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315 verified EmblemHealth (formerly known as GHI) Ear, Nose & Throat Doctors in Queens, NY
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Family Nurse Practitioner
5.00
·3 reviews
12 mi · 450 7th St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Out-of-network
Also offers video visits · Accepting new patients · Highly recommended · Expertise in chronic diabetes + 1 more ·
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Dr. Gloria E. Sabido is a distinguished Family Nurse Practitioner experience in patient care, clinical leadership, and healthcare operations. She currently serves as the Director and Provider at Globensa Family Healthcare in New Jersey, where she delivers comprehensive and compassionate care to pati...Click to read more
Family Nurse Practitioner
12 mi · 450 7th St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Out-of-network
Also offers video visits · Accepting new patients ·
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Robert Pohida is an Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner with a strong foundation in acute care, chronic disease management, and comprehensive patient assessment. With years of experience as a Registered Nurse across emergency, telemetry, step-down, medical-surgical, orthopedic, neurolo...Click to read more
Internist
5.00
·3 reviews
Prompt attention. Listens to all your concerns. Great staff! by RAClick to read more
12 mi · 316 Monastery Pl, Ste A, Union City, NJ 07087
Out-of-network
Also offers video visits · Accepting new patients · Highly recommended · Excellent wait time · Expertise in chronic diabetes + 2 more ·
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I am a board-certified Internal Medicine physician with over a decade of diverse experience in hospitalist roles, outpatient care, and telemedicine across the tri-state area. I earned my medical degree from Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine in New York in 2015 and completed my internal medicine ...Click to read more
Family Nurse Practitioner
5.00
·3 reviews
12.5 mi · 621 John F. Kennedy Blvd, Union City, NJ 07087
Out-of-network
Also offers video visits · Accepting new patients · Expertise in chronic diabetes + 1 more ·
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Dr. Gloria E. Sabido is a distinguished Family Nurse Practitioner experience in patient care, clinical leadership, and healthcare operations. She currently serves as the Director and Provider at Globensa Family Healthcare in New Jersey, where she delivers comprehensive and compassionate care to pati...Click to read more
Family Nurse Practitioner
12.5 mi · 621 John F. Kennedy Blvd, Union City, NJ 07087
Out-of-network
Also offers video visits · Accepting new patients ·
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Robert Pohida is an Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner with a strong foundation in acute care, chronic disease management, and comprehensive patient assessment. With years of experience as a Registered Nurse across emergency, telemetry, step-down, medical-surgical, orthopedic, neurolo...Click to read more
Family Nurse Practitioner
5.00
·3 reviews
12.5 mi · 621 JFK Blvd, North Bergen, NJ 07087
Out-of-network
Also offers video visits · Accepting new patients · Highly recommended · Expertise in chronic diabetes + 1 more ·
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Dr. Gloria E. Sabido is a distinguished Family Nurse Practitioner experience in patient care, clinical leadership, and healthcare operations. She currently serves as the Director and Provider at Globensa Family Healthcare in New Jersey, where she delivers comprehensive and compassionate care to pati...Click to read more
Family Nurse Practitioner
12.5 mi · 621 JFK Blvd, North Bergen, NJ 07087
Out-of-network
Also offers video visits · Accepting new patients ·
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Robert Pohida is an Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner with a strong foundation in acute care, chronic disease management, and comprehensive patient assessment. With years of experience as a Registered Nurse across emergency, telemetry, step-down, medical-surgical, orthopedic, neurolo...Click to read more
Family Nurse Practitioner
5.00
·3 reviews
12.5 mi · 143 Palisade Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306
Out-of-network
Also offers video visits · Accepting new patients · Expertise in chronic diabetes + 1 more ·
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Dr. Gloria E. Sabido is a distinguished Family Nurse Practitioner experience in patient care, clinical leadership, and healthcare operations. She currently serves as the Director and Provider at Globensa Family Healthcare in New Jersey, where she delivers comprehensive and compassionate care to pati...Click to read more
Family Nurse Practitioner
12.5 mi · 143 Palisade Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306
Out-of-network
Also offers video visits · Accepting new patients ·
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Robert Pohida is an Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner with a strong foundation in acute care, chronic disease management, and comprehensive patient assessment. With years of experience as a Registered Nurse across emergency, telemetry, step-down, medical-surgical, orthopedic, neurolo...Click to read more
Physician Assistant (ENT)
5.00
·29 reviews
i will give a A plus for the Staff ,they are very pleasant i will recommend them to anyone - Mar 13, 2026 by Yolene J.Click to read more
12.5 mi · 260 Ave X, Brooklyn, NY 11223
Out-of-network
Accepting new patients · Highly recommended ·
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Yana Grigoryeva is a dedicated and highly-qualified Physician Assistant with a solid foundation across multiple healthcare settings, including gastroenterology, family medicine, and surgery. She provides compassionate, patient-centered care for a wide range of ear, nose, and throat concerns, helping...Click to read more
Family Nurse Practitioner
13 mi · 3000 John F. Kennedy Blvd, Jersey City, NJ 07306
Out-of-network
Also offers video visits · Accepting new patients ·
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Robert Pohida is an Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner with a strong foundation in acute care, chronic disease management, and comprehensive patient assessment. With years of experience as a Registered Nurse across emergency, telemetry, step-down, medical-surgical, orthopedic, neurolo...Click to read more
Family Nurse Practitioner
5.00
·3 reviews
13 mi · 3000 John F. Kennedy Blvd, Jersey City, NJ 07306
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Also offers video visits · Accepting new patients · Expertise in chronic diabetes + 1 more ·
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Dr. Gloria E. Sabido is a distinguished Family Nurse Practitioner experience in patient care, clinical leadership, and healthcare operations. She currently serves as the Director and Provider at Globensa Family Healthcare in New Jersey, where she delivers comprehensive and compassionate care to pati...Click to read more
Family Nurse Practitioner
5.00
·3 reviews
14.5 mi · 152 Stevens Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07305
Out-of-network
Also offers video visits · Accepting new patients · Highly recommended · Expertise in chronic diabetes + 1 more ·
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Dr. Gloria E. Sabido is a distinguished Family Nurse Practitioner experience in patient care, clinical leadership, and healthcare operations. She currently serves as the Director and Provider at Globensa Family Healthcare in New Jersey, where she delivers comprehensive and compassionate care to pati...Click to read more
Family Nurse Practitioner
14.5 mi · 152 Stevens Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07305
Out-of-network
Also offers video visits · Accepting new patients ·
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Robert Pohida is an Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner with a strong foundation in acute care, chronic disease management, and comprehensive patient assessment. With years of experience as a Registered Nurse across emergency, telemetry, step-down, medical-surgical, orthopedic, neurolo...Click to read more
Physician Assistant (Allergy)
5.00
·3 reviews
15.5 mi · 120 Bethpage Rd, Ste 310, Hicksville,, NY 11801
Out-of-network
Accepting new patients · Highly recommended ·
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Maria Escobar Quinonez is a dedicated Physician Assistant with a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from St. Joseph’s University. She practices at the Allergy, Asthma, and Sinus Center of Long Island, serving patients in Hicksville, Babylon, and Brentwood, NY. Maria is committed to pro...Click to read more
Family Nurse Practitioner
5.00
·3 reviews
16 mi · 855 Broadway, Bayonne, NJ 07002
Out-of-network
Also offers video visits · Accepting new patients · Highly recommended · Expertise in chronic diabetes + 1 more ·
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Dr. Gloria E. Sabido is a distinguished Family Nurse Practitioner experience in patient care, clinical leadership, and healthcare operations. She currently serves as the Director and Provider at Globensa Family Healthcare in New Jersey, where she delivers comprehensive and compassionate care to pati...Click to read more
Family Nurse Practitioner
16 mi · 855 Broadway, Bayonne, NJ 07002
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Also offers video visits · Accepting new patients ·
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Robert Pohida is an Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner with a strong foundation in acute care, chronic disease management, and comprehensive patient assessment. With years of experience as a Registered Nurse across emergency, telemetry, step-down, medical-surgical, orthopedic, neurolo...Click to read more
Family Nurse Practitioner (Virtual)
Nyack, NY
Out-of-network
Accepting new patients · Offers video visits · Expertise in depression ·
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Why is this happening to ME? To my child? Is this just how it is? After all, I've done everything right. I've tried different doctors and numerous medications, and not only am I not getting better, but I'm also dealing with side effects! If this sounds familiar, you are not alone. Hope can be one of...Click to read more
Nurse Practitioner (Virtual)
Smyrna, NY
Out-of-network
Accepting new patients · Offers video visits ·
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My name is Gehan Morel and I am a nurse practitioner and primary care provider. I believe the role of a primary care provider is to serve as the central point of support for a patient’s overall health, addressing both physical and behavioral needs. I strive to ask thoughtful questions, actively list...Click to read more
Family Physician (Virtual)
4.65
·339 reviews
A million times better than my previous primary care doctors! I am really happy we switched. by DBClick to read more
Smyrna, NY
Out-of-network
Accepting new patients · 25+ years of experience · Offers video visits · Excellent wait time · Expertise in stroke + 4 more ·
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Dr. Todd Jacobs is a dedicated and highly experienced Family Practice physician with over 20 years of expertise in providing compassionate, patient-centered care. As the Medical Director of Loyal Medical Group, he leads with a commitment to excellence, ensuring the highest standards of medical pract...Click to read more
Family Nurse Practitioner (Virtual)
Smyrna, NY
Out-of-network
Accepting new patients · Offers video visits ·
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Ms. Rebecca Martel is a caring family nurse practitioner who sees patients and families at her private practice, offering virtual appointments. She earned a master's degree in adult health nursing from Simmons University as part of her formal education. Ms. Martel is dedicated to improving her patie...Click to read more
Internist (Virtual)
4.98
·206 reviews
Dr Ilkhani is so very easy to speak with. She is thorough and speaks to you so that you can understand. - Sep 18, 2018 by Elaine T.Click to read more
Smyrna, NY
Out-of-network
Accepting new patients · Offers video visits · Highly recommended · Excellent wait time · Expertise in chronic diabetes + 7 more ·
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We believe a better primary care practice exists where you can receive high-quality, individualized care, and your healthcare provider feels more like a friend. Dr. Ladan Ilkhani, who earned her Doctor of Medicine from St. George's University, has been board certified in Internal Medicine and pra...Click to read more
Adult Nurse Practitioner (Virtual)
Smyrna, NY
Out-of-network
Accepting new patients · Offers video visits ·
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I spent my early nursing career working as an oncology and bone marrow transplant nurse and saw firsthand how our current health care system is keeping people sick and normalizing illness. I earned my Master's in Nursing from New York University, where I studied adult primary care with a holistic s...Click to read more
Bariatric Physician (Virtual)
Smyrna, NY
Out-of-network
Accepting new patients · Offers video visits ·
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To meet the health needs of children and adults in and around Mequon, Wisconsin, the team at Halo MD offers the latest advances in diagnostic technologies and customized treatments. Led by board-certified family medicine physician Matthew Leafblad, MD, who earned his Doctor of Medicine from Ross Uni...Click to read more
Family Physician (Virtual)
5.00
·1 review
Great experience and great doctor. - Jun 30, 2023 by Trong N.Click to read more
Smyrna, NY
Out-of-network
Accepting new patients · Offers video visits · Highly recommended · Excellent wait timeExpertise in pneumonia and respiratory infections + 1 more
Family Psychiatric & Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Virtual)
4.72
·54 reviews
I love my experience with Zocdoc for the first time. Everyone was nice and helped me out with everything. - Jun 10, 2025 by Pamelo P.Click to read more
Smyrna, NY
Out-of-network
Accepting new patients · Offers video visits · Excellent wait time ·
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Dr. Sandrah Cleophat, MSN, PhD, APRN, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC, is a highly accomplished and compassionate Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) with over 20 years of experience in patient care, medical research, and healthcare leadership. Holding dual board certifications as a Family Nurse Practitioner...Click to read more
Family Nurse Practitioner (Virtual)
4.38
·13 reviews
I recently saw Ebony and I had an exceptional experience. As soon as my appointment began she made me feel comfortable and listened to all of my concerns with patience and understanding. Her knowledge and professionalism were evident throughout the entire visit, and she took the time to explain my t...Click to read more
Smyrna, NY
Out-of-network
Accepting new patients · Offers video visits ·
Family Nurse Practitioner
4.00
·1 review
2.5 mi · 136-36 39th Ave, 7th FL, Flushing, NY 11354
Out-of-network
Also offers video visitsAccepting new patients
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Ear, Nose & Throat Doctor
4.83
·1851 reviews
Dr. Chan is kind, patient, and informative, as are his staff! - Dec 19, 2019 by Tina D.Click to read more
10 mi · 202 Canal St, Ste 602, New York, NY 10013
Out-of-network
Accepting new patients · Highly recommended · Excellent wait time · Expertise in hearing loss and impairment + 1 more ·
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Please kindly cancel your appointment on Zocdoc if you are unable to keep it. Dr. Chan is a board-certified otolaryngologist who handles a wide range of ear, nose, and throat problems and is fellowship-trained in facial plastic surgery. He earned his Doctor of Medicine from Rutgers, The State Unive...Click to read more
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Internist (Virtual)
Queens, NY
Out-of-network
Accepting new patients · Offers video visits · Expertise in sepsis + 1 more ·
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Concierge Medicine Model. We are a membership-based model of care. Service Area: -Nassau, Suffolk, Brooklyn, Queens and Manhattan Includes: -Comprehensive medical evaluation -Orders for comprehensive lab and imaging tests -Referrals to Specialists -Referral for Whole Genome Testing -Access to your...Click to read more
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OB-GYN
4.38
·48 reviews
Very kind and smart, with so much information to what we should do. by AMClick to read more
9.5 mi · 912 Columbus Avenue, New York, NY 10025
Out-of-network
Accepting new patients · 25 years of experience · Expertise in chronic high blood pressure + 1 more ·
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Dr. Janine Kramer is a reliable and accomplished internist. She works at her private practice, treating various complex chronic disorders in adults. She is also affiliated with Flushing Hospital Medical Center. As part of her educational training, Dr. Kramer acquired her medical degree from the NY...Click to read more
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Family Physician
11.5 mi · 2968 Ave X, Brooklyn, NY 11235
Out-of-network
Accepting new patients · Expertise in upper respiratory infection (uri) + 9 more ·
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Dr. Walter Rogers brings over 30 years of clinical experience to New York Medical and Vascular Care. Board-certified in family medicine, he is widely respected for his thoughtful, patient-centered approach to primary care. Dr. Rogers began his medical education at Kuban State Medical University, ear...Click to read more
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Primary Care Doctor (Virtual)
4.07
·14 reviews
New York, NY
Out-of-network
Accepting new patients · Offers video visits · Expertise in chronic high blood pressure + 2 more ·
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IMPORTANT: Do not book unless you have a PPO with Out-Of-Network Coverage or are willing to pay out of pocket. Dr. LePera, a graduate of Eastern Virginia Medical School with a Doctor of Medicine degree and completed residency in General Surgery at Saint Barnabas Medical Center, is working in conj...Click to read more
Internist (Virtual)
5.00
·12 reviews
Kind, knowledgeable, and thorough. He listened and tailored treatment based on my needs by ASClick to read more
Smyrna, NY
Out-of-network
Accepting new patients · Offers video visits · Highly recommended · Excellent wait time ·
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Standard appointment fee is $250 for new visits, with medically complex visits ranging from $350 to $400. Standard follow-up appointment fee is $125. I am a board-certified Infectious Disease Specialist, Internist, and Critical Care Medicine Specialist with prior experience as a nocturnist and ho...Click to read more
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Physician Assistant (Virtual)
5.00
·14 reviews
Zareen is amazing and always listens to any of my needs. I have worked with her several times and always recommend her to others! by CCClick to read more
Smyrna, NY
Out-of-network
Accepting new patients · Offers video visits · Highly recommended · Excellent wait time ·
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Zareen Parvez, PA-C, MBA-C, graduated from Stony Brook University with a Bachelor's in Physician Assistant Studies and has been practicing for over two decades. She has experience in critical care, emergency medicine, primary care, and surgical specialties. Zareen is excited to be a part of Wellness...Click to read more
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Family Nurse Practitioner (Virtual)
4.00
·1 review
Smyrna, NY
Out-of-network
Accepting new patients · Offers video visits ·
Next available: Sun, Apr 26
Nurse Practitioner
5.00
·2 reviews
1 mi · 13807 Queens Blvd, Jamaica, NY 11435
Out-of-network
Also offers video visits · Accepting new patients · Highly recommended
Ear, Nose & Throat Doctor (Virtual)
4.92
·293 reviews
Fabulous! Knowledgeable, friendly. Immaculate offices and treatment - Jun 18, 2015 by Pinar G.Click to read more
New York, NY
Out-of-network
Accepting new patients · 25+ years of experience · Offers video visits · Highly recommended · Excellent wait time ·
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Dr. Rosemary Desloge is an Ear, Nose, and Throat doctor-otolaryngologist-in New York, New York, affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Lenox Hill Hospital. She earned her Doctor of Medicine from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. Dr. Desloge completed her residency...Click to read more
Ear, Nose & Throat Doctor
4.92
·293 reviews
Fabulous! Knowledgeable, friendly. Immaculate offices and treatment - Jun 18, 2015 by Pinar G.Click to read more
8.5 mi · 969 Park Ave, Suite #1C, New York, NY 10028
Out-of-network
Also offers video visits · Accepting new patients · 25+ years of experience · Highly recommended · Excellent wait time ·
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Dr. Rosemary Desloge is an Ear, Nose, and Throat doctor-otolaryngologist-in New York, New York, affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Lenox Hill Hospital. She earned her Doctor of Medicine from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. Dr. Desloge completed her residency...Click to read more
Ear, Nose & Throat Doctor
4.85
·1412 reviews
He was great. Very personable and knowledgeable, and his staff was lovely. - Apr 10, 2013Click to read more
8.5 mi · 115 E 57th St, Ste 600, New York, NY 10022
Out-of-network
Accepting new patients · 25+ years of experience · Highly recommended · Excellent wait time · Expertise in ear eustachian tube disorders + 2 more ·
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Dr. Loft is a board-certified Otolaryngologist (Ear, Nose, and Throat Specialist), Head and Neck Surgeon, and Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He earned his Doctor of Medicine from New York Medical College and completed his internship at Saint Vincent Catholic Medical Center. He then trai...Click to read more
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