Dr. Alana Rose Orkin M.D.
Family Practitioner
8605 Flatlands Ave Brooklyn NY, 11236About
Dr. Alana Orkin is a family practitioner practicing in Brooklyn, NY. Dr. Orkin specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Orkin possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
Education and Training
State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine 2008
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Sinusitis
- Asthma
- High Cholesterol
- High Blood Pressure (hypertension)
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Coronary Artery Disease (cad)
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
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