Dr. Faina Akselrod, MD

Dr. Faina Akselrod, MD

OB-GYN
617.4 mi · 1711 Sheepshead Bay Road, 2nd Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11235

At a glance

4.76 stars (234 reviews)
95% are satisfied with this provider ·
Accepts 18 insurances
Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, Emblem Health, Medicare, more+ ·
Has 20+ years of experience
Graduated from State University of New York, Downstate Medical Center, Doctor of Medicine
Works at Advanced Gynecology & Surgery
4.76
234 reviews
Bedside manner
4.7
Wait time
3.6

Recent reviews

Dr. Axkselrod is patient and understanding. The most uncomfortable part of the exam was very quick which I definitely appreciate.
Verified patient
Doctor is pleasant to talk to and listened intently. She personally called me afterwards to give me my blood and pap smear results.
Verified patient

Office location

Advanced Gynecology & Surgery
617.4 mi · 1711 Sheepshead Bay Road, 2nd Floor, Brooklyn, NY, 11235

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In-network insurances

Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
Emblem Health
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
UnitedHealthcare Oxford
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
Emblem Health

Areas of expertise

This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Menopause symptoms
Pelvic organ prolapse
Ovarian cyst
Vaginal infection
Acute urinary tract infection
Menopause symptoms
Pelvic organ prolapse
Ovarian cyst
Vaginal infection

More about Dr. Faina Akselrod, MD

Dr. Akselrod is Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology, fellow of American College of Ob/GYN, and fellow of American College of Surgeons. Dr. Akselrod earned her Doctor of Medicine Degree from the State University of New York, Health Sciences Center at Brooklyn and received training in Obstetrics & Gynecology at Nassau University Medical Center. Upon completion of training, Dr. Akselrod was invited to serve as a Medical Director of Family Planning and Colposcopy. In this capacity, she was involved in clinical research in the field of obstetrics, gynecology, and oncology and greatly contributed to research projects presented on National and International professional meetings. In 2006, in collaboration with Dr. Bekker, Dr. Akselrod established Advanced Gynecology and Surgery, a private practice specializing in Gynecology and Gynecologic Surgeries. Dr. Akselrod is genuinely committed to provide the best possible individual care utilizing the most advanced discoveries in medical field.

Education & experience

Education

Medical School - State University of New York, Downstate Medical Center, Doctor of Medicine
Nassau University Medical Center, Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Practice

Advanced Gynecology & Surgery

Certifications

American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Background

Languages spoken

English

Gender

Female

NPI number

#1528035862

Patient reviews

All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.76
Wait time
3.59
Bedside manner
4.69
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234 reviews
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Excellent doctor. I have been seing Dr. Akselrod for many years and highly recommend her to my family and friends.
GREAT physician! I have been coming to this practice for years and will continue to do so. Great bedside manner!
Verified patient
Very professional doctor and staff. I left with a feeling that I was examined thoroughly and got the best advice.
She is professional, courteous and her staff is great too! I would recommend her to anyone looking for a GYN.
I was worried about professionalism and being friendly, I must say I got both I have to say Thank You
Verified patient
I am impressed by the office environment and professionalism and expertise of Dr. Akselrod and her staff.
Verified patient
Nice and clean offices, well organized and professional. The doctor is the one you can trust.
Verified patient
Secretaries were a bit rude but the doctor and her technician were amazing!!!! Def recommend
She was very professional and knowledgeable. The front desk was not very friendly at first.
Verified patient
The doctor is great but the wait time is crazy. Be prepared give there for three hours.
Professional staff. Highly recommend! book with zocdoc for earlier appointments =)
Verified patient
I have been seeing this doctor for a few years now. So far so good.
Verified patient
Very professional, called me right away to discuss my blood work.
Verified patient
Good doctor ,definitively I'm going back again next appointment,,,
Visit was great, but I waited for an hour and a half to see her.
Verified patient
She's professional doctor . I'll recommend to all patients..
Verified patient
Very professional and attentive doctor and freindly staff
Verified patient
It was very pleasant. Great office! Staff was friendly!
Verified patient
The doctors are great , I wish billing would be better
Verified patient
Great doctor. Very pleasant and makes you comfortable.
Verified patient
I like Dr Faina! She is professional and very polite.
Verified patient
She is an excellent doctor and I highly recommend her!
Verified patient
They were very thorough and had great bedside manner
Verified patient
I felt very comfortable and I like the conversation
Dr. Axkselrod is patient and understanding. The most uncomfortable part of the exam was very quick which I definitely appreciate.
Verified patient
Doctor is pleasant to talk to and listened intently. She personally called me afterwards to give me my blood and pap smear results.
Verified patient
The front desk staff is absolutely abysmal.
Verified patient
This is my first visit to doctor office. Faina Akselrod is very profession and knowledge. I will recommend her to other people
Verified patient
I always make my appointment at 8:00 AM, so taken right away. Great doctor, clean office, very polite staff. Highly recommended.
Dr Akselrod is very professional.
Verified patient
She is a great attentive doctor who makes you feel comfortable talking to her about uncomfortable situations. Her office is definitely a judge free zone and caters to her patients needs, wants and concerns.
Verified patient
It is always a pleasure to see Dr Akselrod
Verified patient
Dr Akselrod is an excellent and caring doctor, I've been her patient for many years. Her office was very efficient and clean. Highly satisfied!
Verified patient
Dr. Akselrod is good but gave me about 15-20 Mins of her time and I was in her office for over 3 hours! I have been her patient for a few years and it has always been this way. If the wait time wasn't bad enough, her receptionists are very rude and nasty to all the patients and really do not want to assist you with anything, even making an appointment. Dr. Akselrod is not an exceptional doctor for whom I'd be willing to put up with such treatment. For these reasons, I will not recommend coming here.
Verified patient
My first visit with the doctor last year was ok. This year about 2 weeks ago I had an appointment. The front desk staff was very unprofessional and my wait time was over a hour . After realizing they where seeing people that came in after me . I was told sorry the girl that checked me in was new . I also was charged a co payment later to find out my insurance doesnt have not co pay for annual pap smears. So I decided to rebook against better judgment. They call me the day before appointment and I missed the call checked my voice mail no message just heavy breathing . I call office back reception told me yeah we call check your voice mail. On that note I'm done with this office . I wish doctor had a different location
Verified patient
she needs to change her front desk staff and whoever answer phone calls , is nothing funny when a patient calling and trying to speak to a doctor when they miscarrying a baby .
Verified patient
My visit left me with a good impression. The staff was attentive enough and made my visit comfortable. The office is clean and once my name was called, all the services were fast, however i waited close to an hour to be called. Apart from the waiting time, I would recommend this office.
First time and it was a great experience.
Verified patient
I've come for the checkup. The doctor was treating me with attention and care, she was very professional. The ultrasonic test has been done right there, no wait at all. I am satisfied with my visit and will recommend this office to my friends.
Verified patient
Waited 1.5 hours for a consultation about birth control with the doctor. Tons of patients in the waiting room so clearly they never run on time. Was told it will be a few minutes every time i inquired. Staff is nonchalant about the wait, or really dont care about the wait. The doctor however was great, she listened to my concerns and worked with my options and was very knowledgeable. I'd go to her again if the wait wasnt insanely long - and the office so badly coordinated!
She is very nice.
Verified patient
Great doctor!
Verified patient
Wonderful
Verified patient
Very pleasant and staff friendly
Verified patient
She had a cold bedside manner that made me distrust the information she was telling me. And as noted in the other reviews, the wait time was ridiculous. 30 minutes after my scheduled appointment I was told there were at least 3-4 people ahead of me. Really? Finally saw the doctor an hour + after my schedule appointment. Visited this doctor/office in May 2017.
Dr. Akselrod is a thoughtful, knowledgeable and attentive doctor. She listened to my concerns and fully addressed them at the end of my visit. Highly recommend!
Verified patient
My favorite doctor! She is so sweet, caring, always explains everything. She had been my first gynecologist since high school and I refuse to see anyone else. I highly recommend Faina!
Verified patient
Dr. Akselrod was highly professional. It was my first time going to this type of doctor and she was very attentive and talked me through the examination. She made me feel very comfortable.
Verified patient
I didn't have a problem waiting or talking in detail of what my problems were. My only issue was when she was having facial expression conversation with the nurse or assistant. I'm already insecure about myself and it took me two years to go back to a doctor and to have them make silent comments about whatever it was they were looking at will probably set me back further. And yes I am aware of the yearly visits but this doesn't help.
My visit exceeded my expectations, the receptionist, nurse and technician were polite and efficient. The doctor took time to talk to me before and after my examination and answered all my concerns. I would highly recommend Dr. Akselrod to anyone looking for a doctor.
Verified patient
Frequently asked questions

What practice does Dr. Faina Akselrod work with?

Dr. Faina Akselrod works with Advanced Gynecology & Surgery.

Where is Dr. Faina Akselrod's office located?

Dr. Faina Akselrod's office is located at 1711 Sheepshead Bay Road, Brooklyn, NY 11235.

Which board certifications does Dr. Faina Akselrod have?

Dr. Faina Akselrod is certified by American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Faina Akselrod?

Dr. Faina Akselrod frequently sees patients for Annual Pap Smear / GYN Exam, Annual Physical, Infertility Consultation, OB-GYN Consultation, and Pre-Travel Consultation. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Faina Akselrod on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Faina Akselrod speak?

Dr. Faina Akselrod speaks English.

How do patients rate Dr. Faina Akselrod in reviews?

234 patients have reviewed Dr. Faina Akselrod. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.76/5. They have a 4.69/5 rating for bedside manner and a 3.59/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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