Lee Hyun-Soo, MD

Said one thing and billed for another. No solution, no recourse. Only positive is the cleanliness of the Astoria office. Won’t return.

Never going back again. I was there 10 min earlier than my app but I had to wait another 40 min. Front desk staff were bg them self talking each other instead of taking care patient. Finally after 50 min wait PA (Indian decent lady) called me inside and ask me what made u to come here??? After she asked me I started explaining my skin problems but she stopped me and said what what what whatttttt like I am begging for something with her very rude but I just tried to explain and she said there is nothing to cure your problem. And she was scare to touch my skin and she never touch even she had gloves on. I had some rashes in my body but she said that was just a viral rashes. I didn’t bother her asking bout MD Coz she seems not friendly at all. I just wanted to get out. Now on I will Read reviews before I go.

DON’T EVER EVEN CONSIDER GOING TO HERE. They fked up my finger nail because of the medication that they gave me and had to do a nail biopsy saying they need to do it in order to check what’s wrong my nail. The doctor doesn’t even know the side effects of the medications that they prescribe and they’re very inattentive. The doctors really don’t seem to care about the patients at all. Now I gave to live with a black, fked up nail that breaks easily with strange lines and a surgery scar on my finger. Don’t trust the doctors and nurses there I recommend looking for some other dermatology if you have ever considered going there for a treatment.

This place is awesome. I have severe acne scars from high school, and it’s mostly ice pick and boxcars. I spend around $ 10 000 for my skin but it didn’t show improvements I wanted, which is to focus on the scars and nothing else. My consultation was very friendly, and no pressure of purchasing things together. They kindly explained to me difference of the treatments depend on the scars, what is best for me, and pricing. I wanted to see my result before I purchase anything further, and they respected me. I’ve been to three sessions so far, and I would love to continue coming to this place. My results is excellent and it’s only going to be better after my two more sessions. I am getting a treatment called subcision. After I’m done with this, they recommended another treatment but I am going to save my money first and come back, because they truly know what they are talking about and they prove it with the results. It’s more than a money, when you actually see the result. I’ve been to many other places in different cities but this is the most satisfying result I got. Your time, money, and pain is completely worth it here.
I don’t know why they have all these bad reviews… because I am seriously recommending them to all my friends with acne problem. I always goes into the tiny side door on the right at their lobby, and it’s mostly Korean people there, and they are very friendly. I think the reception also did consultation in English, so try to visit them instead of the main lobby people maybe.

I went here to treat my acne. He prescribed me a cream and antibiotics, which made my acne 10x WORSE. I mentioned a cream my friend recommended and he blew me off! After a month on the cream he prescribed, i went back to talk to him about my progress. Obviously because it wasn’t working (When i say 10x worse, I am not exaggerating) he recommended another pill to take, but said it could cause loss of night time vision… I immediately said no, because why would i want to risk my eyesight for acne?! He got upset! He then offered another pill, but wouldn’t describe the side effects. He just simply said «Young people don’t get side effects». I ran out of the dermatology office CRYING. Not only did his cream make my face 10x worse, he had no sympathy towards how anything would make me feel!!! He just got MAD AT ME because i denied his first form of treatment. I wish i never came to this dermatologist!!!

I honestly don’t understand the previous reviews. While I normally see Dr Lee in the Jackson Heights area, I’m receiving treatment for laser hair removal here.
This area being mainly Asian it’s understandable the majority of the staff would be as well. They have been friendly both on the phone and in person. Accommodating when I need to change my scheduled appointment. Speak English clearly and never have to wait for long. Perhaps it’s because I’m always at least 20 or 30 minutes early, which is actually required for any busy office. This office is quite busy and it can get crowded.
If you go in late or go with an attitude, I’m a firm believer you have nothing to complain about. Their job is not easy so if you expect good treatment try to treat them with respect, you will receive the same.
I like that they explain clearly the procedure prior to any treatment. That’s why they offer a free consultation. Don’t try to sell you anything but offer frequent deals, so be sure to ask. Honestly they treat people from all ages. Not to mention how clean and high tech the place is. I highly recommend it.

I prefer to give this place a –5 stars but Unilocal doesn’t allow it. The doctor isn’t friendly and could care less if you improve.
So my GF is getting treated for acne and it seems the only solution they have is a generic tretenoid or Accutane. What about Retin-​a micro or any other treatments? Nope. Also, they get mad if you even ask for anything outside of what they recommend and also since visiting the acne has gotten worse.
Good luck if you ever plan to visit this place. God speed.

Do NOT go there.
I was 10 minutes early for the appointment but had to wait more than 30 min. Then a PA showed up in the room and talked 2 min. So I asked for a MD and he wasn’t in. They should’ve let you know if he’s not available, right? Not worth to spend money and time. Don’t go.

The first dermatology experience was here… sadly. I remember coming here years ago to get a consultation about my acne. After spending 4k on an acutane facial which they claimed will heal my acne, those simple white heads now became permanant scars on face (still have acne). It was the worst experience in and out of that place. Never will i recommend anyone to go here. I rather go get facials done at spas then come here. NEVER again

I was initially referred to this practice by my PCP when I was a student. I met Dr Lee and he was very thorough with his evaluation. I responded positively to the medications he prescribed and I was later weaned off them. I was running low on my refills and went for a second visit where I met with Dr. Diane Sun. For a few years things were fine but then my skin and lips took a turn for the worse. I believed it is was for a different diagnosis since I presented with unfamiliar symptoms. I made an impromptu appointment. The earliest I can see the doctor was in two weeks and the PA was only available. I’m a pharmacist so I thought a PA and I could figure it out. When she saw me she brushed off my concern and just refilled my old meds. I just prayed my problem would go away on its own. Nope. I’m now making my own concoction to heal my skin. I’m just fortunate I know my drugs but God forbid another poor soul. I am definitely changing doctor.

The worst derm ever, seriously run away don’t give that savage your money
She’s a piece of s$&@
Seriously I am missing so much hair in the front and I’m 18 you could see my scalp. I came specifically for injections. This piece of crap lady called a doctor had the nerve to tell me to lose weight and see if my hair grows. My bmi is healthy btw I’m not over weight
She showed me so much attitude when I persisted on that I spent 4 years trying every way to get hair but nothing worked and she violently jabbed injections into my scalp without any kind of care
She is the worst doctor ever and doesn’t deserve any money
She truly is an ugly person inside and out. Even with my dermatitis I was just explaining my previous history and she treated me like shit. But apparently she treats all her patients like shit. She was so rough on my scalp that I have 2 deep indented dimples that formed inwards that gives me constant migraines. And she is use less and will treat you like garbage so
RUN AWAY and don’t support practices like hers
Her whole medical license is a joke I hope everyone reading this understands how terrible of a physician she is

The worst receptionists ever! They are very unprofessional and their attitudes are really rude. They accidentally overcharged me because they didn’t accurately identify my insurance – of course I gave them accurate information of my insurance! They just said they made a mistake and didn’t apologize at all. I signed up for Unilocal just to write this review!

All the times I have gone dr molina always saw me, I was called into the room to see the doctor and I had to wait about 20 – 30 min just sitting there for the doctor to come around. Dr Molina always rushed she never listened to what I had to say or was concerned. All the times I have gone she told me the same thing and I kept going back for the same problem which was back acne. Up to today I still have back acne I set up an appointment at another place with a different doctor hoping it’s nothing like dr molina. Ps. The staff is always nasty and with attitude they should be the ones giving the first good impression but no.
DONT GO HERE! Waste of fckn time

Never will go again…

I have to say… I haven’t been there in many years. but when I did go as a long time patient I always felt like they treated me right… even back then the waiting time was always long… Now as an adult with acne scarring I figure its time to treat myself and get rid of them…
unfortunately, after reading all these bad reviews I was hesitate to return… even though they treated me right in the past. two reasons come to mind why I decided not to go back…
one I don’t have insurance to cover cosmetic stuff so if services have gotten bad, I don’t want to waste my money to find out. and two. when I called to make an appointment with Dr. Sun they scheduled me with Dr. Lee… now it might not mean a lot but I find it very deceitful, especially when I asked for Dr. Sun, it was only when I was confirming did the receptionist say it was with Dr. Lee. That’s when I decided to cancel the appt.
Its such a shame, I’m giving them a 4 because of the services they had provided to me many years ago. Hopefully one day Dr. Lee will actually read these comments and change his procedures on handling patients.
I can not imagine how much business he has lost because of all these reviews.

Half of the staff is unfriendly while the other half is super nice. The doctors seem to know what they’re doing but they have made me wait rather long by myself in the room many times. Also, if you are a no-​show or even cancel beforehand, there is a fee of $ 20 after three times.

In fairness, it’s been years since I’ve been here. But while looking for a dermatologist recently I remembered my terrible past experience with Dr. Lee Hyun Soo.
For Korean people out there, just because you are Korean doesn’t mean you have to go to a Korean dermatologist. There are much better Doctors out there who actually care about their patients. Lee Hyun-​Soo botched a simple biopsy on my shoulder that left a large permanent scar. They also recommend expensive experimental procedures that aren’t covered by insurance. So please do your due diligence and look for a better dermatologist.

The office was completely jammed, chaotic, and has the worst arrangement of seating in the waiting room.
The doctor herself was pushy, rude, dismissive, and the antithesis of what a thorough doctor should be, she is borderline negligent.
DO NOT GO TO HER, IT IS A WASTE OF TIME.

This place is heavily overcrowded all the time. Even if you made an appointment, you will not see your doctor for an hour but usually over an hour. Some people don’t make an appointment and just come in and sign their name in and even if your appointment is coming up, that person will be seen first if he signed in before you.
My first time here, I waited for about an hour and a half and when I finally got to see Dr. Lee, the first thing he said to me was «wow, that’s a big one». He was referring to the pimple on my face. He doesn’t even realize he’s upsetting his patient while he constantly comments on your acne. He definitely didn’t learn proper bedside manner in medical school.
If you have to come here, ask for his PA – Bonilla. She is so nice and understanding. I actually started making appointments specifically to be seen by Bonilla. OH! but of course! the rude, impatient receptionists don’t care! and I end up being seen by Dr. Lee anyways.
I hate this place. I drive 30 minutes further out to be seen by someone else.

I went here for a cosmetic consultation. It was free of charge — there’s a reason for it. If you’re actually stupid enough to use them as your cosmetic derm, they will charge FOUR times as much as any other place. Please, seriously, do your homework as an educated consumer — do some shopping around.
This is how the consultation works. Firstly, the lady did not seem very happy — no smiling no hand shake. In fact, she seemed like she was afraid of me for some reason. I’m thinking because I didn’t speak in her native tongue. You’d think that in the medical industry, trust, open and honesty should be a selling factor.
So you tell them your concerns and target area. They take a look, then evaulate, and then put on a show to make it seem like your condition is five times worse than it really is. Fear was her selling tool. In my case, they determined that I would have to come in five times, totaling a cost of $ 1,000. Prepared to fork up the amount, I asked about the different payment plans, options, and alternatives; I could tell the asst. was getting very annoyed even though she kept putting on a fake smile. You’d think that if they were going to cut up my face, they would want to make me trust them as my possible practitioner if they wanted me to overpay.
I can’t help but to think that the whole mood of the consultation was set the minute I did not greet them back in their native language.
In the end, I was smart enough to go to Dr. Sandra Kopp at the Manhattan Center for Dermatology, 250 West 57^th Street, Suite 825. (212) 489‑6669.
Guess what it costed me with Dr. Kopp — as opposed to the $ 1,000; I only had to pay a quarter of the price, of $ 250. It took five minutes, I asked plenty of questions which was answered with no rush or impatience, and I already see the results after ONE VISIT. She even said if I WANTED to, I can come back for a second time if I wasn’t happy enough with it. No pressure here.