Dr. Alena Polesin, MD
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation•Female•Age 45
Accepting new patients
160 E Hanover Ave Fl 2 Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927
Dr. Alena Polesin, MD is a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Specialist in Cedar Knolls, NJ and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from UMDNJ--Robert Wood Johnson Medical School medical school in 2001. She is affiliated with Morristown Medical Center. She is accepting new patients and has indicated that she accepts telehealth appointments. Be sure to call ahead with Dr. Polesin to book an appointment.
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What went well
- Office environment (13)
- Staff friendliness (13)
- Trusted the provider's decisions (13)
What could be improved
- Didn't explain conditions well (6)
- Didn't listen or answer questions (6)
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions (5)
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Dr. Polesin is extremely competent and informative. I would highly recommend her.
What went well
- Appointment scheduling
- Office environment
- Staff friendliness
- Wait times
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Jun 23, 2020
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After almost a year of back pains I was sent to Dr. Polesin. She reviewed my CT/MRI charts and made the right diagnosis and treatment. The corticosteroid injection worked. I lost a year of mobility with painful movement. I lost my desire to go to the mall.
She is fantastic! I wish I had seen her a year ago.
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No results
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No results
SDG – May 01, 2020
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I have been a patient of Dr. Polesin for several years. I went to her first for herniated disks in my back, and later for my chronic pain from CRPS.
I have always found her very professional, willing to spend time with me no matter how long it took, and eager to help me get some relief from my pain.
I have recommended her to many people .
What went well
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
sazimmm – Nov 05, 2019
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No stars rating! But in the interest of helping future people looking up this Dr., I have to put one star.
Went here hoping for help...got none.
Chronic pain in cervical/neck, went hoping for treatment!
After waiting about 2++ hours!, in a 5 MINUTE appointment I was totally blown off- told to find a massage therapist and told to buy a $300.00 traction machine- NOT covered by insurance, I found out , after she does not deal with it.
But what is ALSO shocking here is that she continually retorts to her low ratings by posting the link to a PRIMARY CARE, 2015 doctor's article about wait time. SHE IS NOT A PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIAN! So that article is IRRELEVANT.
I would never recommend this doctor-besides the long wait times, she spent 5 minutes with me, supposedly analyzing and forming a " plan" for pain management.
She had no time for or interest in me as a patient!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
A blown-off patient – Sep 26, 2019
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Always professional and looking to make sure you get the help needed great doctor
What went well
- Office environment
- Staff friendliness
- Wait times
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Sep 20, 2019
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Rude and unprofessional behavior was unacceptable speaking on top of her voice to my husband after not explaining procedure and he sought clarification
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No results
What could be improved
No results
May 29, 2019
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It was not a good one. I had a appointment for an epidural on April 23 I was on time but she was 90 minutes late which caused her patients to be stack up. There was no early warning a or any indication she was going to be late. So for a 15 procedure I was there over 3 hours. Then I had a follow up appointment for 9 AM Friday, May 3 we waited and waited we asked where she was and were told they didn’t where she was and she wasn’t responding to any calls. So we left at 10 AM and they never followed up after that. So I am seeing another doctor. Do not waste your time.
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No results
What could be improved
No results
May 09, 2019
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Dr. Polesin is a knowledgeable, caring and compassionate physician. She spends quality time with her patients and explains medications, tests and procedures. She also suggests non-invasive options that have worked well for my old injury which cannot be helped by surgery. Wait times can sometimes be a little long because she takes the time needed with complex patients. I don’t mind the occasional long wait because of the excellent care I receive.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
Morristown , NJ – Feb 04, 2019
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Has a part time tech do the majority of an emg test. Then she does about a ten minute finish. I was told by them both that I had an EXTREME case of carpal tunnel on both hands that needed immediate surgery as my case was so bad that I already had muscle loss and atrophy. I was not sent there about carpal tunnel. And in the end after rushing to a wonderful surgeon her diagnosis turned out to be totally incorrect.
What went well
- Wait times
What could be improved
- Difficult to schedule appointment
- Staff wasn't friendly
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
Aug 13, 2018
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Dr is fine but expect to wait an hour or more past your appt time. Then somehow I feel my appt is rushed when I finally do see her.
What went well
- Office environment
- Staff friendliness
- Explained conditions well
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
- Long wait times
- Appointment was rushed
May 02, 2018
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Very knowledgeable. She takes the time to understand your condition and explains everything to you. She has a great bedside manner.
What went well
- Appointment scheduling
- Office environment
- Staff friendliness
- Wait times
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Apr 02, 2018
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She is an exceptional Dr. Listens carefully, takes time to explain. Has treated two members of my family
very successfully. I would recommend her highly.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
Randolph, NJ – Jul 30, 2017
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Dr. Polesin takes the time to listen and explain the treatments that she prescribes. My waiting times have not been acceptable, not like those of some of the other reviewers.
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No results
What could be improved
No results
Tom W in Mendham – Jan 17, 2017
Thank you so much for your review!
Alena...Read More
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Scheduling is awful. I have never waited less than 45 minutes and once almost two hours.
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No results
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Armand in Bridgewater, NJ – Nov 08, 2016
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I waited over an hour in the waiting room. I overheard another patient asking about her appointment at 11 (it was now 11:55). When I questioned the reception staff about my 11:30 appointment, at 12:30pm, they got someone to put me in an examining room. When she had still not shown up at 1pm, I left. There were two more patients in the waiting room for her at that point.
Outrageous.
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No results
What could be improved
No results
Margaret in Flemington, NJ – Aug 17, 2016
I am so sorry for your unpleaseant at our...Read More
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I waited over an hour once I was put into the examining room. In severe pain I walked out as she was coming in. No apologies .. I was unimpressed. Would never go to her again.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
Mine Hill, NJ – Jun 11, 2016
I am so sorry that you had to experience long...Read More