About
Nelly Cohen, MD is a board-eligible internal medicine physician practicing in Brooklyn, New York. She earned her Doctorate of Medicine from Andizhan State Medical Institute in Uzbekistan. She completed her internship and residency in Internal Medicine at North Shore Hospital in Forest Hills, NY, finishing her training in 2004. She speaks both English and Russian.
Dr. Cohen grew up in a family devoted to medicine. Her father and brother were neurologists, and her mother worked as a midwife. That upbringing shaped her understanding of care from an early age. She is passionate about cardiovascular health, mental health, and women's health, and she recognizes these areas as deeply interconnected. Open communication and shared decision-making sit at the center of her clinical approach. She works with each patient to build an individualized wellness plan. Outside of medicine, she enjoys cooking, baking, Zumba, swimming, and spending time with her grandchildren.
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Cohen right for?
Dr. Cohen is a strong fit for adults who want a physician deeply invested in prevention and long-term wellness. Patients managing cardiovascular risk, mental health conditions, or women's health concerns benefit from her integrated approach. She works well with individuals who want to understand their health and take an active role in decisions. Patients who value unhurried visits and direct physician access will find her practice especially well-suited to their needs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Cohen treats a broad range of adult health concerns, with particular focus on cardiovascular disease, mental health conditions, and women's health issues. She also manages chronic conditions and delivers preventive care through comprehensive screenings and individualized wellness planning.
Dr. Cohen centers her practice on listening, open communication, and shared decision-making. She gets to know each patient as an individual with a unique history and personal goals. She then works collaboratively with that patient to develop a wellness plan that fits their circumstances.
Dr. Cohen earned her Doctorate of Medicine from Andizhan State Medical Institute in Uzbekistan. She completed both her internship and her Internal Medicine residency at North Shore Hospital in Forest Hills, NY, finishing in 2004.
Dr. Cohen holds affiliations with Brooklyn Hospital Center and Maimonides Medical Center. These affiliations allow her to coordinate care for patients who need hospital-based services.
Yes, Dr. Cohen speaks both English and Russian. This allows her to serve a wider range of patients across the Brooklyn area and surrounding communities.
Dr. Cohen focuses heavily on preventive medicine alongside her core internal medicine practice. She pays particular attention to cardiovascular health, mental health, and women's health. She views these areas as interconnected and tailors her approach to each patient's individual profile.
Yes, Dr. Cohen serves patients from Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, the Bronx, Long Island, and New Jersey. Her office is located at 408 Jay Street, Suite 500, in Brooklyn.
Dr. Cohen believes patients should participate actively in decisions about their health. She creates a comfortable environment where patients can ask questions and share concerns freely. She uses education and shared decision-making as tools to help each patient understand their health risks and options.
Doctor profile last updated October 31, 2026