Dr. Frederick Ast graduated from New York University Medical College - Nlg in 1987.
Dr. Ast has one office in New York where he specializes in Allergy / Immunology, Internal Medicine and Rheumatology. Learn more.
As an allergist / immunologist in New York, Dr. Frederick Ast offers specialized care for allergic reactions and immunological disorders in patients of all ages. Dr. Ast may treat and manage conditions like asthma, hives, and a range of allergic reactions like environmental or food allergies. He may also treat rhinitis & sinusitis, as well as other disorders that affect the body's immune system.
The specialty of internal medicine is an area of primary care for adults. Dr. Ast specializes in diagnosing and treating cross-system illnesses that may affect multiple organ systems. When necessary, Dr. Ast also can refer patients to specialist physicians when medically needed. For instance, patients with severe kidney problems can be referred to a nephrologist for further medical tests or treatments.
Rheumatologists are specialized physicians who treat arthritis and other rheumatic diseases—those that affect the muscles, joints and bones. Dr. Ast can diagnose and treat highly complex conditions, including those that affect other organs and systems like the brain, kidneys, blood vessels or lungs. Conditions treated may include rheumatoid arthritis, gout, lupus, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis and fibromyalgia, among many others.
New York University Medical College - Nlg
MD • 1987
Please Note: The information displayed below is sourced from the 2014 Medicare Physician and Other Supplier National Provider Identifier (NPI) Aggregate Report. It's important to remember that the statistics below are not inclusive of all patients treated by Dr. Ast, but only those who participate in Medicare.