What patients are saying
Overall rating
4.82
Average wait time
4.23
Bedside manner
4.85
“This appointment experience was beyond what I expected. The staff and Dr. Arlene Perkins made it a great experience. Looking forward to the next appointment.”
Victoria J.November 13, 2025
“The office is clean, the staff was friendly, and patient. The doctor listened and reviewed my charts throughly. I would highly recommend this doctor.”
Natasha H.October 2, 2025
About Dr. Arlene Perkins
Arlene Perkins is a dedicated and detail-oriented internist and primary care doctor caring for the Brooklyn, NY community. Dr. Perkins earned her Doctor of Medicine degree from the State University of New York, Downstate Medical Center.
She is a part of Sunrise Medical and is affiliated with New York-Presbyterian Hospital / Weill Cornell Medical Center in New York, NY. Dr. Perkins is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
Patients trust Dr. Perkins's expertise because she consistently provides high-quality care that leads to positive and lasting health outcomes. She is sensitive to the uniqueness of each patient's situation and adapts her consultations and treatment options appropriately to accommodate individual needs and concerns.
Please note: If your insurance requires you to designate a Primary Care Doctor, please be sure to select either Dr. Burack, Carpenter, Dailey, Katsman, Maung, Perkins, or Kevin Lapin, NP. Otherwise, we will not be able to see you as our patient.
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Education and background
Practice names
Board certifications
- American Board of Internal Medicine
Education and training
- Medical School - State University of New York, Downstate Medical Center, Doctor of Medicine
Awards and publications
- Best Regional Hospitals, New York Metro - U.S. News (2024 - 2025)
Languages spoken
- English
Provider's gender
Female
NPI number
1699873216
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.82
Wait time
4.23
Bedside manner
4.85
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1243 reviews
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Great appointment. Dr. Perkins was knowledgeable and kind when expressing my concerns
Less than 6 months agoJess H.Verified patient
Dr. Perkins is a caring physician who recognizes all the connections and full life experiences of her patients.
August 5, 2024Portia H.Verified patient
She was very pleasant and soft spoken. She recommended I get my flu shot then and there so I did. All in all a good visit.
December 10, 2016Sarah A.Verified patient
Clean facility with state of the art equipment. Lovely doctor and assistants and technicians. Quick, easy, and comfortable!
December 13, 2018Yaritza M.Verified patient
my appointment was great! Dr. Perkins was very nice, very direct and took her time. I will deffinitly be seeing her again.
October 10, 2017barbara M.Verified patient
Dr.Perkins was very pleasant n professional. The office workers was also on schedule and polite. Great experience overall
December 30, 2016Jouvonia F.Verified patient
Dr. Perkins is a breath of fresh air. She is a great listener and actually provides eye contact. So glad I found her.
April 27, 2022Sophia B.Verified patient
Doctor was very thorough. Great beside manner. The intake nurse was very nice as well.
March 11, 2025Dekeisha B.Verified patient
Ms. Perkins is a great communicator. She explained everything to me in great detail. I have no complaints.
September 28, 2023Initials hidden
One of the best Doctors I've ever had. She really listens and pays great attention.
In short she's got your back.
November 16, 2020Rich C.Verified patientVideo visit
She was helpful and interested in what I had to say. This was my first visit with her, but she seemed knowledgeable.
More than 1 year agoDaniel F.Verified patient
She was amazing. Her bedside manner is great. I am a new patient of hers and we managed to get all the bases covered.
May 22, 2016Initials hidden
Dr. Perkins is very thorough and patient. I love that I can see all my information and communicate with her online.
June 19, 2017Shakeyla T.Verified patient
Visit was great. Dr. Perkins was very kind and explained everything to me, very thoroughly. I'll definitely go back!
January 17, 2017Jordan B.Verified patient
Dr. Perkins was very attentive. She asked the right questions and listened. She also made me feel very comfortable!
More than 1 year agoAndrea M.Verified patient
Dr Perkins is caring and addressed all of my concerns during my visit. I would highly recommend her as a doctor.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
GREAT ATTENTION TO DETAIL. Really spent the time to get to know me and my daily habits, etc. Very, very thorough.
January 27, 2017Dani M.Verified patient
I had a great experience with Dr. Perkins. She was very thorough and attentive with great bedside manner.
November 24, 2022Debbora G.Verified patient
She is patient, up to date with the latest research, empathetic, and straightforward. It was a great experience
August 10, 2017Initials hidden
Incredible staff & fantastic doctor. Best visit experience I've ever had.
April 9, 2025Mayra Y.Verified patient
Timely, thorough and efficient service. Doctor was a great communicator and addressed all of my concerns.
July 15, 2022Selly F.Verified patient
Dr. Perkins was very friendly and more helpful than any doctor I've visited before! Would definitely recommend
August 1, 2018Cara W.Verified patient
Arlene was very sweet and thorough with the entire process. She was very patient for all the questions I had.
January 5, 2017Shannon L.Verified patient
Great MD. Listened attentively to everything that I had to say. She was straight forward and to the point.
September 3, 2020Shonika W.Verified patient
Dr. Perkins takes the time to listen and thoroughly assessed me. I think she has got great bedside manner.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
I've been a patient of Dr Perkins for several years now and find her thorough and pleasant.
January 9, 2024Kalia F.Verified patient
My visits go well as usual. She get straight to the point and always explain things to make me understand.
January 11, 2018Shavone S.Verified patient
Dr. Perkins is very patient, attentive, honest and thorough. She provides great service while being human.
April 28, 2020Latoya G.Verified patientVideo visit
Doctor Perkins is very pleasant, knowledgeable, professional and funny. Would highly recommend.
March 21, 2023James F.Verified patient
Dr Perkins takes her time to hear all your concerns. She’s punctual and I would definitely recommend her.
June 10, 2020R H.Verified patientVideo visit
Professional and to the point. Also asks about mental and emotional health as well, which I really liked.
More than 1 year agoKayla I.Verified patient
This review was for a video visit. I will write a better one when I see Dr. Perkins in person net month.
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenVideo visit
Dr Perkins is always attentive and listens to what your issues are and addresses them all. Very kind.
December 30, 2021R H.Verified patient
As my first visit with Dr. Perkins, I was pleased and look forward to meeting with her in person soon.
More than 1 year agoKathy M.Verified patientVideo visit
Very professional, thorough with the examination, and addressed my concerns. Overall, a great provider.
January 2, 2019Initials hidden
Dr. Perkins is an excellent doctor with great bed side manners. She is compassionate and knowledgeable.
July 11, 2018Anetta L.Verified patient
Dr. Perkins is great! She and her staff are kind, funny and thorough. Best doc I've had in a long time!
July 12, 2017Suzanne H.Verified patient
Amazing service by all of the stuff in the office. Friendly demeanor and beyond helpful and comforting.
September 28, 2016Amanda H.Verified patient
Dr. Perkins was very kind & adressed nearly all my concerns. I will definitely be returning to see her.
July 28, 2016Francheska D.Verified patient
I arrived very early but the wait was still pretty short. Everyone I was saw was warm and professional.
February 28, 2017Kathleen B.Verified patient
Great experience ! Dr Perkins was caring and thorough. Im so relieved I found her ! Highly reccomend.
March 30, 2018Myra A.Verified patient
She was very professional, very kind and up to date the latest medicines and remedies. 100 recommend.
More than 1 year agoAmy B.Verified patient
She was thorough and listened and took action on the things I was concerned about. Fantastic doctor!!
January 18, 2018Stephanie H.Verified patient
Gray experience, definitely made me feel comfortable upon first visit. I would highly recommend.
April 21, 2022Collette H.Verified patient
Dr. Perkins was very thorough and attentive. She addressed all my concerns. Very happy with my new
More than 1 year agoLaura G.Verified patient
other then the very long wait after my appointment time to see the doctor, everything else was fine.
More than 1 year agoBrian P.Verified patient
Dr. Perkins was easy to talk to, and helped me with any questions I had. I will definitely be back!
July 24, 2017Morgan G.Verified patient
Dr. Perkins is thorough, personable, and takes the time to explain everything to me, which is great.
February 27, 2017Kimberly C.Verified patient
The doctor had a great bedside manner and she listened to me, it was a great appointment.
June 12, 2023John M.Verified patient
Way too long of a wait time. Way too many apologies with no real effort to recrify the situation.
June 13, 2017Richard E.Verified patient
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What practice does Dr. Arlene Perkins work with?
Dr. Arlene Perkins works with Sunrise Medical.
Where is Dr. Arlene Perkins's office located?
Dr. Arlene Perkins's office is located at 815 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11238.
Which board certifications does Dr. Arlene Perkins have?
Dr. Arlene Perkins is certified by American Board of Internal Medicine.
What languages does Dr. Arlene Perkins speak?
Dr. Arlene Perkins speaks English.
How do patients rate Dr. Arlene Perkins in reviews?
1243 patients have reviewed Dr. Arlene Perkins. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.82/5. They have a 4.85/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.23/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.