Dr. Paul Smith, MD, New York, NY | Infectious Disease Specialist

About Dr. Paul Smith

Paul T. Smith, MD FACP is a dual board-certified physician in both internal medicine and infectious diseases. Dr. Smith sees patients as a primary care doctor and/or as a specialist in infectious diseases. His clinical areas of interest in infectious diseases include the management of HIV infection, COVID-19, hepatitis B infection, hepatitis C infection, the work up of unexplained fevers (FUO), treatment of skin and soft tissue infections including MRSA, treatment of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) including syphilis and monkeypox, treatment of complicated urinary tract infections, evaluation and treatment of tick borne illnesses, travel related infections including malaria as well as infectious diarrhea (bacterial and parasitic) as well as the management of Clostridium difficile infection. He also provides counseling regarding HIV and sexually transmitted disease prevention, including HIV PrEP for high-risk individuals as well as consultation on infection control measures. He also administers a wide range of vaccinations including HPV and meningitis to high risk individuals. Dr. Smith also practices travel medicine and is a licensed Yellow Fever designated physician. In his practice, he advises travelers on foreign travel precautions as well as administers recommended and/or required vaccinations and medications needed for safe travel abroad. He also has appointments available for returning travelers who may come back ill from their destinations. Dr. Smith has been named by his peers to the Super Doctors® list for three consecutive years, including 2026.

Areas of expertise

This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.

Chronic high blood pressure

Other popular visit reasons

Annual Pap Smear / GYN Exam

Annual Physical

Drug Allergy

Dust Allergy

ENT Consultation

Illness

Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome

Psychiatry Consultation

Annual Pap Smear / GYN Exam

Annual Physical

Drug Allergy

Dust Allergy

Office location

Concorde Medical Group / Northwell Health

525 W 36th St, New York, NY 10018

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Education and background

Practice names

Concorde Medical Group/Northwell Health

Board certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine
Infectious Disease (American Board of Internal Medicine)

Education and training

Medical School - Hahnemann University School Of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine
New York Hospital – Cornell Medical Center, Residency in Internal Medicine
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Residency in Internal Medicine
Yale University, Fellowship in Infectious Disease

Awards and publications

Castle Connolly Top Doctor
Top Doctors by Castle Connolly, 2011–2024
Best Doctors Issue, New York Magazine, 2013, 2017, 2020–2023

Languages spoken

English

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1861595720

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Frequently asked questions

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Is Dr. Paul Smith accepting new patients?

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What practice does Dr. Paul Smith work with?

Dr. Paul Smith works with Concorde Medical Group/Northwell Health.

Where is Dr. Paul Smith's office located?

Dr. Paul Smith's office is located at 525 W 36th St, New York, NY 10018.

Which board certifications does Dr. Paul Smith have?

Dr. Paul Smith is certified by American Board of Internal Medicine and Infectious Disease (American Board of Internal Medicine).

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Paul Smith?

Dr. Paul Smith frequently sees patients for Annual Pap Smear / GYN Exam, Annual Physical, ENT Consultation, Illness, and Psychiatry Consultation. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Paul Smith on their profile.