Polyxene Kokinos, MD

I was referred to Dr. Kokinos by our family doctor, whose husband (also a physician) had worked with her in a clinical setting and been impressed. When I first met Dr. Kokinos, she evaluated my tests, made recommendations, and told me straight out what I could reasonably expect and, just as importantly, what I probably could not. During the ensuing procedures, I was made as comfortable as possible, with the staff being cheerful, informative, and helpful. The office lent me a device to help me put on the dreaded compression stockings post-​operatively, saving me grief and expense. After the procedure, Dr. Kokinos gave me her cell phone number in case I had questions, and she called me that night to see how I was doing. The surgery pretty much produced the results she had predicted. When insurance issues arose, both Dr. Kokinos and her office financial person worked toward successful resolution. How can I not be pleased with all this? Yes, it takes a while to recover from such surgeries, but this is just how the body works, not in any way reflective of the surgeon who performed the procedure. The doctor herself was meticulous, well informed, supportive, and professional at every step of the game. I appreciated the fact that she was a straight shooter… and she was right on the mark. A year later, my legs feel great, there are no scars, and I feel a compulsion to refute other less positive reviews I have read about this MD. I would recommend her highly.

I am not happy at all! First I have to make an appointment and tell me what my symptoms are. Then I have to go to the office fill in some paperwork. The first thing she says when she comes in is that she can’t help me! That doesnt make any sence. Then after I get the bill that I have to pay. That makes me just furious! I spend there all my time for nothing and I have to pay! That is not the way you handle your patients! Even when I called them to talk about that bill, they said the doctor saw you so we have to charge. I would not go to her, because its not worth it!!!

I went to her office, for varicose veins ablation and I was crucified. She gave me medium size stockings to wear for six weeks and my real size is extra large. Of course I could not wear them. When I complained to the secretary about the size, she told me «now we have the large size» (after the operation). She sent me two times statements, to pay for two co payments of $ 40.00, which I had paid when I entered her office. When I complained to the nurse, why she wants me to pay twice, her answer was «Dr Kokinos has fired the bookkeeper and the whole office is a mess».
She had promised me that one week after the surgery, the pain in my legs would have been subsided, but after the week, the pain got worse. My left foot became double from swelling around the ankle and my thighs were burning from inflammation. Then she recommended more medications (diuretics and antibiotics) and she was insisting to wear the medium size stockings over the burning part of my thighs.
When I requested the print out of my Ultra Sound she gave me a drawing with the veins in my legs. Later on, when I got it, from my primary doctor, I realized that I have edema. Both legs still have incompetent perforators (ankle and calves) and the left calf has thermal injury (is bigger than the right one). She did not touch the right calf, so no thermal injury there. She learned her lesson
Her practice is «one size fits all» and if you fit into her limited skills, everything is fine. If not get ready for a big disappointment and then start looking for another vascular doctor to treat you and fix the damages she has caused you
In my opinion, incompetence and insanity is lifestyle, in her office
I’m wondering the five stars reviews what purpose they serve and why they are so phony and so slimy

Dr. Kokinos, Dr. Rappaport and the rest of the staff, not to forget the awesome Debbie Hoover who runs the ultrasound lab, are a first class practice. I felt completely at ease at each step of the process, and am very satisfied with the results! I had extensive, unsightly varicose veins extending the full length of my right leg up into the groin area. My legs now look like they did before my second pregnancy. I will be wearing shorts this summer! I would highly recommend this group of warm and caring specialists to anyone needing vascular surgery.

As much as I like Dr. Kokinos, her accounting staff called me about 8 months after my surgery, saying I hadn’t paid for all the services! They set me up on a a payment plan to pay what the insurance hadn’t paid. I made the first payment, but then spoke w/​my insurance company. They said they had paid off the whole bill! So, I canceled the recurring payment plan and haven’t heard from them since. In conclusion, my legs are still doing well, although I definitely prefer sclerotherapy, coupled w/​the old «cut & tie» method for the clotted ropy veins.

Went in here referred by co-​worker i had spider veins. Met with Dr Kokinos she was very reassuring and seemed like she knew what she was doing. Got procedure done. would recommend this place. The staff also was helpful! 5-​stars

Refused to see me after a problem got worse. Turns out I had vasculitis and it took 6 months to diagnose because she and another highly rated vascular surgeon are only doing cosmetic work. Only use her for cosmetic work.

GET ANOTHER OPINION, NO MATTER WHAT DR. KOKINOS TELLS YOU.
After doing a rather rushed and half-*ssed job of checking my foot and toes for a pulse, Dr. Kokinos said I needed to have the entire front half of my foot cut off.
I got a second opinion (and some actual testing with real equipment) from Stanford – and all I need is a PILL to help with my circulation (and, and BTW, every toe tested by Stanford had a pulse – that’s what happens when you take the time and use good equipment to find out the truth).

I received an email from Dr. Kokinos offering to refund the money that I had paid for her services but ONLY if I removed my Unilocal review. This is not ethical. She also still has not addressed the issue of the scar she left during treatment. I won’t be held hostage and I refused to remove my review only offering to update the review if she resolved the issues. I feel her response needs to be posted so the public can be aware. Her email is posted below:
From: polyxene kokinos [mailto:pkokinos@ — –]
Sent: Monday, November 01, 2010 8:04 AM
To: —–
Subject: Re:
Dear Ms. — -,
As I mentioned to you in my letter of October 25^th, as a gesture of good faith, I am willing to refund you the money for the sessions in questions in the amount of $ 750. Payment of this amount is conditioned on your agreeing to remove the review posted on
. Could you kindly respond at your earliest convenience if these terms are agreeable to conclude this matter.
Sincerely,
Polyxene Kokinos, MD
Another lesson learned, get everything in writing because you it will assist you in getting a satisfactory judgment in court. Which is exactly where this is ending up, unfortunately.