The Arthritis Institute of Long Island

I saw Dr. Blau for 4+ years. He was wonderful. Routine lab testing done by this dr. were not routine anywhere else. This Dr. is very thorough. He was also kind and compassionate. He spoke to me in plain language. I never once felt rushed or treated like a number. Likewise his support staff. The medical team were always smiling, kind, & patient. Front office staff were professional, and ran that office like a well oiled machine. I never sat waiting when I had an appointment scheduled. Even the rare instance when I walked in unscheduled they did not leave me sitting long at all. There’s always indications or clues that will tell you a lot about the Doctors & other medical Professionals in any practice. Is the administrative staff courteous, professional, & knowledgeable? Are the nursing staff friendly & professional? Do they seem like they are happy to see you and know who you are and what you are visiting for? Is the office & exam rooms clean, tidy, & well stocked? I do not mean modern & fancy.. I mean exactly what I said. If the answer is yes to the above questions, it’s very likely that is because the Doctors provide a healthy & supportive work environment. It’s because the Doctors aren’t intentionally overbooking to optimize profits, rather to provide thorough and effective treatment & care to their patients. It’s because the medical professionals are not overworking and under appreciating their staff-administration or medical support staff. It’s because the people who work there and create that environment value you, the patient. It’s because they take pride in their work and their work space. It’s because they care. Period. I will really miss them all. You don’t find this level of awesomeness every day. Thank you Dr Blau, and all of your staff. I am sure you all know what you accomplished-I just thought you should know that it was noticed, & much appreciated. Good luck & God bless you all.

I was told by two specialists that my only options were surgery or pain medication. Thank God I went to see Dr. Blau. After a thorough exam, he diagnosed a disease that no doctor had even mentioned before. He put me on a medication protocol that improved my quality of life tremendously. For the first time in years, I was nearly pain free. I could walk without help and brush my own hair. He continued to tweak my medications and now I AM pain free. And as mobile as I was twenty years ago. I shudder to think what my life would be if I'd accepted the recommendations of those other specialists. His staff--from Rebekah who set up my initial appointment, to the nurses and Sue at check out--are warm, kind and highly professional. This is a first class operation but most importantly, Dr. Blau is a highly skilled physician who is obviously passionate about his field, and shows genuine concern for the progress of his patients. I wish there were more like him.

Very good doctor! He does the best to find your problem, he talks to you, looks at your face... many doctors don’t do that these days. By far one of the best doctors I have been to. Great friendly staff!!!!
He is not God thou
The problem is that people go to doctors expecting they can save them... only God has the final word. We should seek Him when we are having problems (we should seek Him always) He alone can help He alone can save.