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Dr. Meryl B. Blecker Joerg, MD

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(Dr. Meryl Blecker Joerg, MD)
Specializes in: Dermatology (Skin Disorders)
University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine (1993)
Professional interests include: laser resurfacing, sunburn , actinic keratosis, and more.
55 East 72nd Street
New York, NY 10021

Dr. Meryl B. Blecker Joerg, MD is a dermatologist in New York, NY specializing in dermatology (skin disorders). She graduated from University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in 1993 and has 33 years of experience. Dr. Meryl B. Blecker Joerg, MD is affiliated with Mount Sinai Health System, Advanced Dermatology, PC and ADVANCED DERMATOLOGY PC.

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Office Locations

21 East 87th
New York, NY 10128
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Mount Sinai Health System

55 East 72nd Street
New York, NY 10021
(212) 996-9600
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5847 188th Street
Fresh Meadows, NY 11365
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Mount Sinai Health System

West Side
Town of Thurman, NY 10024
(212) 601-9400
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Some issues Dr. Meryl B. Blecker Joerg, MD can help you with:

Biopsy

A biopsy is a procedure performed to remove a small sample of cells for testing. The cells are examined in a laboratory to check for disease, or sometimes to see how badly a known disease is affecting them. Biopsy can be performed on any part of the body.

Although biopsy is most often associated with cancer, it can also be used to check for other diseases, such as infections. A biopsy sample can be scraped, cut, collected with a needle, taken with a machine that punches out a tiny piece, or removed with the tiny tools in an endoscope.

In most cases, a biopsy is a simple outpatient procedure. Depending on the procedure, patients may need to stop taking certain medications beforehand, such as blood thinners. It is important for patients to tell doctors if they are pregnant, as certain biopsies require the use of x-rays to guide the needle to the right location. There is usually very little pain associated with a biopsy. Patients will have to wait a few days to hear the results.

Chemical Peels

Chemical peels remove the outer layer of the skin using chemical solutions, like glycolic acid and phenol. Although most commonly performed on the face, this non-surgical procedure may be done on the neck and hands as well. Chemical peels can treat the following:

  • Age spots
  • Fine lines and wrinkles
  • Freckles
  • Rough skin
  • Sun-damaged skin
  • Acne

Before the procedure, a skin evaluation is done to determine which type of peel will produce the best results. Dark skin tends to respond well to light peels, while severely sun-damaged skin will likely benefit from a moderate or deep peel. Pre-treatment creams and sunscreen need to be applied every day for several weeks prior to the procedure. Doing this may help shorten the healing process.

During the peel, the area to be treated is cleaned thoroughly, and the chemical solution is applied on the skin for several minutes, which produces a stinging sensation. A neutralizing agent is then used, and the stinging sensation gradually goes away. For more intense peels, a cool compress may be placed on the area to relieve any stinging or burning, or the solution may be applied in intervals to limit exposure to the strong chemicals.

Following a light peel, there will be redness and swelling, which typically fade in a few days. Swelling after a moderate or deep peel may last for a week, and mild redness may continue for a few weeks. To help improve the final results of a peel, treated areas must be kept cool, moisturized, and protected from sunlight.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Meryl B. Blecker Joerg, MD treated as a dermatologist in New York, NY during 2013 were diagnostic procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and skin procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Meryl B. Blecker Joerg, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 113
doctor visit 379
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 110
skin procedures 110

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Meryl B. Blecker Joerg, MD.

Gender
Male 113
Female 163
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 207
Black 30
Hispanic 27
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 167
From 75 to 84 59
85 and over 34
Less than 65 16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Meryl B. Blecker Joerg, MD in 2013

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Meryl B. Blecker Joerg, MD treated during 2013 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 45
High Cholesterol 45
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 27
Depression 15
Chronic Kidney Disease 8
Asthma 4
Osteoperosis 6
Atrial Fibrilation 7
Heart Failure 11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 4
Diabetes 28
Dementia 5
Cancer 8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Meryl B. Blecker Joerg, MD treated as a dermatologist in New York, NY during 2014 were diagnostic procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and skin procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Meryl B. Blecker Joerg, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 160
doctor visit 503
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 144
skin procedures 144

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Meryl B. Blecker Joerg, MD.

Gender
Male 118
Female 191
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 266
Black 18
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 185
From 75 to 84 77
85 and over 34
Less than 65 13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Meryl B. Blecker Joerg, MD in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Meryl B. Blecker Joerg, MD treated during 2014 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 43
High Cholesterol 47
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 24
Depression 22
Chronic Kidney Disease 8
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 7
Heart Failure 7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 6
Diabetes 28
Dementia 6
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Meryl B. Blecker Joerg, MD treated as a dermatologist in New York, NY during 2015 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, diagnostic procedures and abscess drainage.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Meryl B. Blecker Joerg, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage 14
diagnostic procedures 117
doctor visit 439
incision and drainage 14
minor procedures 14
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 154
skin procedures 154
skin surgery 14

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Meryl B. Blecker Joerg, MD.

Gender
Male 240
Female 342
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 478
Black 34
Hispanic 40
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 328
From 75 to 84 160
85 and over 52
Less than 65 42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Meryl B. Blecker Joerg, MD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Meryl B. Blecker Joerg, MD treated during 2015 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 49
High Cholesterol 45
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 30
Depression 19
Chronic Kidney Disease 12
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 4
Heart Failure 7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 4
Diabetes 25
Dementia 6
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Meryl B. Blecker Joerg, MD treated as a dermatologist in New York, NY during 2016 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Meryl B. Blecker Joerg, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 98
doctor visit 458
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 167
skin procedures 167

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Meryl B. Blecker Joerg, MD.

Gender
Male 120
Female 180
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 250
Black 0
Hispanic 26
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 155
From 75 to 84 103
85 and over 30
Less than 65 12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Meryl B. Blecker Joerg, MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Meryl B. Blecker Joerg, MD treated during 2016 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 47
High Cholesterol 44
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 31
Depression 15
Chronic Kidney Disease 14
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 6
Heart Failure 9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 6
Diabetes 26
Dementia 6
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Meryl B. Blecker Joerg, MD treated as a dermatologist in New York, NY during 2017 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Meryl B. Blecker Joerg, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 73
doctor visit 451
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 133
skin procedures 133

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Meryl B. Blecker Joerg, MD.

Gender
Male 117
Female 174
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 231
Black 18
Hispanic 28
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 161
From 75 to 84 83
85 and over 32
Less than 65 15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Meryl B. Blecker Joerg, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Meryl B. Blecker Joerg, MD treated during 2017 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 46
High Cholesterol 38
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 25
Depression 17
Chronic Kidney Disease 16
Asthma 4
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 7
Heart Failure 7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 7
Diabetes 26
Dementia 6
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Meryl B. Blecker Joerg, MD treated as a dermatologist in New York, NY during 2018 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Meryl B. Blecker Joerg, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 95
doctor visit 467
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 166
skin procedures 166

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Meryl B. Blecker Joerg, MD.

Gender
Male 109
Female 169
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 224
Black 17
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 19
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 159
From 75 to 84 79
85 and over 24
Less than 65 16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Meryl B. Blecker Joerg, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Meryl B. Blecker Joerg, MD treated during 2018 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 45
High Cholesterol 45
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 26
Depression 19
Chronic Kidney Disease 15
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 5
Heart Failure 5
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 6
Diabetes 24
Dementia 7
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Meryl B. Blecker Joerg, MD treated as a dermatologist in New York, NY during 2019 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, abscess drainage and minor procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Meryl B. Blecker Joerg, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage 14
doctor visit 553
incision and drainage 14
minor procedures 14
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 181
skin procedures 181
skin surgery 14

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Meryl B. Blecker Joerg, MD.

Gender
Male 127
Female 199
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 256
Black 20
Hispanic 32
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 172
From 75 to 84 97
85 and over 34
Less than 65 23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Meryl B. Blecker Joerg, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Meryl B. Blecker Joerg, MD treated during 2019 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 48
High Cholesterol 49
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 27
Depression 18
Chronic Kidney Disease 14
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 6
Heart Failure 7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 8
Diabetes 25
Dementia 7
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Meryl B. Blecker Joerg, MD treated as a dermatologist in New York, NY during 2020 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and skin procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Meryl B. Blecker Joerg, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 360
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 115
skin procedures 115

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Meryl B. Blecker Joerg, MD.

Gender
Male 82
Female 159
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 189
Black 19
Hispanic 16
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 125
From 75 to 84 81
85 and over 22
Less than 65 13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Meryl B. Blecker Joerg, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Meryl B. Blecker Joerg, MD treated during 2020 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 46
High Cholesterol 48
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 30
Depression 17
Chronic Kidney Disease 13
Asthma 5
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 5
Heart Failure 9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 5
Diabetes 21
Dementia 5
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Meryl B. Blecker Joerg, MD treated as a dermatologist in New York, NY during 2021 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, abscess drainage and minor procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Meryl B. Blecker Joerg, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage 11
doctor visit 457
incision and drainage 11
minor procedures 11
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 196
skin procedures 196
skin surgery 11

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Meryl B. Blecker Joerg, MD.

Gender
Male 112
Female 192
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 250
Black 13
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 24
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 152
From 75 to 84 115
85 and over 25
Less than 65 12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Meryl B. Blecker Joerg, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Meryl B. Blecker Joerg, MD treated during 2021 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension 46
High Cholesterol 53
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 26
Depression 21
Chronic Kidney Disease 14
Asthma 4
Osteoperosis 15
Atrial Fibrilation 5
Heart Failure 10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 5
Diabetes 18
Dementia 5
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Meryl B. Blecker Joerg, MD treated as a dermatologist in New York, NY during 2022 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, abscess drainage and minor procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Meryl B. Blecker Joerg, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage 13
doctor visit 376
incision and drainage 13
minor procedures 13
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 148
skin procedures 148
skin surgery 13

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Meryl B. Blecker Joerg, MD.

Gender
Male 112
Female 161
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 235
Black 0
Hispanic 12
Asian 0
Other 14
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 131
From 75 to 84 108
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Meryl B. Blecker Joerg, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Meryl B. Blecker Joerg, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, osteoperosis and diabetes.

Hypertension 57
High Cholesterol 66
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 17
Depression 13
Chronic Kidney Disease 9
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 22
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 5
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 7
Diabetes 18
Dementia 0
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Meryl B. Blecker Joerg, MD treated as a dermatologist in New York, NY during 2023 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, abscess drainage and minor procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Meryl B. Blecker Joerg, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage 21
doctor visit 535
incision and drainage 21
minor procedures 21
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 201
skin procedures 201
skin surgery 21

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Meryl B. Blecker Joerg, MD.

Gender
Male 102
Female 189
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 245
Black 16
Hispanic 15
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 136
From 75 to 84 120
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Meryl B. Blecker Joerg, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Meryl B. Blecker Joerg, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, osteoperosis and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 53
High Cholesterol 68
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 20
Depression 14
Chronic Kidney Disease 10
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 23
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 19
Dementia 0
Cancer 17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Meryl B. Blecker Joerg, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Meryl B. Blecker Joerg, MD treated as a dermatologist in New York, NY were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, diagnostic procedures and abscess drainage.

abscess drainage 14
diagnostic procedures 109
doctor visit 452
incision and drainage 14
minor procedures 14
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 155
skin procedures 155
skin surgery 14

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Meryl B. Blecker Joerg, MD.

Gender
Male 122
Female 192
Ethnicity
Black / African American 16
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 257
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 17
Other 5
Age
75 to 84 98
85 and over 26
Less than 65 14
65 to 74 170

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Meryl B. Blecker Joerg, MD From 2013 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Meryl B. Blecker Joerg, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 47
High Cholesterol 49
Stroke 1
Ischemic Heart Disease 25
Depression 17
Chronic Kidney Disease 12
Asthma 6
Osteoporosis 12
Heart Failure 7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 6
Diabetes 23
Atrial Fibrillation 6
Cancer 11
Dementia 4

Education & Training

Dr. Meryl B. Blecker Joerg, MD graduated from University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in 1993. She completed residency at Albert Einstein College of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the American Board of Dermatology and has a state license in New York.

Medical School: University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine (1993)

Residency: Albert Einstein College of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Dermatology

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Meryl B. Blecker Joerg, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Mount Sinai Health System
Advanced Dermatology, PC
ADVANCED DERMATOLOGY PC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Meryl B. Blecker Joerg, MD has an average of 1.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Meryl B. Blecker Joerg, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in New York, NY. 

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Overall Rating: 1.0 2022-06-13 
I've had my appointment cancelled or moved by this office 4 times in the last 3 months. This morning I showed up for my appointment after receiving a confirmation text on Friday and was told my appointment had once again been cancelled without so much as a single call, voicemail, or text communication. This is absolutely unprofessional and incredibly inconsiderate.

General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Meryl B. Blecker Joerg, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Galderma Laboratories, L.P. $2,726 SOOLANTRA
$1,018 		EPIDUO FORTE
$446 		CLOBEX SPRAY
$338 		EPIDUO
$270 		ORACEA
$203 		Other
$452
Dermavant Sciences, Inc. $1,141 VTAMA
$1,141
Pfizer Inc. $831 CIBINQO
$384 		EUCRISA
$327 		LITFULO
$120
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC $803 DUOBRII
$331 		BRYHALI
$279 		JUBLIA
$87 		SILIQ
$44 		ALTRENO
$41 		Other
$21
Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC $597 ZYCLARA
$146 		JUBLIA
$72 		ACANYA
$66 		ELIDEL
$44 		SOLODYN
$35 		Other
$235
Other $6,643 COSENTYX
$485 		BIONECT
$458 		Acticlate
$370 		PICATO
$266 		Synalar TS Kit 90
$200 		Other
$4,864
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $11,743
Education $564
Honoraria $275
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program $159

Biography

Dr. Meryl Joerg is a dermatology (skin disorders) specialist in Fresh Meadows, NY and New York, NY. Areas of expertise for Dr. Joerg include alopecia areata, anti-aging, and cosmetic treatments. Patient reviews placed Dr. Joerg at an average of 4.5 stars (out of 5). She attended the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and then went on to complete her residency at a hospital affiliated with Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr. Joerg has received the following distinction: New York Super Doctors. Dr. Joerg (or staff) speaks the following foreign languages: Spanish, German, and French. She is affiliated with Mount Sinai Health System. Doctor.com reports that she is accepting new patients at her office in New York, NY.

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