About
Dr. Regina Janicik earned her bachelor's degree with class honors from the University of Michigan before completing her MD at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine in 1996. She finished her residency at the University of Chicago Hospital and a fellowship in General Internal Medicine and Primary Care at New York University. She holds board certification in Internal Medicine and received the Alpha Omega Alpha award and a teaching excellence award from the University of Chicago, along with the American Medical Women's Association Associate Award and the Merck Award.
Dr. Janicik spent several years teaching at NYU, developing curriculum in health communication, bedside manner, and experiential learning. She co-founded Downtown Primary Care LLP in New York City in 2001 and currently holds a faculty position at NYU Langone Medical Center as an Assistant Clinical Professor in Internal Medicine. Her clinical approach emphasizes interpersonal communication and the psychosocial dimensions of medicine. She has practiced as an internist in New York for 20 years.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Michigan (bachelor's degree, class honors)
Medical School
University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, MD (1996)
Residency
University of Chicago Hospital, Internal Medicine
Fellowship
New York University, General Internal Medicine and Primary Care
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Janicik right for?
Dr. Janicik is a strong fit for adults who want a physician deeply attuned to communication and the human side of medicine. Patients navigating complex or chronic health concerns benefit from her psychosocial approach to care. Her 20-plus years of practice in New York City give her broad experience with adult primary care needs. Patients who value a physician with strong academic credentials and a teaching background will find her a natural match.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Janicik earned her MD from the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine in 1996. She completed her residency at the University of Chicago Hospital and a fellowship in General Internal Medicine and Primary Care at New York University. She holds board certification in Internal Medicine.
Dr. Janicik received the Alpha Omega Alpha award and a teaching excellence award from the University of Chicago. She also holds the American Medical Women's Association Associate Award and the Merck Award. Alongside her partners, she carries recognition as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor and a New York Super Doctor.
Dr. Janicik centers her practice on interpersonal communication and the psychosocial dimensions of medicine. She believes that understanding a patient's emotional and social context is essential to good primary care. This philosophy shaped her years developing curriculum in health communication and bedside manner at NYU.
Yes. Dr. Janicik holds a faculty appointment at NYU Langone Medical Center as an Assistant Clinical Professor in Internal Medicine. She previously spent several years at NYU developing curriculum in health communication and experiential learning.
Dr. Janicik has practiced as an internist in New York for over 20 years. She co-founded Downtown Primary Care in 2001 and has been a core part of the team ever since.
Downtown Primary Care accepts new members on a rolling basis. Contact the practice directly to learn about current availability with Dr. Janicik.
Dr. Janicik focuses on adult internal medicine and primary care. She manages a broad range of conditions that fall within general internal medicine, with a particular emphasis on preventive care and the chronic conditions common in adult patients.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026