About
Dr. Valerie Lyon has practiced medicine in New York City for more than two decades. She holds board certification in Family Medicine and serves as a clinical assistant professor at NYU Langone Medical Center. Early in her career, she trained at a large New York STD clinic, which deepened her expertise in sexual health and gynecological care. That background shapes her clinical range today.
Dr. Lyon functions similarly to an internist while also handling routine office gynecology, including Pap smears, oral contraceptives, and STD diagnosis. She treats a wide spectrum of conditions: back pain, migraines, anxiety, asthma, insomnia, eczema, psoriasis, hypothyroidism, Lyme disease, and more. New York Magazine named her one of its Best Doctors for 2024. US News, Castle Connolly, Town & Country, Ladies Home Journal, and Newsday have all recognized her as a Top Doctor. She views the doctor-patient relationship as a long-term collaboration, and many of her patients have trusted her care for ten years or more.
Education & Training
Additional Training
Clinical assistant professor at NYU Langone Medical Center; trained at a large New York STD clinic
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Lyon right for?
Dr. Lyon is a strong fit for adults seeking a single physician for both primary care and routine gynecological needs. Women new to New York City who want a long-term relationship with one trusted doctor benefit especially from her practice. Patients managing chronic conditions like anxiety, asthma, hypothyroidism, or migraines will find her clinical range well-suited to their needs. She also works well with established patients who value a physician who knows their full health history and stays reachable after hours.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Lyon treats a wide range of acute and chronic conditions. Her list includes migraines, back pain, anxiety, asthma, insomnia, eczema, psoriasis, UTIs, sinusitis, bronchitis, hypothyroidism, Lyme disease, and STIs. She also provides routine gynecological care including Pap smears and birth control consultations.
Yes, Dr. Lyon holds board certification in Family Medicine. She also serves as a clinical assistant professor at NYU Langone Medical Center.
Yes. Dr. Lyon performs routine office gynecology alongside her primary care services. She offers Pap smears, STD testing, and birth control counseling. This dual focus makes her one of a small number of NYC primary care physicians who handles both for the same patient.
Dr. Lyon has practiced medicine in New York City for more than two decades. Many of her patients have maintained relationships with her for ten years or longer.
Yes. New York Magazine named Dr. Lyon one of its Best Doctors for 2024. She has also received Top Doctor recognition from US News, Castle Connolly, Town & Country, Ladies Home Journal, and Newsday.
Dr. Lyon views the relationship as a long-term collaboration. She believes good medicine requires knowing a patient over time. Members have direct access to her private cell phone for after-hours concerns, and appointments run longer than a typical office visit.
Yes. While many of her patients are women, Dr. Lyon sees both male and female patients. Her practice includes a broad mix of long-established patients of all genders alongside newer patients.
Early in her career, Dr. Lyon trained at a large New York STD clinic. That experience built her expertise in STD diagnosis and treatment, which she continues to offer as part of her gynecological and primary care services.
Doctor profile last updated June 11, 2026