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Dr. Christopher Barley, a board certified internal medicine doctor, can provide quick, accurate diagnoses for a variety of illnesses. Having worked alongside some of the most established and respected physicians and specialists, Dr. Barley is able to treat and diagnose minor illnesses and the most complex cases that come to his private office. Dr. Barley is one of the most highly respected and sought-after internists in NYC. Dr. Barley has been named a top doctor by Castle Connolly for over 10 years. Dr. Barley is also president of CITTA USA, a charity that is dedicated to providing assistance to indigenous communities facing extreme economic, political, or environmental stress. CITTA has built and maintained hospitals and schools in India, Nepal, and Mexico. Combining what he has learned in his private practice and his work with CITTA, Dr. Barley also teaches internal medicine and physical diagnosis techniques to medical students, interns, and residents at New York Presbyterian Hospital. Featuring a premiere Lyme disease lab, in-house medical lab, and advanced radiology unit, the office of Dr. Barley is able to diagnose and treat patients with the most advanced, up-to-date medical practices.
If Dr. Barley feels that another physician or institute can provide more in depth care for you, he can recommend one of the many respected, sought-after doctors, physicians, or hospitals that he has worked with through his career both domestically and globally.
What is internal medicine?
Internal medicine is the combination of preventative medicine and diagnostic care for adults. Dr. Barley, a top internist in NYC, provides extensive care to his patients with yearly physicals, testing, and routine check-ups. One of the top health concerns in internal medicine is heart disease. Dr. Barley can screen for any signs of heart disease using the latest heart imaging technologies and blood testing. Internal medicine can also include the treatment and diagnosing of illnesses such as diabetes, thyroid problems, and endocrine diseases. Dr. Barley can screen and assess any abnormalities early on before any symptoms progress or worsen. Internal medicine ranges from diagnosing and treating serious diseases such as cancer or heart disease to treating strep throat, the flu, and the common cold.
While Dr. Barley is incredibly capable of diagnosing and treating a majority of cases, he can refer you to another leading physician if he feels you would benefit from additional testing or medical care. Dr. Barley has one of the best referral services and can help coordinate complex cases both domestically and globally.
What can internal medicine do for me?
Internal medicine can successfully diagnose and treat illnesses and diseases. However, the most effective treatment in internal medicine is preventative care. Dr. Barley urges patients to schedule an annual physical, where he will spend roughly 1 hour with you going over your medical history, your current health, and many other factors. During these physicals, Dr. Barley will order any tests or medications that he sees fit to guarantee your good health.
Our practice offers an in-house medical lab for accurate, same day results and diagnoses. We also have a premier Lyme disease testing lab as well as a medical imagery unit. Dr. Barley can screen for some of the most common and rare illnesses, diseases, cancers, STDs, orthopedic disorders, heart disease, and sicknesses. Internal medicine covers a broad range of services, beginning with preventive care and continuing with the treatment and diagnostic care of adult diseases.
With an in-house blood lab, Dr. Barley can provide you with same day results on a variety of tests, some including cholesterol levels, blood counts, rapid flu or strep throat tests, urine analysis, and more. These expedited results enable Dr. Barley to immediately begin a productive medical regimen to treat your symptoms. Our premier Lyme disease is one of the most advanced and respected Lyme testing labs in the country. Dr. Barley sees and treats many patients with Lyme disease lab , as well as Babesia and Ehrlichiosis.
What internal medicine services do you offer?
Providing unmatched patient care and testing at our internal medicine office in the heart of NYC, Dr. Barley offers health screenings, testing, vaccines, travel medicine, house calls, an in-house medical lab, and more. Dr. Barley can provide prompt, accurate results with our in-house medical lab and radiology unit. If additional testing or medical care is required, Dr. Barley may refer you to another top doctor for further care. Dr. Barley can even help you schedule an appointment with the specialist the following day.
Additionally, Dr. Barley can coordinate healthcare before, during, and after you travel abroad. Internal medicine never stops. When traveling abroad, it is important that patients seek travel advice, vaccinations, and preventive care from Dr. Barley prior to traveling. If you become sick while traveling, Dr. Barley can refer you to a doctor in close proximity of where you are traveling to best treat your ailment. Upon returning home, you can also see Dr. Barley if you continue to feel ill or become ill after recently traveling. Using the most up-to-date treatment regimens, Dr. Barley can effectively help treat any illnesses during or after your trip.
Why choose internist Dr. Christopher Barley?
With extensive training in some of the most highly regarded institutions, Dr. Barley has become a top internal medicine doctor. Dr. Barley does not participate in managed care plans, which require doctors to see a certain volume of patients, while reducing the time physicians have to spend with their patients. Because Dr. Barley does not participate in these plans, he sees and evaluates each patient on an individual level. Dr. Barley spends approximately 1 hour with a patient to ensure that he fully evaluates every facet of your health to provide the most safe, effective, and reliable healthcare experience possible.
Leaving time in his schedule, Dr. Barley gladly welcomes new patients and can even make house calls depending on your particular needs. Dr. Barley can come to your home, hotel, or business and help diagnose and treat any ailment or symptoms you may be experiencing. A house call is arranged through the office like a regular appointment, and Dr. Barley can provide vaccinations, blood tests, and flu shots during a house call. Due to traveling time, Dr. Barley can only make house calls in the NYC metropolitan area. Many doctors have abandoned this practice, but Dr. Barley values and prioritizes the health of his patients.
How can I learn more about the internal medicine services you offer?
Dr. Barley would gladly discuss any questions or concerns regarding our internal medicine services. Dr. Barley, a top physician in NYC, can help treat your symptoms and illnesses, but Dr. Barley can also refer you to another leading physician or specialist if he feels your case would benefit from it. To learn more, please schedule an appointment online or call 212.758.3590.
