James Topilow, MD
Rheumatology
doctors.hackensackmeridianhealth.org
5.0 out of 5
281 verified ratings
281 Ratings, 82 Comments
The following ratings and reviews are based on verified feedback collected from independently administered patient experience surveys. The ratings and comments submitted by patients reflect their own views and opinions. Patient identities are withheld to ensure confidentiality and privacy.
May 25, 2026
Doctor was excellent. Although it was my first visit. he knew my history over the past 10 years. He gave me hope.
May 15, 2026
Not only is Dr Topilow a great and thorough provider, his staff and the facility is great.
May 7, 2026
Always taking care of me a 100%
Apr 6, 2026
Very likable and knowledgeable
Apr 2, 2026
Dr. Topilow is a wonderful asset to HMH!
Mar 31, 2026
Dr. Topilow is an outstanding rheumatologist who truly cares for his patients. He listens, provides thoughtful care, and makes you feel genuinely supported.
Mar 29, 2026
I feel Dr Topilow has been amazing taking care of me. I know that my case has been somewhat difficult but he has done everything he could to help me.
Mar 20, 2026
Thank you so much for your help!
Mar 14, 2026
I have already recommended Dr. Topilow and have voted him in several locations. Each location has provided excellent service.
Mar 12, 2026
It’s always a very informative & comfortable visit.
Mar 10, 2026
I left a message with the office because I was really having a lot of issues. I wasn’t even his patient yet but because he read the messages and out of concern, he called me. I believe he was on vacation. There aren’t many doctors around that would do that anymore and he has no idea how much I greatly greatly greatly appreciated that. Because of the end, even if he couldn’t help me , which he is, sometimes just a phone call to someone who is not feeling well makes a world of difference
Feb 24, 2026
Dr. Topilow is a wonderful human being. He cares more about his patience and he does money. He takes his time with you. He explains everything and every step you’re going through and I appreciate that from my Dr telling me in Laymans terms what’s wrong with me and how he’s gonna fix it and Dr. Topilow has a wonderful Heart podcast and super brain.
Feb 3, 2026
Dr. Topilow is very knowledgeable, thorough, and has a great bedside manner.
Jan 23, 2026
It is the highlight of my day when I have an appointment with Dr. T.
Jan 16, 2026
Very awesome
Dec 24, 2025
Dr Topilow is such a great doctor and awesome human being, I cant say thank you enough for the caring appointment and for explaining things in the best easy way.
Dec 22, 2025
The assistant saw us right away for vitals and the doctor came right in after that was finished. Usually you have to wait a while in the exam room. I was impressed with how quickly we were seen. The doctor was very kind and respectful.
Dec 18, 2025
A wonderful physician, warm, thorough, attentive.
Dec 17, 2025
Dr Topilow is a great doctor!
Dec 11, 2025
There's nothing to add because everything went very well, thank you.
Dec 11, 2025
The doctor is an absolute knowledgeable, professional, and gentleman. I drive over an hour and a half to make a visit to him from South Jersey, because my research proved true, that he is an absolute expert in the field of rheumatology and worth the travel. With certain conditions like mine, you cannot play around with local or smaller doctors who are not proficient. He used his expertise and took more than enough time at every visit to ensure I understood what was going on and most importantly, took as much time as necessary to understand my story and how I'm in daily life. Most other doctors do not listen and they rush you out, that is not the case with Dr.
Dec 11, 2025
Dr Topilow is a great doctor who explana everything and makes sure he's treating your illness the best way possible. He truly cares about his patients.
Dec 11, 2025
Hello, good afternoon. For me, it was the best experience. I received excellent service, and the doctor was outstanding. I appreciated the attention, the patience, and the kindness and cordiality. I was delighted, and thank you for everything.
Dec 11, 2025
I say this every time after seeing Dr. Topilow, but he is truly the best doctor I've ever seen. He really cares and listens, and that can mean the world for some people!
Dec 8, 2025
Thank you for explaining everything so clearly and patiently. Your knowledge and thoroughness are incredible; I feel so confident in your care.
Dec 4, 2025
The doctor was very thorough, easy to understand, and addressed everything that I was concerned about. The staff was excellent. It was a great experience.
Dec 2, 2025
Dr. Topilow is a caring physician. He spent much quality time during my visit listening to me and offering me reliable health advice.
Nov 17, 2025
Parking at the facility on River Road was awful. With no spots, I had to park across the road at the Waldens.
Nov 14, 2025
As far as information, concise, direct, as far as patient interaction, patient, willing to listen, as far as overall, definitely enjoyed the visit. It was not as strenuous nor as difficult as you would with a normal doctor.
Nov 14, 2025
Dr Topilow is an asset to the hospital. He is so kind and caring and makes you feel so comfortable and he know his stuff.
Nov 12, 2025
Great doctor. He was prepared with my medical history even though this was my first visit with him.
Nov 5, 2025
Dr. Jame T. is a very good professional and very concerned about my health. He explains everything very well and provides me with all my future appointments and medications on paper. It's a very good system, thank you for that.
Nov 5, 2025
The doctor is a very professional and kind person, he cleared up all my doubts, without a doubt the best.
Nov 3, 2025
Yeah, very hard to get an appointment.
Oct 31, 2025
I actually recommended him to a colleague yesterday. Wonderful, well informed and compassionate provider. I am grateful I was referred to him for my subspecialty rheumatology care.
Oct 23, 2025
I was very impressed that the doctor reviewed my medical information and medical records before my appointment. Thank you.
Oct 23, 2025
The doctor was compassionate, listened to all my concerns, helped me with medical decisions, and was able to take care of my illness promptly and answered my messages immediately.
Oct 23, 2025
Dr. James Topilow is very caring. He is unique, sincere, and you can see how he cares for his, I'm sorry, I'm in HR, I was going to say for his patients, sorry. So, yes, he's very caring. Thank you.
Oct 21, 2025
Amazing physician!!!!!!!!
Oct 20, 2025
It was a very pleasant experience and the doctor was very well informed.
Oct 16, 2025
The doctor was very easy to understand and felt confident about my appointment.
Oct 14, 2025
Dr. Topilow made my week. He is so nice, so caring, takes so much time to explain everything in detail and makes you feel like you are his only patient. I would recommend him a million times over. I have already recommended him to at least five people I know and he is one of my favorite doctors and I have a lot in rotation for different things. Thanks so much.
Oct 14, 2025
Dr. James Tucker is a great doctor. He took great care of me. And he's very thorough. He understands the symptoms very well. And he laid out a well-structured plan moving forward for me. So that's a lot of wellness for me.
Oct 9, 2025
Very knowledgeable and well communicative doctor.
Oct 9, 2025
They are very kind, attentive people. They treat people very well and quickly. I arrived and there was no one to see me, and the doctor and the staff quickly came to my aid. I have no complaints about them or the doctor either. Everyone is, as I said, very kind and very grateful for the visit and the care I received.
Oct 1, 2025
Doctor gave me so much time to explain my concerns.I wish all the doctors treat the patients like Dr. Topilow I would recommend this doctor to all.
Sep 30, 2025
Exceptional doctor. Spends time answering questions and explains every single decision with his patients (and considers their input). The best doctor I have ever come across.
Sep 29, 2025
Oh, hi. I have a really great experience with this provider. He is a good listener. He gives you really good advice. He looks interested in my case, which I like it. I really recommend this provider to another person if it's necessary. If they ask me for a provider like him, I believe he's really a good provider. He has a lot of knowledge and he wants to follow up on anything. Also, the only thing that I wasn't too happy is that when I made the appointment, there was no appointments available at that moment. So I have to wait about two or three months, if I'm not mistaken, to get his appointment. Okay. So it's kind of a long time to have an appointment for a provider.
Sep 26, 2025
Excellent experience from front staff to wonderful MD
Sep 25, 2025
Hello Thanks to Dr.James Topilow He is really concern about his job I really like him because he is a real humman and responsible. BEST REGARDS