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Dr. Joel Gernsheimer, MD

Geriatric Medicine* Age 76
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Dr. Joel Gernsheimer, MD

Geriatric Medicine* Age 76
Brooklyn, NY
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51 years of experience
Dr. Joel Gernsheimer, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Physician in Brooklyn, NY.

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Dr. Gernsheimer graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr. Joel Gernsheimer, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Physician in Brooklyn, NY and has 51 years experience. Dr. Gernsheimer currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with NYC Health + Hospitals/Kings County and University Hospital at Downstate. Dr. Gernsheimer has experience treating conditions like Limb Pain among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Gernsheimer's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Gernsheimer is board certified in Emergency Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Limb Pain
Joint Pain
Tobacco Use Disorder
Limb Pain
Joint Pain
Tobacco Use Disorder
Limb Pain
Joint Pain
Tobacco Use Disorder
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Foot Infection
Pharyngitis
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Immunization Administration
Abdominal Pain
Acidosis
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Acute Bronchitis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Tonsillitis
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Administrative Physical
All Types of Food Poisoning
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Allergic Rhinitis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Animal Allergies
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anxiety
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Asthma
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Atherosclerosis
Athlete's Foot
Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
Atrophic Vaginitis
Back Pain
Bedsores
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Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Bird Flu
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Bladder Infection
Blepharitis
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Boil
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Bronchitis
Bruise of Face, Scalp, or Neck
Burn Injuries
Bursitis
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Canker Sore
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cellulitis
Cervicitis
Chest Pain
Chest Wall Pain Syndrome
Chlamydia Infections
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Pharyngitis
Chronic Sinusitis
Common Cold
Constipation
Contact Dermatitis
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Dehydration
Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diarrhea
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Difficulty With Walking
Dizziness
Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Ear Ache
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Earwax Buildup
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Enteritis
Esophagitis
Fever
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Fibromyalgia
Food Poisoning
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroparesis
Genital Herpes
Genital Warts
Gonorrhea Infections
Gout
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Headache
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Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Hemorrhoids
Herpes Simplex Infection
Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Hidradenitis
Hip Pointer
Hip Sprain
Hives
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Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Hydrocele
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypoglycemia
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Impetigo
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Indigestion
Influenza (Flu)
Ingrown Nail
Insomnia
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Intertrigo
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Itchy Skin
Jock Itch
Kidney Infection
Kidney Stone Pain (Renal Colic)
Knee Sprain
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Loss of Voice or Hoarse Voice
Low Back Pain
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Malaise and Fatigue
Mastodynia
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Menstrual Disorders
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Spasm
Muscle Weakness
Nail and Nail Bed Infection
Nail Infection
Nasopharyngitis
Nausea
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Neck Muscle Strain
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Nosebleed
Obesity
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Onychomycosis
Orchitis
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Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteoporosis
Otitis Media
Outer Ear Infection
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar Wart
Pneumonia
Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, or Poison Sumac Poisoning
Pollen Allergy
Polyuria
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Postnasal Drip
Radiculopathy
Rash
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Reflux Esophagitis
Ringworm
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Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
Sarcoidosis
Scabies
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Sciatica
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Sebaceous Cysts
Seborrheic Dermatitis
Second-Degree Burns
Secondary Diabetes Mellitus
Serous Conjunctivitis
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Shingles
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Shortness of Breath
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sickle Cell Disease
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Strep Throat
Stye
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Swine Flu
Tension Headache
Throat Pain
Tinnitus
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Tonsillitis
Torticollis
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Stones
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Varicose Eczema
Venous Insufficiency
Vertigo
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Viral Enteritis
Viral Infection
Warts
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Wheezing
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Wrist Sprain or Strain
Yeast Infections
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Cyst Incision and Drainage
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Geriatric Assessment
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Nail Avulsion and Excision
Pilonidal Cyst Removal
Vaccination

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    Total Plans EPO
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Locations

  1. 1 Univ. Hospital of Brooklyn Suny Downstate Health Sciences Univers
    470 Clarkson Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11203
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (718) 270-4580
  2. 2 Nyc Health Hospitals / Kings County
    451 Clarkson Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11203
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (844) 692-4692
  3. 3 Nyc Health Hospitals / Lincoln
    234 E 149th St, Bronx, NY 10451
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  4. 4 Suny Downstate-University Hospital of Brooklyn
    450 Clarkson Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11203
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Specialties*
Geriatric Medicine
Internal Medicine
Emergency Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Albert Einstein College of Medicine
    1973
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Emergency Medicine, Geriatric Medicine and Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Joel Gernsheimer, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Gernsheimer's profile.

Dr. Joel Gernsheimer, MD is affiliated with NYC Health + Hospitals/Kings County and University Hospital at Downstate.

Yes, Dr. Joel Gernsheimer, MD holds board certification in Emergency Medicine, Geriatric Medicine and Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • NYC Health + Hospitals/Kings County

    451 Clarkson Ave, Brooklyn, NY

  • University Hospital at Downstate

    445 Lenox Rd, Brooklyn, NY