About
Dr. Eamonn Vitt trained at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons for both medical school and residency at New York-Presbyterian Hospital. He holds board certification from the American Board of Family Medicine and the American Academy of HIV Medicine. He also earned acupuncture certification from Stanford University and the Helms Medical Institute and holds a New York State Acupuncture Certification. Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons appointed him Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine. NYU School of Medicine appointed him Clinical Instructor. He maintains hospital affiliations at NYU Langone Medical Center and Mount Sinai Health System.
Dr. Vitt has worked with Doctors Without Borders in Uganda and South Sudan, the Indian Health Service in Alaska and New Mexico, and the Yale/Johnson and Johnson Health Fellowship in Tamil Nadu, India. He also served at pediatric HIV clinics in Soweto and Johannesburg, South Africa and community health centers in New York City. He recently addressed the Compassionate Medicine Fellowship at Princeton on the doctor-patient relationship, the history of HIV and AIDS, and his Doctors Without Borders work in East Africa. In 2024, his outreach to Mark Cuban helped end a national shortage and price gouging of Penicillin G Benzathine, earning coverage in NEJM Journal Watch. He is passionate about HIV medicine, PrEP, STI prevention, and gay men's health. Outside medicine, he lives in Brooklyn with his wife and two children and enjoys books, music, and long-distance running.
Education & Training
Medical School
Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons
Residency
New York-Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia) / Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons
Additional Training
Stanford University / Helms Medical Institute (Acupuncture Certification); Academic Appointments: Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine, Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons; Clinical Instructor, NYU School of Medicine
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Vitt right for?
Dr. Vitt is a strong fit for adults seeking primary care with a physician who specializes in gay men's health. Patients managing HIV, pursuing PrEP or PEP, or dealing with STIs benefit directly from his HIV Medicine board certification and deep clinical experience. He also works well with patients who want a physician knowledgeable in travel medicine and acupuncture. Adults who value a long-term, relationship-driven approach to primary care will find his practice well-suited to their needs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Vitt specializes in HIV medicine, STI prevention and treatment, and gay men's health. He manages conditions including HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, hepatitis A, B, and C, and mpox. He also provides primary care for general adult medicine, travel health, and substance abuse support.
Yes. Dr. Vitt holds board certification from both the American Board of Family Medicine and the American Academy of HIV Medicine. He also holds a New York State Acupuncture Certification and earned his acupuncture training certification from Stanford University and the Helms Medical Institute.
Dr. Vitt completed both medical school and residency at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, with his residency based at New York-Presbyterian Hospital. He went on to serve in clinical roles across Uganda, South Sudan, Alaska, India, South Africa, and several New York City community health centers.
Yes. Dr. Vitt offers medical acupuncture as part of his practice. He earned his acupuncture certification from Stanford University and the Helms Medical Institute and holds a New York State Acupuncture Certification.
Dr. Vitt is deeply experienced in PrEP, PEP, and Doxy-PEP for HIV and STI prevention. He is board certified in HIV Medicine through the American Academy of HIV Medicine. He also provides PrEP On Demand using the 2-1-1 regimen and stays current on access and policy issues affecting his patients.
Yes. New York Magazine and Castle Connolly have named Dr. Vitt a Top Doctor in New York City for 11 consecutive years as of December 2025. In 2024, his direct outreach to Mark Cuban helped end a national shortage and price gouging of Penicillin G Benzathine, and NEJM Journal Watch featured the story.
Dr. Vitt serves as Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. He also holds an appointment as Clinical Instructor at NYU School of Medicine. He recently spoke to the Compassionate Medicine Fellowship at Princeton on the doctor-patient relationship and HIV medicine.
Dr. Vitt provides substance abuse resources and support for his patients. He connects patients with appropriate programs and maintains a curated resource page with relevant organizations and information.
Dr. Vitt maintains hospital affiliations at NYU Langone Medical Center and Mount Sinai Health System.
Doctor profile last updated April 11, 2026