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Patient education

Health information, in plain language

Short explanations of the conditions we see most often at the practice. None of this replaces a visit — it is here so the conversation in the exam room starts further along.

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Understanding your blood pressure numbers

What the two numbers mean, what counts as high, and why it matters even when you feel fine.

Primary care

Living well with type 2 diabetes

A1C checks, foot and eye exams, and the day-to-day habits that make the biggest difference.

Primary care

What an annual physical actually covers

The screenings, labs and conversations that make up a yearly checkup.

Annual physicals

PrEP: how it works and who it's for

Daily prevention medication, the lab work involved, and how follow-up visits go.

PrEP

Hepatitis C is curable — here's the path

From the first blood test to treatment and the check that confirms the virus is gone.

Hepatitis care

Which vaccines adults still need

Flu, COVID-19, tetanus, shingles and travel vaccines, and how to find your records.

Vaccinations

This information is general and educational. It is not medical advice and does not replace an evaluation by a physician. If this is an emergency, call 911.

Appointments

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Our staff can help you in English or Spanish.

1301 Southern Boulevard, 2nd Floor, Bronx, NY 10459

(917) 801-0954
The NorthPoint Medical Associates entrance with glass doors and a yellow welcome mat
The second-floor entrance
The NorthPoint office team workspace
Our office team's workspace
Call (917) 801-0954