What patients are saying
Overall rating
4.80
Average wait time
4.65
Bedside manner
4.82
“I came to Dr. Adlersberg for a second opinion, and I am so grateful that I did. From the moment I met him, he was extremely informative, patient, and attentive. He took the time to truly listen to my concerns, explain my condition in detail, and help me understand all of my treatment options in a way that made sense.
Unlike many doctors who rush through appointments, Dr. Adlersberg made sure I felt heard and understood every step of the way. His expertise and compassion gave me complete confidence in his care, and I ultimately decided to continue my treatment with him without hesitation.
If you’re looking for a rheumatologist who genuinely cares, communicates clearly, and is deeply knowledgeable in his field, I can’t recommend Dr. Adlersberg enough. He’s truly exceptional.”
Elizabeth M.November 4, 2025
“Dr. Adlersberg was great in explaining all that i needed to know when i brought him my test results from my dermatologist. He was able to break down a complex concept into ways that i can understand and answered all my questions. I had a great experience and was reassured in next steps and the staff was so helpful and nice.”
Ashley BJuly 10, 2025
About Dr. Jay Adlersberg
Jay B. Adlersberg M.D. is an award-winning doctor and journalist. As an internist and rheumatologist, he has forty-five years of experience treating the most severe forms of arthritis and joint disease. He served as the Director of Infusion Services and Strategic Rheumatology for six years, and remains an attending physician at Lenox Hill Hospital. He is an attending physician and an Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine at the Hospital for Joint Diseases and NYU Langone Medical Center. He has served for 15 years as an elected member of the Board of Directors, New York Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation.
Dr. Adlerberg’s main interests are rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, back pain, and autoimmune disorders. He is one of the most experienced doctors in the Tri-State area on the use of biologic drugs in the treatment of severe arthritis.
Dr. Jay B. Adlersberg was educated at the University of Pittsburgh, where he graduated junior year Phi Beta Kappa and magna cum laude. He completed his formal education at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, the nation’s oldest medical school and one of its most prestigious. He accepted a coveted residency at the country’s most respected city hospital and training ground for clinical medicine, the Bellevue Hospital Center of NYU Langone Medical Center in New York.
Dr. Adlersberg did his fellowship in Rheumatology and Immunology as an NIH-Postdoctoral Fellow at the Irvington House Institute of NYU Medical Center, under the guidance of the late Edward C. Franklin, M.D., a world-renowned immunologist and member of the National Academy of Sciences.
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Board certifications
- American Board of Internal Medicine
- Rheumatology (American Board of Internal Medicine)
Education and training
- Medical School - University of Pennsylvania, Doctor of Medicine
- New York University Elaine A. and Kenneth G. Langone Medical Center, Bellevue Hospital Center (Residency)
- New York University Elaine A. and Kenneth G. Langone Medical Center, Irvington House Institute, Fellowship in Rheumatology and Immunology
Awards and publications
- Castle Connolly Top Doctor
Languages spoken
- English
Provider's gender
Male
NPI number
1629140033
Patient reviews
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Overall rating
4.80
Wait time
4.65
Bedside manner
4.82
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I had an overall great experience with the doctor and the staff. They were all very helpful and made me feel comfortable.
March 19, 2024Cristina M.Verified patient
very accurate and explained everything that o needed to know. excellent i would definitely recommend to family and friends
September 13, 2023Olga C.Verified patient
DR. JAY WAS FRIENDLY BUT SERIOUS. HE RECOGNIZED MY PROBLEM AND WENT TO WORK IMMEDIATELY TO FIX ME. I AM VERY GRATEFUL.
June 15, 2021Susan C.Verified patient
Great professional staff, knowledgeable and friendly doctor. Enjoyed my visit.
Less than 1 year agoBenjamin C.Verified patient
Great experience all around. Lovely office staff and Dr. Adlersberg was knowledgeable, thoughtful and thorough.
June 13, 2023Lisa M.Verified patient
The doctor was very reassuring and knowledgeable. The staff is super friendly and efficient. Highly recommend
July 11, 2023Initials hidden
Amazing doctor! Very thorough. Helped diagnose things other doctors haven’t even thought of before. Highly recommend!
September 18, 2021Jason C.Verified patient
Dr. Adlersberg is very friendly, professional, informative and a delight to speak with he is very attentive.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
He’s attentive, demonstrates an interest into the patient’s concern, and his presentation is professional.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
I was impressed with how experienced the doctor was and how quickly I was seen.
October 9, 2024Annette M.Verified patient
Good chat with the doc. Helpful. Clear explanations and enough time to go through all questions.
March 29, 2023Harry B.Verified patient
he was amazing, answered all my questions and made me feel comfortable. all of the staff were very nice
July 21, 2021Nancy R.Verified patient
Dr. Adlersberg is one of the most knowledgeable, kind and thorough doctors I have ever seen.
August 18, 2023Initials hidden
Dt. Jay is a really good rheumatologist. solved my pseudogout pain and is treating me very nice.
September 5, 2022Initials hidden
Great MD - personable, friendly, took time to hear my explanation & questions, & offered future plan.
December 31, 2020Christopher N.Verified patient
He was thorough, knowledgeable and asked questions. I didn’t feel rushed. I would recommend him.
March 30, 2021Initials hidden
Dr Adlersberg was very good he answered my concerns and set up a treatment plan
January 23, 2024Donna H.Verified patient
Doctor was amazing. He was very thorough and I appreciate his clear information. Thank you!
May 27, 2021Shawn G.Verified patient
A very professional and reliable doctor with a lot of experience. He is kind and friendly.
June 3, 2021Initials hidden
The reception was very nice. The office is very clean. The doctor was very attentive.
September 9, 2021Edda R.Verified patient
Really thorough, great listener, takes time to explain everything and answer questions
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Someof the staff weren't very friendly but the doctor was very friendly and listened.
August 4, 2021Maureen B.Verified patient
The first doctor who took the time to listen to me and wanted to solve the problem.
October 4, 2021Allison C.Verified patient
I saw Dr. Jay years ago on TV. Never thought I’d be going to see him. Glad I did.
More than 1 year agoRL
A very attentive and experienced doctor with an excellent bedside manner.
October 6, 2021Maryna K.Verified patient
Look forward to seeing him again. Takes the time to meet with me personally.
More than 1 year agoJH
Extremely patient, thorough and kind doctor. So happy to have found him!
June 3, 2021Jeanine B.Verified patient
Really good doctor took his time explain everything super nice doctor
June 19, 2020Paul M.Verified patient
Answered all of my questions and has great bedside manner. Perfect!
More than 1 year agoMJ
Awesome doctor very polite & attentive staff was polite as well.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Wonderful experience very attentive to my concerns and worries.
April 5, 2021Blanca J.Verified patient
I appreciated his friendly manner and thoroughness for my visit.
January 13, 2021Cupid O.Verified patient
He listen and seems to have the right solution for treatment.
July 1, 2020Steve R.Verified patient
Came to him and gave me a clean bill of health. Nice guyy
More than 1 year agoWW
Doctor was very knowledgeable on my medical issue.
September 27, 2022Lawrence S.Verified patient
God bless this great doctor! Miss you on the news doc!!
More than 1 year agoCC
Friendly doctor who takes his time with your concerns.
October 20, 2020Michael S.Verified patient
I came to Dr. Adlersberg for a second opinion, and I am so grateful that I did. From the moment I met him, he was extremely informative, patient, and attentive. He took the time to truly listen to my concerns, explain my condition in detail, and help me understand all of my treatment options in a way that made sense.
Unlike many doctors who rush through appointments, Dr. Adlersberg made sure I felt heard and understood every step of the way. His expertise and compassion gave me complete confidence in his care, and I ultimately decided to continue my treatment with him without hesitation.
If you’re looking for a rheumatologist who genuinely cares, communicates clearly, and is deeply knowledgeable in his field, I can’t recommend Dr. Adlersberg enough. He’s truly exceptional.
November 4, 2025Elizabeth M.Verified patient
I am writing to express my disappointment regarding a ?today's appointment. After waiting several months for an appointment, I was informed upon arrival this morning that it had been canceled. I understand a call was made this morning, but I did not recognize the number and no voicemail was left nor short message was received.
I was also informed today that Dr. Jay Adlersbergs retired and only sees patients twice a week, making it difficult to schedule appointments. ?Next appointment I could make is for another three months.
Had I known about the doctor's limited availability and retirement status when I initially inquired about insurance coverage, I would not have made the appointment, as I am looking for a long-term relationship with a doctor. The entire experience, including the significant wait time and travel to the Upper East Side this morning, has been a considerable inconvenience and waste of my time.
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Less than 6 months agoInitials hidden
Dr. Adlersberg was great in explaining all that i needed to know when i brought him my test results from my dermatologist. He was able to break down a complex concept into ways that i can understand and answered all my questions. I had a great experience and was reassured in next steps and the staff was so helpful and nice.
July 10, 2025Ashley BVerified patient
The doctor was great.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Experience was excellent. Staff is very nice and the dr. Was so knowledgeable and kind. He gave me clear direction on what was wrong and already have a follow up appointment
More than 1 year agoBonnie V.Verified patient
I had a very poor experience with Dr. Adlersberg, and it was heavily impacted by his nurse. After waiting an hour to be seen, the nurse called me in and almost immediately started laughing at me when I told her the reason for my visit. It was clear that she didn't take me seriously and made me feel incredibly uncomfortable, invalidating every concern I expressed. After finally seeing Dr. Adlersberg, she stormed into the room and pulled him out so he could answer a phone call, insinuating that the doctor had more important things to take care of. Incredibly unprofessional on both parts. I ended up getting bloodwork done and three weeks later, I still hadn't received a phone call or follow up. I called the office to speak with the nurse, and she shut me down multiple times, refusing to answer any of my questions about my bloodwork. She should not be working in healthcare. I will not be returning to this unprofessional office and I highly suggest others to stay away.
March 22, 2024Initials hidden
punctual, awesome staff, and the doctor's bedside manner is awesome ! staff and doctor were comforting and knowledgeable. I would definitely recommend the doctor also, the facility is clean clean clean . I am satisfied with the quality of services. Thank you to the Doctor and Staff
October 3, 2023Cilia J.Verified patient
Dr. Jay Adlersberg was very clear and precise in describing my diagnosis. A wonderful bedside manner. Wait time wasn’t that long less than 30 minutes office staff was very respectful and very friendly as well as very clean. I definitely would recommend this office.
July 31, 2023Charleen J.Verified patient
He was patient, listened, did not interrupt, and answered my questions in depth and additional contextual background information in an informative and not alarming manner (as much as possible given the situ). The front desk was very helpful. Even looked up addresses to various clinics to help me make an informed decision. Wait was quick.
July 25, 2023Initials hidden
Great Doctor and Great Staff. What more can you say. All around pleasant experience. Detailed explanations of questions that were asked.
March 28, 2023Julia N.Verified patient
Dr. Adlersberg solved a health mystery that's been going on for over a year, and I finally feel hopeful that my condition will improve. He listened to me about my symptoms and how they impacted my life, took my pain seriously, and considered everything about my family history before making a diagnosis. He explained to me clearly what was going on, how he intended to help me, and what I can expect going forward. I am so grateful I found Dr. Adlersberg, and I hope that with his help I will be able to return to a more active and fulfilling lifestyle.
October 12, 2022Emilee C.Verified patient
The first visit to this doctor seemed okay. Answered questions I had but didn't really give me any insight as to what was going on. Had some X-rays and bloodwork done. My real complaint is that they called me in for a follow-up only to tell me that the result of my pain was simply that I "was getting older" (I just turned 49!) and that was it. I rearranged my day to travel out of the way to spend five minutes in their office with the doc telling me something he could have relayed over the phone. Instead, they managed to get another co-payment out of me and charged me additional monies for some random "lab payment". Wouldn't recommend this doctor in that he doesn't genuinely seem to be in the business of healing. Mostly they are concerned with how to bill insurance.
April 18, 2022T'ai F.Verified patient
Front desk and the two nurses were polite and respectful. I was promptly seen at my appointment time, barely any wait. The actual appointment was barely 10 minutes.
Dr Adlersburg was not respectful, cut me off multiple times while speaking, was not a good listener, disregarded illnesses in my family just because they were not autoimmune disorders saying "I'm not going to even look at those" even though I'm also at risk of having it. He received a phone call from a different patient during my appointment and took it (which I did say was okay since I assumed it was high priority). But he never came back and the nurse said I was done and could leave after we waiting 5-10 minutes for him to come back. I never finished my appointment, did not get my questions answered or even vocalized and felt like this was a waste of time. This office was over an hour away and I've been trying to find a rheumatologist since August. So frustrated. Will not be going back.
March 4, 2022Initials hidden
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Dr. Jay Adlersberg works with New York Health.
Where is Dr. Jay Adlersberg's office located?
Dr. Jay Adlersberg's office is located at 12 E 86th St, New York, NY 10028.
Which board certifications does Dr. Jay Adlersberg have?
Dr. Jay Adlersberg is certified by American Board of Internal Medicine and Rheumatology (American Board of Internal Medicine).
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Jay Adlersberg?
Dr. Jay Adlersberg frequently sees patients for Arthritis, Back Pain, Foot Pain, Rheumatoid Arthritis, and Rheumatology Consultation. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Jay Adlersberg on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Jay Adlersberg speak?
Dr. Jay Adlersberg speaks English.
How do patients rate Dr. Jay Adlersberg in reviews?
275 patients have reviewed Dr. Jay Adlersberg. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.8/5. They have a 4.82/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.65/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.