About
Dr. Elena Klimenko trained across two countries before building one of New York City's most clinically diverse integrative practices. She earned her Doctor of Medicine degree from Moscow Sechenov School of Medicine in 1994 after completing a six-year program in clinical and basic sciences. She then pursued postgraduate certification in laparoscopy and general surgery in Russia before relocating to the United States, where she completed her internship and residency in Internal Medicine in Brooklyn.
Dr. Klimenko holds board certification in Internal Medicine and earned her IFM Certified Practitioner credential through the Institute for Functional Medicine in 2014. Her training in integrative medicine began with a fellowship at Continuum Center for Health & Healing at Albert Einstein School of Medicine from 2003 to 2005. During that period she also completed her medical acupuncture licensure through the Helms Institute for Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine. She later added certifications in homeopathy, bioidentical hormone balance, T3 thyroid therapy, ONDAMED, and advanced training in reversing cognitive decline under Dale Bredesen, MD. She is passionate about gut health, hormonal balance, heavy metal detoxification, tick-borne illness, chronic inflammatory response syndrome, and the gut-skin connection. Her clinical philosophy is direct: she takes the time to discover root causes rather than prescribing medications to suppress symptoms. Since 2005, she has also served as a physician at Institute for Family Health, a community clinic caring for Medicaid and Medicare patients.
Education & Training
Medical School
Moscow Sechenov School of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine (graduated 1994, 6-year program)
Residency
Internal Medicine, Brooklyn, New York, USA
Fellowship
Fellowship in Integrative Medicine, Continuum Center for Health & Healing, Albert Einstein School of Medicine (2003-2005)
Additional Training
Postgraduate certification in laparoscopy and general surgery (Moscow, Russia); Licensed in Medical Acupuncture, Helms Institute for Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (2004-2005); Center for Education and Development of Homeopathy (2005-2006); Certification in T3 Therapy: Optimizing Body Temperature and Thyroid Function, AARM (2016); Physiologic Bioidentical Hormone Balance, Jim Paoletti, PharmD (2017); Functional and Integrative Fundamentals of CIRS, Andrew Heyman, MD (2017); Advanced Clinical Training: Reversing Cognitive Decline, Dale Bredesen, MD (2017); ONDAMED Training (2018); BEMER Training, Pulse Electro-Magnetic Frequency Device (2018); ILADS Fundamentals and Annual Conferences (2017, 2018)
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Klimenko right for?
Dr. Klimenko is a strong fit for adults seeking a root-cause approach to complex or chronic health concerns. Patients dealing with hormonal imbalance, gut issues, skin conditions, or tick-borne illness benefit from her broad clinical toolkit. She serves those who have not found answers through conventional medicine alone. Her integrative approach also suits patients interested in preventive care, detoxification, or cognitive health. Patients at both the Manhattan and Sunny Isles Beach locations can access her full range of services.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Klimenko specializes in gut health, hormonal imbalance, heavy metal detoxification, tick-borne illness, and chronic inflammatory response syndrome. She also treats skin conditions through her gut-skin program, including acne, rosacea, psoriasis, and eczema. Her internal medicine background allows her to manage a wide range of chronic and complex conditions.
Dr. Klimenko offers acupuncture, homeopathy, biopuncture, IV nutrition infusions, ONDAMED pulsed electromagnetic field therapy, photodynamic therapy, and bio-magnetic therapy. She also performs cosmetic procedures including Botox and dermal fillers. This range of modalities allows her to tailor treatment plans to each patient's individual needs.
Yes. Dr. Klimenko holds board certification in Internal Medicine. She also earned the IFM Certified Practitioner credential through the Institute for Functional Medicine in 2014, one of the most rigorous functional medicine designations available.
Dr. Klimenko earned her Doctor of Medicine from Moscow Sechenov School of Medicine in 1994. She completed postgraduate surgical training in Russia before moving to the United States, where she finished her Internal Medicine residency in Brooklyn, New York.
Dr. Klimenko takes the time to discover the root causes behind a patient's symptoms. She does not rely on medications to suppress symptoms alone. Instead, she builds individualized care plans that combine functional medicine protocols with integrative therapies suited to each patient's profile.
Yes. Dr. Klimenko completed advanced clinical training in reversing cognitive decline under Dale Bredesen, MD, in 2017. She incorporates this framework into care plans for patients concerned about brain health or cognitive function.
Beyond The Skin is a gut-skin program Dr. Klimenko developed to address the connection between digestive health and skin conditions. It targets conditions like acne, rosacea, psoriasis, and eczema by identifying and treating underlying gut imbalances rather than focusing only on topical solutions.
Yes. Dr. Klimenko practices at two locations: 280 Madison Avenue in Manhattan and Sunny Isles Beach, Florida. She also offers telemedicine for patients who prefer remote visits.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026