Overview
Harold Schechter is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Forest Hills, New York.
His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.
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Locations
10837 71st Ave, Forest Hills, NY 11375
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Harold Schechter
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Harold Schechter?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Harold Schechter by calling their office at 718-575-8662. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Harold Schechter a top-rated expert for Hypertension?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Harold Schechter is classified as an Experienced expert for Hypertension, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Harold Schechter specialize in?
While Dr. Harold Schechter is a Internal Medicine, they have specific expertise in Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Internal Medicine.
Does Dr. Harold Schechter accept my insurance?
Dr. Harold Schechter accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 718-575-8662 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Familial HypertensionDr. Schechter isExperienced. Learn about Familial Hypertension.
- Glucocorticoid-Remediable AldosteronismDr. Schechter isExperienced. Learn about Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.
- HypertensionDr. Schechter isExperienced. Learn about Hypertension.

