About
Dr. Herbert Archer holds a rare combination of clinical and research credentials, earning both an MD and a PhD in Biochemistry from SUNY Stony Brook School of Medicine. His undergraduate work at Cornell University, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude with a BS in Biochemistry, sparked an early interest in research that carried through to 13 published papers and a Department of Defense breast cancer research grant. His doctoral thesis examined a mouse model of hereditary pancreatitis through transgenic expression.
He completed his internal medicine residency at New York Presbyterian Hospital, Columbia, graduating in 2008 with the Hospitalist Resident of the Year award and the Department of Medicine Award for Professionalism. He went on to serve as Chair of Medicine and Medical Director of the Hospitalist Program at Greenwich Hospital. He currently holds an appointment as Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Medicine at Yale School of Medicine and serves as Adjunct Assistant Professor of Medicine at New York Medical College. The United Hospital Fund recognized him with an Excellence in Health Care Award for Quality Improvement in 2020. He lives at Candlewood Lake, CT with his wife Joan and two sons.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Cornell University, BS Biochemistry, Magna Cum Laude, Honors Program, 1998
Medical School
SUNY Stony Brook School of Medicine, MD 2005, PhD Biochemistry 2004
Residency
Internal Medicine, New York Presbyterian-Columbia University Medical Center
Additional Training
Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Medicine, Yale School of Medicine; Adjunct Assistant Professor of Medicine, New York Medical College
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Archer right for?
Dr. Archer is a strong fit for adults seeking primary care from a physician with deep scientific and clinical credentials. Patients managing complex internal medicine conditions benefit from his research-informed approach. Those who value a physician with hospital leadership experience and academic appointments find his background reassuring. He works well with patients who want a thorough, evidence-driven approach to their health.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Archer specializes in internal medicine and primary care. He brings both clinical expertise and a research background to his patient care. His training spans hospital medicine, biochemistry research, and preventive health.
Yes, Dr. Archer holds board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine. He earned that certification in 2008 following his residency at New York Presbyterian Hospital, Columbia.
Dr. Archer earned his MD and PhD in Biochemistry from SUNY Stony Brook School of Medicine. He then completed his internal medicine residency at New York Presbyterian Hospital, Columbia. Before medical school, he studied Biochemistry at Cornell University, graduating Magna Cum Laude.
Dr. Archer holds an appointment as Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine at Yale School of Medicine. He also serves as Adjunct Assistant Professor of Medicine at New York Medical College. These roles reflect his ongoing commitment to medical education alongside his clinical practice.
Dr. Archer received multiple honors during his residency, including the Hospitalist Resident of the Year award and the Department of Medicine Award for Professionalism. In 2020, the United Hospital Fund recognized him with an Excellence in Health Care Award for Quality Improvement.
Yes, Dr. Archer has authored 13 published papers and received a Department of Defense breast cancer research grant. His doctoral thesis at SUNY Stony Brook examined a mouse model of hereditary pancreatitis. Research continues to inform his clinical perspective and approach to patient care.
Dr. Archer previously served as Chair of Medicine and Medical Director of the Hospitalist Program at Greenwich Hospital. That leadership experience gives him a strong foundation in complex, hospital-level internal medicine. Greenwich Medical Partners maintains an affiliation with Greenwich Hospital.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026