
Medical Compass MD
Quick Facts
| Practice Type | Specialty |
| Location | East Setauket, Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn |
| Doctors | David Dunaief M.D., Internal Medicine |
About
At Medical Compass MD, Dr. David M. Dunaief brings together internal medicine, integrative medicine, and preventive medicine under one clinical roof. The practice operates from two locations: East Setauket, NY and Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn, NY.
Dr. Dunaief takes an evidence-based approach to chronic disease, with particular focus on conditions including autoimmune disorders, osteoporosis, migraines, heart disease, diabetes, and long COVID. His practice centers on the LIFE diet (Low Inflammatory Foods Everyday), a nutritional framework backed by his own published research. That research includes retrospective studies and case reports on reducing inflammatory markers and reversing chronic migraines through dietary intervention. The practice also maintains a Health Library with blog posts, research articles, and plant-based recipes. Dr. Dunaief extends his work beyond clinical care through public presentations and interactive workshops.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Medical Compass MD treats a wide range of chronic and complex conditions. These include autoimmune disorders, osteoporosis, migraines, heart disease, diabetes, and long COVID. Dr. Dunaief also provides integrative and preventive medicine care alongside chronic care management.
The practice operates from two locations. One office sits in East Setauket, NY, and the other in Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn, NY. Patients can register online through the practice's patient portal.
The LIFE diet stands for Low Inflammatory Foods Everyday. Dr. Dunaief developed this nutritional framework and has published research examining its effects on inflammatory markers such as CRP and ferritin. He applies it clinically as part of his integrative approach to chronic disease management.
Yes, Dr. Dunaief has published original research including a retrospective study on reducing C-reactive protein with the LIFE diet and a case report on chronic migraine reversal through dietary intervention. He also publishes a regular health blog and maintains a library of research articles on the practice website.
Medical Compass MD maintains a Health Library that includes blog posts, research articles, and plant-based recipes. These resources reflect Dr. Dunaief's focus on evidence-based nutrition and lifestyle medicine. Patients can access this library directly through the practice website.
Yes, Dr. Dunaief offers both public presentations and interactive workshops. These extend his clinical work into educational settings. Prospective hosts can find details about his speaking program on the Medical Compass MD website.
New patients can register online through the practice's patient registration portal. Medical Compass MD uses the PatientPop platform for scheduling and patient registration. You can also contact either the East Setauket or Brooklyn Heights office directly.
Practice last updated March 21, 2026
