About
Dr. Lisa Youkeles trained first as a musician, graduating from Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art in New York City. A deep interest in biology redirected her toward medicine, and she earned her medical degree from Boston University School of Medicine. She completed her Internal Medicine residency at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York City, then pursued a fellowship in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Montefiore Medical Center.
Dr. Youkeles holds board certification in Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Medicine, Critical Care Medicine, and Obesity Medicine. She served as Director of the Surgical Intensive Care Unit and Co-Director of the Medical Intensive Care Unit at Beth Israel Medical Center-North Division. In that role, she mentored medical students, residents, and fellows, co-authored chapters in critical care and pulmonary medicine, and presented original research at national conferences. She specializes in asthma, COPD, bronchiectasis, and sleep apnea. Building meaningful, long-term connections with patients drew her to WestDocs Concierge.
Education & Training
Medical School
Boston University School of Medicine
Residency
Internal Medicine, Beth Israel Medical Center, New York City
Fellowship
Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Montefiore Medical Center
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Youkeles right for?
Dr. Youkeles is a strong fit for adults managing complex pulmonary conditions such as asthma, COPD, or bronchiectasis. Patients dealing with sleep apnea or obesity-related health concerns benefit from her dual expertise in pulmonology and obesity medicine. Her background in critical care makes her well-suited for patients with complicated or multi-system conditions. Adults seeking a physician who prioritizes long-term, relationship-driven primary care will find her approach a natural match.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Youkeles specializes in asthma, COPD, bronchiectasis, and sleep apnea. She also treats obesity and conditions managed under general internal medicine. Her board certifications in Pulmonary Medicine, Critical Care Medicine, and Obesity Medicine reflect the breadth of her clinical focus.
Yes. Dr. Youkeles holds board certification in Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Medicine, Critical Care Medicine, and Obesity Medicine. She earned these certifications after completing her residency at Beth Israel Medical Center and her fellowship at Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Montefiore Medical Center.
Dr. Youkeles earned her MD from Boston University School of Medicine. She completed her Internal Medicine residency at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York City. She then pursued a fellowship in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Montefiore Medical Center.
Yes. Dr. Youkeles holds board certification in Obesity Medicine and treats patients seeking medical weight management. She takes a clinical approach to obesity, addressing it as a condition that often intersects with pulmonary and metabolic health.
Dr. Youkeles served as Director of the Surgical Intensive Care Unit and Co-Director of the Medical Intensive Care Unit at Beth Israel Medical Center-North Division. In those roles, she mentored trainees and co-authored chapters in critical care and pulmonary medicine. She also presented original research at national conferences before joining WestDocs Concierge.
Yes. Sleep apnea is one of Dr. Youkeles's core clinical areas. Her pulmonology training and experience give her a thorough foundation for evaluating and managing sleep-disordered breathing.
Dr. Youkeles joined WestDocs Concierge because she wanted to build meaningful, long-term connections with her patients. The smaller panel size and direct-access model allow her to provide the kind of thorough, relationship-driven care she finds most rewarding.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026