Summary

Dr. Richard Firshein is a family medicine and pediatrics physician who graduated from New York Medical College. With 42 years of clinical experience, he provides comprehensive care for patients of all ages, from newborns to adults. Dr. Firshein speaks Portuguese, Spanish, and English, allowing him to serve diverse patient populations.

Based in New York, NY, Dr. Firshein treats patients with abdominal pain and related conditions, including pregnancy-related discomfort and flank pain. His practice includes diagnostic procedures such as skin and wound cultures and stool analysis to help identify the underlying causes of patient symptoms. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 on Vitals.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.1
  • 42 years of experience
  • 8 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Portuguese, Spanish, English
  • New York Medical College
  • 13 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 13 areas of expertise
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Location

The Firshein Center For Integrative Medicine

1226 Park AveNew York, NY 10128
Mon10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tue10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wed10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thu10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Fri10:00 am - 6:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Dr. Richard Firshein, DOJosephine Dore Budinger, FNPToni Demarco, FNPDr. Sofia Din, MD
Family MedicineFamily MedicineFamily MedicineFamily Medicine
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4.1 
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42 Years of Experience 26 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Portuguese, Spanish, English Speaks English Speaks English Speaks Spanish, Arabic
New York , NYBROOKLYN , NYSmithtown , NYYonkers , NY
Med School: New York Medical College Med School: Rawalpindi Medical College
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Richard Firshein

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island
  • Cigna
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Richard Firshein has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Richard Firshein has the following 13 areas of expertise

  • Acupuncture
  • Allergy
  • Asthma
  • Check-up
  • Contraception
  • Family Planning
  • Hay Fever (Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis)
  • Immunization
  • Influenza
  • Nasal Allergy (Rhinitis)
  • Pediatrics
  • Weight Loss
  • Weight Loss (non-surgical)

Certifications, License, & Education

42 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Doctor Of Osteopathy, New York, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

New York Medical CollegeGraduated in 1986
New York Institute Of Technology College Of Osteopathic MedicineGraduated in 1984

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What languages does Dr. Richard Firshein speak?
Dr. Richard Firshein speaks Portuguese, Spanish, and English.
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You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Richard Firshein accepts on their Vitals profile.

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