Elizabeth I. Goldberg, MD, FAAD

Okay, so the wait times can be a little long sometimes but to be honest it’s the same everywhere… Each dermatologist I’ve seen who’s any good has a slightly longer wait time. The reason is she doesn’t rush you in and out. She takes time to go over concerns and give good treatment. Today I had to visit to get a shot for a cyst that was painful, I get horrible cysts with my hormones sometimes and I literally called at 8am, got a call back before the office even opened at 8.30am and was seen (I got there around 9.30am) by 10am. I didn’t have an appointment and she squeezed me in because I needed treatment ASAP. Not many dermatologists would do that, they’ll often say to wait until the next availability which could be weeks. I appreciate that she’s loyal back to her clients like that. She’s also reasonably priced, not greedy and gives samples if you ask. She’s a very skilled and caring doctor. That’s why she’s so busy.

You may have to wait a little bit to see Dr. Goldberg (I’d recommend appts first thing in the morning if you can swing it), but once you’re with her, she’s the sweetest, most attentive doctor I have. She listens to all of your concerns and addresses each one completely to ensure that you’re comfortable. She’s extremely kind and calming, but she knows her shit and resolves the issues you have quickly.
I highly recommend Dr. Goldberg.
A few other notes:
— they don’t accept credit cards under $ 40, so bring some cash.
— the front staff isn’t the most attentive but they’re fine.
Bottom line: the doctor is great but expect a little wait.

Dr. Goldberg: 5 stars
Staff: barely 1 star
I’ve been going to Dr. Goldberg for approximately 5 years. She is great. Takes the time to explain everything about your concerns. My skin has improved a lot because of her.
On the other hand, her new staff, not so great. Front desk girl always has an attitude. Doesn’t keep track of the payments etc. I miss the previous one although she is still around but doesn’t work in the front desk anymore.
Yes waiting time is LONG but if she is taking her time taking care of her patients it’s expected to wait.

I was referred to Dr. Goldberg by my primary care practitioner. I needed a routine dermatological check up. My appointment was for 11:30AM. By 12:15PM, Dr. Goldberg still was not ready to see me. I had to leave because I had work at the office to attend to and because a wait in excess of 45 minutes is beyond unacceptable. It’s clear that Dr. Goldberg doesn’t respect her patients’ time. The overly crowded waiting room was further evidence of her insensitivity to other people’s schedules. Needless to say, I can’t recommend going to Dr. Goldberg unless you are willing to spend multiple hours at her office.

Julia G. below is RIGHT ON POINT. DO NOT GO HERE! Dr. Goldberg’s front office staff has just a bad attitude. She’s a perfectly fine doctor but she is NOT worth waiting an hour for. I too have a demanding job and I waited for an hour today and then left because I have to work for a living. The woman at the front desk honestly could have cared less. There are so many good doctors in NYC that don’t make you wait an hour after your appointment time to see them. It’s so unacceptable. So after today I too am done. Save your money and go some place else!

DO NOT GO TO THIS DOCTOR! i am a regular patient and i love dr goldberg, but i always wait forever to get in to see her. today i waited an HOUR AND A HALF only to walk out without seeing her. RECEPTIONIST IS TERRIBLE. i sat there frustrated about waiting and had to listen to receptionist talk about MacDonalds giving them the shits.
while i waited 3 other clients came in and were seen before me. fuck that place.
looking for a great dermatologist? google tribeca dermatology.

I have been going to Dr Goldberg for about 5 years now for everything from fillers to botox to acne issues to dark spot corrector laser work. I am a huge fan. She never makes me feel as if she is rushed and takes her time to explain everything to me. And she never pushes procedures. The best part is that her work is natural looking. No frozen scary face or puffy monkey mouth for me. But then I don’t get my lips filled. I hate that look. Her work is wonderful and her bedside manner is calming. There have been times I have waited for about 20 minutes to be seen, but I just can’t understand people who are upset by having to wait a little bit. What that says to me is she isn’t rushing anybody out the door and is doing her job with each and every patient. You can’t be angry that you have to wait and then in the same breath complain that you are feeling rushed. Schedule your appointments with a little flexible time for her running behind and you will be fine.
And I find the front desk staff to be helpful and friendly. They have fit me in last minute several times and are always pleasant to me. But then I am nice to them as well. I have seen women walk in the door and approach them in a demanding confrontational manner. Well if you were rude to me I’d make you wait too.
If you want a spooky unnatural looking face, look elsewhere for a doctor. If you want a doc who treats you with respect and lets you know honestly what will work and what won’t, then she is your woman.
I will be a patient of Urban Dermatology for years to come.

I think Dr. Goldberg is great. I have gone to her for medical reasons, and then stayed for some cosmetic reasons. She handled the medical matters professionally and competently. She is approachable and very smart. She takes phone calls and answers questions. She is prompt and thorough. She takes a lot of time with me and does so graciously. I feel very safe in her hands. I have had less than perfect experiences with her receptionist, but don’t miss out on a great doctor because of that. I recommend her highly which is why I took the time to write this review.