About
Dr. Yana Shtern is a double board-certified internist and nephrologist serving patients in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. She earned her undergraduate degree in Pharmacology from Stony Brook University before completing her medical degree at St. George's University School of Medicine. She then trained at Maimonides Medical Center in New York City, completing both her Internal Medicine residency and her Nephrology fellowship there. The American Board of Internal Medicine has certified her in both Internal Medicine and Nephrology.
Dr. Shtern has practiced medicine for nearly 20 years, building a reputation for finding root causes rather than simply addressing surface-level symptoms. She takes a thoughtful approach to hypertension, kidney disease, and obesity, treating obesity as a medical condition rather than a lifestyle failure. Her clinical interests extend to preventive care, arthritis, hyperhidrosis, and respiratory health. Patients consistently describe her as thorough, warm, and genuinely invested in their well-being.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Stony Brook University, B.S. Pharmacology
Medical School
St. George's University School of Medicine
Residency
Internal Medicine, Maimonides Medical Center, New York City
Fellowship
Nephrology, Maimonides Medical Center, New York City
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Shtern right for?
Dr. Shtern is a strong fit for adults seeking a physician who investigates root causes rather than managing symptoms alone. Patients dealing with hypertension, chronic kidney disease, or obesity benefit most from her dual board certifications and depth of experience. She also serves patients who want proactive preventive care, including comprehensive annual physical exams with detailed diagnostics. Anyone who values direct, around-the-clock access to their physician will find her practice well suited to their needs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Shtern specializes in internal medicine and nephrology. She treats hypertension, chronic kidney disease, obesity, arthritis, respiratory infections, hair loss, and hyperhidrosis. Her dual board certifications give her particular depth in cardiovascular risk factors and kidney-related conditions.
Yes. Dr. Shtern holds dual board certifications from the American Board of Internal Medicine, one in Internal Medicine and one in Nephrology. She completed both her residency and fellowship training at Maimonides Medical Center in New York City.
Dr. Shtern earned her medical degree from St. George's University School of Medicine. She completed her Internal Medicine residency and Nephrology fellowship at Maimonides Medical Center in New York City. She studied pharmacology as an undergraduate at Stony Brook University.
Dr. Shtern treats obesity as a medical condition with physiological causes. She does not frame it as a matter of willpower or discipline. Her approach focuses on understanding the underlying factors driving each patient's weight and building a clinical management plan around those findings.
Dr. Shtern has practiced medicine for nearly 20 years. That experience spans internal medicine and nephrology, giving her a broad foundation for managing both common and complex conditions.
Dr. Shtern focuses on identifying the root cause of a patient's problem rather than treating symptoms in isolation. Patients report that this approach has led to answers that other physicians missed. Her thoroughness and attention to detail are hallmarks of her clinical style.
Yes. Legacy Medical Palm Beach members have direct telephone access to Dr. Shtern 24 hours a day. This direct line is one of the core benefits of membership at the practice.
Dr. Shtern sees adult patients managing chronic conditions such as hypertension, kidney disease, and obesity, as well as those seeking proactive preventive care. Her Executive-Level Legacy Physical Exam appeals to patients who want a thorough annual health assessment with comprehensive diagnostics.
Doctor profile last updated June 9, 2026