What patients are saying
Overall rating
4.77
Average wait time
4.61
Bedside manner
4.80
“? The only thing Zodoc didn’t mention about this doctor is that you have to pay for a $2000 membership in order to see the doctor again.? Therefore, making it harder to be able to see the same doctor next time. I would have wanted to meet with a doctor that could potentially become my new PCP but now I still have to find a PCP.”
Initials hiddenDecember 6, 2023
“I really enjoyed my time with Dr. Ora. She was a great listener. we went into detail of my history and my concerns. She made me feel extremely comfortable and actioned on my concerns, which was was much appreciated. I would definitely recommend her.”
Initials hiddenOctober 18, 2022
About Dr. Ora Pearlstein
Please note that Dr. Ora Pearlstein practices CONCIERGE MEDICINE with Downtown Private Health. The Concierge Medicine Program provides personalized care with ease of scheduling appointments, longer appointment times, 24/7 connectivity with the doctor, personal health coaching, and connectivity to a nationwide network of pre-vetted doctors. You will be asked to join the Concierge Program in order to receive continued care.
Dr. Ora Pearlstein received her Bachelor of Arts from Barnard College of Columbia University, and her medical degree from the University of Maryland School of Medicine. She completed her residency training in Internal Medicine at the Harvard Program at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, MA. She is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine at NYU School of Medicine where she continues her active role in medical education. She is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. She has been providing primary care in NYC for over 20 years!
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Education and background
Practice names
Hospital affiliations
- NYU Langone Health
Board certifications
- American Board of Internal Medicine
Education and training
- Medical School - University of Maryland, Doctor of Medicine
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Residency in Internal Medicine
- Barnard College (Bachelor's)
Professional memberships
- American College of Physicians
- Society of General Internal Medicine
Awards and publications
- Castle Connolly Top Doctor
- Assistant Clinical Professor at NYU
- Alpha Omega Alpha Honor medical Society
Languages spoken
- English
Provider's gender
Female
NPI number
1821059643
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.77
Wait time
4.61
Bedside manner
4.80
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Very clean, professional, informative, and nice. Everything you could possibly want in a doctor, medical office, and staff.
October 25, 2017Jeff T.Verified patient
I'm very happy about my visit with Dr.Ora. she very pleasant, patient and soft spoken. I will recommend her to anyone.
February 14, 2017Rea B.Verified patient
Very positive- Dr. Pearlstein was very professional and ver accommodating. I highly recommend her.
August 8, 2018Linda L.Verified patient
Dr. Pearlstein was very personable and thorough. Good first appointment - nothing negative to say.
January 11, 2016Barbara S.Verified patient
The dr was great. The nurse and front desk definitely had an awkward, upset communication.
January 9, 2023Dana T.Verified patient
Dr. Pearlstein was great. I came to the visit with questions and we went through all my concerns.
June 16, 2015Initials hidden
I would not see Dr. Pearlstein for a pap smear. I would recommend going to an OBGYN instead.
October 20, 2016Jessica W.Verified patient
Dr.Ora Pearlstein is very kind & considerate, always trying to be helpful and accommodating.
May 17, 2016Denisse B.Verified patient
Dr. Pearlstein was very thorough and and you can tell she really care about her patients.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Dr Pearlstein is great, she is listens and make several recommendations for my ailments.
February 6, 2016Marsha U.Verified patient
Very knowledgeable but not very outgoing, I prefer my doctors to be more talkative
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Very friendly and professional, would recommend Dr. Pearlstein to my friends.
June 14, 2022Thomas E.Verified patient
It was a great experience and the Dr. Listened and gave me great feedback.
November 3, 2022Jhonell P.Verified patient
Dr. Pearstein is very sharp, thoughtful and professional. Highly recommend her.
January 4, 2018Michael G.Verified patient
This was not my first visit. Love that she takes her time and answers questions
More than 1 year agoKathia B.Verified patient
Dr. Pearlstein was very nice and thorough, she listened to all of my concerns.
More than 1 year agoDT
Brief and rushed appointment. Spent not more than 5 minutes with the doctor.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Very efficient, thorough, and caring. Everything you need and want in a PC
August 20, 2015Initials hidden
so lovely! i finally have a PCP in NYC i can trust cares
May 11, 2022Initials hidden
I thought she was great. Very personable and professional.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Very nice office, great staff. Not too long of a wait.
More than 1 year agoED
? The only thing Zodoc didn’t mention about this doctor is that you have to pay for a $2000 membership in order to see the doctor again.? Therefore, making it harder to be able to see the same doctor next time. I would have wanted to meet with a doctor that could potentially become my new PCP but now I still have to find a PCP.
December 6, 2023Initials hidden
Consummate professional!!
August 31, 2023Antyon D.Verified patient
Doctor is part of a concierge practice with an annual membership fee. This should be disclosed prior to making the appointment! Any follow up would require me to join the practice for a hefty fee.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
I really enjoyed my time with Dr. Ora. She was a great listener. we went into detail of my history and my concerns. She made me feel extremely comfortable and actioned on my concerns, which was was much appreciated. I would definitely recommend her.
October 18, 2022Initials hidden
She is a sweet doctor but I was a little thrown off when I learned that this is a concierge practice and that I would have to pay an annual membership if I wanted to continue seeing her.. that should be disclosed before scheduling the appt. I would only recommend if you want to pay additional $$ out of pocket aside from your insurance.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Dr. Pearlstein was very friendly and knowledgeable! She listened to everything I had to say and gave a lot of helpful suggestions. She made me feel very comfortable on my first visit, and she definitely made me feel comfortable enough to come back.
June 8, 2022Nadia D.Verified patient
The office staff were so friendly and helpful. Dr. Pearlstein was knowledgeable and listened to my concerns. I would recommend her and this office to anyone!
April 27, 2022Taylor S.Verified patient
Overall great!
April 4, 2022Ojaswee R.Verified patient
I saw the physician’s assistant who was absolutely great. One of the receptionists was a bit unpleasant in her demeanor and manner. Despite her off putting personality the PA was and the tech who took my blood and EKG were pleasant enough to offset her not so customer friendly attitude
October 15, 2018Larry G.Verified patient
She was very straight to the point, asked plenty of questions to get an understanding of my medical history. Looking forward to having her as my PCP.
March 28, 2018Alexandra N.Verified patient
Dr. Pearlstein is amazing, knowledgable, Harvard-trained, warm, empathetic. But her office, and NYU in general is a nightmare. I was taken to collections twice because they sent the bill to 2 separate wrong addresses.
More than 1 year agoPeter M.Verified patient
Techincally I only saw Dr. Ora Pearlstein for a brief moment but her physician's assistant Lindsay Esposito was incredible. She was personable, intelligent and listened to what I needed above and beyond. I believe they always work as a team so as this duo I definitely recommend them.
September 13, 2017Leigh Ann B.Verified patient
I saw Dr. Pearlstein for the first time after terrible experience& lack of care with my previous doctor. She is really nice& kind& caring- she actually listens to your problem, family history, does a thorough exam& explains things well. She did not rush me at all. Good doctors are surprisingly hard to find and I am glad I've found someone I like! Highly recommend her
June 21, 2017Soojung A.Verified patient
Whole staff was the professional and courtesy. Physician was knowledgae and inquisitive. They werent trying to rush me out the door for the next patient.
June 15, 2017Initials hidden
I had two appointments with Dr. Pearlstein, the first was fine, the second was not so great. I was on the hunt for a new primary care physician, so the first time I went in for a check up, and to get a new birth control prescription (for a different medication, as the one I was on was giving me some problems). This appointment was at Downtown Primary Care's old office near NYU, and while their actual office was a bit difficult to find within the building, the space was nice. At this appointment, I was actually mainly seen by the Physician's Assistant, who's name I don't remember, but she was LOVELY. Very professional, competent, but also warm and sweet, and made me feel comfortable. Dr. Pearlstein came in at the end and went over the RX she wanted to prescribe, and it was all fine. I felt good about the treatment, good about the appointment, etc. I also received a follow up call from the P.A. about a week later to go over some reports from the first appointment, which was really great.
Then the office moved, which is always a bummer. Of course it's not their fault and doesn't reflect poorly on their practice at all, but location is a major factor in why I chose them as my primary care practice. But regardless, I'd been happy with my first appointment and was happy to travel downtown for a second appointment probably a year later. That second appointment was a little rough. I just needed to get their sign-off to renew a prescription, then wanted to ask about another issue I'd been experiencing. I arrived on time, waited nearly 40 minutes for someone to call my name. And then I was asked to wait in a room that was full of unpacked boxes, sitting on a metal folding chair (it wasn't an exam room, there was no exam chair or table or anything). I waited there with no idea what was going on for 10 mins. Then Dr. Pearlstein came in and asked what I'd come in for, I started to explain, and she said that actually I should keep waiting until the exam room across the hall was empty. So another 5 mins, then she came back in. The appointment itself was more or less fine, but she seemed distracted and rushed. I spent some time explaining my issue to her, and she asked a couple of really basic questions ("Have you tried keeping track of what you're eating?" "Yes." "Do you have any food allergies?" "No.") and then was kind of like, "Huh. Well, I'm not really sure...maybe just keep an eye on it and see what happens?". Which is, I mean, exactly what I'd been doing and not the answer you expect or want to hear from a doctor. So I kind of just left uncomfortably and with no answers, and also really feeling like she didn't care about me as a patient. So. She's totally competent, I have no doubt, but a 50/50 track record doesn't instill confidence in me. I'm looking for a new doctor MAINLY because the location of Dr. Pearlstein new office is so inconvenient for me, to be clear, not because I think she's awful. Just wasn't a good experience for me.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Very professional, friendly, thorough.
February 23, 2017Nancy G.Verified patient
Dr. Pearlstein has been my wife's and my internist for several years. She is exceptionally caring and communicative, and practices medicine in an informed and concerned manner. We highly recommend her!
March 7, 2017Bradley K.Verified patient
I was a first day patient, with a history of kidney stones, and high cholesterol, She conducted a patient ( no pun intended) review of my history, and a thorough exam. Glad am under her care.
February 16, 2017Dianna S.Verified patient
I'd had conflicting reports from a couple of specialists, and Dr. Pearlstein listened to everything and then talked me through it, explaining in detail and answering all my questions. She really put my mind at ease.
February 15, 2017Emily B.Verified patient
There was a mix-up with my appointment time because of ZocDoc and she apologized and assured me it wasn't because of her office. She was very sweet and patient!
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Second time seeing Dr Pearlstein, she answered all of my questions and offered solutions to the problems I came to her with. Little bit of a wait, but appointment was efficient and labwork was drawn quickly. Would definitely recommend.
January 23, 2017Initials hidden
Dr. Ora was Excellent I think she is the best.She explain to me all the exam she was going to do.I am switch my primary care to Dr. Ora.
January 4, 2017Vijay B.Verified patient
After my long time primary care provider retired i needed a new one and Dr. Pearlstein came highly recommended. She is complete in her assessment of the patient and really takes the time to listen to the patient. I have always found my visits more then satisfactory.
The few times i was ill and had to get in right away i saw the PA who was also fantastic. I know i am in good hands with Downtown Primary.
October 28, 2016Jill F.Verified patient
Dr. Pearlstein is really really lovely and made me feel super comfortable and I am easily uncomfortable when going to a general doctor. I felt heard and like my time wasn't rushed.
July 16, 2016Jelisa B.Verified patient
Dr Pearlstein was great on the day. Very friendly and listened well. However, it has been 2 weeks since I visited and I have still not relieved my results despite calling them and asking once already. Big let down and very frustrating.
April 18, 2016Graeme M.Verified patient
Doctor Pearlstein was wonderful, she did apologize for the 11 min delay. She paid full attentions to me, acknowledged all my concerns and aligned with me to make me feel comfortable with my decisions. I did get some blood drawn and the other staff told me she is the best and will contact me with my results. The fact that the team loved her and had positive feedback regarding her work ethics made me feel comfortable with my decision to choose her.
March 9, 2016Dignora C.Verified patient
She is always very thorough and takes the time needed. She is very knowledgeable and I always feel that I'm in very good care. The nurses and office staff are also nice and organized.
February 23, 2016Initials hidden
Met with Dr. Pearlstein today, she was wonderful. Very nice and throughly explained everything she was doing and all procedures. She will definetly be my primary doctor going forward.
January 19, 2016Megan I.Verified patient
Dr. Pearlstein is knowledgable and caring.
More than 1 year agoAbby S.Verified patient
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Which hospital is Dr. Ora Pearlstein affiliated with?
Dr. Ora Pearlstein is affiliated with NYU Langone Health.
What practice does Dr. Ora Pearlstein work with?
Dr. Ora Pearlstein works with Downtown Private Health.
Where is Dr. Ora Pearlstein's office located?
Dr. Ora Pearlstein has 2 office locations in New York, view full addresses on Dr. Pearlstein's profile.
Which board certifications does Dr. Ora Pearlstein have?
Dr. Ora Pearlstein is certified by American Board of Internal Medicine.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Ora Pearlstein?
Dr. Ora Pearlstein frequently sees patients for Allergy Consultation, Annual Physical, Chiropractic Consultation, Foot Consultation, and Illness. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Ora Pearlstein on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Ora Pearlstein speak?
Dr. Ora Pearlstein speaks English.
How do patients rate Dr. Ora Pearlstein in reviews?
497 patients have reviewed Dr. Ora Pearlstein. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.77/5. They have a 4.8/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.61/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.