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Dr. Alexander Gecht, MD

Internal Medicine*
3.6 (21)
Map Pin Small Staten Island, NY
Accepting new patients
45 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Alexander Gecht, MD

Dr. Alexander Gecht, MD is an Internal Medicine Specialist in Staten Island, NY. They specialize in Internal Medicine, has 45 years of experience, and is board certified in Internal Medicine. They graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine and is affiliated with Staten Island University Hospital. Dr. Gecht, completed a residency at Upstate Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Gecht an average 3.6 star rating.

Dr. Gecht works at Northwell Health Physician Partners University Physicians Group Medicine at South Avenue in Staten Island, NY. They frequently treat conditions like Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Gecht's Office Locations

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    Northwell Health Physician Partners University Physicians Group Medicine at South Avenue
    1110 South Ave, Staten Island, NY 10314 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (718) 370-7100

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  • Staten Island University Hospital

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Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Wellness Examination
Acute Bronchitis
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Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Joint Pain
Muscle Cramping
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Chronic Care Management
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Immunization Administration
Sexually Transmitted Infections Counseling
Smoking Cessation Counseling
Abdominal Pain
Abnormal Thyroid
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Acute Laryngitis
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Acute Sinusitis
ADHD and-or ADD
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Allergic Conjunctivitis
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Anemia
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Arthritis
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Arthritis of the Neck
Asthma
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Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
Back Pain
Bladder Infection
Breast Pain
Bronchitis
Bronchospasm
Burn Injuries
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Candidiasis of Skin and Nails
Canker Sore
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Celiac Disease
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Chest Wall Pain Syndrome
Chlamydia Infections
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Interstitial Cystitis
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Pharyngitis
Cluster Headache
Coccygeal Pain
Cold Sore
Common Cold
Confusion
Constipation
Contact Dermatitis
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Dermatitis Due to Drugs
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Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diarrhea
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Dysentery
Dyslipidemia
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Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
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Enteritis
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Fever
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Fibromyalgia
Folic Acid Deficiency
Folliculitis
Foot Infection
Ganglion Cyst
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gout
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Hair Loss
Headache
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Heart Disease
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Hepatitis A
Hernia
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Herpes Simplex Infection
Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Hip Pointer
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Hydrocele
Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypoglycemia
Hypogonadism
Hypothyroidism
Indigestion
Influenza (Flu)
Insomnia
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Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Iodine Deficiency
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Jock Itch
Kidney Infection
Laryngitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leukocytopenia
Limb Pain
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Loss of Voice or Hoarse Voice
Low Back Pain
Lyme Disease
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Malaise and Fatigue
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
Muscle Weakness
Nail Infection
Nasopharyngitis
Nausea
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Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Obesity
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Osteoarthritis
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Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Otitis Media
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Peptic Ulcer
Pharyngitis
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pinched Nerve in Back
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Plantar Fasciitis
Pneumonia
Pollen Allergy
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Polymyositis
Polyneuropathy
Polyuria
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Postnasal Drip
Potassium Deficiency
Proteinuria
Purpura
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Reflux Esophagitis
Restless Leg Syndrome
Ringworm
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Rosacea
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Sarcoidosis
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Sebaceous Cysts
Seborrheic Dermatitis
Second-Degree Burns
Secondary Diabetes Mellitus
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Shingles
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Sleep Apnea
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Symptomatic Menopause
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Testicular Dysfunction
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Tinea Versicolor
Tobacco Use Disorder
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Urinary Hesitancy
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Urinary Stones
Varicose Eczema
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
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Viral Enteritis
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Viral Infection
Vitamin A Deficiency
Vitamin B Deficiency
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Wheezing
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Advance Directive End of Life Planning
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    3.6
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    Specialties*
    • Internal Medicine

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    Specialties*
    Years of Experience
    • 45 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1528052057
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Upstate Medical Center
    Residency
    Internship
    • Shands Teaching Hospital
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Albert Einstein College of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Internal Medicine
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    Dr. Alexander Gecht, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Gecht is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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    Dr. Gecht works at Northwell Health Physician Partners University Physicians Group Medicine at South Avenue in Staten Island, NY. View the full address on Dr. Gecht’s profile.

    Dr. Gecht has seen patients for Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Gecht on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    21 patients have reviewed Dr. Gecht. The overall rating for this provider is 3.6. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Gecht.

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