New York Internist, Dr. Marina Gafanovich is a Top Ranked board-certified NYC primary care doctor

She is affiliated with Weill Cornell Medical Center in Manhattan. Dr. Gafanovich is #1 Internist in New York, as ranked by Healthgrades.com, Vitals.com, Findadoc.com, Doctor.com, uCompareHealthCare.com, Wellness.com, HealthCare.com, ZocDoc.com, DrScore.com, Citysearch.com, and many others.

Dr. Marina Gafanovich MD

She received her undergraduate degree from New York University, continuing on to receive her medical degree from world renowned Sackler School of Medicine in 2002. She completed a residency in internal medicine at North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset, NY. Impressed by her outstanding performance as a doctor, North Shore hospital offered her a position as a Hospital Care Attending Physician upon completing her residency. After several years as part of the Hospital practice, Dr.Gafanovich was invited to join a private practice in New York City, and in May 2008 she assumed sole responsibility for the practice.

Dr. Gafanovich is dedicated to providing the same superb medical care that her predecessors gave to their patients. The Upper East Side practice was founded in 1961 by Dr. Eric Cassell, who was well known in New York City for his 40 years of expertise and personalized patient care. His immediate successor continued the same high standard of medical care for another 20 years. This very personal and dedicated practice was then entrusted to Dr. Marina Gafanovich, who was chosen for her intelligence, first-rate skills in internal medicine, and her fierce commitment to the well-being of her patients.

Top Rated NYC Physician

As your New York doctor, Dr. Gafanovich will walk an extra mile to provide high-quality medical service you deserve. Entrust your health to one of the leading Internists in Upper East Side.

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As a top Manhattan physician, Dr. Gafanovich, has attending privileges at America’s best hospitals.

Dr. Gafanovich has attending privileges at both New York Hospital Weill Cornell Medical Center in Manhattan (one of Top 5 hospitals in America) and North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset. Dr. Gafanovich accepts most major insurance plans, as well as Medicare.

Dr. Gafanovich is married and has two young children.

Reviews

Dr.Gafanovich is very professional, compassionate, and up-to-date on the latest medical procedures. She is an excellent listener, and very good at explaining diagnoses and medical procedures in everyday language. After each office visit, I walk out of the office feeling reassured and confident that I had the best medical care…

Georgette
West New York, NY

I have worked in healthcare for roughly 7 years and physicians like Dr. Gafanovich are few and far between. She excels in both diagnostics and treatment and never rushes through an appointment. She is kind and compassionate and sets the bar for how medicine should be practiced. Her office staff…

Lauren Coughlin
Hoboken, NJ

I went to see Dr. Gafanovich for a routine physical. The girls at the desk were very nice and my wait time was short. Dr. Gafanovich was kind and knowledgeable. I also had blood work done and was impressed with how quickly I received the results and how thoroughly Dr….

Cindy Gooden

Dr.Gafanovich is the best. She is so warm and wonderful. She really takes the time to speak to her patients and is very detailed in her explanations. She makes the examination very comfortable by talking through the entire procedure and explains what she is doing. Thank you.

Liza Mortinerelli

Dr. Gafanovich is a compassionate, brillant and very pleasant professional. great experience. not like others. dr. Gafanovich came highly recommended by my entire firm and lived up to her reputation. I have since recommended her to friends. The office is very clean and professional. There is absolutely no sense of…

Peter L. Shulder

Dr. Gafanovich administers not only medical professional advice, she also has sincere interest and respect for her patients. My husband and I are her patients and she brings not just wisdom to her practice but also genuine sensitivity. The Lab Technician is a very caring and kind person. The office…

Diane Blanchard
New York, New York

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