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Dr. Michael Lief, MD

Infectious Disease Medicine*
4.1 (116)
Map Pin Small New York, NY
Accepting new patients
23 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Michael Lief, MD

Dr. Michael Lief, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist in New York, NY. They specialize in Infectious Disease Medicine, has 23 years of experience, and is board certified in Infectious Disease. They graduated from Memorial University Of Newfoundland Faculty Of Medicine and is affiliated with NYU Langone Hospital - Manhattan. Patients rated Dr. Lief an average 4.1 star rating.

Dr. Lief works at Practice in New York, NY. They frequently treat conditions like Nail Infection along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield 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. Lief's Office Locations

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    Office
    317 E 34th St Fl 7, New York, NY 10016 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (212) 981-7259

Hospital Affiliations
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  • NYU Langone Hospital - Manhattan

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Nail Infection
Immunization Administration
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)

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Nail Infection
Immunization Administration
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Foot Infection
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Wellness Examination
Abdominal Pain
Abnormal Thyroid
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
ADHD and-or ADD
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Administrative Physical
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Allergic Rhinitis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Animal Allergies
Anosmia
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Anxiety
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Arthritis
Asthma
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Atherosclerosis
Back Pain
Balanoposthitis
Bird Flu
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Bladder Infection
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Boil
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Bronchitis
Bronchospasm
Celiac Disease
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Chest Wall Pain Syndrome
Chlamydia Infections
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Sinusitis
Cluster Headache
Cold Sore
Common Cold
Constipation
Contact Dermatitis
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Diabetes
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Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diarrhea
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Difficulty With Walking
Dizziness
Dysentery
Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Ear Ache
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Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Emphysema
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Enteritis
Esophagitis
Excessive Sweating
Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Fever
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Fibromyalgia
Fungal Nail Infection
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Genital Herpes
Genital Warts
Gonorrhea Infections
Gout
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Hair Loss
Headache
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Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
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Herpes Simplex Infection
Herpes Zoster Without Complication
High Cholesterol
Hives
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Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypogonadism
Hypothyroidism
Influenza (Flu)
Insomnia
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Joint Pain
Knee Sprain
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lice
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Limb Pain
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Low Back Pain
Lyme Disease
Malaise and Fatigue
Mastodynia
Migraine
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Muscle Weakness
Nasopharyngitis
Nausea
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Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Obesity
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Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Otitis Media
Overactive Bladder
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pericardial Disease
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Pharyngitis
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Plantar Wart
Pneumonia
Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, or Poison Sumac Poisoning
Pollen Allergy
Polyuria
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Pubic Lice (Crabs)
Quaternary Syphilis
Radiculopathy
Rash
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Reflux Esophagitis
Ringworm
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Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Shingles
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Shortness of Breath
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Strep Throat
Stye
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Swine Flu
Syphilis Infections
Tension Headache
Testicular Dysfunction
Thyroid Goiter
Tinnitus
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Tobacco Use Disorder
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Venous Insufficiency
Vertigo
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Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Warts
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Wheezing
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Yeast Infections
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
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    • Blue Cross Blue Shield
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    • Connecticare
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    • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
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    • MVP Health Care
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    4.1
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    4 Star
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    3 Star
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    2 Star
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    1 Star
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    Specialties*
    • Infectious Disease Medicine

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    Specialties*
    Years of Experience
    • 23 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1942229745
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Montefiore / Albert Einstein College of Med
    Fellowship
    Internship
    • Montefiore Med Center & Albert Einstein College of Medicine
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Memorial University Of Newfoundland Faculty Of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • University of Pennsylvania
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Infectious Disease and Internal Medicine
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Michael Lief, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Lief is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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

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

    116 patients have reviewed Dr. Lief. The overall rating for this provider is 4.1. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Lief.

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