About
David A. Kamlet, MD brings more than four decades of clinical experience to his MDVIP-affiliated internal medicine practice in Midtown Manhattan. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Biochemistry from Yeshiva University and his Doctorate of Medicine from Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara in 1981. He completed his internship at State University of New York, Downstate Medical Center, followed by two internal medicine residencies at Maimonides Medical Center and State University of New York, Erie County Medical Center.
Dr. Kamlet then completed a fellowship in Geriatric Medicine at New York University Medical Center, deepening his expertise in the developmental process of aging. He holds board certifications from the American Board of Internal Medicine, the American Board of Geriatric Medicine, and the American Board of Medical Acupuncture. He serves as an attending physician at Mount Sinai West and has taught medicine as a Clinical Instructor at both Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons and Mount Sinai Medical Center. Named to Best Doctors in America every year since 1998, Dr. Kamlet conducts his practice in English, Spanish, and Hebrew. He applies evidence-based preventive medicine to help patients manage chronic conditions including type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, and hypertension. Guided by the Schweitzer principle that every patient carries their own doctor inside, he works to understand the totality of each patient's health.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Yeshiva University, New York, NY — Bachelor of Arts, Biochemistry 1976
Medical School
Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara, Guadalajara, Mexico — Doctorate of Medicine 1981
Residency
Internal Medicine, Maimonides Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY 1983-1984; Internal Medicine, State University of New York, Erie County Medical Center, Buffalo, NY 1984-1985
Fellowship
Geriatric Medicine, New York University Medical Center, New York, NY 1985-1987
Additional Training
Internship: State University of New York, Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY 1982-1983; Fifth Pathway: State University of New York, Stony Brook, NY 1981-1982; Clinical Instructor, Medicine, Mount Sinai Medical Center 2015-Present; Clinical Instructor, Medicine, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons 1988-2015
Certifications
Languages
English, Spanish, Hebrew
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Kamlet right for?
Dr. Kamlet is a strong fit for adults who want a long-term primary care relationship with a physician who knows their full health history. Patients managing chronic conditions like type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, or hypertension benefit from his preventive and evidence-based approach. Adults navigating age-related health changes find particular value in his geriatric medicine fellowship training. Patients who need reliable after-hours access and same-day appointments will also find this practice well suited to their needs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Kamlet focuses on internal medicine, geriatric medicine, and preventive care. He regularly treats patients managing type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, and hypertension. His geriatric medicine training also makes him well suited to address age-related health conditions.
Yes. Dr. Kamlet holds board certifications from the American Board of Internal Medicine, the American Board of Geriatric Medicine, and the American Board of Medical Acupuncture. This triple certification reflects the breadth of his clinical training and expertise.
Dr. Kamlet earned his medical degree from Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara in 1981. He completed residency training in internal medicine at Maimonides Medical Center and State University of New York, Erie County Medical Center. He then completed a Geriatric Medicine fellowship at New York University Medical Center from 1985 to 1987.
Yes. Dr. Kamlet holds board certification from the American Board of Medical Acupuncture. He integrates this training as part of his broader approach to patient care.
Yes. Dr. Kamlet makes himself available by phone after hours and on weekends. Members can contact him directly for urgent matters outside of regular office hours.
Dr. Kamlet sees patients in English, Spanish, and Hebrew.
Yes. Dr. Kamlet serves as a Clinical Instructor in Medicine at Mount Sinai Medical Center, a role he has held since 2015. He previously held a Clinical Instructor appointment at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons from 1988 to 2015.
Dr. Kamlet works to understand the totality of each patient's health, not just isolated symptoms or conditions. He coordinates actively with specialists and other members of the care team. He uses evidence-based preventive medicine and builds long-term relationships with his patients. Many of his patients have stayed with him for over twenty years.
Dr. Kamlet has appeared on the Best Doctors in America list every year since 1998. This recognition reflects his standing among peers in internal medicine and geriatric care.
Doctor profile last updated March 22, 2026