Marcie B. Schneider's Online Review Report Card

I had a very bad experience with Dr. Schneider as an adolescent. As a very active 13 year old, playing on several soccer teams, I lost my period. My parents took my to Dr. Schneider who was supposed to be a top-rated doctor focused on nutrition. I was totally unprepared when she asked me if I had an eating disorder and then described in graphic detail several behaviors (which I did not engage in). She put me on a high-fat diet which included ice cream and donuts (looking back I can hardly believe it), and scared me by saying if I did not follow her directions eat a lot of fat, I would not get my period back and would lose bone density. I followed her guidance and ended up gaining 10 pounds between middle and high school. I felt terrible and developed low self-esteem and a strange relationship with food. Incredibly, I later found out two family friends who went to Dr. Schneider (also as adolescents) developed disordered eating. Looking back, my parents and I would do so much differently (including reporting her), but at least I can write this review 20-something years later. Please think twice before seeing her.

Dr. Schneider is compassionate and helpful. She's a great doctor and has an excellent bedside manner.

I saw Dr. Schneider when I was a young adolescent in Rye. I had amenorrhea from a very active sports life. I had no history of disordered eating and a very healthy relationship with food. Dr. Schneider put me on a high fat diet, suggesting I eat foods like Ben & Jerry's ice cream and donuts. I was surprised, asking if these foods were healthy, and she asked me if I had an eating disorder. I was upset with her attitude with you. I was told if I did not gain weight, there would be devastating effects for my bones and health. While this has medical truth, the way it was conveyed caused great anxiety. I complied with her eating regime and gained 8 pounds in one summer. As a 14 year old, this made me feel terrible and contributed to low self-esteem, dieting, and eventually an eating disorder. Years later I was surprised to learn that 3 other friends in the Rye after had similar experiences with this doctor and office (also being told they should eat ice cream and donuts; being accused of eating disorders; and being intimidated into eating more). I wish my parents had taken me elsewhere.

Very smart, very helpful

Do not bring your daughter to Dr. Schneider. She is a quack and couldn't care less for her patients. If I could tell my whole story I would. She is absolutely the worst doctor and will undoubtedly lose her license fairly soon.

Absolutely horrible. She will do anything to get your money, and I mean ANYTHING. Also very ill-tempered. Stay away. The last thing also shouldn't be difficult, considering that you will usually end up waiting an hour extra to see her.