About
Dr. Michael Bush earned his undergraduate degree at Clark University, where he double-majored in Biology and Psychology. He then completed his MD at SUNY Downstate Medical College, graduating Magna Cum Laude. His post-graduate training took him to Lenox Hill Hospital in New York, where he progressed from intern to resident to Chief Medical Resident. The faculty there awarded him the Upjohn Achievement Award as the most outstanding medical resident of his class.
Dr. Bush holds board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine. His academic career spans multiple institutions, including faculty appointments at Cornell University Medical College, NYU School of Medicine, and Downstate Medical College. He served on the Lenox Hill Hospital Board of Trustees and chaired the Lenox Hill Physician Hospital Organization Board of Directors. Castle Connolly, New York Magazine, and Town & Country Magazine have each named him among the best primary care physicians in America. Outside medicine, he coached youth soccer and baseball for 21 combined seasons. He and his wife, also a physician and his medical partner for many years, have three children and four grandchildren.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Clark University, B.A. Biology and Psychology (Double Major)
Medical School
SUNY Downstate Medical College, MD, Magna Cum Laude
Residency
Internal Medicine, Lenox Hill Hospital, NY (Intern, Resident, Chief Medical Resident)
Additional Training
Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine, NYU School of Medicine; Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine, Downstate Medical College; Clinical Assistant Professor, Cornell University Medical College
Certifications
Who is Dr. Bush right for?
Dr. Bush suits adults who want a long-term relationship with a single, highly credentialed internist. Patients managing complex or evolving health conditions benefit from his methodical, experience-driven approach. He has cared for multiple generations within the same families, making him a strong fit for patients who value deep continuity. Those who want direct physician access and coordinated specialist referrals will find his practice well-suited to their needs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Bush focuses on internal medicine and primary care for adults. He manages chronic conditions, conducts routine screenings, and monitors key health parameters over time. His approach emphasizes continuity, so he follows each patient's health trajectory carefully across years and decades.
Yes. Dr. Bush holds certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine. He also maintains an active New York State License and DEA Registration.
Dr. Bush completed his internship, residency, and chief residency at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York. He earned his MD at SUNY Downstate Medical College, graduating Magna Cum Laude. The Lenox Hill faculty recognized him with the Upjohn Achievement Award for outstanding performance as a medical resident.
Yes. Dr. Bush has held faculty positions at several institutions, including Cornell University Medical College, NYU School of Medicine, and Downstate Medical College. He has taught third-year medical students, led residents' journal club, and served as a Morning Report Preceptor at Lenox Hill Hospital.
Dr. Bush holds appointments at NYU Hospital and Northwell Lenox Hill Hospital, both in the Department of Medicine. He has also served on the Lenox Hill Hospital Board of Trustees and chaired the Lenox Hill Physician Hospital Organization Board of Directors.
Yes. Castle Connolly named Dr. Bush a Top Doctor, New York Magazine named him a Best Doctor in primary care, and Town & Country Magazine included him in its Best Primary Doctors in America list. He also received the Upjohn Achievement Award during his residency training.
Yes. Members of Dr. Bush's concierge program receive his direct cell phone number for 24/7 access. He also offers telemedicine visits through a HIPAA-compliant secure platform accessible from phone, computer, or other devices.
Dr. Bush believes the best medicine combines academic knowledge, extensive clinical experience, and a compassionate individual approach. He focuses on each patient's specific concerns and has built long-term relationships with multiple generations of families across his career.
Doctor profile last updated April 10, 2026