Truly Spectacular
After a horrific experience with my doctor of ten years, I was referred to “the best doctor in New York”, Dr. Al Sassoon. One month after our first visit, I was pregnant and Dr. Sassoon quickly became part of our growing family.
I had always heard that Dr. Sassoon was attentive, called to check in on his moms-to-be, etc. but even as I write this, I cannot begin to describe his high level of insight, integrity, compassion and involvement every step of the way. From our first appointment to the day I delivered, Dr. Sassoon was highly engaged. He called both myself and my husband regularly to check-in, gave me regular sonograms (and hugs) as well as other tests monitoring both my health and our little girl’s and liaised with the hospital staff on my behalf.
When you deliver with Dr. Sassoon you will find that his reputation precedes him. He operates at such a high level and expects perfection from himself and every nurse, anesthesiologist, etc. around him. As a result, the actual delivery and recovery were a breeze (sorry moms!). My water broke at 3:30 in the
morning and I was overwhelmed when Dr. Sassoon entered my hospital room with a smile by 4:00 am. Shortly thereafter, he delivered a perfectly healthy little girl and one day shy of three weeks later, I went on my first jog. Dr. Sassoon beautifully marries an inviting and comforting personality, with the intensity and skill that make him a phenomenal doctor.
My sister-in-law in Dallas and I were pregnant around the same time – her overall experience from start to finish was no where near mine. Dr. Sassoon is not just the best doctor in New York; he is the best doctor period. I delivered with him while living in Connecticut and based on my experience, would never trust anyone else with such an important responsibility. Wherever life takes us, Dr. Sassoon will deliver each of our children and forever be a part of our family.
– Jennifer Croswell
You Have Been with Us Every Step of the Way
Dear Dr. Sassoon,
There are no words to express the gratitude we feel for your expert care. Your warm heart paired with your expert care-giving is a unique combination in the medical industry. You should be very proud, as you are certainly a leader in a very large pack. Truly without you, our lives and our family could be quite different. We are thankful every day for our three little blessings, Madeline, Anna and now George, and that you have been with us every step of the way. Much love.
Cheers!– Margret and Geoffrey Zakarian
Healthy Twins From a Complicated Pregnancy
We were referred to Dr. Sassoon during our first pregnancy when we were experiencing severe complications. It was a devastating time and we felt disregarded by the factory-like ob/gyn group we were using. Luckily, a family member immediately called Dr. Sassoon, who without hesitation brought us in for an exam. That very same day he reached out to his incredibly wide network and we had appointments with some of the best specialists in New York. We were finally being taking care of.
Dr. Sassoon helped us recover from that tragedy and we were so overjoyed to visit him again when we got pregnant for the second time. From the very beginning, we knew that Dr. Sassoon’s experience, knowledge and compassion would guide us through this pregnancy. Little did we know that our faith would be tested so soon after our first pregnancy. During our initial exam, Dr. Sassoon detected that we were pregnant with twins that shared the same sac and placenta. Though it was too early to detect whether a membrane separated the twins, he thoroughly explained the situation and the risks. Recognizing that this was yet another complicated pregnancy, he nevertheless kept us calm and focused. Dr. Sassoon immediately referred us to a maternal fetal specialist for a sonography. The two would work in tandem to ensure that we were receiving the highest level of care and monitoring.
Happily during our first appointment with the maternal fetal specialist, the membrane separating the twins was detected. Dr. Sassoon knew as soon as we did because he made sure he was contacted immediately after the sonogram was concluded – he was genuinely happy for us.
Despite the bit of positive news, Dr. Sassoon was honest with us about the high risks associated with this pregnancy. He laid out a full program, made all of our appointments and set the “rules of the road” – he was going to do all he could to get us to a healthy delivery.
In the end, we made it to 35 weeks, 5 days, which is incredible for a twin gestation, and on November 27, 2013, Dr. Sassoon delivered our two beautiful healthy baby girls. Our whole family is forever grateful to him.
– A patient
Dr. Sassoon is a Rock Star in My Eyes!
Nancy SnellDr. Sassoon is a wonderful, compassionate, caring man and extraordinary physician.
I am a sixty something NYC wife, mother and business professional; consequently have had access to great doctors.
Dr. Sassoon operated on me four weeks ago. I had uterine cancer which, had I not gone to Dr. Sassoon for a second opinion, might not have even been diagnosed at all!
I knew I was in great hands as he decisively and emphatically said that I needed a D & C, which was the only way to see what was really going on. We discovered that I had what turned out to be very early stage uterine cancer and would need a full hysterectomy.
Dr. Sassoon immediately took control. He managed my case as if we were family. He called me from his vacation to compassionately and respectfully tell me about the pathology report along with every detail about the course of treatment. He had already spoken with my insurance provider and set up a cat scan for me. Within days I was operated on by Dr. Sassoon, along with his gynecological oncologist Dr Lallas (another rock star). I returned home in three days after major surgery feeling great. His post-op care and follow through was impeccable.
My story has a happy ending and for this I will always be eternally grateful to Dr. Sassoon and his entire staff – both in the office and at Lenox Hill hospital, for taking such great care of me.
– Nancy Snell, CPC, PCC
Executive Productivity, Business and ADHD Coach
Author of The Distracted Executive Blog
Dr. Sassoon is the Best Doctor in the World
As soon as I discovered I was pregnant, I made an appointment with the infamous Dr. Al Sassoon. Countless friends of mine had told my husband and me endless stories about “the best doctor in the world” and when it came time to choose an obstetrician he was our first call. Five minutes into meeting Dr. Sassoon I could not imagine the next nine months without him. To say that he provided the absolute best care for me and my baby is an understatement; his skills and knowledge of everything prenatal is undeniable, but his compassion and genuine care for his patients make it impossible to imagine ever using another doctor.
Around month six of my pregnancy we discovered that my daughter was breech. At the time, the idea of having a cesarean section instead of a natural birth was unimaginable to me. When she did not turn by week 38, we decided to schedule the c-section and although I was extremely nervous, Dr. Sassoon assured me everything would be fine. The morning of my delivery I arrived at Lenox Hill hospital and the head nurse of labor and delivery was waiting for me at the entrance. She immediately admitted me into a private recovery room where she prepped me for surgery and explained to my husband and me the events of the day ahead of us. Each member of the surgical/anesthesia team came in to introduce themselves as well, and to explain what each of their roles were. Any nerves that were left at that point were completely gone.
The section went absolutely perfect and my daughter was born within minutes. Dr. Sassoon was an immaculate surgeon and I thank him for my easy recovery and lack of pain. He checked on me each morning and afternoon during my stay at the hospital, as did the other members of the surgical team. The maternity nurses were by far the best that have ever cared for me and offered endless
care and guidance. They also made it very clear to my husband and me that Dr. Sassoon is highly respected at Lenox Hill, and that is reflected in the care they provide to his patients.We are overwhelmed with happiness and forever grateful that Dr. Sassoon came into our lives. Post-pregnancy I continue to use him as my gynecologist, and when we are ready for our second child the decision for an obstetrician is already made. His immense knowledge and gifted hands brought our daughter safely into our lives and she will forever hear stories of the amazing doctor who delivered her.
– A patient
His Early Detection Probably Saved My Life
Dr. Sassoon is an incredibly caring doctor. He always calls with test results, which is very reassuring. If you have a problem, he will regularly call to check up on you, even on weekends or when he is on vacation. He is also very cautious, which means that he will give you tests before other doctors might have been willing to. Because of him, I was able to have diagnosed very early a problem that could have been very problematic if left undetected. His early detection possibly saved my life. I also later went on to have a happy and healthy baby, with Dr. Sassoon providing excellent care. He is a special and very caring doctor. He is one of a kind.
-From ratemds.com
You Could Not Ask For a Better Doctor
You could not ask for a better doctor. He goes above and beyond, to make you comfortable. He is the best at what he does. I live an hour from his office and it’s worth the ride.
– From ratemds.com
He is Simply the Best Doctor I know
I have been a patient of Dr. Sassoon’s for about 10 years. He delivered both of my children and took care of me through some scary healthy issues before that. He is simply the best doctor I know. I also consult him anytime I need to see a specialist and he makes great referrals. I’ve sent many friends to him, who all rave.
– From ratemds.com
I Find Him to be Knowledgeable, Reassuring, Helpful, Patient and Easily Available
I’ve been seeing Al for many years, and he handled my two pregnancies…one that worked out and one that did not. He was wonderful, kind and professional during both pregnancies and ever since. I find him to be knowledgeable, reassuring, helpful, patient and easily available. In fact, he’s my favorite doctor in the world. The only downside is that you have to pay out of pocket for his services, but I get most of the payment back from my insurance company. Even if I had to pay for his services completely, I’d STILL see him. That’s how much I like him.
– From ratemds.com
Dr. Sassoon was so Accessible and Knowledgeable that I Never had a Moment to Worry During My Pregnancy
When I became pregnant I switched from my regular ob/gyn to Dr. Sassoon because I wanted someone with a lot of experience. Dr. Sassoon was so accessible and knowledgeable that I never had a moment to worry during my pregnancy. Throughout the pregnancy he was reassuring, compassionate and funny. When it came time for delivery he handled everything so gracefully and with such expertise and precision from start to finish. He takes his job of bringing your baby safely into the world very seriously. He is very careful and attentive and really does not leave anything to chance. My insurance company reimbursed 80% of all of the office visits we had paid out of pocket for, but even if they hadn’t it would have been well worth it!
– From ratemds.com
A Very Thorough, Caring Doctor
I have been going to Al for over 20 years and he is a very thorough, caring doctor.
– From ratemds.com
With His Combination of Compassion and Surgical Skill, I Felt I was in the Best of Hands
Dr. Sassoon is wonderful. I had to have a large endometiromal ovarian cyst removed. With his combination of compassion and surgical skill, I felt I was in the best of hands. He made a very scary time much less so. Pre-op and post-op questions were always answered right away, even on weekends. On the day of surgery, each member of his entire surgical/anesthesial team met with me individually to introduce themselves, to review what they would be doing, and to ask questions. My husband and I were both comforted by the care and consideration they showed. He checked on me every day after surgery until I was released. His office staff is warm, pleasant and knowledgeable. I never have a problem making appointments. Finally, I was also very grateful that, although I chose a different type of surgery than he originally suggested, he worked with me to honor my wishes despite it making his job harder.
– From ratemds.com
I Give 5 Stars to Dr. Sassoon
Dr. Sassoon is a wonderful ob/gyn. His skill as both obstetrics and gynecology are superb. I have been his patient for 10 years and I am very happy with all care. His staff is kind, appointments are fairly easy to acquire (within a week or less) and the doctor has an extremely good bedside manner. I highly recommend Dr.Sassoon for any ob/gyn care be it yearly check ups or for a problematic issue. He is also excellent with first-time younger patients. My daughters went to him for their first gynecological exams and said he made it very easy for them. It was a gentle, fast exam and he then spoke with them privately in his office. I give 5 stars to Dr. Sassoon.
– From ratemds.com
I am Really Not Sure That Both My Baby and I Would Have Been Ok had I Been Using Anyone Else
He is the most amazing doctor out there. I delivered with him once and am about to again in a month. He knows me by name, I never have to wait, he calls to check up on me when I have been sick, etc. I had a very complicated labor and delivery and I am really not sure that both my baby and I would have been ok had I been using anyone else.
– From ratemds.com
He Made My First-Time Pregnancy a Great One
He was an amazing and caring doctor I felt safe and trusted him completely. He made my first-time pregnancy a great one and I can’t thank him enough.
– From vitals.com