Dr. Salwa Mikhail Gerges, MD

Dr. Salwa Gerges specializes in geriatric medicine and internal medicine, bringing nearly five decades of clinical experience to her practice. She earned her medical degree from the University of Alexandria and completed her residency training at Mount Sinai School of Medicine. With 48 years of dedicated service in healthcare, Dr. Gerges has developed extensive expertise in caring for older adults and managing complex medical conditions. She communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Gerges practices at several locations throughout New York, including Maimonides Medical Center, Maimonides Midwood Community Hospital, and Sea View Hospital Rehabilitation Center and Home in Staten Island and Brooklyn. She focuses on treating conditions such as high cholesterol and type 2 diabetes. Her clinical skills include coordinating physical therapy programs and conducting bedside swallow evaluations for patients with difficulty eating or drinking safely.