About
Arie (Eric) Dadush, MD, MS is a board-certified, fellowship-trained physician with dual expertise in primary care and sports medicine. A native Israeli, he moved to the United States after completing his military service. S. in Medicinal Organic Chemistry at the University of Tennessee before attending medical school at St. George's University.
Dr. Dadush completed both his primary care residency and his sports medicine fellowship at Meharry Medical College, training across Meharry and Vanderbilt University. During his fellowship, he served as team physician for Tennessee State University and Fisk University. He also volunteered as a lead team physician for multiple marathons and worked as a summer camp doctor. After years of practice in Seattle and on Long Island, he brought his 11 years of experience to New York City. Dr. Dadush holds firm to the belief that medicine should both treat illness and actively improve quality of life. Outside the office, he is married with two children and enjoys hiking, visiting dinosaur fossil exhibits, and finding new playgrounds to explore.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Tennessee, M.S. in Medicinal Organic Chemistry
Medical School
St. George's University
Residency
Primary Care, Meharry Medical College (training at Meharry and Vanderbilt University)
Fellowship
Sports Medicine, Meharry Medical College (training at Meharry and Vanderbilt University)
Certifications
Languages
English, Hebrew
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Dadush right for?
Dr. Dadush works well for patients who want a single physician managing both primary care and musculoskeletal concerns. Adults managing chronic conditions like hypertension, diabetes, or high cholesterol will benefit from his longitudinal approach. Patients dealing with joint pain, sprains, concussions, or osteoporosis find particular value in his sports medicine training. Families with children ages 7 and up fit naturally into his practice. He also serves patients navigating work injuries or no-fault insurance claims who need a physician experienced in coordinating that process.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Dadush treats a wide range of conditions across primary care and sports medicine. On the primary care side, he manages hypertension, diabetes, asthma, hypothyroidism, and high cholesterol. His sports medicine background covers concussion, arthritis, osteoporosis, osteopenia, sprains, strains, fractures, and acute and chronic joint pain. He also treats urinary tract infections, STDs, work-related injuries, and no-fault insurance injuries.
Yes. Dr. Dadush holds board certification in both primary care and sports medicine. He is also fellowship-trained in sports medicine through Meharry Medical College, where he trained at both Meharry and Vanderbilt University.
Dr. Dadush attended medical school at St. George's University. He then completed his primary care residency and sports medicine fellowship at Meharry Medical College, with clinical training at both Meharry and Vanderbilt University.
Yes. During his sports medicine fellowship, Dr. Dadush served as team physician for Tennessee State University and Fisk University. He also volunteered as lead team physician at multiple marathon events.
Dr. Dadush believes medicine should do more than treat illness. He focuses on enhancing quality of life and overall well-being for each patient. He grounds his clinical decisions in evidence-based medicine and takes time during appointments to explain findings and treatment options thoroughly.
Yes. Dr. Dadush has over 10 years of experience treating work-related injuries and no-fault insurance injuries from car accidents. He coordinates directly with attorneys when needed to support the best outcome for the patient.
Yes. Dr. Dadush sees children ages 7 and above. He provides well-child exams, sports physicals, and acute care for younger patients alongside his adult and family medicine practice.
Yes. Dr. Dadush performs sports physicals for patients ages 7 and above. His sports medicine fellowship training gives him particular depth in evaluating young athletes and managing musculoskeletal concerns.
Dr. Dadush speaks English and Hebrew. The Central Park MD website is available in both languages, reflecting his ability to serve Hebrew-speaking patients in the New York community.
Doctor profile last updated June 11, 2026