Cranford Pediatric Care

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JESSICA MARTINEZ

I had a terrible experience with the Dr. Anisko and her staff!! I took my son in for a routine annual visit and the front desk person asked me to sign a waiver stating I would be financially responsible for chrages the insurance would deny. (The charges was for a Hearing exam & Eye exam) I refused to sign the waiver because I know from working at a physicians office for over 10 years and doing billing that if charges are denied by the insurance then they must be written off. The patient would not be responsible for those charges. I began explaining this to the front desk person. She was new to the office and didnt know what to do or say so she called her co-worker to the front to speak with me. I again told that girl the same thing and she told me then the doctor would not be able to do the physical. Now by this point I am annoyed and told her that if a patient at my practice denies any services the doctor would not refuse to see the patient they would just continue with the rest of the exam. Dr. Anisko was in a room with another patient and opened the door to speak to me. She told me that she would not be able to do the physical because she needed to make sure my son was not deaf. Really, my son is 8 years old I think we would know this by now. I told Dr. Anisko you want me to sign this form so that when the insurance denies the charges you cant write it off and you can bill me beacuse I signed the form. She responded by saying we dont write anyting off this costs me money and told her front desk staff to copy my sons immunization card & my daughters and to give it to me because she did not want to deal with me. That is beacuse she knows I was right!!!!!! I hope no one esle goes through this. Good luck if you still choose to make her your childs pediatrician. I made a formal complaint about this incident with my insurance carrier!!!!!

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Rogers Collier

Dr. Anisko knows her stuff, but ultimately my wife and I have decided to go in a different direction. We recently moved to NJ so we were in the market for a new pediatrician for our 1 year old. We had a good relationship with our previous pedi and we wanted to form the same relationship with our new one in NJ. Unfortunately from the start we never truly felt welcomed in Dr. Aniskos office. My wife of course picked it up immediately. She is very inquisitive and working in Healthcare law herself she came with a lot of questions in regards to how our son was to be treated for his ailments (which as a parent is her right). Dr Anisko seemed very annoyed with her line of questioning. On top of that our son is very fidgety and she was very impatient and even rolled her eyes when she couldnt look down his throat. Even after all this I convinced my wife that shes a good doctor and we should continue seeing her, so we did. As we kept coming are visits felt more and more rushed almost as if our presence was inconviniencing her. I know doctors want to see as many people in a day as possible, but she litterally had one foot out the door while we were asking her questions. Then she would just leave! No thanks for coming, or get better soon, or even good bye. She would literally just walk right out of the room. Dr Anisko indeed is very knowledgeable but she could learn a lesson or two in bedside manner. While we were getting the information we needed we didnt develope the relationship we think as parents is as equally important. Now granted maybe we were a little spoiled by our previous pedi, but I think common courtesy should come standard with any doctor. I wish her and her practice the best.

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A Private User

This doctor and staff are reasonable professionals. Some people complain and have issues with the doctor/staff because they do not understand their insurance companies and do not want to pay a deductible or co-insurance. I have seen parents yell at the doctor and staff because they did not want to pay a $5.00 balance on their account. These parents should be ashamed of themselves as they are poor examples for their children. In these financially difficult times I understand some people are extra hostile about their money, but your childs health and safety should not be something you skimp on, especially if your insurance company indicates to you that you owe the money. If you are a reasonable parent/guardian that understands the plan you sign up for on your own and can take responsibility for making payments then you will not have any problems with this doctor! Of course sometimes there are discrepancies from the insurance company or the office, but those issues are dealt with professionally. It is not right to receive a service then be angry that you have to pay for it, it is unthinkable and unfortunate. I highly recommend her to all my family and friends.

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Maria Coccioli

Let me start off by saying Dr Anisko is by far the best pediatrician I know. She was my doctor when I was a child and now my 3 month old is her patient as well. That being said all these negative reviews that I see about her being rude is false. Shes passionate about her practice and cares for each and every patient that comes in. She wants to make sure you understand what is going on with your child so she breaks everything down. Shes not talking to anyone like they are stupid and shes not rushing anyone. Now let me tell you I drive close to 35 minutes so my baby can see her. Theres a pediatrician right down the block from me and they love seeing babys suffer hence why my baby was such in a bad condition. Since the day I brought her to Dr Anisko she has been so much better that she can actually smile now. With that being said if you actually tell the doctor what is going on and listen to her advice I guarantee you will see positive results. But if you go in with a "know it all attitude" no you wont. If you dont have a doctor degree with the same experience she has I advise to throw away your ego so your child can get the right treatment.

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Roselle Family

Absolutely horrible. The worst experience I have ever had with a doctor. Do not bring your child to Dr. Anisko. Condescending, rude, and any questions I ask about my childrens health is met with anger and rudeness. She takes any questions as an offence. She thinks parents should not speak, just sit there and be lectured to by the all powerful doctor. She threatened to call DYFS (child welfare) on me because I did not notice that my pre-teen was slightly decongested!! She said, verbatim: "How do you not notice? Is this not your child? You dont notice these things? Do you not live with child? This could be problem for DYFS." After going to her several times, this was the last straw. It was an absolute threat and completely illegal. I immediately left and demanded my kids medical records. Dr. Anisko tried to apologize and explain herself. Too late. Do not take your children here. This doctor has the power to screw up your kids lives completely. People this angry, rude, and childish should not have any power over other people lives. Do not believe the five star reviews here. They are probably from the Dr. herself!

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