Dr. Dora Zaretsky, MD
Psychiatrist
625.6 mi · 71-36 110th Street, Suite 1H, Forest Hills, NY 11375
At a glance
4.06 stars (199 reviews)
81% are satisfied with this provider ·
Accepts 21 insurances
Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, UnitedHealthcare Oxford, more+ ·
Has 20+ years of experience
Graduated from Kursk State Medical University
Works at Dora Zaretsky
4.06
199 reviews
Bedside manner
4.0
Wait time
4.1
Recent reviews
Really loved our first consultation she’s professional and really gets down to bolts of the issue! Which I love, I’ve been in cognitive therapy for a year and half and I know i need something else, dr zarersky was observant and knowledgeable! Can’t wait for the progress!
March 7, 2019Ivi V.Verified patient
SHE IS VERY FRIENDLY, ASK A LOT OF QUESTIONS ABOUT MY BACKGROUND WHICH I LIKED AND PAID ATTENTION TO ME WHEN I SPOKE.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Dora Zaretsky does not participate in Zocdoc to offer online booking at this time
Similar providers on Zocdoc
Top-rated
Closest to you
Available today
Dr. Dillon Hayes, MD
Psychiatrist
4.8817 reviews
New York, NY, 10019
Next available: Apr 27Offers telehealth
4.8817 reviews
New York, NY, 10019
Next available: Apr 27Offers telehealth
Dr. David Ludwig, MD
Psychiatrist
4.55119 reviews
New York, NY, 10021
Offers telehealth
4.55119 reviews
New York, NY, 10021
Offers telehealth
Dr. Katherine Vital-Daley, MD
Psychiatrist
4.8526 reviews
New York, NY, 10001
Offers telehealth
4.8526 reviews
New York, NY, 10001
Offers telehealth
There are currently no additional providers matching this criteria
Dr. Daniel Zimmerman, MD
Psychiatrist
4.60122 reviews
New York, NY, 10004
Next available: Apr 29Offers telehealth
4.60122 reviews
New York, NY, 10004
Next available: Apr 29Offers telehealth
Nghia Nguyen, APRN, RN
Adult Psychiatric & Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
4.8650 reviews
New York, NY, 10016
Next available: Apr 24Offers telehealth
4.8650 reviews
New York, NY, 10016
Next available: Apr 24Offers telehealth
Bernice Jackson, NP, PMHNP-BC
Adult Psychiatric & Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
5.007 reviews
New York, NY, 10011
Next available: Apr 23Offers telehealth
5.007 reviews
New York, NY, 10011
Next available: Apr 23Offers telehealth
In-network insurances
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
UnitedHealthcare
UnitedHealthcare Oxford
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
UnitedHealthcare
Popular visit reasons
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Daytime Sleepiness
Depression
Postpartum Depression
Psychiatry Consultation
Psychotherapy
Sleep Disorder
Sleep Problems
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Daytime Sleepiness
Depression
Postpartum Depression
More about Dr. Dora Zaretsky, MD
IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION - PLEASE CONTACT OUR PRACTICE. PLEASE ALSO EXPECT A CALL FROM THE PRACTICE.
*Please fill out all registration forms and questionnaires before booking an appointment.*
Please note: Dr. Zaretsky only sees patients 21 years of age and older.
Dr. Dora Zaretsky is experienced psychiatrist certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. She has academic affiliation with Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan. She is fluent in English and Russian. She is currently accepting new patients in her Forest Hills practice that conveniently located to subway station (E, F, M, R lines), and the Long Island Railroad.
Education & experience
Education
Medical School - Kursk State Medical University
Albany Memorial Hospital, Residency in Psychiatry
Practice
Dora Zaretsky
Certifications
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Psychiatry (Psychiatry and Neurology)
Background
Languages spoken
English
Russian
Gender
Female
NPI number
#1013014661
Dora Zaretsky does not participate in Zocdoc to offer online booking at this time
Similar providers on Zocdoc
Top-rated
Closest to you
Available today
Dr. Dillon Hayes, MD
Psychiatrist
4.8817 reviews
New York, NY, 10019
Next available: Apr 27Offers telehealth
4.8817 reviews
New York, NY, 10019
Next available: Apr 27Offers telehealth
Dr. David Ludwig, MD
Psychiatrist
4.55119 reviews
New York, NY, 10021
Offers telehealth
4.55119 reviews
New York, NY, 10021
Offers telehealth
Dr. Katherine Vital-Daley, MD
Psychiatrist
4.8526 reviews
New York, NY, 10001
Offers telehealth
4.8526 reviews
New York, NY, 10001
Offers telehealth
There are currently no additional providers matching this criteria
Dr. Daniel Zimmerman, MD
Psychiatrist
4.60122 reviews
New York, NY, 10004
Next available: Apr 29Offers telehealth
4.60122 reviews
New York, NY, 10004
Next available: Apr 29Offers telehealth
Nghia Nguyen, APRN, RN
Adult Psychiatric & Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
4.8650 reviews
New York, NY, 10016
Next available: Apr 24Offers telehealth
4.8650 reviews
New York, NY, 10016
Next available: Apr 24Offers telehealth
Bernice Jackson, NP, PMHNP-BC
Adult Psychiatric & Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
5.007 reviews
New York, NY, 10011
Next available: Apr 23Offers telehealth
5.007 reviews
New York, NY, 10011
Next available: Apr 23Offers telehealth
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.06
Wait time
4.08
Bedside manner
3.97
Your trust is our top concern, so providers can't pay to alter or remove reviews. We also don't publish reviews that contain any private patient health information. Learn more here
199 reviews
Most relevant
She is the best decision I have ever made! I have a few friends that see her now too and feel the same. Kudos to Dr Dora!
May 14, 2014Initials hidden
Very kind and willing to help and work with you. Always a quick wait and professional staff. Is recommend to any friend.
November 12, 2014Initials hidden
SHE IS VERY FRIENDLY, ASK A LOT OF QUESTIONS ABOUT MY BACKGROUND WHICH I LIKED AND PAID ATTENTION TO ME WHEN I SPOKE.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
She's a doctor who truly cares. She takes her time to answer all of your questions. Very kind.
July 17, 2017Initials hidden
She was wonderful she asked questions and did not rush me when I spoke highly recommend her
October 2, 2017Initials hidden
I felt very comfortable talking to her, and felt she listened to me and was very helpful
December 29, 2015Initials hidden
I feel hopeful, where there was little.
Dr. Zaretsky is professional and knowledgeable.
July 31, 2015Initials hidden
quick, matter of fact, and straight to the point. i would definitely recommend her.
October 23, 2014Initials hidden
Very knowledgeable. I felt she knew exactly what the issue was and how to treat it.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Dr. Zaretsky was great! Extremely informative and I did not wait long to be seen.
February 28, 2018Alexandra M.Verified patient
Well-spoken, and sweet. She gets right to the point, which is just what I need.
July 9, 2016Initials hidden
She was kind knowledgeable and there was no waiting time. I will see her again.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Spoke against 12 step programs. Pretty blown away. Not into her attitude
February 26, 2019Michael S.Verified patient
Very helpful and willing to work with you! Very friendly and personable.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
She was great, very straight forward and to the point. Very nice also!
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
She is very professional and succint, healthy dose of bedside manner.
August 14, 2017Kent D.Verified patient
"I've dealt with abuse my entire life"
"Are you sure?"
'nuff said.
August 19, 2014Initials hidden
She may not have a warm personality, but she knows her medications.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Poor advice, wasted my time.
Pushed me to argue with my husband.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
She was friendly, Upfront and straight to the point. I love that.
September 9, 2014Initials hidden
She is very nice and knowledgeable. I would definitely recommend
January 16, 2019Debra C.Verified patient
dr dora is very professional. i definately recommend her.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Really loved our first consultation she’s professional and really gets down to bolts of the issue! Which I love, I’ve been in cognitive therapy for a year and half and I know i need something else, dr zarersky was observant and knowledgeable! Can’t wait for the progress!
March 7, 2019Ivi V.Verified patient
I traveled over 45 mins because this wAs the closest dr to take my insurance. I told her my situation beforehand and she decided to take me. During our appointment she went from saying she would help me and two seconds later changed her mind and told me to find a different dr. Blew my mind how one minute she was so helpful to just shutting me out and telling me to go elsewhere.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
She’s a terrible doctor. Not even sure she actually has a degree from this country. She is very focused on superficial topics. Often easily agitated. Long wait time.
December 17, 2018Michael S.Verified patient
I like Doctor Zaretsky, even though I've read some reviews that some people thought she's appeared as "cold". She did seem a bit intense but I like her vibe, very smart, calm and direct. She prescribed me some of my old prescription and also provided me other stuff to try, and asked me to contact her if I had any problems.
November 26, 2018Initials hidden
I liked her
November 19, 2018Initials hidden
She seems very racist. She denied to take me as a patient with very bad excuse and suggested me I should psychiatrist. But I thought she is a psychiatrist but the main reason she denied to take me a patient because I wear hijab. The moment she saw me she gave me a look and didn’t even listen to me properly and the entire visit was done in 15minutes where it usually take 30-45mintues when you do a first visit with psychiatrist. She also denied to see my test reports. I want to if she is a psychiatrist then why can’t she treat me
October 6, 2018Tasfia R.Verified patient
My appointment was for 11 and I did not get seen until about 11:45 but I figure it was because I was a new pt. Overall I thought Dr. Zaretsky was great . She took a thorough history and listened to-what I felt my issues were and explained to me different approaches we can take manage my anxiety. I did not feel rushed at all and she made sure I didn’t have any questions or concerns before I left . I recommend her !
September 18, 2018Initials hidden
It was just oh k.
September 3, 2018Initials hidden
Very caring doctor and listened to my concerns.
July 31, 2018Susan D.Verified patient
She listened well and was very understanding.
July 13, 2018Initials hidden
If you want someone that interrupts you constantly, belittles you, and promotes their beliefs instead of being cordial about your own, then this doctor is right for you. However, if you are looking for someone that actually seems like they want to be there, that respects what you have to say, and actually wants to help you, please look elsewhere. I have never felt so frustrated or blatantly disrespected with someone considered a professional.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
I strongly recommend Dr. Zaretsky for psychiatric treatment. I was in a place unfamiliar to me (severe depressive episode) and desperate to find someone good to work with. She was recommended by a friend who is a psychotherapist. Dr. Zaretsky has a very busy practice (she takes many insurances) so I knew to expect to wait to be seen. My wait time was way shorter than I expected. The practice is managed by her assistant Rachel who is extremely organized and efficient. Dr. Zaretsky conducted a thorough assessment/evaluation and gave me an interesting interpretation of my symptoms, which was super helpful. She was supportive when I struggled to talk about some difficult issues. I left her office feeling confident in her recommendation and medication and will be following up in 2 weeks. Not a great area to find parking, so public transportation is probably the best way to go -- her office is a few blocks from subway.
April 30, 2018Initials hidden
I have found Dr. Zaretsky to be a very professional and knowledgeable physician. I could not recommend her enough. The office staff has also been gracious in dealing with some pharmacy issues I had. Scheduling and appointments have been easy to make.
May 7, 2018Initials hidden
I thought she was very rude. She wouldn’t let me tell her why I was there. I was trying to give her the background story so she would understand, but she kept cutting me off. I would never go to her if I were suffering from depression or anxiety. I can’t understand why she chose this field in medicine.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Dr. Zaretsky is straight to the point, but has the air of a tired DMV employee. Got the feeling that she does the bare minimum and is ready to retire. I would go elsewhere for someone who seems more energetic and concerned. She fills scripts and does her job. Office is organized. Friendly staff.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Very to the point, in a good way. Not the doctor to go to if you’re interested in talk therapy. Wanted to change one of my meds and gave me a thorough explanation of her reasoning. Very knowledgeable about specific meds and side effects. I didn’t feel like I had to fight to get effective treatment.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Dr Z's slowly changing my life, and I couldn't be happier. Her best trait is her honesty, some may be turned away by her lack of sugar coating but it's helping me fix identify my problems and attack them head on. Highly recommended
December 12, 2017Initials hidden
Wait times can be a little long but I've been seeing Dr. Z for years and she has really helped me out. Very Highly Recommended!!!!
June 29, 2017Initials hidden
Really short wait time. Staff communicates with you via text too which is a huge plus, especially for when I'm at work during the day. Secretary was nothing but nice to me.
Dora is awesome. She's right to the point, asks the necessary questions, and asks your opinion on things that are relevant to your treatment. The less positive reviews posted about her, in my opinion, are from people better suited to a psychologist. She's not there to give you tissues and coddle you - but she's appropriately understanding. She doesn't rush the appointment like some say; she just makes sure it stays on topic. No different than any other doctor.
Office is clean and comfortable, albeit not the most modern. But this is NY, we all built-last-year Manhattan high rise office rent is far from affordable.
Definitely going back to see her again.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Dr. Zarestky is a great doctor. I told her my issues, she listened, took down notes and asked various questions to diagnose me further. All in all she gets right to the point. Will be seeing her from now on.
March 17, 2017Initials hidden
My first visit I was skeptical,I didn't know what to expect, but once we started to talk she knew what to ask and I had my questions for her to start the process of getting me better. It's all about being honest with yourself and the doctor. Next few sessions where interesting to meet and talk to find the root cause of my problems. Now we are working together to manage myself. Definitely a good doctor.
March 7, 2017Initials hidden
I choose this doctor b/c she accepted Medicaid. From my understanding, not a lot of ppl take it, so I had to see this doctor a bunch of times. I noticed a few times that other patients were seen before me and showed up after me. The staff and the doctor are not sensitive and somewhat rude, The receptionist seems unfamiliar with the use of a computer and takes a long time to do one task. They don't accept credit cards, so you can't use FSA/HSA cards. The billing person actually seems accurate and knowledgeable. The doctor is hard to understand at times, doesn't describe everything to u about your medications or her diagnosis, doesn't spend a great deal of time with you and doesn't have good office hours. On one occasion, I started crying and I took a tissue from her desk and she told me that it was her tissue box. I apologized and explained that I thought it was for patients, she replied, "no, that's for me". Overall, I would not recommend this doctor unless you have no other choice.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
I IGNORED ALL THE REVIEWS I SAW HERE. I gave the doctor the benefit of the doubt and started going to her. At first she seemed somewhat alright to deal with. But as time progressed I realized her professional manners were not there. The sessions would be rushed, not much would be spoken of. It would honestly probably be 10 minutes or so. She'd follow up, ask general questions, etc. GOODBYE.
I stopped going to her for a bit because I was dealing with certain issues. When I call back to make an appointment the nasty attitude reception lady said the doctor can no longer see me. I was never given any reason for this. When I call back and ask what the reason was for she hangs up on me.
This is just a terrible clinic. I would not recommend ANYONE here. NEVER. Please look up other reputable doctors in the area.
December 27, 2016Initials hidden
Bit of Rude woman
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
I am not happy with my visit at all. I was given a phone call before the visit to go over my current treatment plan with my prior doctor and a myriad of other questions. I was told at the end I would be able to continue my plan once I came in.
I came in today and the doctor told me that my last doctor didn't do things correctly and she would not be continuing the treatment that has proven to work. She was constantly pushing big pharmaceuticals which I felt she was being paid from as I consistently said I did not want to take them. She told me fine and prescribed something she said was none of the sort. I picked it up and looked up more information about the drug and it was exactly what I said I didn't want.
The location is in an old apartment building with civilians and doctors. Also the doctor does not take credit card or HSA cards, and it's a good thing for her because I would've already issued a chargeback. I will continue looking for a doctor.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Smart and level headed,
November 21, 2016Initials hidden
I found the experience very strange. She was actively rushing me out the door at 20 minutes ( I was under the impression a normal appointment lasts 45.) I respect that the doctor and I had different ideas on treatment but her approach was oddly (and borderline inappropriately) aggressive. There was a real disconnect between what I was saying and how she would respond. Would not recommend.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Great!
August 16, 2016Initials hidden
Loading...
What practice does Dr. Dora Zaretsky work with?
Dr. Dora Zaretsky works with Dora Zaretsky.
Where is Dr. Dora Zaretsky's office located?
Dr. Dora Zaretsky's office is located at 71-36 110th Street, Forest Hills, NY 11375.
Which board certifications does Dr. Dora Zaretsky have?
Dr. Dora Zaretsky is certified by American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and Psychiatry (Psychiatry and Neurology).
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Dora Zaretsky?
Dr. Dora Zaretsky frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychiatry Consultation, Psychotherapy, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Dora Zaretsky on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Dora Zaretsky speak?
Dr. Dora Zaretsky speaks English and Russian.
How do patients rate Dr. Dora Zaretsky in reviews?
199 patients have reviewed Dr. Dora Zaretsky. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.06/5. They have a 3.97/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.08/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.