Dr. Tulay DarstekMD
Internal Medicine
at Personalized Physician Care - Concierge Medicine — Naples, FL
About
Dr. Tulay Darstek holds dual board certification in Internal Medicine and Geriatrics from the American Board of Internal Medicine. She completed her Internal Medicine residency at Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch, NJ. She then pursued a Geriatrics fellowship at NYU Medical Center in New York City. After training, she rose to serve as Chief of Geriatrics at Monmouth Medical Center. That leadership role reflects the depth of expertise she built over more than two decades of clinical practice.
Dr. Darstek has published multiple articles and papers throughout her career. She has lectured on dementia, depression, osteoporosis, and women's health. She believes every patient deserves a medical plan built around their individual needs and circumstances. Today, she runs her own concierge practice in Naples, FL, where she focuses on prevention, longevity, and relationship-driven care. Her approach combines rigorous clinical training with genuine personal attention.
Education & Training
Residency
Internal Medicine residency at Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch, NJ
Fellowship
Geriatrics fellowship at NYU Medical Center, New York City
Additional Training
Chief of Geriatrics at Monmouth Medical Center
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Darstek right for?
Dr. Darstek is a strong fit for adults seeking a thorough, relationship-driven primary care physician. Older adults managing complex or age-related conditions benefit from her specialized geriatric training. Patients with concerns around cognitive health, cardiovascular risk, or osteoporosis will find her clinical focus directly relevant. Executives looking for comprehensive annual physicals and preventive planning also fit her practice well. Her small panel ensures she has time to build a genuine understanding of each patient's health history and goals.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Darstek specializes in internal medicine and geriatric care. She focuses on age-related and chronic conditions including dementia, depression, osteoporosis, and cardiovascular risk. She also addresses women's health and preventive care for adults at all stages of life.
Yes. Dr. Darstek holds dual board certification in Internal Medicine and Geriatrics from the American Board of Internal Medicine. This dual certification reflects her clinical depth across both adult and older adult medicine.
Dr. Darstek completed her Internal Medicine residency at Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch, NJ. She then completed a Geriatrics fellowship at NYU Medical Center in New York City. After training, she served as Chief of Geriatrics at Monmouth Medical Center.
Dr. Darstek builds each patient's care plan around their individual needs and circumstances. She follows a five-step process called the PPC Total Health Solution, moving through discovery, assessment, protection, planning, and implementation. She pairs rigorous clinical training with genuine personal attention.
Dr. Darstek brings more than 20 years of clinical experience to her practice. She has published multiple articles and lectured on topics including dementia, depression, osteoporosis, and women's health throughout her career.
Dr. Darstek sees adults across a range of ages, with particular expertise in older adult and geriatric care. Her practice suits patients managing chronic conditions, those focused on prevention and longevity, and executives seeking detailed annual health assessments.
Yes. Dr. Darstek offers cognitive evaluation as part of her practice's comprehensive services. Her background in geriatrics and her clinical focus on dementia make her well-equipped to assess and monitor cognitive health.
Yes. Dr. Darstek coordinates hospital and specialist care for her members. A personal coordinator also manages specialist appointments, refills, and follow-ups on each patient's behalf.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026