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Dr. Barney Softness, MD

Internal Medicine*
Dr. Barney Softness, MD
3.4 (8 Ratings)

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Dr. Barney Softness, MD is an Internist in New York, NY.
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Dr. Barney Softness, MD

Internal Medicine*
New York, NY
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. Barney Softness, MD is an Internist in New York, NY.

About

Dr. Softness graduated from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and completed a residency at New York Presbyterian Hospital Columbia University Medical Center. Dr. Barney Softness, MD is an Internist in New York, NY. Dr. Softness currently practices at CUIMC/Russ Berrie Medical Science Pavilion and are affiliated with Newyork-Presbyterian Komansky Children's Hospital, Newyork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center and Newyork-Presbyterian/Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital. At present, Dr. Softness received an average rating of 3.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 8 times. Dr. Softness' office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Softness also speaks Spanish. Dr. Softness is board certified in Pediatric Endocrinology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

  1. 1 CUIMC/Russ Berrie Medical Science Pavilion
    1150 Saint Nicholas Ave, New York, NY 10032
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3.4
Based on 8 Reviews
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Dec 23, 2018
Excellent provider. A good mix of highly professional and genuinely personable. Dr Softness helped me help my daughter get through a extremely hard situation with my daughters health. She is now recovered and doing great!
Stephanie Doerfler in New York, NY — Dec 23, 2018
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Spanish
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Specialties*
Internal Medicine
Pediatrics
Pediatric Endocrinology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
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Board Certifications

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  • Pediatric Endocrinology and Pediatrics
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • New York Presbyterian Hospital Columbia University Medical Center
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • New York Presbyterian Hospital Weill Cornell Medical Center
    1985
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Barney Softness, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Softness' profile.

Dr. Barney Softness, MD is affiliated with Newyork-Presbyterian Komansky Children's Hospital, Newyork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center and Newyork-Presbyterian/Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Barney Softness, MD holds board certification in Pediatric Endocrinology and Pediatrics.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Newyork-Presbyterian Komansky Children's Hospital

    525 E 68th St, New York, NY

  • Newyork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center

    622 W 168th St, New York, NY

  • Newyork-Presbyterian/Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital

    3959 Broadway, New York, NY