About
Dr. Michael L. Hundert graduated from Rush Medical College in 1975 and completed his internal medicine residency at the Cornell-affiliated program at North Shore University and Memorial Hospitals in New York. He earned his internal medicine board certification in 1978 and opened his private practice that same year. From 1980 to 1990, he served as director of critical care medicine at Flushing Hospital, adding a board certification in critical care medicine during that period. He later earned board certification in geriatric medicine in 1992, with re-certifications in 2004 and 2015. The American College of Physicians elected him as a Fellow, a lifetime recognition for professional achievement. He also holds membership in the Medical Society of the State of New York, the American Geriatrics Society, and the Society of Critical Care Medicine.
Castle Connolly has named Dr. Hundert a Top Doctor every year since 2014. Newsday and other local publications have recognized him as a top physician in the Little Neck community. He volunteers as medical director of the Little Neck-Douglaston Community Ambulance Corps. Dr. Hundert credits mentors Dr. Donald Tarun, Dr. Milton Levine, Dr. Philip Lieberman, Dr. Lawrence Scherr, and Dr. Ralph Mastrangelo with shaping his career. Raised in Chicago by parents who survived the Holocaust, he credits their encouragement as a driving force in his pursuit of medicine. He and his wife Amy share their lives with children Joshua, Gregory, Julie, and Jess, and grandson Max.
Education & Training
Medical School
Rush Medical College
Residency
Internal Medicine, Cornell-affiliated program at North Shore University and Memorial Hospitals, New York
Additional Training
Director of Critical Care Medicine at Flushing Hospital (1980–1990); Board Certified in Critical Care Medicine; Board Certified in Geriatric Medicine
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Hundert right for?
Dr. Hundert serves adults seeking a primary care physician with deep experience in internal and geriatric medicine. Older adults managing age-related or chronic conditions benefit from his geriatric board certification and decades of hands-on practice. Patients who want a physician with critical care expertise in their corner will find his background particularly reassuring. His focus on preventive medicine also suits patients who want to stay ahead of health issues rather than react to them. Anyone in the Little Neck area looking for a long-established, highly credentialed physician will find a strong fit here.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Hundert focuses on internal medicine, geriatric medicine, and preventive care. He holds board certifications in all three of his core disciplines, including critical care medicine. His broad training allows him to manage a wide range of conditions across adult and older adult populations.
Yes. Dr. Hundert holds board certifications in internal medicine, critical care medicine, and geriatric medicine. He first earned his geriatric medicine certification in 1992 and re-certified in both 2004 and 2015. The American College of Physicians also elected him as a Fellow, a lifetime award for professional achievement.
Dr. Hundert has practiced medicine since 1978, giving him more than four decades of clinical experience. He opened his private practice in Little Neck immediately after completing his residency and earning his internal medicine board certification.
Yes. Castle Connolly has named Dr. Hundert a Top Doctor every year since 2014. Newsday and other local publications have also recognized him as a top physician in the Little Neck community. 9-star rating from nearly 200 patient reviews on rater8.
Yes. Dr. Hundert has extensive experience in geriatric medicine. He earned his geriatric medicine board certification in 1992 and has re-certified twice since then. He regularly cares for older adults managing age-related and chronic health conditions.
Dr. Hundert graduated from Rush Medical College in 1975. He then completed his internal medicine residency at the Cornell-affiliated program at North Shore University and Memorial Hospitals in New York, finishing in 1978.
Yes. Dr. Hundert volunteers as medical director of the Little Neck-Douglaston Community Ambulance Corps. He has built his career serving the diverse patient base of the Little Neck area for more than four decades.
Dr. Hundert holds membership in the American College of Physicians, the Medical Society of the State of New York, the American Geriatrics Society, and the Society of Critical Care Medicine. The American College of Physicians elected him as a Fellow, recognizing his lifetime contributions to the field.
Doctor profile last updated April 10, 2026