About
Dr. Irene Perloff brings more than 30 years of internal medicine experience to her Brooklyn practice. She earned her Doctorate of Medicine from Moscow State University of Medicine in 1984. After immigrating to the United States, she pursued a second medical degree entirely from the start. She earned her Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine from New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1998. That journey produced a rare dual credential: both MD and DO designations. V. Sklifosovsky Research Institute of Emergency Medicine in Moscow and the second at North Shore LIJ University Hospital, now Northwell Health, in Manhasset, New York. The Department of Medicine at North Shore University Hospital-New York University School of Medicine recognized her in 2001 for exemplary character, dedication, and commitment. She holds board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine and earned fellowship in the American College of Physicians.
Dr. Perloff focuses on cardiovascular health, diabetes, hypertension, preventive medicine, and integrative care. She speaks both English and Russian, which helps her connect with a diverse patient community. She treats every patient as a member of her own family, and she believes mutual trust and respect form the foundation of good medicine. Her practice draws patients from across Brooklyn, New York City, Long Island, New Jersey, and Connecticut. She has spent 15 years building strong specialist relationships throughout the community to support her patients' full range of needs.
Education & Training
Medical School
Moscow State University of Medicine, Doctorate of Medicine (1984); New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine, Old Westbury, NY, Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine (1998)
Residency
V. Sklifosovsky Research Institute of Emergency Medicine, Moscow; North Shore LIJ University Hospital (now Northwell Health), Manhasset, NY
Additional Training
Fellowship, American College of Physicians (FACP)
Certifications
Languages
English, Russian
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Perloff right for?
Dr. Perloff is a strong fit for adults seeking a long-term primary care relationship built on trust. Patients managing cardiovascular conditions, diabetes, or hypertension benefit from her focused clinical expertise. Her dual MD and DO training appeals to patients who value a whole-person perspective on health. Russian-speaking patients find a physician who can communicate with them in their native language. Adults who want proactive, preventive care and reliable same- or next-day access will feel at home in her practice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Perloff focuses on cardiovascular health, diabetes, hypertension, preventive medicine, and integrative care. She holds board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine and brings more than 30 years of experience to each of these areas. Her dual MD and DO training gives her a broad clinical perspective on managing complex and chronic conditions.
Yes, Dr. Perloff holds board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine. She also earned fellowship in the American College of Physicians, a distinction denoted by the FACP credential. These certifications reflect her depth of training and commitment to internal medicine.
Dr. Perloff holds two separate doctoral degrees in medicine. She earned her MD from Moscow State University of Medicine in 1984 and her DO from New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1998. That dual credential is rare and gives her both allopathic and osteopathic perspectives on patient care.
Yes, Dr. Perloff speaks both English and Russian. This allows her to serve Russian-speaking patients in their native language, which strengthens communication and supports a more personal care relationship.
Dr. Perloff has served the Brooklyn community for 15 years. Over that time, she has built strong relationships with experienced specialists throughout the region to support patients who need additional or specialized care.
Dr. Perloff treats every patient as a member of her own family. She believes mutual trust and respect form the foundation of good medicine. Her approach combines preventive focus with early diagnosis, aiming to catch problems before they become serious. Her osteopathic training reinforces her whole-patient perspective.
Yes, in 2001 the Department of Medicine at North Shore University Hospital-New York University School of Medicine recognized Dr. Perloff for exemplary character, dedication, and commitment. She also holds fellowship in the American College of Physicians, which reflects her standing among internal medicine peers.
Dr. Perloff trained at two institutions. She completed one residency at the V. Sklifosovsky Research Institute of Emergency Medicine in Moscow and a second at North Shore LIJ University Hospital, now Northwell Health, in Manhasset, New York.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026