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Primary Care

Primary Care services offered in Financial District, New York, NY


If you’re looking for an exceptional primary care physician who is always there for you, rely on Dr. Ora Pearlstein in the Financial District of Manhattan in New York City. As a board-certified internal medicine physician, Dr. Ora Pearlstein offers comprehensive primary care services in a welcoming, friendly environment. Call her office to schedule a sick visit or wellness exam or use the online booking tab today.

Primary Care Q & A

What is primary care?

Primary care with Dr. Pearlstein includes preventive medicine, evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment for illnesses, chronic diseases, injuries, and more. She has over 20 years of experience working as a physician specializing in internal medicine and helps you maintain superior health with a low risk of complications.

Why might I need primary care?

Dr. Pearlstein can help you properly manage many conditions, including:

  • Illnesses
  • Injuries
  • High blood pressure
  • High cholesterol
  • Heart disease
  • Diabetes
  • Arthritis
  • Osteoporosis
  • Hormone imbalance
  • Excess body weight
  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Other mental health challenges
  • Asthma and allergies
  • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
  • Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)

She offers screenings for cancer and other chronic conditions you may face at some point and preventive medicine services that keep you healthy.

What happens during primary care visits?

During primary care visits with Dr. Pearlstein, you can expect:

Vital signs check

Dr. Pearlstein weighs you, determines your body mass index (BMI), and checks your pulse, blood pressure, and other vital signs.

Medical history review

She also reviews your symptoms, medical history, and lifestyle habits during a medical history review.

Physical exam

During a physical exam, Dr. Pearlstein assesses your eyes, throat, heartbeat, breathing, reflexes, and more. She offers prostate exams for men and pelvic exams, as well as Pap tests, for women.

Disease screening 

If you have unusual symptoms or risk factors for a medical problem, Dr. Pearlstein may recommend blood tests, urine tests, tissue swabs, heart-function testing, lung-function tests, X-rays, or other imaging procedures.

Treatment

When you need treatment, she offers medically supervised weight loss, birth control for women, vaccinations, medication prescriptions, or minor procedures. Dr. Pearlstein personalizes each treatment to keep you as healthy as possible. 

When should I schedule primary care appointments?

You can see Dr. Pearlstein in her office or virtually via telemedicine any time you have concerns about your health, become ill or injured, or develop unusual symptoms. Schedule a wellness checkup with her every year to stay healthy or detect medical problems before they turn serious.

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Ora Pearlstein, call her office or use the online booking feature today.