Dr. Elias L. Tzanides, MD | Brooklyn, NY | Internal Medicine

.about .noScriptHide .nojs-show,.truncated [data-rem],blockquote .truncated-text{ display: initial !important}.no-js-hide,.ellipsis { display: none; }.truncated:after {content: '' !important}

Dr. Elias Tzanides is an internal medicine physician who has dedicated 38 years to caring for patients with a wide range of health conditions. He earned his medical degree from Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara Facultad De Medicina and completed his residency training at Lutheran Medical Center. Dr. Tzanides speaks English and brings nearly four decades of clinical experience to his practice.

Dr. Tzanides is affiliated with Staten Island University Hospital and practices in Brooklyn, New York. He specializes in treating back pain conditions, including back pain during pregnancy and back pain in children and teens. His diagnostic capabilities include performing chest X-rays, chest fluoroscopy, and MRI of the lumbar spine to help identify and address various health concerns. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.5 on Vitals.

AI-generated from data on this provider profile.

accepting new patients
3.5

14 Ratings
38 years of experience
5 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
Lutheran Medical Center
7 written reviews
1 specialty
6 areas of expertise
1 board certification
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
Male

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

Based on patient feedback. Read the reviews

Dr. Tzanides' Ratings and Reviews

3.5

14 Ratings with 7 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 18 Minutes

How was your appointment with
Dr. Tzanides?

Patients’ Perspective

Gave an accurate diagnosis: (6) Did WellNeeds Improvement (2)
Had a good bedside manner: (5) Did WellNeeds Improvement (2)
Spent time with me: (7) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Provided follow-up after the visit: (6) Did WellNeeds Improvement (2)
Flexible scheduling: (6) Did WellNeeds Improvement (2)
Saw me in a timely manner: No Ratings
Staff was courteous: No Ratings

14 ratings & reviews

Sort:

Showing 1 to 7 of 7 reviews

.rating-and-reviews .noScriptHide .nojs-show,.truncated [data-rem],blockquote .truncated-text{ display: initial !important}.no-js-hide,.ellipsis { display: none; }.truncated:after {content: '' !important}

Loves his trained methods, from Guadalajara, Mexico, whether they will help or not. They didnt. They caused more discomfort. Just avoid.

July 16th, 2020

.rating-and-reviews .noScriptHide .nojs-show,.truncated [data-rem],blockquote .truncated-text{ display: initial !important}.no-js-hide,.ellipsis { display: none; }.truncated:after {content: '' !important}

Once he was a good doctor. Now a total nut case. He freaked out and ran away from his patients. Hiding in Chiropractic Clinic In Manhattan.

July 3rd, 2019

.rating-and-reviews .noScriptHide .nojs-show,.truncated [data-rem],blockquote .truncated-text{ display: initial !important}.no-js-hide,.ellipsis { display: none; }.truncated:after {content: '' !important}

He well rounded in the medical field, speak English without accent, individual and personalize care and treatment. Takes time to get to know his patie ...

July 1st, 2014

.rating-and-reviews .noScriptHide .nojs-show,.truncated [data-rem],blockquote .truncated-text{ display: initial !important}.no-js-hide,.ellipsis { display: none; }.truncated:after {content: '' !important}

No amount of awards and medals would honor Dr. Tzanides enough. You will be hard-pressed to find a doctor who is as smart, compassionate, hard-working, curious, and funny. He is a driven, data-loving Sherlock when it comes to getting to the bottom of your symptoms and a no-bulls**t Rough Rider when it comes to charging through the noise of flavor-of-the-month trends, internet-fueled speculations, health insurance bureaucracies, and pharmaceutical special interests. Want to extend your life beyond the average and have some good laughs along the way? Visit Dr. Tzanides.

May 10th, 2013

.rating-and-reviews .noScriptHide .nojs-show,.truncated [data-rem],blockquote .truncated-text{ display: initial !important}.no-js-hide,.ellipsis { display: none; }.truncated:after {content: '' !important}

Dr. Tzanides is an extremely thorough, very caring, and compassionate Dr. He has an excellent bed side manner and he goes the extra mile for his patients. Follow up is excellent. I agree with the other reviewer that he is particularly sensitive toward the elderly. We need more doctors like this!

May 22nd, 2012

.rating-and-reviews .noScriptHide .nojs-show,.truncated [data-rem],blockquote .truncated-text{ display: initial !important}.no-js-hide,.ellipsis { display: none; }.truncated:after {content: '' !important}

Nice guy, thorough, wants to work with you not just prescribe and run. The downside is it means more time is being spent per patient, which makes it easy for appointment times to slip. It's a trade-off. I personally prefer a doctor who will work with you than one that treats you like a number, so it's a trade-off I'm willing to make. Not everyone will feel that way. Try to schedule earlier in the day.

April 12th, 2012

.rating-and-reviews .noScriptHide .nojs-show,.truncated [data-rem],blockquote .truncated-text{ display: initial !important}.no-js-hide,.ellipsis { display: none; }.truncated:after {content: '' !important}

Does not hesitate to refer. Gets thorough history. Covers all drug interactions....Especially sensitive to geriatric patients

March 1st, 2010

Tzanides Elias L Office

8407 Fort Hamilton PkwyBrooklyn, NY 11209

Tel: (718) 745-1234

Mon10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Tue10:00 am - 7:00 pm

Wed10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Thu10:00 am - 9:00 pm

Fri10:00 am - 5:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed


Dr. Elias Lucas Tzanides, MD	Dr. Ed S. Benmen, MD	Dr. Mohamed Ali Sherif	Dr. Larisa V Mashensky, MD
Internal Medicine	Internal Medicine	Internal Medicine	Internal Medicine
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
3.5 (14 Ratings)	4 (19 Ratings)	5 (13 Ratings)	4 (22 Ratings)
38 Years of Experience	41 Years of Experience	13 Years of Experience	31 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English, Arabic, Spanish	Speaks English, Russian
Brooklyn , NY	Glen Oaks , NY	BROOKLYN , NY	New York , NY
Med School: Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara Facultad De Medicina	Med School: Chicago Medical School At Rosalind Franklin University-Medicine & Sciences	Med School: Alexandria University, Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery	Med School: First Tashkent State Medical Institute
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

Search for your insurance and plan

Accepts Medicaid
Aetna
Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
Horizon NJ Health
Progressive
UnitedHealthcare

Internal Medicine

Check-up
Heartburn
Immunization
Physical
Vaccination
Weight Loss

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Lutheran Medical Center

Medical School

Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara Facultad De MedicinaGraduated in 1988

Dr. Mohammed Ghonimy, MD
Internal Medicine
| Livingston, NJ
(0)
Dr. Jiaying Huang, MD
Internal Medicine
| Livingston, NJ
(0)
Dr. Naisr Khan, MD
Internal Medicine
| Livingston, NJ
(0)
Dr. Melaku Tessaye, MD
Internal Medicine
| Livingston, NJ
(0)
Dr. M Hamza Parvez, MD
Internal Medicine
| Livingston, NJ
(0)
Dr. Naida Habib, MD
Internal Medicine
| Livingston, NJ
(0)
Dr. Rizalina Negosa Trompeta-Wong
Family Medicine
| Staten Island, NY
(0)
Dr. Patricia Ann Walker, MD
Pulmonology
40 Years Exp | New York, NY
(3)
Dr. Maura Elisa Pedroso, MD
Psychiatry
30 Years Exp | Hoboken, NJ
(3)
Dr. Karen Lynne Hoover, MD
Infectious Disease
37 Years Exp | Brattleboro, VT
(4)

Does Dr. Elias Tzanides accept virtual/telehealth appointments?: Dr. Elias Tzanides has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
What languages does Dr. Elias Tzanides speak?: Dr. Elias Tzanides speaks English.
Is Dr. Elias Tzanides accepting new patients?: Dr. Elias Tzanides is accepting new patients on Vitals. View Dr. Elias Tzanides's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.
Does Dr. Elias Tzanides accept my insurance?: You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Elias Tzanides accepts on their Vitals profile.
Where is Dr. Elias Tzanides's office located?: Dr. Elias Tzanides's office is located at 8407 Fort Hamilton Pkwy, Brooklyn, NY, 11209.

Our provider data is gathered directly from physicians and publicly available databases. Providers who verify their profiles gain the ability to update information, offering additional details about their specialties,education, treated conditions, performed procedures, and accepted insurances.

Reviews on Vitals are submitted by users only. Recognizing the valuable insights these reviews offer into a doctor's reputation, we maintain internal policies and protocols to ensure the quality and accuracy of all reviews. Importantly, providers cannot delete or alter reviews independently. Reviews can only be deleted or changed following an internal assessment by our customer service team.

Your feedback is highly valued and we encourage you to contact our support team should you encounter any issues.

Copyright © 2026 Vitals Consumer Services, LLC. US Patent No. 8, 694, 441. All Rights Reserved.
As more fully set forth in this website's terms of use . (1) nothing contained on or offered by or through this website should be construed as medical advice and should not be relied upon for medical diagnosis or treatment. Vitals Consumer Services, LLC ("Vitals"). the provider of this website, does not recommend or endorse any particular healthcare provider whose information or ratings appear on this website; and (2) Vitals has granted you a limited license to access and use this website for your own noncommercial use. You are not permitted to copy, reproduce, distribute, transmit, mirror, frame, scrape, extract, wrap, create derivative works of, reverse engineer, decompile or disassemble any part or aspect of this website.