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Internist
33 West 46th Street
5th Floor
New York, NY
Top reviews
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Moved from Texas and found this doctor that was next to my job. Convenient and fast, and works with my insurance.
Dr. Saltzman realized a calling to medicine during the height of the HIV/AIDS crisis in New York City in the mid-eighties. Prior to entering the field of medicine Dr. Saltzman worked in the music business for record companies and publishers. Moving in the NYC club scene of the nineties, Dr. Saltzman saw many of her friends and colleagues become ill with AIDS. She observed the rampant prejudice and stigma that LGBTQ people and IV drug users suffered, and committed herself to becoming a physician specializing in HIV/AIDS.
Despite not having a background in the sciences Dr. Saltzman was able to earn admission to medical school, while supporting herself as a single parent. After medical school, she chose to do her residency at St. Vincent’s Hospital in New York City, which was at the forefront of providing specialized treatment for patients with HIV/AIDS. After completing her residency, she practiced at the Samuels Clinic at Roosevelt Hospital (now The Institute for Advanced Medicine at Mount Sinai), a major outpatient center for patients during the epidemic. While practicing at the Samuels Clinic, Dr. Saltzman was an early prescriber of the “triple cocktail”, the first effective combination therapy for HIV.
Dr. Saltzman’s interest in addiction was born out of her experience providing care for HIV/AIDS patients who were often IV drug users. She was one of the first physicians in New York City to embrace the use of Suboxone, a novel medication for the treatment of opiate addiction, that allows patients to access treatment without daily clinic visits as is the case with methadone therapy. Suboxone was one of the first therapies approved for in-office prescribing under the federal Drug Addiction Treatment Act of 2000. By prescribing Suboxone on an outpatient basis Dr. Saltzman is able to help patients get back to their work and family, and functioning at a high level.
Dr. Saltzman founded her busy Midtown Health and Wellness Center in 2000. She focuses on providing individualized care, realizing that patients need more than the standardized approach for addiction treatment. Dr. Saltzman provides guidance through all stages of recovery, supporting patients with primary care, individual and group therapy. She feels addiction is treated incorrectly in many settings with a focus on simply handing out prescriptions, instead of a more comprehensive approach.
Dr. Saltzman is a well-known expert in the field of addiction and regularly expresses her views on television, radio, and in the press. She uses warmth and humor to engage with her patients. She understands where they’re coming from and does not judge them, using empathy and compassion to deliver the most appropriate individualized treatment options.
Primary Care
Travel Medicine
Women's Health
Urgent Care
Mental Health: Depression, Anxiety
ADHD
At Home Alcohol and Benzo Detox
Opioid Addiction
Therapy Programs for Recovery
Alcohol and Benzo Detox
Location
Midtown Health and Wellness
33 West 46th Street
5th Floor
New York, NY, 10036
More About Dr. Dana Saltzman, MD
Practice
Midtown Health and Wellness
Specialties
Insurance
NPI Number
1780603399
Provider's Gender
Female
Reviews
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Moved from Texas and found this doctor that was next to my job. Convenient and fast, and works with my insurance.
Quick & efficient
They’re the best in the city and I’ve been to many doctors
I saw Danielle for the first time yesterday. She is very pleasant, great bedside manner. I would definitely recommend going to see her!
I came to Dr. Saltzman to inquire about new treatments for my chronic pain, and she was able to point me in the right direction. She was sympathetic, professional, and warm.
Dr. Saltzman is my GIRL!!!!!! She's the best.
I saw Danielle DeFrancis, who was professional and personable and listened very well. I was just there for a travel consultation but I will definitely come back for other medical needs.
It was professional, friendly and quick.
Dr was kind and compassionate and listened to all my concerns.
Very professional and helpful
I recommend this doctor's office to anyone who needs a pop, suboxone treatment, or other treatment. Please look on there website.
John and the assistant were extremely accommodating and really listened to me which I appreciated.
I was experiencing some serious anxiety (something I’ve never experienced before) and I was able to make an appointment that day. I received some prescriptions and have an appointment with a therapist in two days. I got the immediate treatment I needed and long term treatment I hoped for.
I needed an emergency appointment to get a referral, and they were very helpful, while other doctors couldn't take me until the end of the month!
Seasoned pros that actually care about their patients!
I felt very at ease with the staff and they were very attentive and professional. Left feeling like I went to the right place.
Little to no wait time.
Excellent. Intuitive. Trustworthy.
Very. Informative and comprehensive.
On time, kind and helpful.
I cannot recommend Dr. Saltzman enough. I love her natural and holistic approach to health. She understands that medications have side effects and discussed multiple natural approaches to help me avoid them. Unlike most doctors, I did not have to wait in the waiting room for more than 5 min. The office is very clean and during both my visits I was in and out within 20-25min. Dr. Saltzman took the time to answer all of my questions in depth within that brief time. The staff, including the nurse practitioner and medical assistant were very friendly and accommodating. I received my test results within a few days and was able to discuss them in depth over the phone. For the first time ever, I am looking forward to my next doctors' appointment.
Dr.Saltzman was very professional and caring, we need more doctors like her.
Very kind and friendly support staff. Dr. Saltzman immediately address my concerns on my first visit.
Pleasant but long wait
Saw Dr Saltzman as a new patient today. Stellar service. She was so concerned and helpful and her staff was more than professional. I can't understand why anyone would give her a negative review.
30 years with Dr Saltzman. She is every thing you want from a doctor..professional, competent, an advocate and a trusted partner in maintaining your health.
Professional, courtesy, understanding and a pleasure to go and see.
Professional. Courteous and can highly recommend.
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