Dr. Michael HundertMD, FACP
Internal Medicine
at Castle Connolly Private Health Partners - Dr. Michael Hundert — Little Neck, NY
About
Dr. Michael L. Hundert graduated from Rush Medical College in 1975. He completed his internal medicine residency through the Cornell-affiliated program at North Shore University and Memorial Hospitals in New York, earning his board certification in 1978. That same year, he opened his private practice in Little Neck. From 1980 to 1990, he served as director of critical care medicine at Flushing Hospital, adding a board certification in critical care medicine to his credentials. He returned to full-time primary care and earned board certification in geriatric medicine in 1992, with re-certifications in 2004 and 2015.
Dr. Hundert holds the designation of Fellow of the American College of Physicians, a lifetime recognition for professional achievement. He holds active 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. Newsday and other local publications have recognized him as a top physician in the Little Neck community, and Castle Connolly has listed him as a Top Doctor since 2014. 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. He grew up in Chicago and draws personal motivation from his parents, who survived the Holocaust. He and his wife Amy have four children, Joshua, Gregory, Julie, and Jess, and a 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, Flushing Hospital (1980–1990); Board Certified in Critical Care Medicine; Board Certified in Geriatric Medicine (1992, re-certified 2004 and 2015)
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Hundert right for?
Dr. Hundert is a strong fit for adults seeking a primary care physician with deep geriatric expertise. Patients managing age-related conditions, chronic illness, or complex medical histories benefit from his broad training across internal medicine, critical care, and geriatric medicine. He works well with older adults who want a physician who knows them over time. His panel size allows same- and next-day access for urgent concerns. Patients who value a long-tenured community physician with strong specialist connections will find a good match here.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Hundert focuses on internal medicine, geriatric medicine, and preventive medicine. He holds board certifications in all three areas, along with a certification in critical care medicine. His clinical range allows him to manage complex, multi-system conditions common in older adults.
Yes. Dr. Hundert holds board certifications in internal medicine, critical care medicine, and geriatric medicine. He re-certified in geriatric medicine in 2004 and again in 2015. He also holds the designation of Fellow of the American College of Physicians, a lifetime recognition for professional achievement.
Dr. Hundert graduated from Rush Medical College in 1975. He completed his internal medicine residency through the Cornell-affiliated program at North Shore University and Memorial Hospitals in New York in 1978. He later served as director of critical care medicine at Flushing Hospital from 1980 to 1990.
Dr. Hundert has practiced in Little Neck since 1978, giving him nearly five decades of experience in the community. He has built lasting relationships with a diverse patient base throughout that time. Local publications including Newsday have recognized him as a top physician in the area.
Yes. Castle Connolly has listed Dr. Hundert as a Top Doctor continuously since 2014. His listing reflects peer recognition through an extensive nomination and review process. Through his Castle Connolly Private Health Partners membership, he also connects patients to over 60,000 Top Doctors specialists nationwide.
Yes. Geriatric medicine is one of Dr. Hundert's core specialties. He earned his geriatric medicine board certification in 1992 and has re-certified twice since then. He has cared for older adults throughout his career and brings decades of relevant clinical experience to this population.
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. He is also a Fellow of the American College of Physicians, a lifetime designation for professional achievement.
Yes. Beyond his clinical practice, Dr. Hundert volunteers as the medical director of the Little Neck-Douglaston Community Ambulance Corps. He has maintained a presence in the Little Neck community for nearly five decades as a practicing physician.
Doctor profile last updated April 10, 2026