Janette H. Mcdermott's Online Review Report Card

My primary care doctor recommended seeing Dr. McDermott after sharing concerns about a lump on my breast. I am so thankful to have met her; from that moment on, every decision she and I made about my care was crucial to my survival chances. She kept doing tests until she found cancer, even beyond negative mammograms and MRIs. She believed my concerns, and I always trusted her because of her assertiveness and expertise. After surgery, she quickly helped me put my oncologist care team together and even shared my case, so my doctors were always on the same page. In less than ten months, I had surgery, chemo, and radiation therapy, all in the hands of experts she introduced me to. Yes, she is direct and to the point, but when you are dealing with a critical illness, you need honesty, short to the point, quick, and intelligent Doctors just like Dr. McDermott. She always made me comfortable and in the right hands. I would highly recommend her; she is excellent.

I had one appointment with Dr. McDermott and that was all I needed. She hadn't seen my records or images prior to coming into the room. Abrupt and was all over the place with regard to what my possible treatment might be. The staff was incredibly unorganized, had me fill out paper forms in the office (no online option), and the door was propped open with the door lock. My husband shared the same frustration and when we met the team of surgeons at Memorial Sloan, we couldn't have been more grateful. McDermott had me on the conveyor belt for cancer care. One of the worst doctor visits I have had in my life. I have reported this also to St. Barnabas as well.

Unfortunately, when we met with Dr. McDermott, it was very disappointing. I had only met with the doctor via phone previously and seem like a good doctor but when we met in-person it was another story. Bedside manner were not the best. When a patient is new, they should be treated as that. All questions are valid and important to the patient, even if the doctor has heard them a million times before. Your job as a doctor is to answer those questions like its your first your time explaining it. Have empathy for your patients and their concerns and fear. Do not make patient feel like they are asking silly questions. Hopefully this doctor can improve her approach towards future patients.

My mother absolutely loved the care and level of service she received from Dr McDermott. She was a a patient back in 2006/2007.

abrupt, doesn't listen and interupts. insisted on new mammogram rather than use recent one from another facility. was not at follow up visit which was conducted by physican asst.

The first thing she said to me was why are u even here? And I was like hello? Good morning. I'm here to get an second opinion. And she said to me you are a medical liability. And this is after waiting 55 minutes to even see her. She had zero bedside manners and so unprofessional. She kept cutting me off and was not listening to anything I had to say. I left her office and sat in my car because she made me felt so bad about my condition I couldn't even drive my car.

I love Dr. McDermott, she made my breast cancer so easy to deal with. I had my final visit today, and it was bittersweet, but if I need a doctor again I will go to Dr. McDermott.

I saw her several years ago and she was ice cold, unfriendly, not helpful - I met with her twice and they were both extremely upsetting experiences.

I write with complete candor...ignore the negative comments...disgruntled persons always see the glass half empty!.....Dr McDermott is outstanding: a) competency and experience as a surgeon, b) engaging and friendly personality, c) pre-op preparation is thorough; every question (no matter how insignificant it seems) answered completely and patiently, d) her knowledge, skill and attitude will put any patient at ease and instill confidence and courage, e) fear and trepidation will be addressed; just tell her and she will allay your anxiety...Perhaps we expect our surgeons to be more than human, but let's remember that they are not supernatural and cannot wave a magic wand and have it all disappear, but you can be sure that she has the requisite surgeon's skill and confidence to perform as anyone in the top tier of the profession no matter where they are in practice. Dr Santoro's group is distinguished in the field. Dr Santoro built the best practice (Breast Center) anyone could find no matter how far and wide the search. She is the distinguished founder and I thank her for taking on the surgeons in the group.

Had surgery 1 year ago for cancerous tumor in right breast. Spared me of a biopsy as she was sure it was cancer and very small. My oncologist agreed. She was right. Cancer was removed and she did a very nice job stitching my incision. Needed no Radiation or Chemo. Very glad I chose dr Mc Dermott. Breasts are her specialty. She is caring and answers your questions. I highly recommend her.