Dr. Penina Burnstein, MD | Brooklyn, NY | Dermatologist

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Dr. Penina Burnstein is a dermatologist with 37 years of experience treating patients with various skin conditions. She earned her medical degree from Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons and completed her residency at SUNY. Dr. Burnstein provides care in both English and Spanish to serve her diverse patient community.

Dr. Burnstein practices at Maimonides Medical Center and sees patients at multiple locations throughout Brooklyn, New York. She specializes in treating common skin concerns including eczema, skin cysts, and skin changes that occur during pregnancy. Her expertise includes performing pathology tests and surgical pathology procedures to help diagnose skin conditions accurately. Patients have given her an average rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars on Vitals.

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accepting new patients
3.7

29 Ratings
37 years of experience
speaks English, Spanish
Suny
9 written reviews
1 specialty
12 areas of expertise
1 board certification
1 hospital affiliation
3 office locations
Female

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She is very compassionate and helpful. sometimes the office is a little bit crazy

April 9th, 2019

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I had a sserous skin outbreak and was refered to Dr. Bernstien by Mimomides Hospital.

December 5th, 2016

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I had an appointment and had to wait with 3 children for 1 1/2 Hours in a jam packed waiting room till Dr. Bernstein saw us. no apology from anyone, that is normal in that office.

September 4th, 2015

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The office is dirty and cold, the staff is rude, and the doctor recommended removing things that my doctor said were benign - I imagine just to get paid for it. I would not recommend this doctor to anyone.

January 9th, 2015

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I waited more than 2 hrs for the doctor skipped me 2x and my visit was like 5 min long. making an appointment forget about it u might as well call call to get appointment. Receptionists is really rude should be fired the other one is real slow should retire. Get new receptionist and younger ones as well maybe they will have nicer attitudes.everytime i go the receptionist is figting with some patient whether in person or on the phone. The doctor is slow and keeps stepping out of the office and is always late that why she has patients waitingvto long. Ive been there several times and my condition is still persistent and doesnt try anything new even though i have asked for it. Dont plan on coming back dont even try coming here dont waste your time!!!

May 30th, 2013

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I had the most unpleasant experience in this office! From the minute I entered the waiting room that was so overcrowded that I had my mother who is 86 years old wait outside. The staff is unfriendly and rude . I had to live without seeing a doctor with the decision never to come into this office again!

March 10th, 2013

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the secretary was mean,angry,and extremely unprofessional. to treat my problem of acne, it felt like a guessing game w medicines. after all the back and forth, she didnt help heal my acne. very disappointed.

October 3rd, 2012

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Horrible service, called me a liar, scammer and cheater. They didn't call insurance and put the onus on me to check coverage.Unprofessional staff, rude and disrespectful, made my visit a nightmare. Doctor shrugged off staff's attitude.

October 2nd, 2012

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If in a future i need to see a dermatologist i definitely going to go back yo see Dr. Burnstein

August 14th, 2012

Penina Burnstein Md Pllc

1318 52nd StBrooklyn, NY 11219

Tel: (718) 437-4500

Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Sat9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Sun9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Maimonides Adult Primary Care Center

1250 57th StBrooklyn, NY 11219

Tel: (718) 283-5700

Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

Maimonides Childrens Hospital

4802 10th Ave Fl 6Brooklyn, NY 11219

Tel: (718) 283-6000


Dr. Penina Burnstein, MD	Dr. Francis DiSpaltro, MD	Dr. Aza Lefkowitz, MD	Dr. Robert Michael Paull, MD
Dermatology	Dermatology	Dermatology	Dermatology
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
3.7 (29 Ratings)	3.3 (18 Ratings)	4.7 (23 Ratings)	4 (39 Ratings)
37 Years of Experience	44 Years of Experience	30 Years of Experience	43 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English
Brooklyn , NY	New York , NY	Albertson , NY	Edison , NJ
Med School: Columbia University College Of Physicians & Surgeons	Med School: Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara	Med School: State University of New York (SUNY)	Med School: Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
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Accepts Medicare
Accepts Medicaid

Dermatology

Acne (Acne Vulgaris)
Acne Rosacea
Actinic Keratosis
Basal Cell
Excision
Melanoma
Mole
Psoriasis
Rash
Rosacea
Skin Biopsy
Skin Cancer

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, New York, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Suny

Medical School

Columbia University College Of Physicians & SurgeonsGraduated in 1989

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