Summary

Dr. Michael Pillinger is a rheumatologist with expertise in internal medicine who has dedicated four decades to helping patients manage complex joint and autoimmune conditions. He earned his medical degree from New York University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Albert Einstein College of Medicine at Jacobi Medical Center. His extensive experience spans 40 years of clinical practice, during which he has developed deep expertise in diagnosing and treating rheumatic diseases. Dr. Pillinger communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Pillinger practices at the VA Medical Center in New York, New York, where he is affiliated with Margaret Cochran Corbin VA Campus. He specializes in treating osteoarthritis, joint pain, and rheumatoid arthritis. His procedural expertise includes performing joint fluid removal procedures, administering targeted injections into inflamed joint sacs, and conducting diagnostic joint aspirations to help determine the best treatment approach for his patients.
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Quick Facts

  • 40 years of experience
  • 10 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Albert Einstein College Of Medicine At Jacobi Medical Center
  • 2 specialties
  • 10 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Va Medical Center Manhattan

423 E 23rd StNew York, NY 10010

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RheumatologyRheumatologyRheumatologyRheumatology
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40 Years of Experience 62 Years of Experience 16 Years of Experience 16 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks Hindi, Punjabi Speaks Hindi, Marathi, English
New York , NYNew York , NYFresh Meadows , NYBronx , NY
Med School: New York University School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Missouri Columbia School Of Medicine Med School: Dayanand Medical College India Med School: NEW YORK MEDICAL COLLEGE
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Michael Harris Pillinger

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • APWU
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • EmblemHealth
  • EmblemHealth - PPO
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford

Medical Specialties

Dr. Michael Harris Pillinger has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Michael Harris Pillinger has the following 10 areas of expertise

  • Gout
  • Hip Osteoarthritis
  • Internal Medicine
  • Knee Osteoarthritis
  • Lupus
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Osteoarthritis (Hand and Wrist)
  • Rheumatic Diseases
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Tendinitis

Certifications, License, & Education

40 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, New York, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Albert Einstein College Of Medicine At Jacobi Medical Center

Medical School

New York University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1987
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINEGraduated in 1986

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Which hospitals is Dr. Michael Pillinger affiliated with?
Dr. Michael Pillinger is affiliated with Margaret Cochran Corbin Va Campus.
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Where is Dr. Michael Pillinger's office located?
Dr. Michael Pillinger's office is located at 423 E 23rd St, New York, NY, 10010.

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