Jeffrey Ainspan, MD

Dr Ainspan gives clear explanations for necessary treatment. He is thorough in his examination and doesnt rush the patient. He has a gentle touch and is soft spoken..

His office space is different from any that I have seen. He has a bunch of stuffed animals which I bet not only children but adults can appreciate if they are scared of any dermatological surgery that he has to perform.

The office staff is also pleasant.

wasted a lot of time for Dr. to do basically nothing. Gave out some names and phone # all went nowhere , like 20 voicemails. He could have helped me, he didn't.

I am grateful I was able to get an appointment with Dr. Ainspan, last week.
I have some skin issues that could be serious. He explained everything going on. What my options are for treatment, and was great, in how comfortable he made me feel, no matter what the outcome is.
I trust him. I do not trust anyone, until I know them. I spent less than 20 minutes with this guy and knew, he is the real deal.
The staff are professional and friendly. I was taken care of. I felt taken care of.
The waiting room is airy and light and open and I felt safe.
Some kid came in after me, and got to see the doctor before me. I had read a review with someone mentioning something like that.
What I experienced, was that the kid was in and out in ten minutes, and I got to spend a lot more time with the doctor, had some work done and felt there was no pressure for him to rush off. He gave me his full attention, the whole time I was there. I came in with a few different issues for him to look at. He looked at each thing and it was like bing bang bong, the stuff I didn't have to worry about he made clear. He explained everything else. He's a Zen Master at this.
He didn't have to put on a show for me.
I look forward to coming back, no matter what the pathology report says.
I want this man to be discussing and explaining to me what is going on.
This is New York. You hope to find a doctor like Ainspan, and a set up like this, especially next door to the hospital. But more so, to find an office like this.
I got 45 years of serious medical issues and procedures under my belt. and have had to spend an eternity in different types of hospitals, doctor and specialists offices.
I know how frustrating and annoying it is to not be taken care of, or disrespected by a doctor or their staff... especially a specialist.
This was not my experience here. He's a Super Mensch, and his crew is on top of their game.

I have been going to Dr. Ainspan for many years. He is friendly and efficient. He as delt with any problem excellently

Would not recommend!! The office is outdated, but that's not a major priority. The weird office I met him in located at the very back of a winding hallway was very messy, with supplies stacked everywhere. It was bizarre.

My appointment was at 2:30PM, was told to come in 15 min early because I was a new patient, so I did. With literally no one else in the waiting room except for me, it still took 30 minutes AFTER my scheduled appointment to see Dr. Ainspan. All the while, I got to overhear the peanut gallery (AKA the 3 receptionists at the front desk). Within the 30 minutes I was waiting, they talked about other patients and mentioned their full names, talked about their own personal health and weight issues, one receptionist actually gave another receptionist a shot (maybe insulin?) in front of me, one mentioned her son's new obsession with her "boobies" - all relatively (?) harmless office talk but SO, SO INAPPROPRIATE, especially in front of a new patient. It really turned me off and made me feel uncomfortable and that transferred to my consultation with Dr. Ainspan.

I came for recurring hives and Dr. Ainspan looked harder at the photo that I took a few days earlier when the rash had flared up and did not examine my skin AT ALL. AT ALL. Basically he said that since the rash was going away that there was nothing he could do because he absolutely had to see it when I had it and that I should come back when I fully have it. I came to a dermatologist so that it would do the exact opposite - not come back! He gives off a very nervous energy and had trouble stringing a sentence together without forgetting what he was going to say or stuttering. A bit uneasy and difficult to follow as a concerned patient. He was way too quick and not reassuring at all. He basically was like, "Call this number to get your blood taken and tested and then I can rule out certain factors." The best thing he did was prescribe some anti-itch cream. Run the other way!

I'd like to second all of these negative reviews and seriously urge anyone considering going to Dr. Ainspan to NOT DO IT. Mid way through my appointment I was seriously considering leaving. The receptionists, as everyone has said, are tacky, rude, abrasive and unhelpful. Dr. Ainspan discussed my prescription and gave me a good cream, but didn't ONCE look at my actual skin. He just told me that I have mild symptoms, which is not even true. I basically sat there for five minutes while he talked at me about how my skin problems aren't as severe as others, and then agreed to continue my prescription. He also complained to my face about all the paperwork he would have to do to renew my prescription.

Seriously was considering walking out mid appointment. If you are looking for a doctor/office that is professional, caring, considerate (basically, a GOOD DOCTOR) - then this is the absolute last place you'd want to go.

What a treat! Jeffrey Ainspan is a wonderful, knowledgeable doctor. One of a kind personality, Tres NYC.

A+ doctor. Knows a lot, willing to speak about it as a person, good judgment, reasonable prices. Ugly office and wait time can be long, but good NYC doctors aren't super punctual unless they run an expensive, high-end practice.

I thought I had done the research and made the right choice when I opted to see Dr. Ainspan for a dermatological consultation.
I was asked to arrive 15 minutes early to complete paperwork, which I did.
Then I waited, and watched as 2 other patients walked in off the street and were ushered into the back to see the Dr. ahead of me.
After 30 minutes, I asked the receptionist if my appointment was indeed at the time I thought.
She answered that the Dr. is "always behind schedule at this time of the day", in a very "matter-of-fact" tone.
After 45 minutes, I had to leave.

Why do Drs think it's okay to practice this way?

I've been to numerous dermatologists over the years in NYC. Dr. Ainspan is in the minority where he doesn't push his own personal skin line on you (I don't even think he has one). He's more concerned about why you are there and getting you better if there's an issue. He was extremely knowledgable, thorough and had excellent bedside manner considering I saw him for a full body mole/skin exam among other things. Not sure about those negative reviews, all I can say is he has a professional practice and if you don't show up on time, or are rude, your experience may not be the same with his team considering he has other patients scheduled. I highly recommend him and will continue to see him going forward and will be on time.