Internal Medicine near Queens Village, NY

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Biography: Rani Rao, MD, CMD, FACP, CPE, is a primary care physician at NewYork-Presbyterian Medical Group Queens and is board certified in internal medicine and geriatric medicine. She has a special interest in medical ethics, long term health care, and ambulatory care. Dr. Rao focuses on the management and prevention of chronic conditions and how adults can cultivate a healthy and active lifestyle to improve their health status. She treats a wide range of conditions, including Alzheimer's disease, arthritis, diabetes, hypertension, stroke and heart disease, with a collaborative and comprehensive care approach.Dr. Rao served her internship at Cook County Hospital and completed her residency at Saint Joseph Hospital/Northwestern University, in Chicago, Illinois. Fellowship-trained, Dr. Rao completed her geriatric fellowship at VA Hines and Loyola University Medical Center and a fellowship in clinical medical ethics at the University of Chicago Medical Center. She is fluent in both Telugu and Hindi.

Biography: Dr. Anthony Smith is a board certified Pulmonary Disease physician practicing at NewYork-Presbyterian Medical Group Queens located in Maspeth, NY. He received his medical degree from New York Medical College and completed his residency in Pulmonary Disease. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and is certified in Pulmonary Disease. Dr. Smith's areas of expertise are breathing problems, shortness of breath, and pulmonary medicine.