About
Dr. Ellen Pearlstein earned her Doctorate of Medicine from Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Yeshiva University in 1993. She completed her internship and internal medicine residency at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York. The American Board of Internal Medicine has certified her in her specialty.
Dr. Pearlstein has spent more than a quarter century practicing in the same New York neighborhood, building lasting relationships with many of the same patients. She holds affiliations with Mount Sinai West and Lenox Hill Hospital. Warm and sociable by nature, she takes genuine interest in her patients' lives beyond what charts capture. She believes that deep personal knowledge of her patients forms the foundation of individualized care. Outside the office, she enjoys hiking, swimming, and knitting.
Education & Training
Medical School
Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Yeshiva University (Doctorate of Medicine, 1993)
Residency
Residency in Internal Medicine, Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, NY (1994-1996)
Additional Training
Internship, Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, NY (1993-1994)
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Pearlstein right for?
Dr. Pearlstein is a strong fit for adults seeking long-term, relationship-driven primary care in New York. Patients managing chronic conditions benefit from her thorough, personalized approach. She works well with those who want a physician who knows them as a whole person, not just a chart. Patients who value direct physician access, including after-hours availability, will feel at home in her practice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Pearlstein specializes in internal medicine and primary care. She focuses on preventive care, chronic condition management, and comprehensive health screenings. She holds board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine.
Yes, Dr. Pearlstein holds board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine. She earned her medical degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Yeshiva University and completed her residency training at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York.
Dr. Pearlstein earned her MD from Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Yeshiva University in 1993. She then completed her internship and internal medicine residency at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York, finishing in 1996.
Dr. Pearlstein personally delivers every visit. She does not delegate care to nurse practitioners or physician assistants. Patients interact directly with her at every appointment.
Dr. Pearlstein has practiced in the same New York neighborhood for more than 25 years. Many of her patients have stayed with her for decades, reflecting the continuity of care she provides.
Yes. Members can reach Dr. Pearlstein directly by phone after hours and on weekends. This direct access is one of the key benefits of her concierge practice model.
Dr. Pearlstein holds affiliations with Mount Sinai West and Lenox Hill Hospital in New York. These affiliations allow her to coordinate hospital-level care for her patients when needed.
Yes. When patients need specialist-level care, Dr. Pearlstein connects them with Medical Centers of Excellence across the country. Her concierge model supports coordinated access to advanced specialist resources.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026