About
Brian Wetchler, DO, is a board-certified internist with over ten years in private practice on Long Island. He earned his medical degree in 2012 from New York College of Osteopathic Medicine, now NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine. Before medicine, he studied Economics at the University of Michigan. He completed a three-year internal medicine residency through the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, training at North Shore University Hospital and Long Island Jewish Medical Center. He holds board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine.
Dr. Wetchler previously served as a partner at Woodmere Medical Associates and retains medical privileges at Northwell North Shore University Hospital, Northwell LIJ Medical Center, and St. Francis Hospital in Roslyn. His passion for long-term, personalized care took root early, shaped by his own meaningful relationships with his pediatrician and internist. He carries that same commitment into his practice today. Patients frequently describe him as a trusted friend or family member, not just a physician. Outside the office, he enjoys time with his family, playing guitar, and cheering for the Michigan Wolverines and New York Islanders.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
BA in Economics, University of Michigan
Medical School
New York College of Osteopathic Medicine (now NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine), DO, 2012
Residency
Internal Medicine Residency, Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, North Shore University Hospital and Long Island Jewish Medical Center (NS/LIJ), three-year program
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Wetchler right for?
Dr. Wetchler is a strong fit for adults seeking a primary care physician who knows them as an individual. Patients managing chronic conditions or navigating complex health histories benefit from his personalized, multi-modal approach. He works well with executives who want thorough annual wellness evaluations and proactive disease prevention. Anyone who values direct, around-the-clock access to their physician will find his practice a natural match.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Wetchler specializes in internal medicine with a focus on personalized, preventive care. He takes a multi-modal approach tailored to each patient, moving beyond standard population-based guidelines. His clinical work includes chronic disease management, executive wellness evaluations, cancer screening, and genetic testing.
Yes, Dr. Wetchler holds board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine. He earned his medical degree in 2012 from New York College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed a three-year residency at North Shore University Hospital and Long Island Jewish Medical Center through the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell.
Dr. Wetchler earned his DO from New York College of Osteopathic Medicine, now NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine. He then completed a three-year internal medicine residency through the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, training at North Shore University Hospital and Long Island Jewish Medical Center. Before medical school, he studied Economics at the University of Michigan.
Yes, Dr. Wetchler holds medical privileges at Northwell North Shore University Hospital, Northwell LIJ Medical Center, and St. Francis Hospital in Roslyn. This allows him to coordinate care across major regional hospital systems when his patients need inpatient services.
Dr. Wetchler takes a multi-modal, individualized approach to each patient's health. He tailors his care to the person in front of him rather than applying generic population-based protocols. Patients frequently describe him as feeling more like a trusted friend or family member than a traditional physician.
Yes, members reach Dr. Wetchler directly by office line or personal cell, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. This level of access is a core feature of his practice at Lakeside Concierge Medicine.
Dr. Wetchler treats a broad range of internal medicine conditions, including chronic diseases, cardiovascular risk factors, metabolic concerns, and acute illnesses. He also focuses on preventive care, early disease detection through cancer screening and genetic testing, and comprehensive executive wellness evaluations.
Dr. Wetchler has practiced internal medicine on Long Island for over ten years. He previously served as a partner at Woodmere Medical Associates before establishing Lakeside Concierge Medicine in Woodbury, NY.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026