About
Dr. Ora Pearlstein earned her Bachelor of Arts from Barnard College in New York, graduating Magna Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa. She received the Constance Von Wahl Award for Excellence in Biology. Her medical degree came from the University of Maryland School of Medicine in 1995, where she gained election to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. She completed her internship and residency in internal medicine at Beth Israel Hospital in Boston, a Harvard Medical School affiliate, earning board certification in Internal Medicine in 1998.
After residency, Dr. Pearlstein joined the faculty at Columbia University's College of Physicians and Surgeons as an Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine. She directed the Introduction to Clinical Practice course for medical students and worked as a clinician and educator at Long Island College Hospital. She now holds a faculty position at NYU Langone Medical Center as an Assistant Clinical Professor in Internal Medicine. With 25 years of practice in New York, she focuses on patient-centered care and wellness promotion. Castle Connolly recognized her as a Top Doctor, a New York Super Doctor, and an Exceptional Woman in Medicine in 2023.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Barnard College, Bachelor of Arts (Magna Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa)
Medical School
University of Maryland School of Medicine, MD (1995)
Residency
Internship and Residency in Internal Medicine, Beth Israel Hospital, Boston (Harvard Medical School affiliate)
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Pearlstein right for?
Dr. Pearlstein is a strong fit for adults who want a seasoned internist with deep roots in academic medicine. Patients focused on preventive care and long-term wellness benefit from her approach. She works well with those managing chronic conditions who value thorough, relationship-driven visits. Her 25 years of New York practice make her a reliable choice for adults seeking continuity of care.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Pearlstein specializes in internal medicine, primary care, and preventive medicine. She focuses on patient-centered care and wellness promotion. Her clinical work spans routine primary care, chronic disease management, and proactive health planning.
Yes, Dr. Pearlstein holds board certification in Internal Medicine. She earned that certification in 1998 after completing her residency at Beth Israel Hospital in Boston, a Harvard Medical School affiliate.
Dr. Pearlstein earned her medical degree from the University of Maryland School of Medicine in 1995. She completed her internship and residency in internal medicine at Beth Israel Hospital in Boston. That program operates as a Harvard Medical School affiliate.
Yes, Dr. Pearlstein holds a faculty appointment at NYU Langone Medical Center as an Assistant Clinical Professor in Internal Medicine. Earlier in her career, she served as an Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine at Columbia University's College of Physicians and Surgeons and directed a clinical practice course for medical students.
Castle Connolly has recognized Dr. Pearlstein as a Top Doctor and a New York Super Doctor. In 2023, Castle Connolly also named her an Exceptional Woman in Medicine.
Dr. Pearlstein has practiced medicine in New York for over 25 years. She brings experience from academic medical centers including Columbia University and NYU Langone, along with time as a clinician and educator at Long Island College Hospital.
Dr. Pearlstein sees adult patients across a broad range of primary care needs. Her focus on wellness promotion and preventive medicine makes her well-suited for patients who want proactive, relationship-driven care.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026