About
Dr. Yana Shtern is a double board-certified Internist and Nephrologist with nearly 20 years of medical practice. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacology from Stony Brook University before completing her medical degree at St. George's University School of Medicine. Her Internal Medicine residency and Nephrology fellowship both took place at Maimonides Medical Center in New York City, where she built a strong clinical foundation in complex kidney disease.
Before relocating to Florida, Dr. Shtern ran a successful medical practice in New York City. She also served as Medical Director of an outpatient hemodialysis center and spent years performing percutaneous endovascular surgical procedures as an Interventional Nephrologist across numerous outpatient surgical centers in the city. Her specialty focus includes chronic kidney disease, acute kidney injury, hypertension, proteinuria, kidney stones, electrolyte disorders, and End Stage Renal Disease. She also delivers geriatric medicine services, including cognitive health evaluation, advance care planning, and medication review. Dr. Shtern holds hospital privileges at Jupiter Medical Center and Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center and serves on the Continuing Medical Education Committee at Jupiter Medical Center. She believes that lasting health grows from a patient-physician relationship built on trust and integrity. Outside of medicine, she enjoys hot yoga, fishing, cooking, and spending time with her two teenagers.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
B.S. in Pharmacology, Stony Brook University
Medical School
St. George's University School of Medicine
Residency
Internal Medicine Residency, Maimonides Medical Center, New York City
Fellowship
Nephrology Fellowship, Maimonides Medical Center, New York City
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Shtern right for?
Dr. Shtern is a strong fit for adults managing chronic kidney disease, hypertension, or complex electrolyte and metabolic conditions. Patients with End Stage Renal Disease or a history of kidney stones benefit from her deep nephrology background. Older adults appreciate her geriatric medicine expertise, including cognitive health evaluation and advance care planning. She also serves patients who want a proactive, prevention-focused primary care physician. Anyone seeking a physician who takes time to understand their full health history will find her panel size and appointment structure well-suited to that goal.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Shtern specializes in chronic kidney disease, acute kidney injury, hypertension, proteinuria, kidney stones, electrolyte disorders, and End Stage Renal Disease. She also focuses on preventive medicine, geriatric care, and internal medicine. This combination of primary care and nephrology expertise makes her well-suited for patients managing multiple or complex health conditions.
Yes. Dr. Shtern holds dual board certifications from the American Board of Internal Medicine in both Internal Medicine and Nephrology. She earned these credentials after completing her residency and fellowship training at Maimonides Medical Center in New York City.
S. in Pharmacology from Stony Brook University and her medical degree from St. George's University School of Medicine. She completed both her Internal Medicine residency and Nephrology fellowship at Maimonides Medical Center in New York City.
Yes. Dr. Shtern delivers geriatric medicine services as part of her clinical practice. These include cognitive health evaluation, advance care planning, and medication review. Older adults managing multiple chronic conditions or seeking proactive care planning benefit from her experience in this area.
Dr. Shtern holds hospital privileges at both Jupiter Medical Center and Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center. She also serves on the Continuing Medical Education Committee at Jupiter Medical Center.
Dr. Shtern believes lasting health grows from a patient-physician relationship built on trust and integrity. She takes time to understand each patient's full health history before developing an individualized treatment plan. Her preventive focus means she prioritizes early detection and proactive management rather than reactive care.
Yes. Dr. Shtern's nephrology board certification allows her to manage kidney conditions directly within her concierge practice. She treats chronic kidney disease, acute kidney injury, electrolyte disorders, proteinuria, kidney stones, and End Stage Renal Disease. Patients benefit from having a primary care physician who also brings specialist-level kidney expertise.
Dr. Shtern brings nearly 20 years of medical experience to her practice. Before moving to Florida, she ran a successful practice in New York City and served as Medical Director of an outpatient hemodialysis center. She also performed interventional nephrology procedures across multiple outpatient surgical centers in New York.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026