Dr. Marina Goldman, MD

I liked Dr. Goldman which i was her patient. I'm in recovery from addiction and she was always nice and I felt like she really listened to me. After about 9 months or so of being her patient, I relapsed. My relapse lasted one weekend and I went back to treatment immediately. When I got out, I received a letter in the mail from Dr. Goldman telling me that she no longer wanted to see me and she believed my only chance was going away to a long-term care facility. Of course, I wasn't willing to throw in the towel and simply walk away from my life. That was about 4 years ago. I now have 4 years clean and sober, I've graduated from college and I'm now in the midst of getting my masters to become a physician assistant. My relationships have never been better, and my life is incredible. I am so grateful that I didn't listen to Dr. Goldman. I'm writing this now because I frequently remember how she made me felt, and I would emphatically recommend to anyone to find another doctor.

Please do not disregard the one star ratings here. While I am happy that some have found Dr. Goldman helpful, I only marked 3 stars to get your attention. If you have been referred by the PHP you absolutely must find an alternative impartial evaluator. Please do yourself a favor and take heed of the 2 one star reviews. They are the truth. Best luck on your journey.

Dr. Goldman is quite biased when it comes to evaluating a physician who has been referred by the PHP. In fact, she willingly admitted to me that she must document and recommend "something" since the PHP refers patients to her; she cannot clear you for work without "a plan." I am not aware of fraudulent behavior or kickbacks, but her admission suggests that she feels compelled to keep people in the PHP program which is concerning since the PHP receives monthly payments from physicians required to participate in their program. In summary: the PHP refers physicians to her and the physician must pay her to be evaluated. Then, she feels compelled to subsequently refer physicians back to the PHP for monthly monitoring and memberships which physicians must pay. This borderlines on blackmail: pay Dr Goldman and the PHP or lose your medical license. If it isn't public knowledge, anyone can refer someone to the PHP based off of lies or suspicions or a simple whim. It is incredibly scary.

I have been seeing Dr Goldman since 2012 for addiction and co-occurring mental health issues, and I have found her to be very knowledgeable in combing the 2. Medication management excellent, Really listens and takes your thoughts and wishes in mind with how she treats you. I would highly recommend her to anyone with addiction and mental health problems.