Eric Lutsky, MD

Let’s cut to the chase, Dr. Lutsky & his team are a well oiled machine that haven’t lost the human touch. Any nay Sayers out there about ‘waiting time’ are missing the point as they will receive the special attention & correct diagnosis they deserve when they are examined. It would be very easy for me to switch to a physician in Bay Ridge, B’klyn instead of trapesing over to mid town but I wouldn’t have that nice feeling that I get after visiting their office. These people care. This is Frankieville, so start spreading the news, they are #1, top of the heap!
Jim H

I have been going to Dr Lutsky over 15 years, the best bedside manner he really cares about his patients. Erika Sharpe is also a pleasure.

First Time seeing Dr. Lutsky and I am so glad i did, very nice and knowledgeable. Did not rush my visit, did a thorough exam. Staff were very friendly and helpful. If your looking for a new doctor this is the place.

Love Dr. Lutsky and his team! Have been going for almost 10 years. He always takes the time to listen, is very pleasant, and I learn something new each time (for example, that, for all the Got Milk advertising, dairy is NOT a great source of calcium; or that even moderate alcohol consumption may be bad for women). Once I had an emergency, he responded very fast and was helpful and supportive. I have met Erika a couple of times and she seems lovely and competent, too. And then there is the unflappable and funny Cherrie and Wilson the man in charge… All joking aside, they all are thorough and efficient AND really nice people, I couldn’t recommend them enough. Yes, the office is closed on Fridays and that is sometimes inconvenient, but I’m happy for everyone who can take time off, we should all do it more often!

I’ve been seeing Dr. Eric Lutsky for four years and recommend him to anyone looking for a great GP.
I started seeing him for a general checkup and was shortly after diagnosed with an autoimmune disease. He helped me find a few great specialists and works with my specialists on the regular to keep me healthy.
I appreciate his thoroughness, the fact that he’s not rushed, and his transparency in walking me through his entire thought process for my treatment. I ask alot of questions and he always takes the time to explain everything in a nice manner.
I also recently saw Erika and was equally impressed. I came in with chest pains and she ran a few non-​standard tests that identified a potentially harmful heart issue. I have had nothing but great experiences.
One caveat: the wait in the lobby is sometimes up to 30m.

Dr Lutsky and NP Erika Sharpe are knowledgeable, thorough and have excellent «bedside manner.» They seem to genuinely care about their patients’ health. Dr Lutsky has gone the extra mile to personally check in on me via phone or text when I was sick. They are medical professionals who I trust with my health.
Booking appointments via Wilson is easy and wait time is amazing short. One negative — they do seem to take a long lunch break during which you can’t schedule an appointment.

I have been a patient of Dr. Lutsky since 2004. During this period I have referred numerous friends and co-​workers to him. Dr. Lutsky dedicates time to each patient in accordance with their medical issues, is caring, professional and thorough. I can’t imagine trusting my medical care to anyone other than Dr. Lutsky. He also has a fantastic team, Wilson, Erika Cheri and Jesse.

Very bummed to have to change my review from five stars to one. but I’m pretty shocked that when I called them with severe asthma complications from an upper respiratory infection last week no doctor would even speak to me on the phone. I told them I thought I needed a prescription called in for at least asthma medication if not antibiotics because the infection was so persistent and I was having breathing probs. The doctor refused to call me back. Instead I got a callous and flat return call from the receptionist stating that the doctor would not speak to me unless i came in person. I explained twice that i would not be able to make it up the subway stairs to them unless they at least sent my prescription to the local pharmacy. This was something that Irene Park had said would be possible for them to do given my long history of asthma. I asked him if they really thought it was better for me to take some expired medications to be able to manage to travel to their office. No response. You could hear the guy shrug. Zero concern. Zero compassion. Zero follow up. If you are looking for docs who care and want to help you stay healthy, this is not the place. keep looking.
I must say that the woman I saw on my first visit, the NP IRENE PARK was fantastic and she was the reason for my previous five star review.
I later found out that she was no longer at the Lutsky Practice when I had the negative experience… I would like to see her again wherever she wound up.

I am really impressed with Dr. Lutsky. I was referred to him by my OBY/​GYN. He’s is really thorough and knowledgeable. It’s rare to find a doctor these days who actually takes the time to explain things. He actually gave me better information than some very expensive specialists that I have seen.

Dr. Lutsky has been my primary care physician since 1993. Not only have I always been pleased with him, I have referred friends, family and co-​workers to him over the years and they have all been very satisfied. Dr Lutsky is both a talented diagnostician and a down to earth man who treats patients fairly, honestly and with compassion. As noted by others, he does not rush patients in/​out — so sometimes that means you may have to wait a bit. While I have been on the receiving end of this (waiting) in my 20 years I understand what’s behind it. His office staff is long– tenured and Sherri and Wilson have been part of the team a long time. The Dr doesn’t rush to prescribe meds or administer tests but can and does when he feels it’s smart and necessary. Highly recommend if you need a long-​term small town Doc in the big city.

I don’t know how this Dr. gets such great reviews. Here’s a summary of my appointment for a physical:
— Wait for 45 minutes past my appointment time and have to ask the desk if they forgot about me
— Dr. runs 2 tests on me during this routine physical which he never mentions might NOT be covered by insurance so now I’m left with a bill (albeit a small one, but I never was warned, no wonder health costs are out of control). Never had this happen during a routine physical.
— One of the said tests was a «lung capacity» test which to me seems like junk when he already learned I was a non-​smoker with no history of asthma, work out regularly, and I’m still young.
— Also, this Dr. apparently leads his patients to believe the BMI is a good indicator which I called him out on since I know what it is and he admitted it only considers your height and weight. FYI, a lot of professional athletes would be considered «overweight» by this non-​sense measure if they have a lot of muscle mass.
Bottom line: this guy is a marketer with an M.D. I have no problem with a doctor making a good living, but please don’t be «upselling» me on your products like you’re a server!

I love this office. Lutsky is great and explains everything extremely well. Park is who I usually see simply because she has better availability, and she’s also awesome. Wilson has grown on me – at first he seemed a bit rude, but over time I feel like he’s gotten more friendly and helpful. Even the lady who takes blood and does a good chunk of the physical is awesome.
Of course personality isn’t everything (though it helps make the experience of going to the doctor much more pleasant), so you should know that I’ve had great success here with every issue I’ve had, and always leave the office feeling more informed and in control of what’s happening. They are always accommodating, informative, and responsive.

I came here for a physical during lunch time. This was my first visit to this office so I didn’t know how (fast or slow) things would move along. I planned a 2-​hour window including travel time. Definitely did not expect a 1-​hour wait, but I was told that was due to the regular receptionist taking a day off. The physical went fine and everything was cool, Dr. Lutsky is very nice. I will see how it goes next year.

Here’s my review I posted on Google earlier this year…
Dr.Lutsky is a doctor from a bygone era. Never feel rushed and he has what I call bedside manner. Informative, caring, and all around nice guy with modern equipment so you don’t have to go all the way across town for something routine. I’m recommending him to anyone who asks including friends, family, and co-​workers. A+ stand up guy.

My father is a retired doctor, so I can get pretty picky. This guy is the best, he tells you like it is, doesn’t worry you unnecessarily, isn’t stingy with necessary prescriptions, and is genuinely interested in your health and well being.
Not too mention, Cheri is the greatest nurse on earth. I have been a patient since they were on Madison Avenue… Years ago!!!

Dr. Lutsky takes the time to answer your questions. Highly recommended.

The only thing I dont like is that the whole office shuts down for lunch leaving you with no options for voicemail or an answering service.
As for my appointments, the receptionist and the nurses are very efficient and very friendly (he doesnt know it but I love Wilson so much!). The actual physical exams are super thorough. Dr. Lutsky & Dr. Park test you for everything so you dont leave with any unanswered questions or concerns.
I’ve referred some of my co-​workers and they were able to get same day appointments with whichever dr. was available at the time.
fyi – dr. lutsky doesnt work on fridays but dr. park is great so its cool. ok I’ll be honest, I like dr. park way better. I’d probably like dr. lutsky more if i were skinnier and vice versa.
this is my impersonation of dr. lutsky vs dr. park:
dr. lutsky – 130 lbs??? you are fat and you need to stop being so fat witcho fat ass. look at the chart! it says you should be 100 lbs per 5 feet and 5 lbs per inch after that. at 5’2 you should be 110 lbs and that is final, fatty mcfatterson (said with a look of both pity & disgust).
dr. park – you are having a hard time losing weight because in reading your chart and listening to everything that you told me i think the birth control you previously took (depo provera) caused you to have an excessive level of estrogen. here are some suggestions for things you can do and take that will normalize your levels and allow you to see better results from the diet and excersize routine that you already have in place.

Eric Lutsky, MD, and the help of Irene Parks has been wonderful.
I have to Thank you Irene Parks for helping my daughter through one of the toughest things a person can go through. My daughter has gone through a lot and it took some time but she has become a happier healthier person with your help and care. I am her father and I thank You for all you have done for my daughter. Irene is a caring NP with great skills and knowledge of just what a patient needs to help them on the road to a healthy lifestyle.

Compassionate, un-​rushed, great sense of humor.
Several of my colleagues now use him… All very happy.

Dr. Lutsky has been my PCP for nearly 7 years and I couldn’t be more pleased. I have referred a number of friends and colleagues over the years and as far as I know, they are all just as pleased with him as I am.
Unlike many doctors, he will take the time to listen to your questions and concerns and provide you with comprehensive answers. This is very important to me, because I tend to ask a lot of questions, specifically about preventative care. His nurse practitioner, Irene Park, is very friendly and also will listen carefully to any questions you may have and will give you very helpful answers. She tends to be a bit prescription-​happy, and will always seem to ask me I would «like a prescription for that» whenever I come in with an ache or a pain. I usually decline, but it’s nice to know that you don’t have to beg or fight for a little prescription if you feel you need one.
The staff at the front desk are always very friendly and professional and booking an appointment is a breeze. I’ve never had to wait more than 5 – 10 minutes in the reception area, as appointments are always on schedule.
If you’re looking for a new PCP, I highly recommend Dr. Lutsky.