Dr. Anita Ramnath Iyer, MD

I was really disappointed with Dr Iyer and Sona Dermatology. After seeing her 6 times over the course of the past year, she did not resolve the issue I came in with. She continued to be misleading about length of treatment or when the issue would get resolved. She neglected to tell me how to use the cream properly, leading me to apply it for months in an improper fashion. When I had questions for her through the portal, she was unable or unwilling to take the time to answer them for me directly. Sona Dermatology comes across as money grabbers, making everything transactional. Overall, I felt like her (and the practice) cared less about seeing my symptoms resolve and more about making money. They continued to mention that they couldn’t do anything as they are a corporation, putting any and all frustration on the customer. I asked her and their practice manager a couple times to come up with a win/win scenario, and they were unwilling to offer any form of viable solution. Dr. Iyer and… Sona were unwilling or unable to offer any form of grace or flexibility with insurance codes or billing. Her charge is considerably high, considering the short time you are actually with her. They are unable to provide cost estimates, even when you have the exact insurance codes. It is very hard to get appointments, with a backlog of appointments for over 3 months. In addition, I had an appointment cancelled by Dr. Iyer and scrambled to get a replacement, because she decided to take extra time off close to my appointment date. Finally, I continued to push for a quick resolution, asking her to speed up treatment to the best of her ability, yet being in her hands for 6 months led me to no resolution. Also, I question the areas where she did work, as they look quite awful, and I just hope that they will heal in time. Furthermore, I leave extremely frustrated with her and the practice, misled by nice smiles and friendly dispositions.

Another doctor, an ob/gyn, has almost the same name and very bad ratings. I almost left my review for the wrong doctor because of the name. I wonder if that impacts Dr. Iyer's ratings. My experience with Dr. Iyer was excellent: Quick service, Thorough exam, Pleasant doctor and staff, Interesting things to talk about, Generous with time, Gave helpful & thoughtful answers to dermatology questions I had.

Anita lacks compassion, empathy, is very sanctimonious and has a holier than thou, my time is more important than yours attitude. Will leave you waiting and waiting with no apology. Zero bedside manner.

I had a great first visit with Dr Iyer! She was knowledgeable and made feel comfortable asking her questions. She took her time with me. I did not feel rushed. She did a biopsy on my lower leg and I didn’t feel a thing...not even the numbing shot. I know. I thought it was magic too! Great visit!

would not visit again.