Eugene Mandrea, M.D. S.C.

04/20/11

** Do not get lipo here or maybe even at all **

by nars824 at Citysearch

I wish there was a zero star option, but alas... All I will say is that if you decide to get Smart Lipo or Lipotherme anywhere thoroughly review all the review websites and do your absolute best to get to your ideal weight/size on your own. I had the lipotherme with lipo combo done at the same time and I see no difference. In fact, I look worse - far worse and am 11 lbs heavier than when I got down to best weight on my own accord.

Things to think about: scarring, cellulite (which lipo does nada for and can make look worse), fat that needs to go somewhere going to areas (this is a HUGE problem that many people complain about regardless of the doctor) where you never had fat and that your doctor is completely up front with you about all these things and does not simply hand you a big packet of fine print paperwork for you to review.

Every bad review out there for any doctor says that the doctor said "I can get you the results you want" without saying much more and well, that is exactly what happened in this situation.

Also, be sure to insist on seeing before and after pictures of your doctor's (in this case, Steven's) work.

Lastly, if you are a busy professional who doesn't have hours to sit in an office waiting, then do not go here. They do not respect their patient's time and severely overbook.

11/09/10

Use someone else

by DannyS212 at Citysearch

Very bad experience...I had a 5:00 appointment and sat there for two hours. When Dr. Mandrea came in he put a very small amount of liquid nitrogen on my foot which did nothing. This "surgery" cost me $145.00 and was completely worthless. He had me buy a peel that did absolutely nothing. When I went to a different dermatologist I had a much better experience. DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME HERE.

06/30/10

Very sastisfied

by jfchicago34 at Citysearch

To Drs Steven and Eugene Mandrea Just wanted to let you know that throughout my years of being treated at your offices I would trust no one else. In addition Sue and Karen are outstanding.

• Pros: skilfully doctors, best prices, nice experience
• Cons: none that I know

09/04/09

note of appreciation

by fasas at Citysearch

I have been struggling with acne for the better part of ten years now. I have seen countless doctors and tried everything imaginable. Nothing helped me. After researching doctors on the internet, my husband suggested I see Dr. Steven Mandrea in the Park Ridge office. Honestly, I wasn't very hopeful since I had been to so many other doctors and had not seen any significant results. Thankfully, I was wrong! Since being treated by Dr. Mandrea and the staff in the Park Ridge office (especially Su e, who is wonderful!) I have seen drastic improvement. Dr. Mandrea is very professional and really takes the time to listen. Thank you for helping me when I truly lost all hope that there was anyone or anything out there that could help.

• Pros: saved me from my acne problems

07/11/09

Very good results with Smoothbeam

by amberfff at Citysearch

Since using the prescribed medication by Dr Mandrea and the smoothbeam laser, my skin is clear and the scarring is much imporved. He is an excellent doctor with a convenitently located office and curteous staff.

• Pros: very skilled doctors