Summary

Dr. Iris Herrera is an internal medicine physician with nearly four decades of experience caring for adult patients. She earned her medical degree from Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra (PUCMM) Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud and completed her internal medicine residency at Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center. Dr. Herrera is board certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine, bringing 38 years of clinical expertise to her practice. She provides care in English.

Dr. Herrera practices at University Hospital in Newark, New Jersey, where she focuses on managing high blood pressure and related cardiovascular conditions. Her expertise includes treating hypertensive emergencies and providing comprehensive blood testing for diagnostic purposes. She also incorporates physical therapy and strength training approaches into patient care when appropriate. Patients consistently rate Dr. Herrera highly, giving her an average rating of 5.0 for her compassionate and thorough approach to internal medicine care.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 38 years of experience
  • 46 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Bronx-Lebanon Hosp Ctr, Internal Medicine
  • 1 written review
  • 1 specialty
  • 8 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

Rutgers Health Internal Medicine

140 Bergen St Level FNewark, NJ 07103

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3.9 
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38 Years of Experience 22 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks Spanish, Russian Speaks English, Arabic
Newark , NJSouth Ozone Park , NYAstoria , NYFanwood , NJ
Med School: Pontificia Universidad CatÛlica Madre y Maestra (PUCMM) Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud Med School: Ross University School of Medicine Med School: Forest Hills
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Iris C Herrera

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriGroup - HMO
  • AmeriGroup - Medicaid
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth - HMO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Braven Health (Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey)
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Clover Health
  • Empire Plan
  • GEHA
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey - Medicare
  • Horizon NJ Health
  • Horizon NJ Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare
  • MagnaCare
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Optum Health
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC - Medicare
  • The Hartford - Workers’ Compensation
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • Wellcare
  • Wellcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Wellcare - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Iris C Herrera has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Iris C Herrera has the following 8 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Diabetes
  • Heartburn
  • Immunization
  • Physical
  • Vaccination
  • Weight Loss
  • Weight Loss (non-surgical)

Certifications, License, & Education

38 Years Experience

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Internal Medicine

Internal medicine

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, New York, 2026, Active
Medical Doctor, New Jersey, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Bronx-Lebanon Hosp Ctr, Internal Medicine
Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center Program

Medical School

Pontificia Universidad CatÛlica Madre y Maestra (PUCMM) Facultad de Ciencias de la SaludGraduated in 1988
University Catol Madre Y Maestra (Ucmm)- Fac De Cien Med- SantiagoGraduated in 1988
Catholic University of Mother And Maestra (Pucmm) / Faculty of Health ScienceGraduated in 1988

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Dr. Iris Herrera is affiliated with University Hospital.
What languages does Dr. Iris Herrera speak?
Dr. Iris Herrera speaks English.
Where is Dr. Iris Herrera's office located?
Dr. Iris Herrera's office is located at 140 Bergen St Level F, Newark, NJ, 07103.

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