About
Dr. Richard Firshein is a board-certified family medicine physician and Certified Medical Acupuncturist who trained at UCLA. He earned his medical degree from New York College of Osteopathic Medicine, where he later served as assistant professor of Family Medicine. He also directed residency training in Family Medicine and led medical education programs at Brookdale and St. Claire's Hospital in New York City.
Dr. Firshein has practiced integrative and precision-based medicine for over 25 years. He holds expertise in anti-aging medicine, genomic testing, nutraceuticals, bio-identical hormones, chronic Lyme disease, asthma, fibromyalgia, and a wide range of chronic conditions. A personal bout with a life-threatening asthma attack shaped his clinical philosophy and led him to write "Reversing Asthma," one of four best-selling books he has authored. He is also a Castle Connolly Top Doctor and a Vitals Most Compassionate Doctor award recipient. His memberships include the American Academy of Medical Acupuncture, the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, and the American Osteopathic Association. Media outlets including Town and Country, Harper's Bazaar, GQ, and Martha Stewart have featured his work.
Education & Training
Medical School
New York College of Osteopathic Medicine
Additional Training
Certified Medical Acupuncturist, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA); Assistant Professor of Family Medicine, New York College of Osteopathic Medicine; Directed residency training at Brookdale and St. Claire's Hospital, New York City
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Firshein right for?
Dr. Firshein is a strong fit for patients with complex or chronic conditions that have resisted conventional treatment. Adults managing Lyme disease, fibromyalgia, asthma, chronic fatigue, or hormonal imbalances benefit from his integrative approach. Patients interested in prevention, genomic testing, or nutraceutical therapy find his precision-based model well suited to their goals. He also sees children and adults seeking a single physician who can coordinate both primary and specialty-level care.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Firshein specializes in chronic and complex conditions, including asthma, chronic Lyme disease, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, and hormonal imbalances. He also treats migraines, hypothyroidism, food allergies, colitis, sciatica, insomnia, and menopause. His integrative approach draws on family medicine, functional medicine, and preventive care to address root causes alongside symptoms.
Yes, Dr. Firshein holds board certification in Family Medicine. He also earned certification as a Medical Acupuncturist through his training at UCLA. Both credentials reflect his dual foundation in conventional osteopathic medicine and integrative therapeutic techniques.
Dr. Firshein earned his medical degree from New York College of Osteopathic Medicine. He later served as an assistant professor of Family Medicine there and directed residency training programs. He also led medical education at Brookdale and St. Claire's Hospital in New York City, and completed acupuncture certification training at UCLA.
Dr. Firshein takes a precision-based, integrative approach that combines Eastern and Western medicine. He uses advanced diagnostics, including DNA testing and metabolic testing, to tailor treatment plans. His protocols often incorporate nutraceuticals, IV therapy, acupuncture, bio-identical hormones, and functional medicine alongside conventional care.
Yes, Castle Connolly named Dr. Firshein a Top Doctor, and Vitals recognized him as a Most Compassionate Doctor. His work has appeared in publications including Town and Country, Harper's Bazaar, GQ, and Martha Stewart. "
Yes, Dr. Firshein treats both children and adults at the Firshein Center. His background in family medicine allows him to care for patients across a wide age range. Families can access the full spectrum of integrative and diagnostic services regardless of the patient's age.
Dr. Firshein holds memberships in the American Academy of Medical Acupuncture, the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, and the American Osteopathic Association. These affiliations reflect his commitment to staying current across integrative, anti-aging, and osteopathic medicine.
A personal experience with a life-threatening asthma attack shaped Dr. Firshein's clinical philosophy. That experience drove him to research and develop integrative treatment approaches for asthma and other chronic conditions. He later wrote "Reversing Asthma," which became one of his four best-selling books.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026