Summary

 Jonathan A. Waitman, M.D. is board certified in Internal Medicine and Clinical Nutrition.  He works closely with Dr. Louis Aronne, Director of Center for Weight Management and Metabolic Clinical Research. He is the course director for the nutrition curriculum and Weill Cornell Medical College.  He is also the Medical Director for Specialized Nutrition Support New York Presbyterian Hospital, Weill-Cornell Medical Center.He attended Boston University, where he received his B.A. in Psychology.  He then attended the Mount Sinai School of Medicine where he received his MD.  He then completed a 3-year residency in Internal Medicine at Montefiore Medical Center of the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY.  He was asked to, and accepted, the position of Chief medical resident in the department of internal medicine from 2001-2002. Following completion of his training in Internal Medicine he then went to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center where he completed a fellowship in clinical nutrition. He has co-authored numerous articles on the subject of obesity.
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Office Location

Comprehensive Weight Control Center

1305 York Ave # 4New York, NY 10021

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.8
  • 28 years of experience
  • 29 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Albert Einstein College Of Medicine
  • 16 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 10 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

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

Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Jonathan A. Waitman

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • 1199SEIU
  • Aetna
  • Affinity Health Plan
  • AmeriGroup
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • Clover Health
  • Elderplan
  • EmblemHealth
  • EmblemHealth - PPO
  • Fidelis Care (NY)
  • GEHA
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • Integra
  • MagnaCare
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • MetroPlus Health Plan
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Nippon Life Benefits
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Jonathan A. Waitman has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Jonathan A. Waitman has the following 10 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Heartburn
  • Immunization
  • Nutrition Disorders
  • Nutritional Support
  • Obesity
  • Physical
  • Vaccination
  • Weight Loss
  • Weight Loss (non-surgical)

Certifications, License, & Education

28 Years Experience

Dr. Jonathan A. Waitman holds an expired medical license in the state of New York.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of New York that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Albert Einstein College Of Medicine.

Medical School

Graduated from Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai in 1998.

NPI Number

Dr. Waitman's NPI number is 1396834461.

Other Providers at NewYork-Presbyterian

Frequently Asked Questions

Which hospitals is Dr. Jonathan Waitman affiliated with?
Dr. Jonathan Waitman is affiliated with Newyork Presbyterian Columbia University Irving Medical Center.
What languages does Dr. Jonathan Waitman speak?
Dr. Jonathan Waitman speaks English.
Where is Dr. Jonathan Waitman's office located?
Dr. Jonathan Waitman's office is located at 1305 York Ave # 4, New York, NY, 10021.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Jonathan Waitman?
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Does Dr. Jonathan Waitman accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Jonathan Waitman accepts on their Vitals profile.

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