Summary

Dr. Philip Lief is an internal medicine physician specializing in nephrology, bringing over six decades of medical expertise to patient care. They earned their medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and completed their residency training at Montefiore Medical Center. With 61 years of experience in medicine, Dr. Lief has developed deep expertise in both general internal medicine and the specialized field of kidney health.

Dr. Lief practices at the Montefiore Headache Center in Bronx, New York, and maintains hospital affiliations with Montefiore Hospital. Their extensive experience in nephrology allows them to address complex kidney-related conditions with comprehensive care. Patients consistently rate Dr. Lief highly for their medical expertise, with an average rating of 5.0. The combination of decades of clinical experience and specialized training in kidney medicine makes them a trusted choice for patients seeking expert internal medicine and nephrology care.
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Quick Facts

  • 5
  • 61 years of experience
  • Montefiore Medical Center
  • 1 written review
  • 2 specialties
  • 10 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location

Patients’ Perspective

  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Location

Montefiore Headache Center

1575 Blondell Ave Ste 225Bronx, NY 10461

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Internal MedicineInternal MedicineInternal MedicineInternal Medicine
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4.7 
61 Years of Experience 8 Years of Experience 23 Years of Experience 39 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Arabic, Spanish, Albanian, Turkish Speaks English Speaks English
Bronx , NYPaterson , NJNew York , NYHuntington , NY
Med School: University Of Pennsylvania School Of Medicine Med School: St.George’s University Med School: Sri Ramachandra Med Col Med School: Lewis Katz School Of Medicine At Temple University
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Medical Specialties

Dr. Philip Douglas Lief has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Philip Douglas Lief has the following 10 areas of expertise

  • Chronic Renal Disease
  • Dialysis
  • End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)
  • Hemodialysis
  • High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
  • Kidney Biopsy
  • Kidney Disease
  • Nephrology
  • Peritoneal Dialysis
  • Urinalysis

Certifications, License, & Education

61 Years Experience

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Montefiore Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from University Of Pennsylvania School Of Medicine in 1965.

NPI Number

Dr. Lief's NPI number is 1659452084.

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Dr. Philip Lief is affiliated with Montefiore Hospital.
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