Dr. Heitor Tavares Santos

Dr. Heitor Tavares Santos is an internal medicine physician who also specializes in geriatric medicine and hospice & palliative medicine. He completed his medical education at Faculdade Pernambucana De Saude (Fps) and brings three years of clinical experience to his practice. His comprehensive training allows him to provide care across multiple areas, from general internal medicine to specialized end-of-life care for patients and their families.

Dr. Santos practices at several locations throughout New York, including Lenox Hill Hospital and Mount Sinai West. He focuses on treating patients with mobility challenges such as loss of trunk control and weakness that can lead to difficulty walking. His approach includes physical therapy interventions, strength training programs, and hands-on manual therapy techniques to help patients regain function and improve their quality of life.