Hazel Brana-Leon, MD - Holy Name Physicians

"I have nothing bad to say about the doctor, but their group of nurses are the worst. They are ill-tempered, mistreat patients, and are disorganized. At my appointment today I was having very difficult contractions so I removed my mask to help me breathe. I was also vomiting at the same time and the nurse was forcing me to keep the mask on. I wasn’t able to because of how difficult it was to breathe in the current moment of the contraction and she was repeatedly yelling it at me. She then yelled at me to leave the office and I left while still vomiting. This is not the first time I’ve been treated this way. I’m 9 months pregnant and almost 2cm dilated. I shouldn’t have been treated this way. I only feel bad for the doctor, as she is losing patients because of her staff. if my pregnancy was not so advanced I would not return to this place."

"This is long overdue - however I’m happy I came across this. I loved Dr Brana - she was very sweet and realistic. She did exactly what was best for my pregnancy / delivery. Very good doctor."

"When I was 28 weeks pregnant, I attempted to switch doctors. I was moving and wanted to give birth at Holy Name Hospital instead of Hackensack. The secretaries at this office were extremely unprofessional. I realize I was pretty far along in my pregnancy, but they refused to help me in anyway. They were condescending and frustrated me greatly, even though I was polite and asked for their help several times. I can not speak for the doctor, but I chose not to switch doctors simply because of the manner in which I was spoken to. I recommend Dr.Ahmed over in Hackensack, NJ. The secretaries go out of their way to help you and are extremely kind. The doctor is kind and funny. They are the reason I chose to stay even though the hospital is farther away. There simply is no reason to be condescending to someone who is sincerely asking for help and does not know the rules and regulations of acquiring medical records to transfer over."

"Very rude and careless staff. Long wait time. Filthy waiting room. The nurses are ok. The doctor is very careless. She explains all basic pregnancy related question making you feel uneasy. I've never left this office feeling assured the way a doctor should make you feel. My pregnancy has been more difficult because this doctor has given terrible advice and even improper treatment. I'm currently changing doctors in the third trimester of pregnancy! I should have changed doctors from day one. These no way I can trust her delivering my baby."

"Love the Dr. and the whole staff. I've never had any problems here or complaints. The nurse is amazing at taking blood I never feel a thing and I hate needles. Definitely a great Dr. , can't wait for her to deliver my baby in the next couple of days."