Dr. Yakov Kandov, MD

Dr. Yakov Kandov is an internal medicine physician who specializes in hospital medicine, bringing 17 years of experience to his practice. He earned his medical degree from the Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences at the University of Buffalo and completed his residency training at North Shore University Hospital. His multilingual abilities allow him to communicate with patients in Spanish, Chinese, English, and Polish.

Dr. Kandov practices at multiple Northwell Health locations throughout Staten Island and Bay Shore, New York. He focuses on treating complex conditions such as hypertension and respiratory failure. His expertise extends to providing compassionate end-of-life care, including hospice services and palliative care for patients facing serious illnesses. Patients consistently rate his care highly, giving him an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.