About
Dr. Jackie Orfanos is a board-certified internist based in Plainview, NY. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology, Magna Cum Laude, from Adelphi University in Garden City, NY in 1982. She then completed her Doctorate of Medicine at Northwestern University Medical School in Chicago in 1987. Her internship and residency in internal medicine both took place at North Shore University Hospital and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York. She also served as a Clinical Associate in Medicine at Cornell University Medical College from 1987 to 1990. She holds membership in the American Medical Association and the Nassau County Medical Society.
Dr. Orfanos approaches every patient relationship with genuine personal investment. In her own words, she treats patients with respect, kindness, and love, just as she would members of her own family. She takes chronic disease management, preventive care, and long-term patient wellness seriously. Her 5-out-of-5 rating across 21 reviews reflects the trust her patients place in her. Patients describe her as consistently available, diagnostically sharp, and deeply compassionate.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Adelphi University, Garden City, NY — Bachelor of Science, Biology, Magna Cum Laude, 1982
Medical School
Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago, IL
Residency
Internal Medicine, North Shore University Hospital/Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, 1988-1990
Additional Training
Internship: North Shore University Hospital/Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, 1987-1988; Clinical Associate in Medicine, Cornell University Medical College, 1987-1990
Certifications
Who is Dr. Orfanos right for?
Dr. Orfanos serves adults who want a consistent, long-term relationship with a single physician. Patients managing chronic conditions such as hypertension, high cholesterol, or type 2 diabetes benefit from her preventive and proactive approach. She is a strong fit for people who travel frequently and want physician support available anywhere. Older adults and those navigating complex or multiple health concerns find her coordinated, hands-on style especially valuable.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Orfanos specializes in internal medicine with a focus on preventive care, chronic disease management, and comprehensive wellness. She treats conditions including hypertension, high cholesterol, and type 2 diabetes. Her approach emphasizes early detection and custom wellness planning through the MDVIP Wellness Program.
Yes, Dr. Orfanos holds board certification in internal medicine. She completed her residency training at North Shore University Hospital and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York.
Dr. Orfanos earned her MD from Northwestern University Medical School in Chicago. She completed both her internship and internal medicine residency at North Shore University Hospital and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. She also held a clinical appointment at Cornell University Medical College from 1987 to 1990.
Yes. Dr. Orfanos provides 24/7 phone access to her members, including after hours and on weekends. Members contact her directly rather than reaching a nurse practitioner or on-call service.
Dr. Orfanos sees every patient personally. Members visit with her directly at each appointment, not with a nurse practitioner or physician assistant.
Dr. Orfanos holds an affiliation with NYU Langone in Mineola, NY.
Dr. Orfanos holds a 5-out-of-5 rating based on 21 reviews. Patients consistently describe her as accessible, thorough, and compassionate. Several members credit her with coordinating critical care during medical emergencies both locally and while traveling abroad.
Yes. Dr. Orfanos assists members who need medical care while traveling by coordinating with local hospitals, pharmacies, or physicians. Past patients have described her intervening in medical emergencies overseas, including coordinating care from a hospital in Croatia in the middle of the night.
Doctor profile last updated June 8, 2026