Leonardi Olga Dr

She’s very kind and knowledgable. The office staff is super efficient. I feel I’m in goof hands!

Dr. Olga is really a nice person ^_​^ As well，it was really fast to register at the front desk～ People in here really friendly!

I just saw Dr. Leonardi for the first time after my previous endocrinologist moved from NY. I found her to be extremely professional and thorough. I had read some other comments indicating she wasn’t «warm.» Though her demeanor is quite reserved, I wouldn’t say she is cold or uncaring. In fact, I was surprised at how much time she spent with me, going over my medical history personally and asking thorough follow-​up questions. For me, attentiveness and intelligence matter more than being a humorous, chummy personality. I feel like I’m in good hands with her.

Intelligent and knowledgeable. Seems quite good

Dr. Leonardi is a great doctor. She got my condition under control. I was really happy when I found her being that I came from a Dr. who couldn’t get the job done at a hospital in Brooklyn. However, she see’s many patients so she gets down to business and is not too talkative. Overall, she is very compassionate and professional.

I’ve been seeing Dr. Leonardi for my Hashimoto’s thyroiditis for five years now, and I love her. I can count on one hand the number of times she’s run late; in fact, a few times if I arrived early, she took me early. She does the blood work herself in her office — no schlepping out to a lab for a separate appointment. She’s a little bit on the quiet side, but I like that better than a chatty Cathy who makes inane small talk while poking and prodding me. She’ll answers all my questions and does a thorough examination. Her staff are courteous on the phone and in person. When I was pregnant with my second child Dr. Leonardi kept a close eye on all my levels and made sure I got regular sonograms to track my baby’s progress. When the baby was born she was totally fine with me bringing him in to my first post-​partum appointment when I had no childcare for him yet. She’s kind and knowledgeable and a very, very good endocrinologist. Can’t recommend her highly enough.

Dr. Leonardi is a lovely kind and patient person who has helped me. Her office staff is sweet and efficient. They take care of everything involved in a visit and beyond.

I came here about a year ago to see Dr. Olga Leonardi because I have PCOS and wanted help with the symptoms, such as acne and hormonal imbalances. I saw her once, she did not ask me any questions, did not examine me at all, and quickly prescribed me a medication. She continued filling this medication for a full year, without ever seeing me again. That doesn’t seem right, does it? I just received a bill for what I believe was a blood test that she ordered. Not only was it over $ 1,500 with the wrong address and phone number attached to it (the letter said they were going to send my invoice to a collection agency because they couldnt reach me. mind you, that negatively effects your credit and ends up costing even more), but she didn’t even send them my insurance!!! Dr. Olga Leonardi is a LAZY doctor. I didn’t find her to be particularly cold, but she just doesn’t give a sh*t. Plain and simple.

I had a horrible experience with this doctor. I went to 4 – 5 appointments in the span of about 6 months and each appointment I was seen at least 20 minutes late. She is late every time. The last appointment the doctor was 50 minutes late (and I had the second appointment of the day).
She is definitely not a warm person. I’m sure it’s a cultural difference but that matters to me. I had zero connection with her and feel that I had just been going in to get shots. I never once received consultation on what to do to make my hypothyroidism better or reassurance that everything will be ok.
I called her in January to tell her I was pregnant and when I went in to see her she didn’t read her file before I came in and forgot that I had told her that. She went about the appointment as if nothing was different until I had to stop her to remind her I was pregnant.
All of these instances I let go and gave her the benefit of the doubt until I went in after my miscarriage at 16 weeks. She forgot that I had called to tell her that I had the miscarriage (just a couple days before). She started the appointment asking how I was doing on the 85 mcg dosage of my medicine. I never went up to 85 mcg because I had miscarriage and was kept on 50 mcg — all things she herself prescribed and should’ve known before I walked in the room.
Considering that she is well aware that I came to her strictly to lower my levels to get pregnant, this is pertinent information that she needs to know before walking into an appointment with a patient.
I was consistently disappointed by her lack of knowledge about me and coldness towards me as a patient and my situation.

My experience has been bad with both the staff and her. I think the office and the doctor both need to know that patients are coming to them, coz they are IN NEED. They treat us like a File or a Number. I have visiting her for last 1 year and getting appointments is difficult as hell. Even in emergency– getting an appointment is impossible. I am not quite sure why. Also the staff is extremely rude. I would not recommend her to anyone. I myself am looking to switch to a new doctor. The only trouble is that there is no easy way to even get my test results of last 1 year, and file from the staff. Everything is made super difficult at this office and Dr. Leonardi’s permanent absence from the scene only aggravates the situation.

I spent two years looking for a good endocrinologist to help me with low thyroid, and Dr. Leonardi is the one. She was warm, helpful, knowledgeable, answered all my questions, seemed up to date on the latest research, and ultimately stabilized my thyroid. Plus, she is conveniently located for me and her staff is very efficient and professional. I’ve recommended her to others and will continue to do so. Of all the endocrinologists I saw and rejected, she has been the most proactive and communicative. I’ve never had to wait a long time. On occasions I’ve had problems with my insurance company, and both Dr. Leonardi and her staff, helped me problem solve. Lastly, she called in a prescription for me while on vacation. I can’t recommend her enough.

On your first appointment you are not asked to fill out pages of medical history forms. Instead, Dr Leonardi interviews you personally. She is keenly interested in your symptoms and concerns. She looks at the whole person, not just the lab results, and suggests other possible contributing factors and makes recommendations for followup. All endocrinologists rely on blood tests, but Dr Leonardi acknowledges that as individuals what is normal for us may be outside the typical range so she may be willing, for example, to increase your synthroid Rx over what is customary. That, to me, is caring. So people may say she lacks warmth but I don’t agree. I don’t feel like a number… maybe more like an important specimen… but I feel I’m in good hands.

I have been a patient of Dr Leonardi for 2 years now. Highly recommend her — she is professional, thorough and patient. She answers questions well and does not rush you out. She might seem a bit reserved, but don’t let it fool you — she has got all under control.

So I read some of the other reviews on Dr. Leonardi…I can see where one might think she is cold but I actually think she is shy. She is the first physician that calls with test results on Saturdays and evenings… which I loved! For the most part she always answers my questions and I don’t leave feeling uninformed. I was referred to her because we were having problems trying to conceive a child… it turns out I have Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis something that my PCP missed even after I had brought up several complaints of feeling tired and unable to focus visit after visit. My husband was diagnosed as a diabetic by her in October 2012 and he is doing SO MUCH BETTER since seeing her. Her staff is personable too. She arranged for us to have a free nutrition seminar after my husband was DX with Diabetes. Her straight shooting demeanor may not be for everyone but she pulls no punches. She is honest and I like it… even when the news it is hard to hear. The last 2 times I saw her in the office they were running late… I believe they were isolated incidents because she is typically on time. She is not a hand holder so if that is what you are looking for I suggest you find a therapist instead of an Endocrinologist. She gives you the facts and the tools needed and it is up to you to do the work and make the lifestyle changes.

I have Hashimoto’s thyroiditis as well, and I have been to several different endocrinologists since my diagnosis four years ago. Dr. Leonardi is professional but also kind; I think she is very sensitive to my emotions without making those faux sympathy noises some doctors find necessary. She usually runs right on time, only once was she behind schedule. The one time I got the appointment time wrong and showed up late, they still slotted me in fairly quickly. The only thing that would make visits better would be online appointment scheduling.

I have been a patient of Dr. Leonardi for over 7 years now (when she was still part of St Vincent). I praise her professionalism and knowledge, but she has no people skills and you will feel like a client, a number, rather than a patient.
I go on follow ups every six months and I don’t remember any appointment lasting more than 5 – 8 minutes. She’s also not proactive, I have nodules on my thyroid and I had to prompt her a number of times to have them checked, just in case right?
A few years ago, she treated me with iodine and when I told her I was still showing levels of radio activity after a number of weeks (very unpleasant experiences being stopped at airports and train stations), her answer was «it’s not possible». I guess I had to look very upset, so she agreed to have me come back the next day and asked her boss (then head of the department at St Vincent) to see me. I was not looking for comfort or sweet words and he just confirmed everything that I thought, and just added «you don’t need to worry, you will be fine» which worked much better than «it can’t be right». That’s all I needed to hear.
Yes, over time I could have gone somewhere else (which I am in the process of now), but I didn’t because 7 years is a lot and every time I go back I kept thinking things may change. I only kept going back because my thyroid has been stable for a while so I thought to myself why change. Now that I am showing new instability in my TSH levels, found out by a regular physical, I went back and realized I need a doctor who cares a little bit more…
If you just need a «check the box Doc», go there because honestly she won’t even pretend to care (someone below mentioned a cold façade and I entirely agree). But if you want someone who will provide you with proper care and more than 5 minutes of real face time… I’d highly recommend to go somewhere else.

I had second thoughts in regards to following up with Dr. Leonardi. ive only seen her once where she did an initial thorough work up after i have discovered i have Hashimoto’s Disease but wasnt completely 100% satisfied with her. I gave today the benefit of the doubt and saw her again.
First of all, there was a mix up with my appt date. I arrived there and was informed by the receptionist that my appt wasnt for today — feb 1^st but on march 1^st instead. i said that has to be a mistake because i marked the date down on my calendar and my phone. i never had an issue with the secretary/​receptionist — i find her efficient enough whenever she dealt with me and she basically runs the office by herself. Im glad i wasn’t turned away. i live in midtown east and it took me 30 mins to get to her by train but looking back, i was probably better off seeing another endocrinologist instead.
When i got to the examination room, Dr. Leonardi saw me for probably less than 5 minutes. She took my bp and drew one tube of blood. Being an nurse for more than 5 years, I knew it’s very important to ask your MD any questions about your health. You are the patient and that person is the health care provider. I expected so much more than a quick brush off from a doctor of her stature but honestly, i shouldnt have been so suprised. As a clinical asst professor from NYU for endocrinology, Diabetes and Medicine, i expected her to answer my questions thoroughly and easily provide some patient teaching. i was hoping for a discussion in regards to why i am unable to gain any weight and why i have sleeping problems and tire very easily despite eating healthy and exercising. I was very concerned and asked what else I could do to manage these issues if they are directly correlated to my diagnosis. But she quietly just stood there and told me that she will keep in touch with my results. i pressed on and quickly asked more questions before she was out the door, asking «so with hashimoto’s disease, does the thyroid function just decrease with age» and she said «it could go both ways and said thank you.» i couldnt believe that i was already being dismissed.
I work with interns, residents, surgeons and attendings on a critical care unit. I have no doubt Dr. Leonardi is intelligent and knows her specialty but her bedside manner is severely lacking. From my experience, she treated me as a case or a number instead of as a patient holistically. Personally speaking, her treatment is as cold as her office. I called the office half an hour later but no one answered. I have every intention of taking my medical records and seeing another specialist instead.. if i will be treated as a business, i will take my business elsewhere.

Dr. Leonardi is quite nice. I don’t find her to be cold at all — rather I think she is direct.
I’ve been working with her for a few months now in an attempt to really tackle my pre-​diabetes and I have no complaints. She has been a lot more thorough and knowledgeable than previous endocrinologists I have visited and I’m quite happy that my PCP referred me to her.
It was easy to get an appointment as a first time patient and as an ongoing patient I make 7 am appointments. This allows me to get to the doctor and still get to work before 8 am. The location is very convenient to public transportation. I take the PATH to 14^th Street, but the office I also quite close to the MTA.
As mentioned by other Unilocalers, her office is small, but quite nice. Whenever I call, they answer the phone quickly and are quite helpful. I highly recommend Dr. Leonardi.

I think Dr. Leonardi is a wonderful doctor. She is a small office, which means they are receptive to calls and requests. She never wastes time, but she lets me ask any questions I feel are necessary. I also believe that she is intelligent and aware of current research on thyroid and pituitary issues. I highly recommend her.

She is an endocrinologist. Go to a doctor get a pill. There are no cures here.
She treated me for my low thyroid but I have an autoimmune disease called Hashimoto this makes no sense. I needed Adrenals medicine but was perscribed high blood pressure medicine. She is a cold person but does answer questions. I asked questions a few days later I was told I have to made another appointment after I just had all my blood tests done that week.
Vitamins are not important to her and she has no interest in me or my for thyroid health. I brought a list of my vitamins I am taking she did NOT want to look at my list. With my vitamins I lowered my cholesterol an
and vitamins are very important.