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Dr. Irwin Ingwer, MD

Infectious Disease Medicine* Age 81
Dr. Irwin Ingwer, MD
4.7 (145 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

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Dr. Irwin Ingwer, MD is an Infectious Disease Internist in Plainview, NY.
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Dr. Irwin Ingwer, MD

Infectious Disease Medicine* Age 81
Plainview, NY
Accepting new patients
54 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Irwin Ingwer, MD is an Infectious Disease Internist in Plainview, NY.
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Dr. Irwin Ingwer, MD is an Infectious Disease Internist in Plainview, NY and has 54 years experience. They graduated from Thomas Jefferson University. They currently practice at Optum Family Medicine - Plainview and are affiliated with Optum Medical Care, P.C.. Dr. Ingwer has experience treating conditions like Lyme Disease among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Ingwer received an average rating of 4.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 145 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Ingwer is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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Friendly Staff

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Locations

  1. 1 Optum Family Medicine - Plainview
    789B Old Country Rd, Plainview, NY 11803
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Experience and Background Check

Lyme Disease
Pyogenic Arthritis
Candidiasis of Mouth
Lyme Disease
Pyogenic Arthritis
Candidiasis of Mouth
Lyme Disease
Pyogenic Arthritis
Candidiasis of Mouth
Acute Sinusitis
Bacterial Sepsis
Bronchitis
Infective Arthritis
Tuberculosis
Cellulitis
Chlamydia Infections
Foot Infection
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Mycobacterial Lung Infection
Pharyngolaryngitis
Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
Roundworm
Sepsis
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Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Syphilis Infections
Urogenital Candidiasis

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4.7
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Jul 30, 2024
He found what no one else saw or what others didn't even think to look into or want to. So I will be forever grateful for seeing him. That being said he is wise beyond years. So, thank you! And I saw him only one time. 55555!
L DeCarlo — Jul 30, 2024
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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Irwin Ingwer, MD is an infectious disease internist in Plainview, NY and has over 53 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson University in 1970. He specializes in Infectious Disease Medicine.
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Infectious Disease Medicine
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Medical Education
  • Thomas Jefferson University
    1970
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  • Internal Medicine and Infectious Disease
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Irwin Ingwer, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Ingwer's profile.

Dr. Irwin Ingwer, MD is affiliated with Optum Medical Care, P.C..

Yes, Dr. Irwin Ingwer, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine and Infectious Disease.

Dr. Ingwer has over 54 years of healthcare experience.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Optum Medical Care, P.C.

    25461 Nassau Blvd, Little Neck, NY

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