care I have received thus far has been excellent.

Service is professional and courteous. I have been with Dr Margolis since 2001 when I had retinal detachments and have enjoyed working with him since.

Made me feel very comfortable and secure.