Natalia Anchipolovsky, DO

After two visits there, the wait time was 1 ½ hr. each time. The receptionist is by far the rudest
person. I thought the first time she was having a bad day, not so she is always the same.
Dr. Anchipolovsky is a good doctor, but my wait time along with trying to make an
appointment with her receptionist (thats another problem) is just not worth it! I have
found another doctor whom I am very pleased with.

I’d like at this time to inform anyone who suffers from thyroid or diabetes illnesses what I experienced in the past years with my exceptional physician, Dr. Natalia Anchipolovsky, D.O.F.A.C.E of Hackensack.
Let me begin by saying in April 2009 I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer. She immediately referred me to a top surgeon who is rated as a top surgeon by NJ Magazine for many years. I am proof that he was the best. But to me, what was more important that Dr. Anchipolovsky was by my bedside when I first opened my eyes from the surgery. She was supposed to be on vacation but instead she was there for me. The feeling that I had was like having a new family member. Besides the thyroid condition, I suffer from diabetes. Her expertise in treating me has reduced my AIC since 2009 from 8.0 to 6.5 without having to take insulin.
I’m a dancer on weekends and I’m so appreciative to Dr. Anchipolovsky like she would never imagine. So thank you doctor and your entire staff for your professionalism.
Vincent M. Arnone

Dr. Garger is brilliant however I had major problems with the secretary who was rude and not too bright. Unfortunately I’ve decided to find another Dr.

Don’t pay attention to the angry reviews. There are a lot of crazy people who think that all of their life problems are caused by hormonal imbalances. So, they go from doctor to doctor until they find one that confirms the diagnosis they invented for themselves despite normal lab results. No respectable doctor would play along with that.
Dr. Anchipolovsky really took her time to listen to me and explain everything so that I can understand why I need the treatment and how it works. Every time I came for an appointment, she spent at least 20 minutes with me. Yes, because she spends more time with each patient than your average doctor, you might have to wait, but it’s worth it.
She has also helped my mother with managing her diabetes, and she’s been doing much better with the treatment that Dr. Anchipolovsky selected for her.

Tried to make an appointment, the receptionist was so nasty that I told her I was going to look elsewhere for a doctor.

I was referred to Dr. Anchipolovsky by my general practitioner. While there was a wait (even though I had an appointment), that’s pretty standard when visiting a specialist. She was nice and VERY knowledgeable about her area of expertise. I felt very confident in her prognosis and feel like I made the right decision coming to her.

I saw this doctor a few years ago before Unilocal /​social medial was as prevalent. My medical doctor diagnosed me with a thyroid disorder & requested that I see an endocrinologist. I went to Dr Natalia Anchipolovsky.
I was in the exam room waiting (again) for the doctor. She entered the room, did not introduce herself, did not shake my hand, did not even make eye contact with me!
She asked why I was there. I said my medical doctor asked that I see an endocrinologist. She said there was nothing wrong with me & again asked why I was there. Again, I said that my medical doctor asked me to see an endocrinologist. She said there is no reason for me to see an endocrinologist. I asked her if she looked at my lab work (she did not even look at me for the first 2 minutes she was in the room so maybe she didn’t look at the labs?) She said my labs were fine. I asked what about the abnormal results.
Dr. Anchipolovsky was incredibly rude & stated «one day your thyroid will burn out & then you will get treatment». Then she walked out!
A few things that are worth mentioning:
— Her website is
. It mentions «We never overbook. Our patients spend more time with the doctor than in the waiting room.» This is a false statement. I arrived early for my appointment to allow time to fill out paperwork. I waited over an hour to see the doctor (no apology for lateness & when I asked at the status of schedule after waiting an hour the receptionist was nasty).
— The doctor spent about 5 minutes with me & was incredibly rude.
— The waiting room was packed! With ~ 10 people in a waiting room & only 1 doctor it’s hard to believe they «don’t overbook».
— I spent 5 minutes with the doctor and ~ 90 minutes waiting. Again «our patients spend more time with the doctor than in the waiting room» is false!
The website should advertise: Rude doctor that has no bedside manor with very long wait time and rude staff.
This was a TERRIBLE experience! I strongly recommend that you do NOT see this doctor! She has NO compassion & NO bedside manor.