About
Sharon Hochweiss, MD, traces her passion for medicine back to her years at The Bronx High School of Science. She earned her medical degree from New York Medical College and completed her internal medicine internship and residency at Lenox Hill Hospital. She then pursued a hematology fellowship at Mount Sinai Hospital, extending the program at Hammersmith Hospital in London, England. She later completed a fellowship in oncology at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center.
Dr. Hochweiss holds board certification in both internal medicine and hematology. She is a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society and holds admitting privileges at Lenox Hill Hospital. She currently serves as a preceptor at SUNY Downstate Medical Center and teaches at Lenox Hill Hospital. Her holistic, patient-centered approach shapes every patient relationship, and she has practiced alongside her husband, Dr. Gary Horbar, for nearly 25 years.
Education & Training
Medical School
New York Medical College
Residency
Internal Medicine, Lenox Hill Hospital
Fellowship
Hematology, Mount Sinai Hospital and Hammersmith Hospital (London, England); Oncology, Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center
Additional Training
Preceptor at SUNY Downstate Medical Center; Instructor at Lenox Hill Hospital
Certifications
Who is Dr. Hochweiss right for?
Dr. Hochweiss is well-suited for patients who want a primary care physician with subspecialty depth in hematology and oncology. Adults managing blood disorders or navigating cancer-related concerns benefit from her fellowship-level training. Her holistic approach appeals to patients who want a physician who considers the whole person. Those seeking a doctor with strong academic credentials and hospital admitting privileges at Lenox Hill will find her a strong match.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Hochweiss specializes in internal medicine, hematology, and oncology. She holds board certification in both internal medicine and hematology. Her fellowship training gives her subspecialty expertise that complements her primary care practice.
Dr. Hochweiss earned her MD from New York Medical College and completed her residency at Lenox Hill Hospital. She pursued her hematology fellowship at Mount Sinai Hospital and Hammersmith Hospital in London. She completed her oncology fellowship at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center.
Yes. Dr. Hochweiss holds board certification in both internal medicine and hematology. She is also a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, a distinction reserved for top medical school graduates.
Yes. Dr. Hochweiss holds admitting privileges at Lenox Hill Hospital. This allows her to maintain continuity of care for patients who require hospitalization.
Dr. Hochweiss takes a holistic, patient-centered approach to care. She focuses on building collaborative, connected relationships with her patients. Her goal is to understand each patient as a whole person, not just a set of symptoms.
Yes. Dr. Hochweiss currently serves as a preceptor at SUNY Downstate Medical Center and teaches at Lenox Hill Hospital. These roles keep her active in medical education and connected to current clinical practice.
Yes. Dr. Hochweiss completed fellowships in both hematology and oncology at major academic centers. Patients with blood disorders, cancer history, or related concerns benefit from her specialized training within a primary care setting.
Doctor profile last updated April 11, 2026