Summary

Phyllis August MD, MPH is the Ralph A Baer MD Professor of Research in Medicine. She is also a Professor of Medicine in Obstetrics and Gynecology and Professor of Public Health at Weill Cornell. Dr. August graduated from Harvard College and Yale Medical School. She completed her internship at Yalen New Haven Hospital and Residency and Fellowship in Internal Medicine, Nephrology and Hypertension at The New York Hospital. She received a Masters in Public Health from the Harvard School of Public Health. She is the Director of the Weill Cornell Hypertension Center and is the Program Director for the Nephrology Fellowship at New York Presbyterian-Cornell Campus. She is the Theresa Lang Director of the Lang Center for Research and Education at New York Hospital Queens. Dr. August’s research has focused on blood pressure regulation in pregnancy, hypertension in pregnancy, hypertension associated with kidney disease, and kidney disease associated with pregnancy. Her clinical practice at Weill Cornell is largely devoted to hypertension, kidney disease, and obstetric hypertension and kidney disorders, hypertension.
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Office Location

Hypertension Center

424 E 70th StNew York, NY 10021
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.7
  • 49 years of experience
  • 7 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • New York Presbyterian Hospital
  • 13 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 12 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Patients’ Perspective

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

Insurance Plans Accepted by Phyllis August

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - NYP
  • Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield
  • Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield
  • Oxford Health Plans
  • United Healthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Phyllis August has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Phyllis August has the following 12 areas of expertise

  • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
  • Chronic Renal Disease
  • Dialysis
  • End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)
  • Hemodialysis
  • High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
  • High Risk Pregnancy
  • Kidney Biopsy
  • Nephrologist
  • Peritoneal Dialysis
  • Pregnancy-Induced Hypertension
  • Urinalysis

Certifications, License, & Education

49 Years Experience

Phyllis August holds an active medical license in the state of New York.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of New York that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at New York Presbyterian Hospital.

Medical School

Graduated from Yale University School Of Medicine in 1977.

NPI Number

Phyllis August's NPI number is 1437246527.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which hospitals is Phyllis August affiliated with?
Phyllis August is affiliated with Newyork Presbyterian Columbia University Irving Medical Center.
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Where is Phyllis August's office located?
Phyllis August's office is located at 424 E 70th St, New York, NY, 10021.
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