25 of the Best Primary Care Doctors Near Me in Dobbs Ferry, NY

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    Expertise in
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    Geriatrics
    Expertise in
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    Geriatrics

    Mount Sinai Doctors Japanese Medical

    141 S Central Ave Ste 102, 
    Hartsdale, NY 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Keiko Kimura is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Hartsdale, New York. Dr. Kimura is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Premenstrual Syndrome, and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia.

    Wilbert Aronow
    Expertise in
    52
    conditions
    Internal Medicine
    Expertise in
    52
    conditions
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    19 Bradhurst Ave Ste 1700GG, 
    Hawthorne, NY 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Wilbert Aronow is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Hawthorne, New York. Dr. Aronow is highly rated in 52 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Heart Attack, Hypertension, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

    Emre Noteroglu
    Expertise in
    14
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    Expertise in
    14
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    Scarsdale Medical Group

    600 Mamaroneck Avenue, Suite 200, 
    Harrison, NY 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Emre Noteroglu, MD received his undergraduate degree in biomedical engineering from Johns Hopkins University and went on to the SUNY Health Science Center in Brooklyn for his medical education. He completed a medical internship and residency at Brown University School of Medicine. Following his internal medicine training he became a Fellow in Geriatric Medicine at the University Of Connecticut School Of Medicine in Farmington. Dr. Noteroglu is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Bronchitis, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Pseudocholinesterase Deficiency, and GTP Cyclohydrolase 1 Deficiency.

    Ruchi Mathur
    Expertise in
    6
    conditions
    Family Medicine
    Expertise in
    6
    conditions
    Family Medicine
    701 N. Broadway, 
    Sleepy Hollow, NY 
     (6.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Ruchi Mathur is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Sleepy Hollow, New York. Dr. Mathur is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Small Bowel Bacterial Overgrowth, Diarrhea, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Intrauterine Device Insertion, and Endoscopy.

    Rubina A. Malik
    Expertise in
    4
    conditions
    Expertise in
    4
    conditions

    Center For Aging Brain

    6 Executive Plaza, Suite 297, 
    Yonkers, NY 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rubina A. Malik, MD, MS, is Program Director, Geriatrics Fellowship, Co-Director, Center for Aging Brain and Associate Professor, Medicine at Montefiore Einstein. Her clinical interests center on dementia, geriatric assessments and geriatric syndromes. Dr. Malik is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are HIV/AIDS, AIDS Dementia Complex, AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome, and Myelitis.

    Kathryn M. Anastos
    Expertise in
    4
    conditions
    Internal Medicine
    Expertise in
    4
    conditions
    Internal Medicine

    Montefiore At 3311 Bainbridge Avenue

    3311 Bainbridge Avenue, 
    Bronx, NY 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kathryn Anastos, MD is a physician executive, clinician and medical researcher who for more than 20 years has provided both clinical care and operational and clinical leadership in the South Bronx.  She has extensive experience in innovative development of large programs designed to increase access to high quality, culturally sensitive care by poor communities of color, while meeting both a clinical and financial bottom line. She has served as executive director of several large systems of ambulatory care in the Bronx, and has provided leadership during design, construction and opening of new primary care clinics.  Clinically Dr. Anastos trained and actively practices as a primary care internist with expertise in the comprehensive care of HIV infected individuals and HIV infection in women. Dr. Anastos is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are HIV/AIDS, Atherosclerosis, Sepsis, Menopause, and Endoscopy.

    Expertise in
    28
    conditions
    Internal Medicine
    Expertise in
    28
    conditions
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    341 N Central Park Ave, 
    Hartsdale, NY 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Tang is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Hartsdale, New York. Dr. Tang is highly rated in 28 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Apolipoprotein C2 Deficiency, Familial Lipoprotein Lipase Deficiency, Hyperlipoproteinemia Type 5, and Vitamin D Deficiency.

    Expertise in
    26
    conditions
    Family Medicine
    Expertise in
    26
    conditions
    Family Medicine

    Orangetown Family Practice

    97 Route 303, 
    Tappan, NY 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Vincent Ibelli is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Tappan, New York. Dr. Ibelli is highly rated in 26 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, and Hypertension.

    Expertise in
    23
    conditions
    Internal Medicine
    Expertise in
    23
    conditions
    Internal Medicine

    Westchester Family Medical Practice PC

    472 Palmer Rd, 
    Yonkers, NY 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Iyad Annabi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Yonkers, New York. Dr. Annabi is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Necrosis, Anemia, Lung Metastases, Gastrostomy, and Ureteroscopy.

    Expertise in
    16
    conditions
    Family Medicine
    Expertise in
    16
    conditions
    Family Medicine

    Office

    234 N Central Ave, 
    Hartsdale, NY 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Edgard Salazar is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hartsdale, New York. Dr. Salazar is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

    Expertise in
    105
    conditions
    Family Medicine
    Expertise in
    105
    conditions
    Family Medicine

    Office

    2 Centerock Rd, 
    West Nyack, NY 
     (7.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrea Brown is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in West Nyack, New York. Dr. Brown is highly rated in 105 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are H1N1 Influenza, Sinusitis, Cellulitis, and COVID-19.

    Expertise in
    4
    conditions
    Internal Medicine
    Expertise in
    4
    conditions
    Internal Medicine

    NewYork-Presbyterian Medical Group Westchester - Primary Care & Specialty Care

    685 White Plains Rd, 
    Eastchester, NY 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Anna Kazanskaya is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Eastchester, New York. Dr. Kazanskaya is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, Folate Deficiency, Colonoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Kazanskaya is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    1
    conditions
    Internal Medicine
    Expertise in
    1
    conditions
    Internal Medicine

    Richmond Children's Center

    919 N Broadway, 
    Yonkers, NY 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Edner Pierre is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Yonkers, New York. Dr. Pierre is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top area of expertise is Opioid Use Disorder.

    Wanda Horn
    Expertise in
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    Geriatrics
    Expertise in
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    Geriatrics

    Center For Aging Brain

    6 Executive Plaza, Suite 297, 
    Yonkers, NY 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Wanda Horn, MD, is Director, Geriatrics Inpatient Service, Geriatrics Hip Fracture Service at Montefiore and an Assistant Professor of Medicine and Orthopedic Surgery at our Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Since joining the Montefiore team in 2005, her clinical focus has been comanaging orthopedic trauma patients and elective joint replacement patients at our Wakefield campus. She also directs a service that provides outpatient preoperative assessments and postoperative comanagement to reduce complications and provide excellence in care for patients admitted to our Joint Replacement Center. In 1989, Dr. Horn began studying at the Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Bucharest, Romania. There, she received her Doctor of Medicine in 1995. She stayed in Bucharest and began her postgraduate training in 1996 with a 3-year residency in Pediatrics at the University Hospital. From there, she relocated and began a year-long internship in Internal Medicine at Jacobi Medical Center in 2000. Following this, she remained at this institution and completed a residency in Internal Medicine in 2003. Dr. Horn then began a fellowship in Geriatrics at Montefiore, which she completed in 2004. With an interest in teaching geriatric principles to orthopedic residents, Dr. Horn was an investigator on a research project that aimed to strengthen physicians? training in geriatrics. She is also interested in delirium diagnosis and prevention in geriatric patients undergoing orthopedic surgery. Her work has been presented in both regional and national meetings, as well as published in a number of online medical journals. Dr. Horn is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Palliative Care. In 2015, she received a Certificate of Added Qualifications in Geriatrics. She is a member of the American Geriatrics Society and the International Geriatric Fracture Society. Her top areas of expertise are Delirium, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Susan P. Campanile
    Expertise in
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    Internal Medicine
    Expertise in
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    Internal Medicine

    ColumbiaDoctors - 700 White Plains Road

    700 White Plains Road, 
    Scarsdale, NY 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    ColumbiaDoctors Medical Group is one of the largest multi-specialty practices in New York State, comprised of an experienced group of physicians specializing in Cardiology, Vascular Disease, Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology. The physicians at ColumbiaDoctors Medical Group are specialists in many areas of medicine, including: Congenital Heart Failure, Cardiac Transplantation, Cardiovascular Disease, Peripheral Vascular Disease, Pulmonary Hypertension, Arrhythmias, Cardiac Catheterization, Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology, Pulmonary Medicine and Nutrition & Wellness. ColumbiaDoctors Medical Group physicians are faculty members at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center and actively participate in advanced research, in an effort to offer patients with complex illnesses access to therapies not readily available elsewhere. Some of the current cardiology protocols include: non-surgical treatments for valvular disease, new treatments for atrial fibrillation, methods to avoid use of blood thinners, as well as modalities to treat blood pressure with less medication. The physicians at ColumbiaDoctors Medical Group practice in several Westchester County locations include Hawthorne, White Plains, Eastchester, Hartsdale, Mount Vernon, Scarsdale, and Somers. Orange County locations include Goshen and Port Jervis New York. Her top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, Neurosarcoidosis, Sarcoidosis, and Familial Hypertension.

    William Zarowitz
    Expertise in
    9
    conditions
    Internal Medicine
    Expertise in
    9
    conditions
    Internal Medicine

    WPHPA Medical Specialists

    170 Maple Avenue, Suite 109, 
    White Plains, NY 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. William Zarowitz is a board-certified internist at WPHPA Medical Specialists in White Plains. He practices all aspects of primary care medicine and is dedicated to coordinating his patients' medical care. Dr. Zarowitz is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Vitamin D Deficiency, High Cholesterol, and Hypertension.

    Robert P. Taglia
    Expertise in
    9
    conditions
    Internal Medicine
    Expertise in
    9
    conditions
    Internal Medicine

    Montefiore New Rochelle Hospital

    16 Guion Place, 
    New Rochelle, NY 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Taglia is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in New Rochelle, New York. Dr. Taglia is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cardiac Tamponade, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Cirrhosis.

    Richard R. Pisano
    Expertise in
    7
    conditions
    Internal Medicine
    Expertise in
    7
    conditions
    Internal Medicine

    Montefiore New Rochelle At 20 Cedar

    20 Cedar Street, 
    New Rochelle, NY 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Pisano is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in New Rochelle, New York. Dr. Pisano is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Anemia, Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Endoscopy.

    Ian M. Kronish
    Expertise in
    6
    conditions
    Internal Medicine
    Expertise in
    6
    conditions
    Internal Medicine

    CUIMC/Presbyterian Hospital And Vanderbilt Clinic

    622 West 168th Street, 
    New York, NY 
     (12.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ian Kronish, MD, MPH, is a general internist and Florence Irving Associate Professor of Medicine. After attending Harvard Medical School, Dr. Kronish completed his residency and fellowship in internal medicine at Mount Sinai Medical Center, where he also completed a Master’s in Public Health at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine. In 2011, he moved to CUMC, where his clinical practice is in the Associates of Internal Medicine. He is Associate Director of the Center for Behavioral Cardiovascular Health and Co-Director of the Hypertension Center at CUIMC.Dr. Kronish’s research has shown why those at greatest risk for recurrent cardiovascular events are least likely to adhere to prescribed regimens, and that patients’ distress about past and future cardiovascular events undermines health behaviors. As Director of an NIA-funded Roybal Center, he now aims to foster the development of interventions that improve mental health, adherence to recommended health behaviors, and cardiovascular outcomes in patients that have experienced acute cardiovascular events such as acute coronary syndrome and stroke. He has expertise in medication adherence, and has advanced methodologies for adherence measurement. He has been the PI of multiple federally-funded randomized clinical trials. He also has experience in implementation science research, and applies these methods to increase the uptake of evidence-based hypertension guidelines. He is a founding member of New York Presbyterian Hospital’s Digital Health Evaluation initiative, and has led the implementation of remote monitoring programs for hypertension and COVID-19. Dr. Kronish is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Acute Coronary Syndrome, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Hypertension, and Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA).

    Shameela A. Chorny
    Expertise in
    5
    conditions
    Internal Medicine
    Expertise in
    5
    conditions
    Internal Medicine

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Medicine Specialties At Tarrytown

    200 South Broadway, Suite 2-5, 
    Tarrytown, NY 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shameela Chorny is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Tarrytown, New York. Dr. Chorny is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Lymphedema, Obesity in Children, Meige Disease, and Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia.

    Mary R. Puthiyamadam
    Expertise in
    3
    conditions
    Pediatrics | Internal Medicine
    Expertise in
    3
    conditions
    Pediatrics | Internal Medicine
    300 North Broadway, 
    Sleepy Hollow, NY 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Malayalam, Spanish

    Mary Puthiyamadam is a primary care provider, practicing in Pediatrics and Internal Medicine in Sleepy Hollow, New York. Dr. Puthiyamadam is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

    Ami J. Patel
    Expertise in
    3
    conditions
    Internal Medicine | Pediatrics
    Expertise in
    3
    conditions
    Internal Medicine | Pediatrics

    ColumbiaDoctors At NewYork-Presbyterian The One

    1111 Westchester Avenue, 
    White Plains, NY 
     (7.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ami Patel, MD, is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics. She provides comprehensive care for adults and children and believes in treating her patients with the same dedication and compassion as she would for her own family. She believes in creating long-term relationships with her patients by collaborating with them on their health care goals.In her free time she enjoys spending time with her husband and two children, taking walks with her dog, baking, cooking, trying new restaurants, and staying physically active. Dr. Patel is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Lipoid Proteinosis, Lipogranulomatosis, Herpetic Stomatitis, and Gingivostomatitis.

    Wayne Lee
    Expertise in
    3
    conditions
    Geriatrics
    Expertise in
    3
    conditions
    Geriatrics

    Medical Arts Pavilion Geriatrics

    3400 Bainbridge Avenue, 2nd Floor, 
    Bronx, NY 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Wayne Lee is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Bronx, New York. Dr. Lee is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

    Nomeda Balcetis
    Expertise in
    3
    conditions
    Internal Medicine
    Expertise in
    3
    conditions
    Internal Medicine

    Burke Rehabilitation Hospital

    785 Mamaroneck Avenue, 
    White Plains, NY 
     (6.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nomeda Balcetis is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in White Plains, New York. Dr. Balcetis is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Muscle Atrophy, and Heart Failure.

    Brian H. Gair
    Expertise in
    1
    conditions
    Family Medicine
    Expertise in
    1
    conditions
    Family Medicine

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Medicine Specialties At Dobbs Ferry

    11 Ashford Avenue, 2nd Floor, 
    Dobbs Ferry, NY 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Gair is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Dobbs Ferry, New York. Dr. Gair is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hyperlipidemia Type 3, High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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    What is a primary care physician (PCP)?  

    A primary care physician (PCP) is the first doctor people go to when they feel sick or need a check-up. This doctor helps with many different health problems, gives advice to keep patients healthy, and treats common illnesses. A PCP also keeps track of a person’s overall health and can refer them to a specialist if more specific care is needed.    

    What’s the difference between a primary care physician (PCP) and a specialist?  

    The main difference between a PCP and a specialist is the kind of health conditions they treat. PCPs care for people of all ages and treat a wide range of health issues, from the common cold to sports injuries. They also focus on preventive care, such as vaccines to prevent illnesses or screenings to catch diseases before they become serious. 

    Specialists, on the other hand, have advanced training in a specific area of medicine like cardiology (heart health) or neurology (brain health). There are many kinds of specialists on MediFind, each with their own focus. When needed, PCPs will help patients understand when they need to see a specialist. PCPs will also collaborate with specialists on a treatment plan specific to their patients’ needs. 

    What is another name for a primary care physician?

    There are a few different types of primary care doctors. In addition to primary care providers, a primary care physician may also be called a general practitioner, family doctor, or internist. There are also PCPs with special training to work with specific patient populations. Pediatricians, for example, are PCPs who work with children, while geriatricians are PCPs who work with older adults.  

    Why do people have a primary care physician?

    People have a primary care physician to help keep them healthy and to have a doctor they can go to for most of their health needs. A PCP helps with regular check-ups, treats illnesses, and can help manage long-term health problems. That’s why it’s helpful for patients to maintain long-term relationships with their PCPs if possible.    

    Why does my health insurance require me to see a primary care physician?   

    Health insurance requires patients to see a primary care physician because a PCP helps keep people healthy with preventive care, which lowers costs for the insurer. A PCP can also decide if a patient needs to see a specialist, which helps avoid unnecessary tests and treatments, keeping healthcare costs down. 

    What is the first thing a doctor does when seeing a patient?   

    The first thing a primary care doctor does when seeing a patient is to ask questions about their health and health goals. This includes asking about symptoms, past health problems, family health history, and lifestyle. This helps the doctor understand what’s going on if the patient is experiencing a problem, or what might help the patient get healthier or stay healthy. 

    When should I visit a Nurse Practitioner (NP) vs. a Doctor (MD)?  

    You can visit a Nurse Practitioner (NP) for routine check-ups, minor illnesses, and help with long-term health issues. Nurse Practitioners are trained to handle many common health problems. You should see a Doctor (MD) for more serious or complicated health issues, or if you need specialized care that an NP cannot provide. Sometimes, NPs and MDs work together to take care of their patients.  

    How do I find a Primary Care Doctor near Dobbs Ferry, NY?

    A Primary Care Doctor is a type of primary care provider, and is responsible for your ongoing healthcare monitoring and maintenance, and is your first line of treatment. You should see your Primary Care Doctor near Dobbs Ferry, NY at least once a year. If new symptoms arise, they will also help you get properly diagnosed, although for many situations you will need to see a specialist near Dobbs Ferry, NY to get diagnosed and treated.

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    What are the different kinds of primary care providers, including Primary Care Doctors,  near Dobbs Ferry, NY?

    • A pediatrician is an expert in childhood growth and development and they are frequently the primary care provider for children under 18.
    • Adults near Dobbs Ferry, NY generally see an Internist, a General Practitioner, or a Family Practitioner (often informally called a Family Doctor) for their primary care.
    • Older adults near Dobbs Ferry, NY may see a Geriatrician, which is a provider that specializes in the care of older people.
    • Some women near Dobbs Ferry, NY choose to receive their primary care from their OB/GYN (obstetrician/gynecologist), though if you have multiple medical issues, it may be in your best interest to find a primary care physician.

    How do I get a referral near Dobbs Ferry, NY from my Primary Care Doctor?

    Typically, your Dobbs Ferry Primary Care Doctor will refer you to a specialist if they believe it to be necessary. You can also explore your symptoms or research your diagnosis to see what kinds of providers commonly treat your health condition near Dobbs Ferry, NY.

    Should I get a second opinion from another Primary Care Doctor near Dobbs Ferry, NY for my health condition?

    When you’re making important health decisions, it’s always recommended to get medical opinions from more than one provider, whether that be another Primary Care Doctor or a specialist near Dobbs Ferry, NY. If you just received a diagnosis from you Primary Care Doctor, but something in your gut tells you to seek more guidance, it’s OK to consult with another doctor near Dobbs Ferry, NY to get additional insight into your condition and care. Second opinions are highly valuable because they can either confirm or disprove your original diagnosis or provide different perspectives from different Primary Care Doctor. Most doctors, including Primary Care Doctors, will not get offended and welcome second opinions, especially if you were diagnosed with a serious or rare condition. You can even use MediFind to search for another Primary Care Doctor or specialist near Dobbs Ferry, NY who can provide a second opinion.

    How do I find a specialist near Dobbs Ferry, NY, in addition to my Primary Care Doctor, for my specific condition?

    There are over 7,000 conditions that providers, including Primary Care Doctors and specialists need to treat. With so many conditions, it is nearly impossible for any provider to be an expert in every unique condition, even in just one geographic area like Dobbs Ferry. However, plenty of research has shown that experience is the best predictor of expertise, and it is important to find a Dobbs Ferry doctor who has a lot of experience with your particular condition. MediFind can help you find a doctor or a second opinion for your condition. 
    When talking with your Primary Care Doctor, be honest and don’t hold anything back, since your doctor can only help you with the information you give them. Understanding the full picture will give your Primary Care Doctor more to work with and help them provide you with the best care.

    How can I learn about the latest research and medical advances my Primary Care Doctor in Dobbs Ferry may know about?

    Primary Care Doctors know there is new scientific research happening all the time, and in fact, it’s estimated that the total body of medical knowledge now doubles every 73 days. That’s a lot of information to keep up with, even for an excellent Primary Care Doctor. MediFind can help you explore the latest medical advances, research, and breakthroughs for your health condition, giving you access to the same cutting-edge information as your Dobbs Ferry Primary Care Doctor.

    How can I research clinical trials my Primary Care Doctor might tell me about, especially ones that are located near Dobbs Ferry, NY?

    How can I research clinical trials my Primary Care Doctor might tell me about, especially ones that are located near Dobbs Ferry, NY?
    Depending on your specific health condition, your Primary Care Doctor may bring up clinical trials near Dobbs Ferry, NY during one of your appointments. The purpose of clinical trials is to find improvements or discoveries for diseases and treatments, and your Primary Care Doctor may be working to stay on top of these developments, or refer you to a specialist who focuses on your condition. MediFind can help you easily search and filter clinical trials for your health condition, including those near Dobbs Ferry, NY, that your Primary Care Doctor might bring up. You can also learn more about what to consider when exploring clinical trials that you may wish to discuss with your Primary Care Doctor.

    What should I bring with me to an appointment with my Primary Care Doctor near Dobbs Ferry, NY?

    Bring your list of concerns (or reasons for your visit) with you on a piece of paper or your phone, so you can easily recall them when speaking to your Primary Care Doctor in Dobbs Ferry. You may want to consider bringing a friend or loved one for support, and to help you recall the information after your Primary Care Doctor visit. Bring a notebook so you can take notes, copies of your medical records (dating back at least one year), a list of current medications, supplements and allergies to medications, your family history of disease, and a list of symptoms (and details about how long they last and how often they occur) to discuss with your Dobbs Ferry Primary Care Doctor.

    When talking with your Primary Care Doctor, be honest and don’t hold anything back, since your doctor can only help you with the information you give them. Understanding the full picture will give your Primary Care Doctor more to work with and help them provide you with the best care.

    How can I get the most out of my Primary Care Doctor appointment near Dobbs Ferry, NY?

    Being a “good patient” isn’t just about listening to your Primary Care Doctor. It’s about engaging in your health together to ensure you receive a high quality of care, which is called practicing patient autonomy. It’s important to be honest with your Dobbs Ferry Primary Care Doctor, and hide nothing, even if it’s embarrassing. You should also speak up and voice your concerns, and listen and ask questions of your Primary Care Doctor. You may also consider doing your own research on your condition and talking to other patients before or after speaking with your Primary Care Doctor.

    What questions should I ask my Dobbs Ferry Primary Care Doctor?

    A few topics you may wish to ask your Primary Care Doctor about include: diagnosis details, symptom management, medical care, second opinions from other Primary Care Doctors, whether you should see a specialist near Dobbs Ferry, NY other than your Primary Care Doctor, treatment plans, side effects, and expectations for follow-up appointments with your Primary Care Doctor.

    Can a Primary Care Doctor near Dobbs Ferry, NY help me check symptoms?

    Depending on your symptoms,  a Primary Care Doctor near Dobbs Ferry, NY may be able to provide a different point of view on your health. You can also explore your symptoms and bring the results with you to your Primary Care Doctor visit for discussion.

    What types of insurance are accepted by Primary Care Doctors near Dobbs Ferry, NY?

    You should always contact your Primary Care Doctor’s office to make sure they take your health insurance. Every Primary Care Doctor has different arrangements with insurance providers. The most commonly accepted insurance near Dobbs Ferry, NY may not be the same as elsewhere, but some of the largest insurance providers are: Anthem/Blue Cross Blue Shield, Centene, UnitedHealthcare, Humana, HCSC (Health Care Service Corporation), CVS Health/Aetna, Kaiser Permanente, Molina Healthcare, and Cigna.

    How far should I travel to find the best Primary Care Doctor near Dobbs Ferry, NY?

    Despite our increasingly connected world, there are times when you need to see your Primary Care Doctor in person in Dobbs Ferry. For Primary Care Doctors, this study concluded that people typically only travel about 18 minutes. So, a good rule of thumb is to select a primary care physician that is located near you in Dobbs Ferry, somewhere between 15-30 minutes away. For more specialized care, you may need to travel considerably further, but look for specialists within 45 minutes of your home near Dobbs Ferry, NY if possible.

    In recent years, many Primary Care Doctors  have also adopted telehealth, also commonly called telemedicine, which is the use of digital technology to provide or supplement patient care. Telehealth can help reduce the burden of physical travel to your Primary Care Doctor near Dobbs Ferry, NY. You might wish to consider contacting your Primary Care Doctor’s office to learn about the telehealth options they offer for Dobbs Ferry, as well as your insurance provider.

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