About
Donald H. Bernstein, MD earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and his Doctorate of Medicine from New York Medical College in 1982. He completed his internship at George Washington University Hospital, followed by a residency in internal medicine at St. Vincent's Hospital in New York. He then pursued a fellowship in rheumatology at the Hospital for Joint Diseases in New York, finishing in 1986. He holds dual board certifications from the American Board of Internal Medicine in both internal medicine and geriatric medicine. He maintains membership in the American College of Rheumatology and brings a particular clinical passion for arthritis-related disorders.
Dr. Bernstein has been in private practice in New York since 1987. He serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at NYU School of Medicine and has acted as a PLACE Program Medical Student Preceptor there since 2012. He welcomes older patients and makes home visits for those who cannot travel to the office. Patients describe him as generous, thorough, and consistently available, with some maintaining a relationship with him spanning 40 years. His guiding belief is that a close, personal relationship with patients and their families forms the foundation of optimal medical care.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY - Bachelor of Science, Biology, 1969
Medical School
New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY - Doctorate of Medicine, 1982
Residency
St. Vincent's Hospital, New York, NY - Internal Medicine, 1983-1985
Fellowship
Hospital for Joint Diseases, New York, NY - Rheumatology, 1985-1986
Additional Training
Internship: George Washington University Hospital, Washington, DC, 1982-1983
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Bernstein right for?
Dr. Bernstein is a strong fit for adults seeking an experienced internist with deep roots in New York medicine. Older adults benefit especially from his geriatric medicine expertise and willingness to make home visits. Patients managing arthritis-related conditions gain from his fellowship-trained rheumatology background. Anyone who values a long-term, relationship-driven approach to primary care will find a natural home in his practice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Bernstein specializes in internal medicine, geriatric medicine, and preventive care. He carries a particular clinical passion for arthritis-related disorders, drawing on his fellowship training in rheumatology at the Hospital for Joint Diseases. He also focuses on chronic condition management and comprehensive wellness.
Yes. Dr. Bernstein holds dual board certifications from the American Board of Internal Medicine, covering both internal medicine and geriatric medicine. He also maintains membership in the American College of Rheumatology.
Dr. Bernstein earned his medical degree from New York Medical College in 1982. He completed his internship at George Washington University Hospital and his internal medicine residency at St. Vincent's Hospital in New York. He then completed a fellowship in rheumatology at the Hospital for Joint Diseases in New York in 1986.
Yes. Dr. Bernstein actively welcomes older patients and holds board certification in geriatric medicine. He makes home visits for patients who cannot travel to his lower Fifth Avenue office, and members can reach him 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Dr. Bernstein has been in private practice in New York since 1987, giving him nearly four decades of experience. Many of his patients have maintained a relationship with him for 40 years or more.
Yes. Dr. Bernstein serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at NYU School of Medicine. Since 2012, he has also served as a PLACE Program Medical Student Preceptor at NYU.
Dr. Bernstein believes a close, personal relationship with patients and their families forms the foundation of optimal medical care. He takes an unhurried approach to visits and remains available to members around the clock. Patients describe him as generous, thorough, and consistently accessible.
Yes. Dr. Bernstein holds hospital privileges at NYU Langone Medical Center and Mount Sinai Beth Israel Hospital in New York.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026