Summary

Dr. Iris Herrera is an internal medicine physician with nearly four decades of experience caring for 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. Her extensive 38-year career has been dedicated to comprehensive adult healthcare, and she maintains board certification in internal medicine from the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Herrera is fluent in English.

Dr. Herrera practices at University Hospital in Newark, New Jersey, where she focuses on managing complex medical conditions. She specializes in treating high blood pressure and hypertensive emergencies, helping patients control these serious cardiovascular conditions. Her clinical expertise includes coordinating physical therapy and strength training programs to support patient recovery and wellness. Blood testing and diagnostic evaluations are also key components of her comprehensive care approach. Patients consistently rate Dr. Herrera highly, giving her an average score of 5.0 out of 5.0 for her dedicated medical 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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Newark , NJRockaway , NJBRANCHBURG , NJNew York City , NY
Med School: Pontificia Universidad CatÛlica Madre y Maestra (PUCMM) Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud Med School: Ross University School of Medicine, Dominica
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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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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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Which hospitals is Dr. Iris Herrera affiliated with?
Dr. Iris Herrera is affiliated with University Hospital.

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