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Smithtown, NY
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Dr. Paul Cohen, D.O., DABFM, FAAFP is Board Certified in Family Medicine, a Fellow of the American Academy of Family Medicine; with a special interest in patients with developmental disabilities. He has been called an 'expert' in his field by his peers; and his patients.
Dr. Cohen is also actively involved in graduate medical education. He is a Clinical Instructor in the Department of Medicine at the Stony Brook School of Medicine; and also serves as a Community Preceptor at the Hofstra-North Shore/Long Island Jewish School of Medicine.
Dr. Cohen has also received 2 prestigious HealthTap awards; he is the 2011 Top Family Physician in NY as well as the recipient of the 2011 Most Compassionate Doctor in NY.
SpecialtiesDoctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Family Medicine
Languages spoken
English
Doctor Q&A
392 Answers
960 Agrees
The number of answers this doctor has agreed with.
A 21-year-old member asked:
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Family Medicine 30 years experience
Hmmm...: Only very, very slight differences; exposures are pretty much the same among the races. If your immune system cannot fight off the 'exposure' then yo... Read More
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A 21-year-old member asked:
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Family Medicine 30 years experience
No: Short stature in and of itself is not associated with kidney problems in general.
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A 19-year-old member asked:
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Family Medicine 30 years experience
Hmmm.: Difficult to comment without examining you; could be anything from atypical TMJ to an infected lymph node or muscle strain...Get with your primary car... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
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Hydrate...: Please have your child consume as much fluids as possible; and call your pediatrician! to discuss this with him/her...Your child may need an I.V. Depe... Read More
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A 28-year-old member asked:
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The branding...: These 2 compounds are basically similar; and some even come in the same formulation/powder; so you can make shakes from it to enhance your workouts. ... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Family Medicine 30 years experience
Varies: This varies depending upon the severity of alcohol use/abuse; speak with your physician about this.
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A 25-year-old member asked:
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Family Medicine 30 years experience
Slowly...: The more you eat; the more your body will re-nourish; recovering your energy levels and overall strength.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Family Medicine 30 years experience
Nature of the beast.: One's bones are not used to direct contact; which is why the procedure is so painful. Ask the physician performing the procedure for more information... Read More
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A 25-year-old member asked:
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Family Medicine 30 years experience
Stable: These are exactly what their name implies; motions that promote a stable leg; and this is important especially after hip/joint replacement as part of ... Read More
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A 65-year-old male asked:
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Family Medicine 30 years experience
Possibly...: This might lead to a better result; delivering the medication with more precision than before. However 'football knees' are problematic unless they a... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
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Family Medicine 30 years experience
Fluids...: Consuming cranberry juices; and drinking plenty of fluids are good ways to keep your urinary tract sterile and moving forward.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Family Medicine 30 years experience
What a pill!: Tinospora cordifolia(i think i spelled it correctly) is a plant from indian/eastern culture that has a myriad of uses; though care should be exercised... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Family Medicine 30 years experience
What pain?: Methadone is the ultimate anti-inflammatory; so any breakthrough pain should be addressed with your physician. I suppose tylenol (acetaminophen) woul... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Family Medicine 30 years experience
Possibly: I agree with my colleague; but would also ask that you consider the height(s) of you, your spouse, and your parent/family. The stature of the "family... Read More
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A 25-year-old member asked:
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Family Medicine 30 years experience
Depends...: The answer to this question depends upon how long the person has been addicted; and the strength of their conviction to quit and stay 'clean'. Rehabi... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Family Medicine 30 years experience
Hmmm???: Are you talking about an unruly individual; or are you inquiring about a true creature of the macabre? A visit to your local place of worship might b... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Need an attorney...: Typically organ donation can be done with a simple form; I do not know the legality of willing an organ to a specific individual; i'm sure there is a ... Read More
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Family Medicine 30 years experience
FUO: Possibly an entity named 'fever of unknown origin'; but this usually requires fevers continually for 6 weeks. A missed abscess may present in this wa... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:
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Family Medicine 30 years experience
Maybe...: It truly is too early to be 100% sure; but you should be coming up to your first sonogram...And if you want to know i'm pretty sure the sonographer(in... Read More
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A 26-year-old member asked:
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Sleep wrong?: Assuming there was no trauma nor fever; most 'stiff necks' are from the result of poor quality of sleep. Check your pillow and mattress at home and r... Read More
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Family Medicine 30 years experience
Surgery...: Depending upon the level of involvement; this is a surgical procedure aimed at correcting degenerative spinal disease/disc problems.
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A 18-year-old member asked:
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Family Medicine 30 years experience
Breathe...: First; try to expel the water; as long as you have no difficulty breathing you should be fine. You may want to drink a cup of warm/hot tea with some ... Read More
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A 31-year-old male asked:
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Family Medicine 30 years experience
Possibly: Steam rooms are usually relaxing environments and (from an alternative health perspective) can be helpful by promoting the body to release toxins and ... Read More
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A 28-year-old member asked:
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Family Medicine 30 years experience
Infection?: Pain as you describe could arise from an infection to the soft tissue of the ear(cellulitis), referred pain from either an impingement syndrome; or an... Read More
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Hard to say...: I am going to reserve "informed "comments for this question; any medication consideration is a personal choice...And the decision should be made after... Read More
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A 51-year-old member asked:
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Family Medicine 30 years experience
Hmmm.: There are a few possibilities. One might be irritable bowel syndrome; another might be abdominal wall irritability, and so on. The best person to an... Read More
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A 21-year-old member asked:
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Family Medicine 30 years experience
Everyone: Everyone is potentially at risk for glaucoma. People with diabetes, who are african american, have had an eye injury, an advanced cataract, or some f... Read More
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A 21-year-old member asked:
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Family Medicine 30 years experience
Not usually.: T.O.S. Usually has neurologic implications(numbness, tingling, decrease in the range of motion of the extremity). Sounds like you are describing some... Read More
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Family Medicine 30 years experience
Circumstance: Secondary sjogren's syndrome is caused by something else that the body reacts to causing the disease. Primary sjogren's just occurs; most likely from... Read More
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A 21-year-old member asked:
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Family Medicine 30 years experience
Potentially: If the 'fungus' is untreated; and the person is indeed immunocompromised then potentially yes; rare, but it occurs.
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Fairly...: There are about 68-70, 000 new cases of bladder cancer each year; and the most common type is transitional cell(from the inner lining of the bladder).
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A 21-year-old member asked:
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Family Medicine 30 years experience
Depends...: If by 'cfs' you mean chronic fatigue syndrome then it depends on how motivated you are to be 'cured'. You have to eat right, drink plenty of water; a... Read More
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A 21-year-old member asked:
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Alternative...: From an alternative health care perspective; yes. Ask your physician before you start any new medication; to see if it is right for you. You may nee... Read More
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A 21-year-old member asked:
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Brace yourself...: A body jacket is a rigid brace used to protect your spine by immoblizing it. It is custom fit for the individual; usually by an experienced orthopedi... Read More
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Hopefully none...: The most feared side effect from what you posted is rejection! hopefully with the proper medical regimen this will not occur; then one has to conside... Read More
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Short circuits...: The answers to your post are too numerous for 400 characters; the underlying cause of epilepsy is basically a short circuit in one's brain. There are... Read More
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A 22-year-old member asked:
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Family Medicine 30 years experience
There could be: Certain bladder dieases can "refer" pain to the abdomen in general and should be further investigated appropriately.
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A 23-year-old member asked:
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Yes: I am sorry to hear the circumstances behind this question; and support group(s) can be an integral part of a comprehensive treatment plan; both suppor... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
I've heard that slings aren't safe, but i really love the idea of wearing my baby. what should i do?
Dr. Paul Cohenanswered
Family Medicine 30 years experience
Tummy to tummy: Baby slings have been getting a lot of negative press over the past few years because they have been linked to a number of unfortunate deaths; to the ... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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Possibly...: Best to let your doctor answer this question; this may be the cause, or your may suffer from degenerative cervical disc disease. A visit to your prim... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Family Medicine 30 years experience
Discuss with doctor.: Campral is one of the latest agents in the battle against alcoholism/abuse; and can be effective if used correctly. Please discuss this with your phy... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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All Bad...: There are no upsides to heroin use/abuse! whatever effects you are experiencing(and they are varied depending upon the individual and include euphori... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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No.: Your roommate sounds 'complex' and should not be replacing med a with med b; unless directed by a physician! have your roomie check in with his/her d... Read More
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A 39-year-old female asked:
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Depends...: Any surgical procedure can lead to scarring; the severity is mostly dependent upon the technical skill of the surgeon performing the procedure.
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A 26-year-old member asked:
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Diligently..: Returning to the work place after being "off" with your newborn can be stressful. The best way to accomplish this is to make a list of what you need ... Read More
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Hmmm...: Best answer is to tell the tester that you are taking "alli"(i think that is the correct spelling) before you get the test. Honesty is the best polic... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Depends...: Anything from a simple, benign cyst to a more complex one. Your doctor can tell you which; and prescribe adequate follow ups to make sure there is no... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Ask the expert...: Each patient's therapy is completely individualized so it is difficult to comment on this; best to ask the physical therapist for the best course of t... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Family Medicine 30 years experience
Where your knots are: Muscle strength; or lack thereof, will tell your massage therapist where you need "work". He/she can pinpoint where the 'kinks' are; and prescribe an... Read More
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Depends...: Workers 'rights' depend upon the policies of their employers i would say.
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Dec 24, 2011
Great clinician - excellent insight on patient questions - provides clear, concise and appropriate explanations in easy to understand terms !!! A hard combination to find..... we all strive for.......Read More
Nov 6, 2011
Paul is one of the most loyal and enthusiastic supporters of Interactive Health on hT. A long-time Founding Medical Expert, he continues to be active as a regular contributor to the site.
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Cohen is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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but when i went to a doctor i told them i was feeling mild itching still and she calmy said its maybe an bacterial infection. but never gave me meds. just std test for ghoner and clymidia and aids im ...Read More
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I dont understand your reaction. The internet is ok to talk about this and I saw a talk show on this topic that sparked this question so I dont kno what u met by saying see a DR and all that crap. I...Read More
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This is VERY helpful. I've been to an ENT who ordered a CT of head which was "unremarkable" and then he basically gave up on me. Symptoms are debilitating - interfere with my functioning. Symptoms are...Read More
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New York Institute of Technology New York College of Osteopathic Medicine, NY
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