Ellen Blank MD

The worst experience I have ever had with a doctor in my life! Dr. Blank was so rude, judgmental and condescending. She kept interrupting me, tried to rush me out of there and spoke to me like I was a complete moron. I am an esthetician, I have a very good understanding of skin and skin conditions as it is a requirement of my profession. I developed a rash of some sort under my breasts, she insisted I was allergic to latex from the strap in my bra and said just put a paper towel under it so it doesn’t touch your skin. I do not have an allergy to latex. I wear latex gloves 5 days a week for work. There is also no latex in my bra. Then she told me it was algae and said she would give me a foam to put on it 2x a day. She repeatedly asked if I understood what foam was. She also made me undress in front of her. I have never been so uncomfortable with a doctor ever.
When I left her office I went straight to my primary care doctor. He was in complete agreement with me. No latex allergy and he had no clue why she said anything about algae. I will never go to her office again.

Visit went fine but went it came time to do prior authorizations for the brand names they write for, they were not only not helpful but rude. I will be looking for a new doctor.

Had I known she was my nephews’ dermatologist when I went to see her, I would have mentioned it. See first review by my sister below.
Be that as it may, when I went to see my primary care physician, I, upon the suggestion of my sister (first reviewer Dr. Blank) requested a referral/​suggestion for a dermatologist because of my excessive sun exposure in my 20’s.
I was referred to Dr. Blank.
As soon as I set foot in the waiting room, I recognized the couches (My father used to have the same one lol.) Anyway, the wait was not unbearable.
During my exam, I was completely honest with her when I said that I would go into the sun with SPF 30 in addition to a tanning accelerator, AND (gasps) that I used the tanning salon three different summers.
I told her that I had already stopped using tanning beds and that I will stop using the tanning accelerator. She recommended to me the appropriate SPF to use especially on my face (thought SPF15 was enough).
She thoroughly looked at my skin (at what I thought was sun spots) and as of now, I have nothing to worry about. When I mentioned a disease I was born with that affects the skin, she looked at my (non painful) growths with the utmost fascination.
When I mentioned that my skin feels excessively dry, she asked what soap I use and gave me samples of something that should help as well as the name of a lotion that should help. She also recommended to stay out of direct sunlight and to wear a wide brimmed hat.
I would like to agree with my sister’s statement. Yes, Dr. Blank is very personable.
When I used to go to the pool, one woman who I will just refer to as Icarus was very much so «a sun worshiper.» Her skin was dark brown, and appeared to have a leathery texture. Note to self: do not become Icarus.
I have a followup with Dr. Blank in one year.

I wish I knew that the medical profession would think for themselves and research multiple treatments and more holistic options, instead of just push the products and medicines who have the most aggressive sales reps. You know what I’m talking about.
With that said, I went to see Dr Blank (dermatologist) for a definitive diagnoses for my boys who were showing symptoms of eczema. Dr Blank is ever so personable and has excellent hospital and teaching affiliations.
She took such an interest in the boys and I never felt rushed. I felt she was genuine when she asked me to let her know how they do with the treatment she advised. Nice.
PLUS *double stroller accessible* :-P