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Dr. Jay Schechter, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 74
Dr. Jay Schechter, MD
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Dr. Jay Schechter, MD is an Internal Medicine Specialist in Potsdam, NY.
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Dr. Jay Schechter, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 74
Potsdam, NY
Accepting new patients
47 years of experience
Dr. Jay Schechter, MD is an Internal Medicine Specialist in Potsdam, NY.

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Dr. Jay Schechter, MD is an Internal Medicine Specialist in Potsdam, NY and has 47 years experience. They graduated from Penn State University College of Medicine. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Adirondack Medical Center-Saranac Lake, Alice Hyde Medical Center, Canton-Potsdam Hospital, Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center, Gouverneur Hospital, Regional Hospital of Scranton, River Hospital and Samaritan Medical Center. At present, Dr. Schechter received an average rating of 3.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 9 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Schechter is board certified in Dermatology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Birthmark
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Psoriasis
Psoriasis Vulgaris
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Seborrheic Keratosis
Excision of Skin Lesion
Acanthosis Nigricans
Actinic Keratosis
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Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
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Allergic Conjunctivitis
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Anemia
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Athlete's Foot
Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Bladder Infection
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Bowenoid Papulosis
Burn Injuries
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Cellulitis
Chronic Sinusitis
Cold Sore
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Dermatitis Herpetiformis
Diabetes Skin Lesion
Diabetes Type 2
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Fungal Nail Infection
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Genital Warts
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Overweight
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Destruction of Penile Lesion
Excision of Benign Skin Lesion
Excision of Skin Cancer
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Melanoma Screening
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Mohs Surgery
Mole Evaluation
Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
Shaving of Skin Lesion
Skin Tag Removal
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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    37 Pierrepont Ave, Potsdam, NY 13676
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (315) 265-6904
  2. 2 Canton Potsdam Hospital
    49 Lawrence Ave, Potsdam, NY 13676
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (315) 265-6800
  3. 3 Canton-potsdam Hospital
    50 Leroy St, Potsdam, NY 13676
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (315) 265-3300
    Monday
    00:00 - 23:45
    Tuesday
    00:00 - 23:45
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    00:00 - 23:45
    Thursday
    00:00 - 23:45
    Friday
    00:00 - 23:45
    Saturday
    00:00 - 23:45
    Sunday
    00:00 - 23:45

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Jul 10, 2018
Went there for over five years and am nothing but happy with my experiences with him. He and his staff are very nice and i only saw him once a year but he always remembered me and was very happy to see me. Overall happy he was my doctor.
Blake — Jul 10, 2018
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Specialties*
Internal Medicine
Dermatology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Penn State University College of Medicine
    1977
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Dermatology and Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Royal Victoria Hosp-McGill University
    1978
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Jay Schechter, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Schechter's profile.

Dr. Jay Schechter, MD is affiliated with Adirondack Medical Center-Saranac Lake, Alice Hyde Medical Center, Canton-Potsdam Hospital, Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center, Gouverneur Hospital, Regional Hospital of Scranton, River Hospital and Samaritan Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Jay Schechter, MD holds board certification in Dermatology and Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Adirondack Medical Center-Saranac Lake

    2233 State Route 86, Saranac Lake, NY

  • Alice Hyde Medical Center

    133 Park St, Malone, NY

  • Canton-Potsdam Hospital

    50 Leroy St, Potsdam, NY

  • Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center

    214 King St, Ogdensburg, NY

  • Gouverneur Hospital

    77 W Barney St, Gouverneur, NY

  • Regional Hospital of Scranton

    746 Jefferson Ave, Scranton, PA

  • River Hospital

    4 Fuller St, Alexandria Bay, NY

  • Samaritan Medical Center

    830 Washington St, Watertown, NY