Dr. Ora Pearlstein is a board-certified internist at Downtown Primary Care. Dr. Pearlstein enjoys being able to focus on her primary interest of patient-centered care and promoting wellness and a healthy lifestyle. She has been practicing medicine in New York for over 20 years and is recognized as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor, New York Super Doctor, and an Exceptional Woman in Medicine.
Dr. Ora Pearlstein is a board-certified internist at Downtown Primary Care. Dr. Pearlstein enjoys being able to focus on her primary interest of patient-centered care and promoting wellness and a healthy lifestyle. She has been practicing medicine in New York for over 20 years and is recognized as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor, New York Super Doctor, and an Exceptional Woman in Medicine.
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The best!
(1 month ago)
Feb-2026
Absolutely terrific. Careful, thoughtful and a great communicator.
(1 month ago)
Feb-2026
Highly qualified doctor and very responsive.
(8 months ago)
Jun-2025
I’m happy to find a doctor who is knowlegeable, friendly, open to any discussions. In one word, I found a partner in my fights for good health. I’m very glad for my choice.
(8 months ago)
Jun-2025
Responsive and compassionate
(1 year ago)
Mar-2025
She spends lots of time with patients. She is knowledgeable and responsive. Good manner.
(1 year ago)
Dec-2024
Kind, thoughtful, and communicative. Asked all the right questions--and listened to my responses. Addressed my concerns.
(1 year ago)
Sep-2024
Wonderful access and expertise!
(1 year ago)
Sep-2024
Ora is the BEST!!!! She really listens and is proactive with vaccines. EXCELLENT doctor. ❤️
Dr. Ora Pearlstein’s interest in medicine began with a love of biology while completing her Bachelor of Arts at Barnard College in New York, graduating Magna Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa and receiving the Constance Von Wahl Award for Excellence in Biology. Dr. Pearlstein graduated from The University of Maryland School of Medicine in 1995, where she was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. She completed her internship and residency in internal medicine at Beth Israel Hospital in Boston, a hospital of Harvard Medical School. In residency, Dr. Pearlstein completed a Primary Care program and became board certified in Internal Medicine in 1998.
After completing her residency, Dr. Pearlstein joined the faculty at the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Columbia University where she was an Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine and served as the course director of the Introduction to Clinical Practice course for medical students. Dr. Pearlstein also worked as a clinician and educator at Long Island College Hospital, before joining Downtown Primary Care and the faculty at New York University Langone Medical Center, as an Assistant Clinical Professor in Internal Medicine.
At Downtown Primary Care, Dr. Pearlstein enjoys being able to focus on her primary interest of patient-centered care and promoting wellness and a healthy lifestyle. She has been practicing medicine in New York for over 20 years and is recognized as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor, New York Super Doctor, and an Exceptional Woman in Medicine.
The best!
Absolutely terrific. Careful, thoughtful and a great communicator.
Highly qualified doctor and very responsive.
I’m happy to find a doctor who is knowlegeable, friendly, open to any discussions. In one word, I found a partner in my fights for good health. I’m very glad for my choice.
Responsive and compassionate
She spends lots of time with patients. She is knowledgeable and responsive. Good manner.
Kind, thoughtful, and communicative. Asked all the right questions--and listened to my responses. Addressed my concerns.
Wonderful access and expertise!
Ora is the BEST!!!! She really listens and is proactive with vaccines. EXCELLENT doctor. ❤️
Thorough & personable.