Dr. Michael Perez
Internal Medicine
New York , NY
39 years experience male
Locations
Excella Medicine, INC
New York , NY
Phone
Insurances accepted
Medicare
Affinity Health Plan
CIGNA Health Care
Medicaid
About
Bio
Internal medicine and nephrology private practice in upper Manhattan, Bronx, and Lower Westchester. Inpatient, outpatient, dialysis and nursing home care.
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.
Internal Medicine
Languages spoken
English, Haitian Creole
Doctor Q&A
311 Answers
110 Agrees
The number of answers this doctor has agreed with.
A 52-year-old male asked:
Dr. Michael Perezanswered
Internal Medicine 39 years experience
Yes, although not by: ultrasound is operator-dependent, meaning different techs can different results
but the difference may not be signigicant
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A female asked:
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Restate question: my (.....) had it small crack and itches, small cirle inside is water
your what?
it's probably ok to go to school, but you may need to a doctor to ... Read More
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A 24-year-old male asked:
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Nasal and sinus prob: you may have mild nasal congestion and some sinus problems which may be subtle. Check with your doctor who may start looking into these possibilities ... Read More
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A 53-year-old female asked:
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Could be gastritis: Difficult question, maybe details are missing- gallbladder problem cause referred pain in right shoulder. Association with meals suggest gastritis whi... Read More
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A 40-year-old female asked:
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This is good: Your bmi or body mass index is 23, within the ideal weight range. More importantly is the weight loss. I assume it is voluntary and not rapid. Otherwi... Read More
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A 28-year-old male asked:
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Is ok so far: This is high normal , meaning it should not go higher. When it reaches 126, it is in diabetic range. Educate yourself about healthy diet , and exerci... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Internal Medicine 39 years experience
Take with food: I assume you are sure that it is the medication that is causing the bitter taste. If it is a medication that can be taken with meals, it may help to h... Read More
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A 20-year-old male asked:
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Internal Medicine 39 years experience
Avoid fat and meat: It sounds chronic (no quick solution) and you need to work with a doctor. Sometimes pancreatic enzymes are necessary. Weight loss may be because of ma... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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Internal Medicine 39 years experience
May not matter: Nexium (esomeprazole) is recommended in the morning before or after meal.
Solodyn is recommended with food,
probiotic is better at bedtime and in m... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:
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Internal Medicine 39 years experience
You can't: Lortab is a medication which contains a controlld substance which can be harmful by its side-effects and by its potential for abuse.
No doctor will g... Read More
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A 51-year-old male asked:
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Test before he comes: Your son should be tested before returning home and self quarantine 4 days upon return. Wear mask, socially distance, and limit contacts to 15 minute... Read More
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A 53-year-old female asked:
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Internal Medicine 39 years experience
Your doctor knows: only your doctor knows and can tell you why you need more surgery . since it was a surprise exlap, the reason was unexpected. therefore it's anybody'... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
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Internal Medicine 39 years experience
Sounds ok: you may need something like bifocals. one lens for near vision and one lens for far vision.
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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That's the best time: different studies have different conclusions. it is clear that couples who are aware of their fertile period are more successful at getting pregnant. ... Read More
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A 41-year-old female asked:
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Internal Medicine 39 years experience
Shake ok: Sounds like stomach irritation by either the meds or by gastritis . You might want to take some meds on a full stomach . Or try to take an antacid alo... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
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Pretty fast: In areas with good blood flow (or good circulation ) healing is fast. And this is one of them, it may be why you saw a lot of bleeding.
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A 20-year-old male asked:
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Come off slowly: 75 mg is a very large dose of mirtazapine. The maximum recommended dose is 45mg for depression. Abruptly stopping or reducing the dose of these psych... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
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Internal Medicine 39 years experience
Rectal or anal probl: If blood is not mixed in the stool, it could mean a rectum or anus lesion that is bleeding . Hemorrhoids and ulcers or fissures are possible. My rule ... Read More
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A 35-year-old male asked:
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Internal Medicine 39 years experience
Not long : Bloody urine should clear even with stent in place, and if stone is still there. I would check for infection. However clear urine with positive test f... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
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Not likely: The bad cramps you describe make the syndrome more worrisome than irritable bowel which is more annoying than disabling. I would be concerned about in... Read More
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A 26-year-old male asked:
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Internal Medicine 39 years experience
Gastritis: Gastritis can do this and it is very common. The symptoms can be controlled with nonprescription antacids, acid reducers such as ranitidine and omepra... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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Internal Medicine 39 years experience
Not normal : Are you taking water pills? Are you having diarrhea ? Or vomiting? This is a rapid loss that should not continue. But if you feel lightheaded when st... Read More
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A 16-year-old female asked:
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Internal Medicine 39 years experience
May be "normal": Cramps can be severe. If you are unable to function during the bad days, speak to a gyn about alternatives to pain meds. In the meantime starting Ibup... Read More
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A 53-year-old female asked:
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Internal Medicine 39 years experience
Very good: None of these conditions alone is a threat to your life. Pituitary tumors are more common than you probably think. Many can be controlled with medicat... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Internal Medicine 39 years experience
May be from fasting: Fasting leads to ketones which changes the breath odor and taste. An empty stomach can also allow bile reflux and bile is bitter.
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A 37-year-old female asked:
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Internal Medicine 39 years experience
Too many signs: Pregnancy cause many changes that are normal, and working closely with your OB and communicating well with your doctor is your best way to proceed. Yo... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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Internal Medicine 39 years experience
Gastritis: Symptoms are not enough to distinguish between the different possibilities. Infection, peptic ulcer, inflammation, all can feel the same. If the sympt... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
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Internal Medicine 39 years experience
Allergies: Clear nasal discharge is probably not infected, but you may have congestion which would cause pressure to build up in the sinuses. For that you need a... Read More
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A 41-year-old female asked:
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Internal Medicine 39 years experience
Unclear: Abdominal pain is not very typical although you provided a lot of detai. Pain with bowel movements suggests intestinal contractions are the cause. Pa... Read More
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A 54-year-old female asked:
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Internal Medicine 39 years experience
Primary care doc: First you need to give your medical history and details such as duration and specific examples of problems from this "brain fog". Then get a physical ... Read More
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A 29-year-old male asked:
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Internal Medicine 39 years experience
You will be ok: What is the chemical or generic name of liblan? Verify spelling. At your age you probably don't have the usual risks for heart disease. Don't smoke, ... Read More
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A 28-year-old male asked:
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Internal Medicine 39 years experience
No : Std is transmitted from one person to another. If you handle a cut skin, you can get other non-std infections from dirty hands.
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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Internal Medicine 39 years experience
Maybe not: If the bags under the eyes are due to water retention in your whole body such as from kidney disease, water pills may be helpful. Bags under the eyes ... Read More
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A 61-year-old female asked:
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Internal Medicine 39 years experience
Liver or muscle: most often it reflects an irritation of the liver by mediction, alcohol, or nsaids like ibuprofen
sometimes fatty liver (fat buildup in the liver) fro... Read More
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A 44-year-old female asked:
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Seems not.: I looked up the drug interactions for clonidine, and there does not seem to be any significant interactions between the drug and medications that are ... Read More
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A 30-year-old male asked:
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Internal Medicine 39 years experience
Pill not enough: The problem is not finding a doctor who is willing to write a script. The pill must be part of a treatment plan - not the only treatment. Xanax (alpr... Read More
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A female asked:
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Ask for review : If the care in the hospital has done all it can to fix the problem, it is time to discharge. That point comes when the doctors say “there is no more w... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
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NSAIDs : The class of meds called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (nsaids) are widely available without prescription and are very good for musculoskeleta... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
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Internal Medicine 39 years experience
Yes: You need to be concerned about stomach irritation by the alcohol which can cause bleeding. The irritation can be severe enough to lead to an ulcer(s).... Read More
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A 19-year-old male asked:
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Acid problem: Either too much acid is produced or the acid is not handled right. You may have reflux from the stomach into the esophagus by an incompetent esophagea... Read More
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Minimal soreness : There's usually no ongoing pain. The site will be sore but it rarely would need any medication. Unless they are in too long and cause increased inflam... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Internal Medicine 39 years experience
Call and ask: If you had any tests and you don't know the results, you should call and ask. If you feel well, chances are that you are well. But you have a right to... Read More
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A 52-year-old female asked:
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Internal Medicine 39 years experience
Morning erection : There is a nocturnal penile tumescence test which can identify whether he gets erections during the night. Most men will have erections in the night ... Read More
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A 32-year-old male asked:
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Internal Medicine 39 years experience
Possible: Consider asking for an esophageal manometry.
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A 26-year-old male asked:
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Internal Medicine 39 years experience
Hypothyroidism : The thyroid gland is not functioning normally and she needs further testing and treatment. A high cholesterol can be an effect of hypothyroidism.
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Internal Medicine 39 years experience
Drink plenty fluids: if the stone is sitting there and was found by accident, the most you can do for yourself is to drink a lot of fluids per day, at least 2 liters.
if y... Read More
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A 23-year-old male asked:
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Internal Medicine 39 years experience
Chemical irritation: Check for any chemical which migh cause irritation- even skin lotion or soap, or whatever. The other possibility is physical friction on those surface... Read More
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A 41-year-old female asked:
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Internal Medicine 39 years experience
Need exam: This could be anything. Maybe a complication in something benign, like an infection in the skin. See a doctor. You can't take care of it by yourself a... Read More
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A 37-year-old female asked:
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Internal Medicine 39 years experience
Hopefully not: Osha, occupational safety and health administration is a federal agency that deals with issues such as yours. They have local offices and toll free n... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
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Internal Medicine 39 years experience
Yes and soon: It is worth a trip to the doctor even for peace of mind. You don't want to miss opportunity to prevent a problem that could have long term consequence... Read More
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Dr. Perez is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Dr. Perez is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 24, 2019
The most knowledgeable, caring doctor I have ever met.
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This was very helpful. Thanks! I kno the prob tht can occur w/tis med. New laws & legisltv BS has forced the ppl takn it 2 cut bk or stp. Its not fair 4 ppl tht hav been on it 4 yrs. I thnk it shld on...Read More
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This was very helpful. Thanks! Yes. Very much my next inquiry will be regarding CKD: (Urine-Ketosis+5) (RBC+7) (Serum CA+10s /PTH50-85) (CA+24hr 500s!)
Creatinine24HR 3.92 !) No adenoma -4D CT Calci...Read More
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! Another doctor mentioned Celiac disease. I have some other common symptoms, but there are 300 to choose from. I'll call doc on Mon. Thank u.
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LINCOLN MEDICAL & MENTAL HEALTH CENTER
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Assistant professor of clinical medicine, Columbia university, college of physicians and surgeons
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