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Dr. Alexandru Kimel, MD

Rheumatology*
4.7 (39)
Map Pin Small New York, NY
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Alexandru Kimel, MD

Dr. Alexandru Kimel, MD is a Rheumatology Specialist in New York, NY. They graduated from NEW YORK Medical College and is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center. Dr. Kimel, completed a residency at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Patients rated Dr. Kimel an average 4.7 star rating.

Dr. Kimel works at Hospital for Special Surgery in New York, NY. They frequently treat conditions like Malaise and Fatigue, Gout and Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) 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. Kimel's Office Locations

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    630 W 168th St, New York, NY 10032 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (855) 854-4222

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  • NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center

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Gout
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Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Temporal Arteritis
Arthritis
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Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sarcoidosis
Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
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Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Achilles Tendinitis
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Amyloidosis
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Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS)
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Autoimmune Diseases
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
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De Quervain's Disease
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Goodpasture's Disease
Granulomatosis
Hammer Toe
Hand Conditions
Henoch–Schönlein Purpura (HSP)
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Lyme Disease
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Muscle Weakness
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
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Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
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Osteoarthritis of Spine
Palindromic Rheumatism
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Plantar Fasciitis
Polymyositis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Raynaud's Disease
Reiter's Syndrome (Reactive Arthritis)
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Knee
Shoulder Disorders
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Spine Disorders
Systemic Sclerosis
Systemic Vasculitis
Trigger Finger
Vascular Disease
Wegener's Granulomatosis
Joint Drainage
Synovial Biopsy
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    4.7
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    About Dr. Alexandru Kimel, MD

    Specialties*
    • Rheumatology

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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Italian, Romanian, Spanish and Yiddish
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    NPI Number
    • 1992940860
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • NEW YORK Medical College
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Rheumatology
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    Dr. Alexandru Kimel, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Kimel is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Kimel has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Kimel works at Hospital for Special Surgery in New York, NY. View the full address on Dr. Kimel’s profile.

    Dr. Kimel has seen patients for Malaise and Fatigue, Gout and Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR), and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Kimel on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    Dr. Kimel speaks Italian, Romanian, Spanish and Yiddish.

    39 patients have reviewed Dr. Kimel. The overall rating for this provider is 4.7. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Kimel.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Kimel, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Kimel appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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