Dr. Jeffrey N. Guttman, MD at 205 Froehlich Farm Boulevard, Woodbury, New York.

This review isn't to discredit the other reviews for doctor Guttman, just to share my experience.

I've had bursitis in my shoulder for years and went to Guttman because when I called and asked if they had doctors who specialized in shoulders, the receptionist mentioned him and another doctor. When I first met with him, I told him what the issue was and what I've done in the past regarding PT and he gave me information and recommendations based on normal procedures and policies. I've had back surgery in the past and I'm familiar with what is normally recommended for injuries that aren't 'dire'.

I wouldn't say he's friendly, I think he's more stern than anything. There wasn't any pressure or runarounds during the appointment, he's very direct and very experienced with my injury so that may have made a difference. So again - while not the friendliest, he's definitely not unfriendly.
While it's nice to have a friendly chat with a doctor, when it comes to getting assistance I could care less about it as long as they can help me with my problems.

The only reason I left this review was to kind of balance out the 1-stars that were left. I don't really know what constitutes a 5-star doctor, but as of right now I'm going through recovery and I would return to him for any future shoulder injuries.

I'll update this review if I discover anything otherwise after my recovery. I'm in my late 20's and plan to get back into lifting weights and other activities by 2019

Just a tip for anybody with an injury, always look for someone who specializes in your injury. Do as much research as you can and then hope for the best. It also doesn't hurt to always schedule appointments with two different doctors that specialize in your injury for your initial consultation so you can compare and learn as much as possible before making proper decisions.