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Dr. Paula Rackoff MD
Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
333 E 38TH ST NEW YORK NY, 10016About
Dr. Paula Rackoff is a rheumatologist practicing in New York, NY. Dr. Rackoff specializes in the treatment of musculoskeletal diseases and systematic autoimmune conditions that can affect the bones, muscles or bones. Eventually, if not treated, these illnesses can also impact the skin, eyes, nervous system and internal organs. Dr. Rackoff treats diseases similar to orthopedists but does not perform surgery. Often times, research is conducted to find potential alternatives for the patients illness.
Education and Training
Yale Univ Sch of Med, New Haven Ct 1986
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Rheumatology
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- Dr. Yusuf Yazici MD333 E 38TH ST NEW YORK NY 10016
- Dr. Brian D Golden MD333 E 34th St New York NY 10016
- Dr. Gary Zagon MD333 E 38th St New York NY 10016
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