About
Dr. Michele H. Leder is a board-certified internist with more than 25 years of clinical experience in Pearl River, New York. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology from the State University of New York at Stony Brook in 1982. She then completed her Doctorate of Medicine at the State University of New York Health Science Center at Brooklyn in 1992. Her internship and residency training in internal medicine both took place at Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx, where she earned the Outstanding House Officer distinction in 1995.
Dr. Leder holds certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine and recognition as a Bale Doneen Endorsed Provider. She serves as an Assistant Professor of Medicine at New York Medical College and previously held faculty appointments at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Her clinical focus spans preventive medicine, wellness counseling, and the management of diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, and obesity. She speaks Spanish and treats patients at Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center and Montefiore Nyack Hospital. Her guiding principle is straightforward: she treats every patient as she would want her own family treated, building individualized care plans through collaborative, respectful decision-making.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
State University of New York at Stony Brook, B.S. Biology 1982
Medical School
State University of New York Health Science Center at Brooklyn, Doctorate of Medicine 1992
Residency
Internal Medicine, Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, NY 1993-1995
Additional Training
Internship: Internal Medicine, Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, NY 1992-1993; Assistant Professor of Medicine, New York Medical College
Certifications
Languages
English, Spanish
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Leder right for?
Dr. Leder is a strong fit for adults who want a physician deeply invested in prevention and long-term health management. Patients managing diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or obesity benefit from her structured, individualized approach. She works well with patients who want a genuine voice in their own care decisions. Those who need inpatient support benefit from her hospital affiliations at Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center and Montefiore Nyack Hospital. Spanish-speaking patients also find an experienced physician who can communicate with them directly.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Leder specializes in internal medicine with a strong emphasis on preventive care. She manages chronic conditions including diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and obesity. She also handles acute medical issues and provides comprehensive wellness counseling alongside her chronic disease management.
Yes, Dr. Leder holds board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine. She is also a Fellow of the American College of Physicians and a Bale Doneen Endorsed Provider, a credential focused on cardiovascular risk assessment and prevention.
Dr. Leder earned her medical degree from the State University of New York Health Science Center at Brooklyn in 1992. She completed both her internship and internal medicine residency at Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx, finishing her residency in 1995.
Yes, Dr. Leder cares for patients at Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center and Montefiore Nyack Hospital. This means she can continue to manage your care if you require hospitalization, providing continuity across outpatient and inpatient settings.
Yes, Dr. Leder speaks Spanish. This allows her to communicate directly with Spanish-speaking patients during appointments and follow-up care.
Dr. Leder approaches every patient the way she would want her own family treated. She makes medical decisions collaboratively, builds individualized care plans, and commits to leaving no stone unturned when assessing a patient's health. Each patient helps shape their own goals and action plan.
Yes, Dr. Leder serves as an Assistant Professor of Medicine at New York Medical College. She previously held faculty appointments at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, where she served as both an Instructor and Assistant Professor of Medicine.
Yes, Dr. Leder makes herself available to patients around the clock for urgent concerns. Members can reach her by phone after hours and on weekends, a core part of the MDVIP membership model.
Dr. Leder's Pearl River office primarily serves Rockland County communities including New City, Piermont, Nyack, Montebello, and Suffern. Her practice also draws patients from Bergen County, New Jersey, including Montvale and Park Ridge.
Doctor profile last updated June 8, 2026