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Dr. Vaty Poitevien is an internist in Brooklyn, NY. She is trained to diagnose & treat an extensive variety of diseases & illnesses in adults.
Housing Works Health Services Iii
Insurance Accepted
- Medicare
Bio
Dr. Vaty Poitevien graduated from Other in 1992.
Dr. Poitevien has one office in New York where she specializes in Internal Medicine and Infectious Disease Medicine.
Dr. Poitevien works with one doctor, Dr. Subhash Sikder.
Specialties
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Internal Medicine
The specialty of internal medicine is an area of primary care for adults. Dr. Poitevien specializes in diagnosing and treating cross-system illnesses that may affect multiple organ systems. When necessary, Dr. Poitevien can also refer patients to specialists when medically needed. As an example, patients with severe allergies could be referred to an allergist for added diagnostic tests or treatment options.
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Infectious Disease Medicine
As an infectious disease specialist, Dr. Poitevien is capable of preventing, diagnosing, and treating a wide variety of infectious diseases. Typically, patients with an infectious disease, such as malaria, will require highly specialized treatment or care. Dr. Poitevien may also educate patients traveling to places around the world that have a high rate of infectious diseases; this is sometimes referred to as travel medicine.
Education & Training
Medical School
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Other
MD • 1992
Languages Spoken
- English
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