Ellen Pearlstein, MD
Internal Medicine
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About Ellen Pearlstein, MD
Throughout my training at academic medical centers, I never dreamed I would go into private practice, much less be a solo practitioner for most of my career. But after an unexpected offer from a small group close to home, I joined them and settled in easily. More than a quarter of a century later, I am still practicing primary care and internal medicine in the same community, with many of the same patients.
I am warm and sociable by nature. This helps me learn about my patients’ lives, not just their data in the chart. Similarly, I have more time to spend with my patients to get to know them, and they get to know me, strengthening the trust that I believe underpins my model of personalized care.
I aim to provide the attentive, individualized medical care that my patients deserve. My MDVIP-affiliated practice offers services, including comprehensive, advanced health screenings and diagnostic tests, that go far beyond those found in concierge medicine practices.
New York, NY
Internal Medicine 1994-1996
New York, NY
1993-1994
Bronx, NY
Doctorate of Medicine 1993
Benefits of joining Dr. Pearlstein's practice with MDVIP
The office of Ellen Pearlstein, MD
| Mon | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Tue | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Wed | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Thu | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Fri | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Sat | Closed |
| Sun | Closed |
Frequently Asked Questions
Doctors who operate in the MDVIP models typically see far fewer patients than traditional primary care doctors. That gives them more time to develop deeper doctor-patient relationships that can lead to better outcomes. They can also offer conveniences that most primary care doctors can’t, including same- and next-day appointments. They’re available after hours for urgent matters. And they have time to focus on prevention. That focus begins with the MDVIP Wellness Program, which patients pay for with their annual membership fee.
Most MDVIP-affiliated primary care practices accept insurance (your physician can tell you whether they accept your specific insurance plan). Your annual fee pays for preventive care medical services that insurance usually doesn’t cover (e.g., advanced diagnostic testing and screenings). Your MDVIP-affiliated physician will continue to bill your insurance and charge copays, co-insurances and deductibles as he or she currently does for other medical services like sick visits.
MDVIP makes wellness and prevention easier by providing your physician with innovative tools and technology. MDVIP supports your physician’s practice and seeks to eliminate barriers to a positive healthcare experience. Your doctor will determine whether and how to incorporate these tools at his/her discretion.
**The message above is a personal introduction from the physician, intended to help you get to know them better. The views, opinions, and statements expressed above are solely those of the physician and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of MDVIP. This content is intended for general background purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Any mentions of expertise or quality of care are personal expressions and should not be interpreted as guarantees of performance or outcomes.