About
David M. D. specializes in internal medicine, preventive medicine, and functional medicine. He practices at two New York locations: East Setauket and Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn. His clinical work focuses on chronic and complex conditions including autoimmune disorders, osteoporosis, migraines, heart disease, diabetes, and long COVID.
Dr. Dunaief grounds his care in evidence-based, integrative principles with a strong emphasis on nutritional medicine. He developed the LIFE diet (Low Inflammatory Foods Everyday) and has published original research examining its clinical effects. His published work includes a retrospective study on reducing C-reactive protein and a case report documenting chronic migraine reversal through dietary intervention. He is passionate about the role of anti-inflammatory nutrition in managing and preventing chronic disease. Beyond patient care, Dr. Dunaief delivers public presentations and interactive workshops. He also maintains a Health Library offering research articles, blog content, and plant-based recipes for patients and the public.
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Dunaief right for?
Dr. Dunaief is a strong fit for adults managing chronic or complex conditions such as autoimmune disorders, diabetes, heart disease, or osteoporosis. Patients who want nutritional medicine integrated into their care plan benefit from his LIFE diet framework. He works well with those dealing with long COVID or chronic migraines who have not found resolution through conventional approaches alone. Patients who value evidence-based, research-backed care will find his published clinical work a meaningful foundation for treatment.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Dunaief focuses on chronic and complex conditions including autoimmune disorders, osteoporosis, migraines, heart disease, diabetes, and long COVID. He takes an integrative, evidence-based approach to each condition, with particular emphasis on nutritional medicine as a therapeutic tool.
The LIFE diet stands for Low Inflammatory Foods Everyday. Dr. Dunaief developed this nutritional framework and has published original research examining its clinical effects. He integrates it directly into patient care as a strategy for managing and preventing chronic disease. His published work includes studies on reducing inflammatory markers and reversing chronic migraines through dietary intervention.
Yes. Dr. Dunaief has published a retrospective study on reducing C-reactive protein and a case report documenting chronic migraine reversal through dietary intervention. His research supports the evidence-based foundation of his integrative approach to care.
Yes. Long COVID is among the chronic and complex conditions Dr. Dunaief treats at Medical Compass MD. He applies his integrative and anti-inflammatory principles to support patients recovering from post-COVID symptoms.
Dr. Dunaief practices at two New York locations: East Setauket and Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn. Patients can select the location most convenient for them.
Nutrition is central to how Dr. Dunaief treats and prevents chronic disease. He developed the LIFE diet as a clinical framework grounded in anti-inflammatory eating. His published research demonstrates measurable outcomes from dietary intervention, including reductions in inflammatory markers and migraine reversal.
Yes. Dr. Dunaief maintains a Health Library with research articles, blog content, and plant-based recipes. He also delivers public presentations and interactive workshops for patients and the broader community.
Dr. Dunaief holds specialties in internal medicine, functional medicine, and preventive medicine. He integrates these disciplines to address the full picture of a patient's health, with particular focus on chronic disease management and prevention.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026