Richard S. Gottfried, MD

Internal Medicine, Primary Care
1296 North Avenue, Suite 201, New Rochelle, NY 10804
(914) 235-8224
(914) 235-6940

Biography

Dr. Gottfried has been delivering healthcare to the patients of Westchester for more than 20 years as an Internist and Primary Care specialist. He believes in delivering the highest quality care to his patients and has received national recognition for his efforts in Diabetes and Stroke/Cardiovascular disease.

Dr. Gottfried completed his medical degree from New York Medical College, receiving both clinical and academic honors during that time. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine  at Stamford Hospital, where he also served as Chief Resident in Internal Medicine at the hospital.

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Awards & Honors:

  • 2007-2010 – American Diabetes Association and National Clinical Quality Association, Certificate of Recognition in Quality Diabetes Care
  • 2006-2009 – American Hospital Association/American Stroke Association and National Clinical Quality Association, Certificate of Recognition in Quality Cardiovascular and Stroke

Insurance Plans Accepted

  • AETNA
  • AFFINITY
  • BLUE CROSS
  • BLUE CROSS PATHWAY EXCHANGE PLANS
  • CIGNA
  • Elderplan
  • EMBLEM HEALTHCARE SELECT- NYS EXCHANGE PLAN
  • GHI
  • HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN OF NEW YORK (HIP)
  • Healthfirst
  • Humana (Medicare/Medicaid)
  • LOCAL 1199
  • MAGNACARE
  • Medicare
  • MULTIPLAN
  • MVP
  • OSCAR- NYS EXCHANGE PLAN
  • OXFORD
  • POMCO
  • TRICARE
  • United

Before your appointment, please confirm with your insurance company that this provider accepts your insurance.

 

Recent Patient Comments

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5
12/26/2022
Great doctor, always was
5
12/16/2022
Dr. Gottfried is the finest MD I have ever dealt with. He is marvelous. I am grateful to have him as the QB of my team
5
12/15/2022
Good
5
12/11/2022
Excellent
5
12/10/2022
Good
5
12/05/2022
Very good service
5
11/15/2022
Happy
3.75
11/15/2022
Good
5
11/14/2022
Dr Gottfried is the best. My entire family are under his care.
5
11/14/2022
Have referred many patients to him
5
11/14/2022
Dr. Gottfried is excellent, patient takes time to answer all questions, and is thorough.
5
11/09/2022
Doctor Gottfried was taking care of me
5
11/09/2022
Very good
5
11/07/2022
For me dr Gotfried it's a very good dr
5
11/04/2022
Amazing experience.
5
10/26/2022
Very good no problems
5
10/24/2022
Good
5
10/21/2022
*Dr. Gottfried is an excellent dr. I sent my wife to him as well.
5
10/21/2022
For 30 years Dr. Richard Gottfried has always been exceptional.
3.75
10/15/2022
Good
3.75
10/12/2022
Good
3.75
10/11/2022
Overall good
5
10/09/2022
Dr Gottfried was very attentive, opened my mind to explore other options which I thought was great
5
10/09/2022
My care provider is very thorough and doesn't rush through the exam.
5
10/07/2022
Very thorough and informative.
5
10/05/2022
Excellent service by Dr. Gottfried
5
10/04/2022
The doctor answered all of my questions and gave me confidence in a successful outcome.
5
10/02/2022
Dr. Goffried is a very caring doctor
5
10/01/2022
Dr. Gottfried is absolutely the best. When I told him I had mold poisoning and needed to find out if it was still in my body He knew to send me to an allergist. He chose the best one because he knew where to send me to find if it was still in my body.
5
10/01/2022
I was concerned about my liver and kidney function bc of all the meds I take and even though I was late to my appointment they made time to draw blood and run tests. Dr. Godfried trusts me listens to my concerns and acts accordingly.
5
09/30/2022
Excellent experience
5
09/27/2022
Gottfried is excellent, knowledgeable, wise, and practical. He gave me good advice.
5
09/20/2022
Very professional
5
09/15/2022
Dr. Gottfried has been my primary care physician for over a quarter of a century. Obviously I'm pleased.
5
09/14/2022
Dr. Gottfried is wonderful he is so understanding and kind I really like and trust him
5
09/13/2022
Very satisfied with my care provider
5
09/13/2022
This doctor and his nurse was very informative and in getting back to you with any questions that I had and that follow up was excellent
5
09/13/2022
Dr Gottfried is a wonderful , compassionate and knowledgeable Doctor!!!
5
08/08/2022
Dr. Gottfried is the best!!
5
08/07/2022
Always. Good
5
08/07/2022
The doctor listened to me carefully and responded to me very well with his professionalism. I could feel his compassion.
5
07/31/2022
Dr. Gottfried was fantastic in addressing all my concerns and very thorough evaluation
5
07/30/2022
I needed a lot of help and I did receiive excellent help Thankyou Dr Gottfried
5
07/20/2022
All good.
5
07/20/2022
Answered my questions
5
07/12/2022
My Dr is my good
5
06/28/2022
Dr Gottfried is the best! He is my doctor for many years and I will continue seeing him until he retires.
5
06/22/2022
Truly empathetic, listened to me and gave me what I needed, felt a difference in 24 hours
5
06/19/2022
Very good
5
06/14/2022
Excellent
5
06/06/2022
Very good interaction.
5
05/31/2022
Wonderful office
5
05/31/2022
Dr Gottfried is always great. Very knowledgeable.
5
05/28/2022
I always receive the best care from Dr. Gottfried.
5
05/26/2022
Dr Gottfried has been my Dr for years I have great trust in him.
5
05/25/2022
Dr. Gottfried is the finest M.D. My Wife and I have ever been treated by.
5
05/24/2022
Dr Gottfried is the best doctor and I have referred many people to him already
5
05/24/2022
Love this doctor he's so good
5
05/17/2022
Dr. Gottfried was recommended by my sons and I can see why. Straightforward, thorough, good humored, kind.
5
05/15/2022
Very good doctor excellent
5
05/04/2022
Both Dr. Gottfried and the PA or Nurse, whose name I have forgotten, unfortunately, were terrific. As usual.
5
04/30/2022
Simply best dr I have ever had is dr Gottfried
5
04/17/2022
Dr. Gottfried always provides excellent care, even if we disagree.
5
04/10/2022
Excellent
5
03/17/2022
Dr. Gottfried is the best
5
03/16/2022
Dr. Gottfried is terrific
5
03/14/2022
Dr Gottfried always supplies exceptional care by being an active listener, who provides optimal healthcare. He offers genuine concern and professional medical care.
5
03/12/2022
Doctor Godfried always listens to my concerns and makes his decisions accordingly
5
03/11/2022
Doctor keeps me well informed and is caring about my health and well being. I recommend him to all my friends and family
4.17
03/06/2022
Very good
5
03/02/2022
I recommended Dr Gotfried for all my friends and family
5
02/26/2022
Highly recommended.
5
02/25/2022
Very thorough in evaluation. Great overall experience.
5
02/22/2022
Excellent
5
02/19/2022
Dr. Gottfried is wonderful, caring and always attentive to questions, problems whatever!
5
02/16/2022
Compassionate, friendly, knowledgeable.
5
02/13/2022
Very good.
5
02/07/2022
Good
5
02/07/2022
I was nervous and Dr. Gottfried was amazing at reassuring me and explaining everything

    Education & Training

    Medical Degree
    • New York Medical College
    • Nicolas Copernicus Medical Academy of Krakow, Poland
    Post-graduate Training
    • Chief Resident, Internal Medicine - Stamford Hospital
    • Residency, Internal Medicine - Stamford Hospital
    • Residency, General Surgery (PGY 1- PGY 3) - Lenox Hill Hospital
    Board Certification(s)
    • Internal Medicine

    Institutional Affiliations

    • White Plains Hospital
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    Overall Satisfaction

    4.8 / 5
    387 Ratings | 79 Comments
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