Dr. Asya Levy, MD

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Get to know Internist & Geriatrician Dr. Asya Levy, who serves patients in Rego Park, New York.

A professional, determined, and hardworking physician, Dr. Levy co-founded Queens Star Medical, PLLC in Rego Park, New York alongside Dr. Eduard Levy. 

Having been practicing medicine for over 25 years, she treats her patients personally and with as much care and attention as if they were a part of her family. In addition, she has extensive experience treating geriatric patients with multiple comorbidities such as hypertension, dementia, diabetes mellitus, asthma, arthritis, osteoporosis, and gastrointestinal disorders.

Queens Star Medical, PLLC provides patients with first class outpatient care with highly professional, compassionate, and experienced internists and a geriatric physician, as well as a kind and supportive staff for the practice of preventive and diagnostic medicine.

A native of Uzbekistan, Dr. Levy earned her medical degree from the Samarkand State Medical Institute in 1985. After relocating to the United States, she completed her residency training at Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center, affiliated with SUNY Downstate, where she was honored to serve as Assistant Chief Resident. She also completed a fellowship in geriatric medicine at St. Vincent’s Medical Center.

Holding a license to practice medicine in New York, she serves as the Medical Director and Chief Medical Officer (CMO) at Health Care Choices (HCC). She can also be found on staff at Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center, Long Island Jewish Valley Stream, and Long Island Jewish Forest Hills.

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.

Geriatrics, or geriatric medicine, is a specialty that focuses on the health care of elderly people. It aims to promote health by preventing and treating diseases and disabilities in older adults. A geriatrician is a health care provider who focuses on patient well-being and independent functioning. These allopathic or osteopathic health care providers are specifically trained to evaluate and manage the unique health care needs and special treatment requirements of older people.

Recognized with countless accolades throughout her career, Dr. Levy has been the recipient of the Patients’ Choice Award (2015, 2014, 2013, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008), Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2014, 2013, 2011, 2010), On-Time Doctor Award (2015, 2014), and America’s Top Physician Award.

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