About Community Healthcare Network – Lower East Side / Catherine M. Abate
Community Healthcare Network – Lower East Side offers compassionate care with a focus on patient well-being. Staff members are described as professional, courteous, and helpful. The network provides access to both medical and mental health services. Patients praise mental health provider Kathryn Lind for her dedication and ability to build trusting relationships. She is highlighted as a rare example of exceptional care within a community health setting. While acknowledging that the system may have imperfections, patients emphasize the importance of a strong provider-patient connection for overall health.
I read the reviews and the negative ones were far from the truth. The 2 front desk receptionists were so very nice. My wait time was less than 30 minutes and that included me filling out paperwork. The Dr.'s assistant was thorough with taking my vitals and asking me health questions. I'm sorry I can't remember their names. Once my vitals were taken, my wait time to see Dr. Isabella O'neill was about 10 minutes. She was the kindest and most pleasant of all of my prior FNP-BC I've ever encountered. My visit here exceeded my expectation so much that I plan on switching from my current PCP location to CHN Lower East Side.
Mar 2026
5.0★★★★★
This place was a godsend for me. Honestly, I don't understand why the bad reviews. Will you wait a while? Probably but guess what? The doctor takes his time with you and is thorough and won't just mindlessly prescribe you some pharmaceuticals and get you out of his way. He's not afraid to order labs just to make sure everything is okay. Most practitioners will barely spend 10 minutes with you if that. I've gotten very thorough care here. I don't mind waiting at all. I always block out at least 3 hours for my medical appointments. No matter where I go. This gives me time to prepare. Get there and stay for a blood tests or whatever other exams they may order. They do a… read full review
Dec 2025
5.0★★★★★
Without exaggeration this is one of the best managed and run medical experiences I have had. My health was failing on multiple levels and the combined skills of Dr. David Davis and Holly Weiner-Rainey is unsurpassed. The support staff in knowledgeable, efficient and professional.
