About
Bruce K. Lowell, MD has practiced internal medicine in the New York area for over four decades. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Pre-Med from Pace University in New York before completing his Doctorate of Medicine with honors at the Free University of Brussels in 1976. His residency in internal medicine at Booth Memorial Medical Center in Flushing concluded with his selection as Chief Resident in 1979.
Dr. Lowell holds board certifications in Internal Medicine, Geriatric Medicine, and Anti-Aging Medicine. He has served as a physician at New York Hospital Queens since 1979 and joined the medical staff at North Shore University Hospital in 1996. He also works as a geriatric physician at Union Plaza Nursing Home. His clinical passions include anti-aging, obesity, bariatric medicine, nutrition, and elder care. He approaches each patient as a partner and advocate, combining mind and body techniques with evidence-based medicine. Dr. Lowell speaks French and has authored published works on weight management and body signals. The American Medical Association, the American Geriatrics Society, and the Queens Medical Society all count him as a member. He has earned the Patients Choice Award and recognition as one of America's Top Physicians.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Pace University, New York, NY – Bachelor of Science, Pre-Med 1969
Medical School
Free University of Brussels, Brussels, Belgium – Doctorate of Medicine 1976
Residency
Internal Medicine, Booth Memorial Medical Center, Flushing, NY 1976-1979; Chief Resident 1979
Additional Training
Internship, Booth Memorial Hospital, Flushing, NY 1977
Certifications
Languages
French
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Lowell right for?
Dr. Lowell works well with adults seeking a long-term, relationship-focused approach to primary care. Patients managing obesity, metabolic conditions, or weight-related health concerns benefit from his deep expertise in bariatric and nutrition medicine. Older adults and those with complex chronic conditions find strong support in his geriatric medicine background. Patients who want an advocate to guide prevention, longevity planning, and integrated wellness will feel at home in his practice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Lowell specializes in anti-aging, obesity, bariatric medicine, nutritional disorders, geriatric conditions, and chronic illness management. He brings board certifications in Internal Medicine, Geriatric Medicine, and Anti-Aging Medicine to each of these areas. His clinical focus on health span and longevity runs through all aspects of his patient care.
Yes. Dr. Lowell holds board certifications in Internal Medicine, Geriatric Medicine, and Anti-Aging Medicine. He completed his internal medicine residency at Booth Memorial Medical Center in Flushing, New York, where he served as Chief Resident.
Dr. Lowell treats obesity as a medical condition requiring expert clinical guidance, personalized plans, and ongoing monitoring. He draws on his background in bariatric and nutrition medicine to design individualized strategies. His approach combines patient education with evidence-based interventions and regular follow-up to support lasting results.
Dr. Lowell believes a strong doctor-patient relationship is the foundation of good health. He positions himself as a partner and advocate for each patient. He integrates mind and body techniques with conventional medical advances to help patients thrive and extend their years of healthy living.
Dr. Lowell earned his Doctorate of Medicine with honors from the Free University of Brussels in Belgium in 1976. He completed his internal medicine residency at Booth Memorial Medical Center in Flushing, New York, and served as Chief Resident in 1979. Before medical school, he earned a Bachelor of Science in Pre-Med from Pace University in New York.
Dr. Lowell maintains affiliations with North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset and New York-Presbyterian Queens Hospital. He has served on staff at New York Hospital Queens since 1979 and joined North Shore University Hospital in 1996.
Yes. Geriatric medicine is one of Dr. Lowell's core specialties. He holds a board certification in Geriatric Medicine and has served as a geriatric physician at Union Plaza Nursing Home since 1997. He brings particular depth in elder care and age-related chronic conditions.
Yes. Dr. Lowell speaks French in addition to English.
Dr. Lowell has earned the Patients Choice Award in 2009 and recognition as one of America's Top Physicians for 2004 and 2005. He belongs to the American Medical Association, the American Geriatrics Society, and the Queens Medical Society.
Doctor profile last updated June 8, 2026