Dr. Janet I. Sanchez, M.D.
Internist
4032 Forley St Elmhurst NY, 11373About
Dr. Janet Sanchez is an internist practicing in Elmhurst, NY. Dr. Sanchez specializes in the medical treatment of adults. Internists can act as a primary physician or a consultant to a primary physician. They manage both common and rare diseases. Dr. Sanchez provides comprehensive care and manages treatment with surgeons as well. Internists establish long-term relationships with their patients and incorporate disease prevention and mental health care into their practice.
Education and Training
Faculty of Medical Sciences - University of Guayaquil medical degree 0
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM)
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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- High Cholesterol
- Osteoporosis
- Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Sciatica
- Gastritis
- Pain
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Interstitial Cystitis
- Phlebitis
- Vascular Disease
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Get to know Internist Dr. Janet I. Sanchez, who serves patients in Flushing, New York.
A well-versed internist, Dr. Sanchez can be found on staff at NewYork-Presbyterian Queens Hospital.
NewYork-Presbyterian Queens, located in Flushing, New York, is a community teaching hospital affiliated with Weill Cornell Medicine, serving Queens and metro New York residents. The 535-bed tertiary care facility provides services in 14 clinical departments and numerous subspecialties. Annually, 15,000 surgeries and 4,000 infant deliveries are performed at NewYork-Presbyterian Queens.
With its network of affiliated primary and multispecialty care physician practices and community-based health centers, the hospital provides approximately 162,000 ambulatory care visits and 124,000 emergency service visits annually.
The doctor’s acclaimed career in medicine began after she earned her medical degree from the Faculty of Medical Sciences – University of Guayaquil in Ecuador. She then relocated to the United States, performing her residency in internal medicine at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center in New York.
Subsequent to her education, Dr. Sanchez attained board certification through the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). The ABIM is a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world.
Internal medicine is the medical specialty dealing with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of adult diseases. Physicians specializing in internal medicine are called internists. They manage and prevent common and complex diseases by providing comprehensive care and promoting overall well-being.
On a more personal note, Dr. Sanchez is fluent in both English and Spanish.
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