Dr. Shashishekhar Palekar, MD

Strongly advise against his practice. He orders a lot of tests for annual check up that our outside of insurance coverage. Furthermore, ordered the wrong test for me. I called the office right away and mentioned that they ordered the incorrect test - no response, no feedback nothing. Then I called again and pointed out to the office that the test was incorrect and I refuse to pay. I was told that once I receive the bill that due to their mistake they will cover the expense. When it got time to paying the doctor forgot to his agreement and was not willing to stand up for his own mistake - although there was proof in my medical records for this agreement. This is an exceptionally poor experience, I strongly recommend against this physician who is an example for bad medical practice. Over ordering tests for his personal interests and leaving you with your out of pocket payments and not standing up for their own mistakes.

Condescending and rude.

Dr Palekar is been our family physician for years. His staff is welcoming, understanding and very cordial. Dr Palekar listens patiently and never rushes a consultation. He always makes the patient feel hopeful when explaining the diagnosis and treatment plans. Highly recommend him.

Has been my doctor for 25 yrs. Also took care of my mother until her death. He is hands down one of the best people I know and the best doc I’ve ever had. I trust him implicitly. Visits are always enjoyable. Staff is terrific. If I move to PA I will just drive up to keep seeing him. He loves his work. Totally.

I was a patient of Dr. Palekar for 15 years before relocating. He was always very attentive to my overall health, careful and complete in his process of diagnosis, and always responsive to my needs and concerns. On more than one occasion, his care literally saved my life. When I was in the hospital under another physicians care, he still visited me and was warm and cordial. I highly recommend Dr. Palekar. Ed from White Plains, NY

He's nothing more than a business man. He doesn't care about his patients. He will pretend he does, and even go as far as giving you his cell phone number but he will not be happy if you call. All he does is write prescriptions based on which companies give him kickbacks. He is miserable and moody. His staff used to be awful, but now they do seem to be much better. The office is newly refurbished but still seems somewhat dated and done very cheaply. Most patients are senior citizens.