Dr. Ward S. Carpenter
Overview
Dr Ward Carpenter is a board-certified internist, HIV specialist and expert in LGBT primary care including transgender medicine. He earned his medical degree from UMDNJ Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in New Jersey where he first discovered his passion for community health. He has spent his entire medical career providing LGBT-specialized primary care and HIV care in both private practice and community health settings, including two of the largest LGBT health clinics in the country - Callen Lorde Community Health Center in NY and the Los Angeles LGBT Center. He approaches the practice of medicine from an integrative perspective, helping patients to identify their own health priorities and to choose the right path to achieve their individual goals. Dr Carpenter is also a physician leader and administrator, previously serving as Chief Health Officer of the Los Angeles LGBT Center where he oversaw the care of 25,000 patients. Upon returning home to NY in 2024, Dr Carpenter joined the Northwell Health Lenox Hill Hospital family in the role Medical Director of the Retroviral Disease Clinic (RDC) where he is helping to implement expansion of LGBT-specialized services to the NYC community.
Dr. Carpenter is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gonorrhea, Syphilis, Urethritis, and Myelitis.
Dr. Carpenter is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.
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210 East 64th Street, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10065
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Ward S. Carpenter
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Is Dr. Ward S. Carpenter a top-rated expert for Gonorrhea?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Ward S. Carpenter is classified as an Advanced expert for Gonorrhea, 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. Ward S. Carpenter specialize in?
While Dr. Ward S. Carpenter is a Internal Medicine, they have specific expertise in Gonorrhea, Syphilis, and Urethritis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Internal Medicine.
Does Dr. Ward S. Carpenter accept my insurance?
Dr. Ward S. Carpenter accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 212-434-4251 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- AIDS Dementia ComplexDr. Carpenter isAdvanced. Learn about AIDS Dementia Complex.
- AIDS Dysmorphic SyndromeDr. Carpenter isAdvanced. Learn about AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome.
- GonorrheaDr. Carpenter isAdvanced. Learn about Gonorrhea.
- HIV/AIDSDr. Carpenter isAdvanced. Learn about HIV/AIDS.
- MyelitisDr. Carpenter isAdvanced. Learn about Myelitis.
- SyphilisDr. Carpenter isAdvanced. Learn about Syphilis.
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- CellulitisDr. Carpenter isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- Genital WartsDr. Carpenter isExperienced. Learn about Genital Warts.
- GingivostomatitisDr. Carpenter isExperienced. Learn about Gingivostomatitis.
- Herpetic StomatitisDr. Carpenter isExperienced. Learn about Herpetic Stomatitis.
- Jock ItchDr. Carpenter isExperienced. Learn about Jock Itch.
- LymphadenitisDr. Carpenter isExperienced. Learn about Lymphadenitis.