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
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
5
01/31/2022
I have been a patient of Dr. Gottfried for over 20 years.
5
01/27/2022
Since I have been coming to Dr. Gottfried for many years, he knows my medical problems and issues and makes good recommendations. One thing I like about him to is if I need a special doctor, he doesn't hesitate to recommend a special physician, which he has done a couple of times.
5
01/23/2022
Always a good experience.
3.33
01/23/2022
I feel my doctor is very good overall.
5
01/16/2022
Dr. Gottfried is just the best.
5
01/11/2022
Always listens to me and I listen to him
5
01/10/2022
Dr. Gottfried was highly recommended to me. I can see why. He is kind and knowledgeable and professional. He listens to my concerns and addresses them.
5
01/08/2022
Very good
5
01/02/2022
Very satisfied with provider's service
5
01/02/2022
Dr. Gottfried is one of the most experienced, compassionate, educated and one of the BEST doctors I've had and I've seen my share of doctors. He understands and is always seek better for me as his patient.
5
01/02/2022
Dr. Gottfried is a very professional and sympathetic physician
5
12/30/2021
I have already recommended *Dr. Gottfried to several friends. Such a great doctor!
5
12/29/2021
I already recommended 5 people to him and 2 already are his patient and they love him.
5
12/26/2021
He is the most caring, he listens, he helps. The best doctor I've ever had.
5
12/18/2021
My husband, his brother, two adult children and his ex wife are all patients of Dr Gottfrieds.
5
12/15/2021
Doctor Gottfried is the best.
5
12/08/2021
Good
4.17
12/06/2021
Dr Gottfried has been my doctor since before I needed a doctor. Over 30 years.He is a quality that is not seen often these days.
5
11/29/2021
Excellent experience
5
11/26/2021
Doctor Gottfried gets a 100% with him and his entire office wonderful
5
11/19/2021
*Dr. Gottfried always provides the best care and attention every visit. He takes his time and provides the best solutions without jumping to prescription medication. I enjoy visiting him and asking for advice.
5
11/14/2021
Dr. Gottfried is always thorough, pleasant and reassuring.
5
11/07/2021
Great
5
11/01/2021
Excellent, as always with Dr. Gottfried.
5
10/22/2021
This visit was for a pre-opt exam and the provider and his assistant were great!
5
10/13/2021
I think Dr. Gottfried is great, and I do recommend him to others.
5
10/04/2021
Dr. Gottfried is one of the most caring professional physicians I have ever met. I have been a nurse for over 20+ years and he is definitely one of the best.
5
10/03/2021
Ive been with Dr Gottfried for over 30 years. He's a great and a great doctor
5
09/27/2021
My care provide can be categorized as "the best!" Dr. Gottfried is a real pro and genuinely concerned with my mental and physical well being. I consider him to be someone I can always turn to and rely on regardless of the needs.

    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
    368 Ratings | 70 Comments
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