About
Dr. Zahava Hersh is the founder and sole physician at Long Island Direct Medical in Cedarhurst, New York. She grew up on Long Island and pursued medicine with clear purpose. She describes her clinical style as collaborative and patient-centric. Her goal is to guide each patient toward better health, starting from where they are today.
Dr. Hersh offers a wide scope of primary care services, including chronic care management, weight loss management, and in-office procedures like EKGs, injections, and IV fluids. She makes herself available after hours for urgent patient concerns. For enrolled patients, she offers home visits at her discretion. Her passion for medicine shapes every aspect of how she runs Long Island Direct Medical.
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Hersh right for?
Dr. Hersh is a strong fit for adults 16 and older seeking a dedicated primary care physician on Long Island. Patients managing chronic conditions like diabetes or hypertension benefit from her ongoing care management approach. Those who want direct access to their doctor, including after-hours contact and same-day visits, will find her model well-suited to their needs. Patients who prefer home visits or telehealth also have those options available through her practice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Hersh treats a broad range of adult primary care conditions. Her focus includes chronic disease management, weight loss, and general wellness. She also handles acute illness with same-day sick visits and point-of-care testing for conditions like COVID, flu, strep, RSV, and UTIs.
Yes, Dr. Hersh offers home visits for enrolled patients at her discretion. She also provides dedicated homebound patient pricing. Contact the practice directly for details on homebound care.
Yes, Dr. Hersh responds to urgent patient matters after regular office hours. Members can reach her by phone or text. During office hours, a live operator answers calls.
Dr. Hersh performs EKGs, in-office blood draws, and point-of-care testing for COVID, flu, strep, RSV, and UTIs. She also administers B12, Toradol, and Zofran injections, as well as IV fluids for illness.
Yes, Dr. Hersh offers telehealth appointments for enrolled members. Patients can reach her by phone, text, or video visit, depending on the nature of their concern.
Dr. Hersh describes her clinical style as collaborative and patient-centric. She focuses on meeting patients where they are and building a care plan around their individual health goals. She aims to guide each patient toward better health over time.
Dr. Hersh sees patients 16 and older. Long Island Direct Medical focuses on adult and older adolescent primary care.
Yes, Dr. Hersh handles referral coordination for members who need specialist care. She manages that process as part of her comprehensive primary care services.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026