Summary

Dr. Frederick Ast specializes in rheumatology, allergy and immunology, and internal medicine, bringing nearly four decades of medical expertise to patient care. They completed medical school at SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine and residency training at Mount Sinai School of Medicine. With 39 years of experience treating complex autoimmune and allergic conditions, Dr. Ast provides comprehensive care for patients with rheumatologic and immunologic disorders. They are fluent in Spanish and Tagalog, enabling communication with diverse patient populations.

Dr. Ast practices at Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center and maintains locations in New York, New York and Bangor, Maine. They focus on treating rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and joint pain conditions. Their approach includes coordinating physical therapy and utilizing blood tests and specialized immunology testing to diagnose and monitor treatment progress. Patients have given Dr. Ast an average rating of 2.2 out of 5 stars on Vitals.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 2.2
  • 39 years of experience
  • speaks Spanish, Tagalog
  • Mount Sinai School Of Medicine
  • 25 written reviews
  • 3 specialties
  • 20 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 3 office locations

Office Locations

Dr. Frederick J Ast has 3 locations

Midtown Allergy & Arthritis Care

150 W 55th St Frnt 1GNew York, NY 10019

Dr. Frederick J Ast

37 E 30TH ST STE 1ANEW YORK, NY 10016

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RheumatologyRheumatologyRheumatologyRheumatology
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39 Years of Experience 16 Years of Experience 18 Years of Experience 19 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available
Speaks Spanish, Tagalog Speaks Hindi, Punjabi Speaks Spanish, Hebrew Speaks English, Spanish
New York , NYFresh Meadows , NYForest Hills , NYNew York , NY
Med School: Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine Med School: Dayanand Medical College India Med School: Albert Einstein College of Medicine - Yeshiva University Med School: Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Frederick J Ast

  • Accepts Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Frederick J Ast has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Frederick J Ast has the following 20 areas of expertise

  • Allergies
  • Allergy & Immunology
  • Asthma
  • Desensitization
  • Hay Fever
  • Hip Osteoarthritis
  • Immune System Disorders
  • Internal Medicine
  • Itching
  • Knee Osteoarthritis
  • Nasal Allergies
  • Nasal Allergy (Rhinitis)
  • Osteoarthritis (Hand and Wrist)
  • Patient Care
  • Psoriatic Arthritis
  • Rash
  • Rheumatic Diseases
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Sinusitis
  • Watery Eyes

Certifications, License, & Education

39 Years Experience

Dr. Frederick J Ast holds an active medical license in the state of New York.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of New York that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Mount Sinai School Of Medicine.

Medical School

Graduated from Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine in 1987.

NPI Number

Dr. Ast's NPI number is 1699742288.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which hospitals is Dr. Frederick Ast affiliated with?
Dr. Frederick Ast is affiliated with Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Frederick Ast?
You can find contact information for Dr. Frederick Ast here on Vitals.
Does Dr. Frederick Ast accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Frederick Ast accepts on their Vitals profile.
Does Dr. Frederick Ast accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Frederick Ast has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
What languages does Dr. Frederick Ast speak?
Dr. Frederick Ast speaks Spanish and Tagalog.

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