Deborah Axelrod, MD

It’s unfortunate that we don’t have more Docs today like Dr. Axelrod who take the time to see and listen to their patients. Oftentimes she does run over with patients because she is listening with compassion and understanding.

She is a very skilled and knowledgeable surgeon! It is very hard to get an appt with her. She may seem a bit impatient and wired at times, but I believe it’s all because she is very busy and good at what she does!

She did save my life but it was not a good experience overall. Dr. Axelrod is cordial but not friendly.

I was one of the lucky ones whose cancer was less aggressive in nature and was caught and treated early. Prior to and following surgery, my visits with the doctor were brief and to the point. As others have mentioned, I too had to wait for two to three hours in the crowded waiting room. This is because she treats soooo many patients and that’s because she’s in demand. Yes, she’s that good. She made it clear that the reason she spent so little time with me was because there were women who were far sicker than I was who required more attention. As much as I would love to have had more protracted visits, I understood that her priorities to give more time to those most in need signified her professionalism and ethics. She’s a great surgeon and I feel very fortunate that I was under her care when I needed her.

Be ready to wait for several hours. She’s in high demand but it’s annoying having to wait so long each time.