About Dr. Michael Raffinan
Dr. Michael Raffinan, MD is one of New York City’s most trusted and widely reviewed Family Physicians, with over 3,100 verified patient ratings and a consistently strong 4.83/5 overall score. Practicing at Access Physician in lower Manhattan, Dr. Raffinan has spent years building long-term, trust-based relationships with patients and families across New York.
Dr. Raffinan received his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine — one of the nation’s top-ranked medical programs. He then completed his residency in Family Practice at Franklin Square Hospital Center. He is board-certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and affiliated with Beth Israel Medical Center – Petrie Division. Earlier in his career, he was recognized as a “Top Doctor” in the Washington, D.C./Baltimore area by The Washingtonian magazine.
What distinguishes Dr. Raffinan’s approach is his holistic, preventive philosophy. He and his team strive to minimize medications and reduce unnecessary testing, emphasizing lifestyle changes, diet, exercise, and other evidence-based modalities as the first line of treatment. Patients repeatedly describe him as a doctor who genuinely listens, never rushes, and truly treats the whole person.
Specialties & Areas of Expertise
- Preventive medicine and annual wellness exams
- Chronic disease management: hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol
- Insomnia and sleep disorder evaluation
- Annual physical exams and GYN exams
- Telehealth / video visit consultations
- Medicare annual wellness visits
- Lifestyle medicine, diet, and exercise counseling
Education & Background
Medical Education
- Doctor of Medicine — University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
- Residency in Family Practice — Franklin Square Hospital Center
Certifications & Affiliations
- Board-certified — American Board of Family Medicine
- Hospital Affiliation — Beth Israel Medical Center – Petrie Division, New York
- “Top Doctor” — The Washingtonian magazine, Washington D.C./Baltimore area
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