Summary

President and principal practitioner here at NY Rehab, Dr. David H. Zelefsky has been practicing medicine in the five boroughs since 1987. He is board certified by the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, is a member of both the American Medical Association and the Richmond County Medical Society. Dr. Zelefsky has presented research on such varied topics as quadriparesis, burn injuries, hemiplegia, hypertonicity, and delivered lecture series' on stroke rehabilitation and pediatric rehabilitation at Staten Island University Hospital. Today, Dr. Zelefsky serves patients at NY Rehab, and remains affiliated with both Jacobi Medical Center and North Central Bronx Hospital. A native New Yorker, he attended Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Yeshiva University, where he attained Cum Laude standing as well as a position on the Dean's List.

Dr. Zelefsky says the thing he loves most about NY Rehab is feeling like a part of a team that is united under one common goal: to apply rigorous attention to detailed treatment and cutting-edge technology to treat the problems of people who once thought their conditions untreatable. Seeing smiles on the faces of those who have found hope through natural remedies at NY Rehab is a reward he enjoys daily.
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Quick Facts

  • 4.7
  • 39 years of experience
  • 26 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Albert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva University
  • 16 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 10 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Dr. David Hershel Zelefsky has 2 locations

Zelefsky David Office

2818 31st StAstoria, NY 11102

Carestier Healthcare

501 State Route 208 Ste 201Monroe, NY 10950
Mon9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Fri9:00 am - 1:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Med School: Albert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva University Med School: University Of Connecticut School Of Medicine Med School: Sylhet M A G Osmani Medical College Med School: New York Medical College
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. David Hershel Zelefsky

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriHealth
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • EmblemHealth
  • Fidelis Care (NY)
  • Hamaspik Choice
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • HealthFirst (NY) - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • Humana
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • MVP Health Care
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford - HMO
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. David Hershel Zelefsky has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. David Hershel Zelefsky has the following 10 areas of expertise

  • Chronic Pain
  • EMG/Nerve Conduction Studies
  • Hemiplegia
  • Injury
  • Nerve Damage
  • Pain Medicine
  • Prosthetics
  • Rehabilitation
  • Sports Medicine
  • Surgery Recovery

Certifications, License, & Education

39 Years Experience

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Albert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva University in 1987.

NPI Number

Dr. Zelefsky's NPI number is 1295767531.

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