Dr. Laila Farhat, MD – Internal Medicine, Obesity Medicine & Aesthetic Care in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn

Some physicians practice medicine. Others build a community around it. Dr. Laila A. Farhat, MD belongs to the second category. As the founder and long-time physician-leader of Jana HealthCare in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, Dr. Farhat has dedicated over two decades to bringing expert, personalized internal medicine to one of New York City’s most vibrant and diverse neighborhoods. Her approach blends evidence-based medicine with genuine human warmth — a combination that has made her a fixture of trust in the Bay Ridge community.

From Lebanon to Madrid to Brooklyn: A Global Path to Medicine

Dr. Farhat’s story begins in a small village in Lebanon, where her desire to help others first took root. In 1988, driven by ambition and purpose, she relocated to Madrid, Spain, to pursue her medical education at the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Facultad de Medicina — one of Spain’s most distinguished medical schools. She earned her medical degree in 1994.

Following graduation, she moved to the United States and completed her residency training at Brooklyn Hospital Center, gaining hands-on experience in one of New York City’s busiest urban medical environments. She then earned her board certification in Internal Medicine — the credential that affirms mastery of adult medicine across its full spectrum.

In the year 2000, she took the defining step of her career: founding Jana HealthCare in Bay Ridge, a practice built on the mission that quality, compassionate medical care should be accessible to everyone.

A Uniquely Broad Clinical Scope

What distinguishes Dr. Farhat from many internists is the breadth of her clinical offering. She holds board certifications in both Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine, and her practice extends into aesthetic and cosmetic medicine — making Jana HealthCare a rare integrated health destination.

Her areas of expertise include:

Internal Medicine & Primary Care:

• Hypertension, diabetes, and chronic disease management
• Bipolar disorder and mental health co-management
• Acute respiratory infections, bronchitis, and pulmonary complaints
• Headache management, musculoskeletal pain, and common cold
• Smoking cessation counseling
• Comprehensive physical examinations

Obesity Medicine (Board-Certified):

• Evidence-based medical weight loss programs
• Medication-assisted weight management for patients with BMI-related health conditions
• Managing obesity-related complications: diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease
• Holistic, judgment-free support for sustainable lifestyle change

Aesthetic & Cosmetic Procedures (Certified):

• Botox injection therapy
• Dermal filler administration
• Microneedling for skin rejuvenation
• Laser hair removal
• Skin rejuvenation and other advanced skin procedures

This integration of primary care and aesthetic medicine makes Dr. Farhat’s practice a one-stop health destination for patients who want both their internal and outer wellness addressed.

Languages & Cultural Reach

Dr. Farhat speaks Arabic, Spanish, and English — a linguistic profile that directly serves Bay Ridge’s famously multicultural population, which includes significant Arabic-speaking and Spanish-speaking communities.

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Laila Farhat is affiliated with:

• NYU Langone Hospitals
• Maimonides Medical Center
• NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital
• Maimonides Midwood Community Hospital

These affiliations ensure continuity of care across the full spectrum of health needs, from routine outpatient visits to complex inpatient management.

Practice Information

Jana HealthCare 316 86th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209 Phone: (718) 238-4287

Dr. Farhat accepts a wide range of insurance plans including Medicare, Medicaid, Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare, Humana, Affinity Health Plan, and many others. Telehealth appointments are available. New patients are welcome.

Why Dr. Laila Farhat Stands Apart

Over 30 years in practice. A founder’s vision. Triple expertise in internal medicine, obesity medicine, and aesthetic care. Multilingual capability. And a patient base that returns year after year — not just because she is competent, but because she is genuinely present in every appointment. Dr. Farhat exemplifies what community medicine can look like when it is driven by purpose rather than productivity metrics.