On April 11, 2020, the United States surpassed Italy when it came to the highest number of coronavirus deaths in the world, with New York as the epicenter.
As a popular hub for study, travel, and business, people come and go in the country’s largest and most densely populated city, making it a prime hotspot for different outbreaks and the emergence of common illnesses. People are packed together in communal areas, and bump together inside the subways. When it’s time to eat, restaurants are jam-packed to accommodate everyone. The living situation in most cities is also similar – small flats and crowded apartments are expected, with little to no legroom from the lift up to the hallways.
With a particularly diverse population, New York is considered a melting pot of cultures and ethnicities. Its citizens are speaking over 800 languages. With a spike in immigration rates, there are a lot of expected challenges. The language barrier is seen to be the most common challenge in health care, with a high rate of limited English proficiency among the population and slow-going state translation and interpretation services that could also play in the inefficient delivery of health care services.
Of course, culture shock is another thing, with a lack of familiarity in the state’s health care policies and benefits, it can be hard for immigrants to get access to comprehensive health care.
With this pressing need for an augmented health care system, modern medicine is setting its eyes on telehealth and virtual consultations. This modality of care is guaranteed to address the health concerns not only of people living in remote areas but of vulnerable groups who cannot travel alone or cannot go out of their houses.
Today, we will be giving you a list of certified virtual doctors based in New York who can help address your health needs remotely. With this comprehensive list, according to specialization, you will have more options and be able to find a doctor who can assist you around the clock.
Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Primary Care
Christine C. Kimble, MD
Internal Medicine, Primary Care
Language/s: English, Korean
With over 29 years of experience, Dr. Christine C. Kimble specializes in internal medicine, anatomic, and clinical pathology. After completing her medical degree at State University of New York Downstate Medical College, she completed her Internal Medicine residency at Long Island College Hospital, and eventually her Pathology residency at the Metropolitan Hospital Center.
Thazin Saw, MD
Internal Medicine, Primary Care
Language/s: English, Burmese
Dr. Thazin Saw is currently a board-certified primary care doctor at Mount Sinai Doctors and an assistant clinical professor in general internal medicine at the State University of New York. Trained in Myanmar and New York, Dr. Saw has been practicing for over 26 years, part of the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM), and is a fellow of the American College of Physicians (ACP).
Robert B. Alperin, MD
Internal Medicine, Geriatrics, Primary Care
Language/s: English, Spanish, Italian, French
Dr. Robert B. Alperin is an internal medicine specialist and geriatrician in Brooklyn, New York, with over 20 years of clinical experience. He is a board-certified primary care doctor at Mount Sinai Doctors and was trained in both Bologna, Italy, and New York. Dr. Alperin is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM).
Donnie Beaubrun, MD
Internal Medicine, Primary Care
Language/s: English
Dr. Donnie Beaubrun is a highly rated primary care and internal medicine specialist in Brooklyn, New York. She is known to be very thorough with managing her patients and is a strong advocate of research-based medical treatments, in combination with traditional medicine.
David H. Coun, MD
Internal Medicine, Primary Care
Language/s: English, Spanish
After completing his degree in Spanish literature at Cornell, Dr. David H. Coun earned his medical degree at Rutgers Medical School and completed his Internal Medicine medical residency at NY Medical College – St. Vincent’s Medical Center. Dr. Coun has been practicing for more than 23 years and is currently the Chief of Internal Medicine at Mount Sinai Doctors.
John Edward Deloria, MD
General Family Medicine
Language/s: English, Italian
Dr. John Edward Deloria, MD, is a general family medicine practitioner and specialist based in Brooklyn, New York. He was awarded his medical degree at the University of Bologna in Italy and can be reached online or by phone for virtual consultations and phone queries.
Raj Kumar Krishnan, MD
Family Medicine, Internal Medicine
Language/s: English, Spanish, Tamil
Based in Bronx, New York, Dr. Raj Kumar Krishnan is a board-certified internist who is currently affiliated with Montefiore Medical Center and NYC Health & Hospitals, Coney Island. He completed his residency at the NYU School of Medicine and is available for online consultations at the clinic.
Reza Emami, MD
General Family Medicine
Language/s: English, Farsi
Dr. Reza Emami is a board-certified practitioner in Family Medicine and Emergency Medicine, with valid licenses in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and New York. He is currently affiliated with Oneida Hospital – Emergency Department in New York and can be reached for virtual consultations and phone queries.
Rebecca R. Seigel, MD
Primary Care, Family Medicine
Language/s: English, Spanish
Trained in New York and Rhode Island, Dr. Rebecca Seigel is a board-certified family medicine specialist and primary care doctor affiliated with Mount Sinai Doctors. She has been serving patients all over downtown Brooklyn for more than 15 years now, with a particular passion for underserved communities and women’s health initiatives.
Joseph A. Caruana, DO
Internal Medicine, Family Medicine
Language/s: English
With over 33 years of professional experience, Dr. Joseph A. Caruana is a board-certified specialist in family medicine. He completed his medical degree at the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine and his residency at the NYU School of Medicine – Brooklyn Campus. He is focused on delivering primary care and preventative health services, as well as annual wellness consultations.
Cardiology
Carlos Alviar, MD, FACC
Cardiology, Critical Care
Language/s: English, Spanish
Dr. Carlos Alviar is a board-certified internist specializing in cardiology and critical care medicine. A member of the American College of Cardiology (ACC), he completed residency and fellowship at Mount Sinai St Luke’s West Hospital Center and NYU School of Medicine, respectively. Dr. Alviar is available for virtual consultations via iCliniq.
Gabriele Di Luozzo, MD
Cardiovascular Surgery
Language/s: English, Italian, Spanish
Dr. Gabriele Di Luozzo is currently the Director of Thoracic Aortic Surgery at Mount Sinai St. Luke’s and Beth Israel, as well as an associate professor at the Mount Sinai Hospital System. With over 14 years of clinical experience, focusing his practice on patients with valvular heart disease and connective tissue disorders.
Icilma Fergus, MD
Cardiovascular Disease Specialist
Language/s: English, French
Board-certified in both Internal Medicine and Cardiology, Dr. Icilma Fergus is currently serving as the Director of Cardiovascular Disparities at Mount Sinai Medical Center. Her areas of practice include cardiac care and treatment of conditions such as high blood pressure, angina, and arrhythmias.
Jacqueline Tamis-Holland, MD
Interventional Cardiology
Language/s: English
Dr. Jacqueline Tamis-Holland is currently an Associate Professor at the Icahn School of Medicine under Mount Sinai Hospital. As an interventional cardiologist, she has led lectures related to acute coronary syndrome and coronary artery disease. She is also a member of the American College of Cardiology – American Heart Association, do-writing, and evaluating the organization’s Clinical Practice Guidelines.
Mohamed Al-Kazaz, MD
Cardiovascular Disease Specialist
Language/s: English, Arabic
Dr. Mohamed Al-Kazaz graduated in 2012 from Weill Cornell Medicine in Qatar. He completed residency in Internal Medicine at the New York Presbyterian Hospital. He then began his fellowship in Cardiovascular Disease at The Mount Sinai Hospital. His practice focuses on different areas of cardiovascular disease, valvular heart disease, and cardiomyopathies.
Allergy and Immunology
Sarah Silverman, MD, MPH
Allergy and Immunology
Language/s: English
Dr. Sarah Silverman is a specialist in allergy and immunology based in Brooklyn, New York. She has been practicing actively for more than ten years now. She is currently a clinical instructor on Clinical Immunology at The Mount Sinai Hospital and focuses her practice on the management of pediatric and adult allergies.
Samuel D. Grubman, MD
Allergy, Pediatric Allergy
Language/s: English, Spanish
Dr. Samuel D. Grubman is a board-certified specialist in Allergy and Immunology, particularly in Pediatric Allergy. He has 32 years’ worth of clinical experience and is a graduate of the Mount Sinai School of Medicine.
Norman I. Klein, MD
Infectious Disease Allergy and Immunology, Pediatrics
Language/s: English, Hebrew
Dr. Norman I. Klein is a pediatric specialist in Infectious Disease, Allergy, and Immunology. With 39 years of professional experience, Dr. Klein currently holds a post as a Clinical Assistant Professor at the NYU School of Medicine.
Dermatology
Roger Ho, MD, MS, MPH
Dermatology
Language/s: English, Cantonese
Dr. Roger Ho, MD, is a board-certified dermatologist in New York and is currently an Assistant Professor and Director of Resident Education at the Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology of the New York University School of Medicine. He specializes in general medical dermatology and male dermatological care.
Nikita R. Lakdawala, MD
Dermatology/Pediatric Dermatology
Language/s: English
Dr. Nikita R. Lakdawala is a double-board certified dermatologist specializing in pediatric dermatology. She is an Assistant Professor at the Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology of the New York University School of Medicine.
Nayoung Lee, MD
Dermatology
Language/s: English
Dr. Nayoung Lee is a board-certified dermatologist and is currently an Assistant Professor at the Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology of the New York University School of Medicine. She graduated in 2014 at Columbia University and completed her fellowship in Micrographic Surgery at the University of California, San Diego.
Ear, Nose, Throat Specialists
David Culang, MD
General ENT
Language/s: English
Dr. David Culang is a board-certified otolaryngologist, with specialization in the full practice of general ENT, including sleep apneas, sinus conditions, thyroid and parotid disorders. He is currently affiliated with Mount Sinai Beth Israel, The Mount Sinai Hospital, and Mount Sinai’s New York Eye and Ear Infirmary.
Raymond Chai, MD, FACS
Head and Neck Oncology
Language/s: Chinese (Mandarin), English
Dr. Raymond Chai is a graduate of Johns Hopkins and the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and is a board-certified in the field of Head and Neck Surgical Oncology. He is an Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology at the Icahn School of Medicine – Mount Sinai Hospital. He specializes in robotic surgery for oropharyngeal malignancies, including thyroid cancer and parathyroid disorders.
Alyssa M. Hackett, MD
Pediatric ENT
Language/s: English
Dr. Alyssa Hackett, MD, is a board-certified specialist in pediatric otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat). She is an Assistant Professor at the Icahn School of Medicine – Mount Sinai Hospital. She is dedicated to treating ENT conditions in children and is trained in advanced practice techniques, with ongoing research in pediatric sleep apnea.
Pediatrics
Margarita A. Aronov, MD
Pediatrics
Language/s: English, Russian, Italian
Dr. Margarita A. Aronov has been practicing for almost 20 years in Brooklyn, New York as a specialist in pediatrics. An American Board of Pediatrics-certified physician, Dr. Aronovis currently an international board-certified lactation consultant, promoting exclusive breastfeeding for optimal developmental outcomes.
Caroline Martinez, MD
Pediatrics, Behavioral Pediatrics
Language/s: English
Dr. Caroline Martinez is a board-certified specialist in the areas of general and behavioral pediatrics. Her subspecialty deals with children with developmental delays, learning disabilities, and behavioral regulation disorder, and helps families with the management of and treatment of these conditions.
Obstetrics and Gynecology, Women’s Health
Ruth A. Tessler, MD
Gynecology, Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery
Language/s: English, Hebrew
With specializations in Gynecology and Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery, Dr. Ruth A. Tessler is an excellent diagnostician and competent surgeon with more than 25 years of professional experience. She addresses health concerns such as UTIs, menstrual disorders, STDs, and provides treatments such as birth control and screenings for gynecologic cancers, among others.
Stefanie C. Cardamone, MD
Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
Language/s: English
Dr. Stefanie C. Cardamone is a board-certified Obstetrics and Gynecology practitioner who specializes in Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology. Dr. Cardamone currently serves as a Clinical Instructor of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the New York University School of Medicine.
Oscar R. Quezada, MD
Obstetrics, Gynecology
Language/s: English, Spanish
Dr. Oscar R. Quezada is a board-certified Obstetrics and Gynecology specialist affiliated with NYU Langone Health. Initially based in El Paso, Texas, he was awarded his medical degree at the University of Texas and completed his residency training at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.
Sharon C. Cote, MD
Obstetrics, Gynecology, Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery
Language/s: English
Dr. Sharon C. Cote currently serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the New York University School of Medicine. As an OB-GYN practitioner, she specializes in minimally invasive surgery using da Vinci® robotic surgery, using the newest technologies in treating her clients.
Youyin Choy, MD
Obstetrics, Gynecology
Language/s: English, Spanish, Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin)
Dr. Youyin Choy, an Assistant Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Science at Mount Sinai Beth Israel Medical Center, is an OB-GYN specialist in New York. Her career spans more than 20 years of clinical experience, as well as faculty practice.
Therapy, Counseling Services
(Psychiatry, Psychology)
Robert W. Charlson, MD
Multiple Sclerosis, Adult Psychiatry
Language/s: English
Dr. Robert W. Charlson is a neurologist with certifications in both Neurology and Psychiatry from the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. His practice focuses on the treatment and management of patients with multiple sclerosis and related disorders, as well as general neurology/neuroimmunology cases.
Susanne Cooperman, PhD
Psychology
Language/s: English, German
Dr. Susanne Cooperman is a clinical psychologist currently based in Huntington Station, New York. She has over 20 years of professional experience, specializing in the treatment of conditions such as dementia, bipolar disorder, depression, and other depressive disorders. She also conducts neuropsychological and psychological testing.
Rachel Alena Zhuk, MD
Adult Psychiatry – Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Psychiatry
Language/s: English
Dr. Rachel Alena Zhuk is a clinical psychiatrist practicing in New York. She is a member of the American Psychological Association, as well as the APA Committee on Women’s Mental Health. She specializes in Adult Psychiatry and psychological issues concerning women, especially those related before, during, and after pregnancy.
Judith Fiona Joseph, MD, MBA
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Language/s: English
Dr. Judith Fiona Joseph is a board-certified clinical psychiatrist specializing in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. She employs advanced psychopharmacologic methods with talk therapy as a modality in her management. She is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the New York University Langone Medical Center.
Roomana Qayyum, MD
Adult Psychiatry, Psychotherapy
Language/s: English, Urdu
Dr. Roomana Qayyum is a board-certified clinical psychiatrist who completed her residency at Mount Sinai St. Luke’s Roosevelt Hospital. She underwent additional training in Psychotherapy at the Institute of Psychoanalytic Education, in consortium with the New York University Langone Medical Center. Her specialties include managing patients with anxiety, depression, and relationship issues.
