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5 Best Primary Care Physicians in New York (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

Elara Kestrel
By Elara Kestrel, Health and Medical Expert · ✓ Data verified July 2026 · 8 min read

An annual physical you keep putting off, a new city and no doctor yet, a chronic condition that needs one person tracking it over time. Over 2,300 reviews sit behind the five primary care physicians in New York on this page, and the leader, City Care Family Practice, carries more than 1,000 of them on its own at 4.6 stars. That is a lot of patients weighing in on one practice, which matters more here than a slightly higher star count elsewhere on the list.

Short answer: City Care Family Practice carries the most reviews on this list at 1,057, with a 4.6 rating, while Dr. Serena Mulhern holds the highest rating at a perfect 5.0 across 264 reviews. Cost depends on your insurance and whether the practice is in-network, so confirm coverage before your first visit.
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New York's top primary care practices, compared

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 City Care Family Practice 4.6 1,057 Whole-family care with a large provider team View ›
2 Eva Galstian, DO: Family Medicine, NYC 4.6 678 Broad services beyond routine checkups View ›
3 Serena Mulhern, M.D. 5.0 264 Concierge internal medicine View ›
4 Yin Yin Win Medical PC 4.9 182 Long-term, personal primary care View ›
5 Rendr 百康仁德 - Melissa Chan, MD 陳敏麗 醫生 4.7 129 Bilingual family and internal medicine View ›
5 Best Primary Care Physicians in New York (2026)

Our picks, reviewed

City Care Family Practice logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 6 days/wk

City Care Family Practice

4.61,057 Google reviews

City Care Family Practice is a Park Avenue South practice built around a team of family medicine physicians, including Dr. Bruce K. Chung, Dr. Karthik Karibandi, Dr. Jessica Solis, and Dr. Megan Braiman, plus physician assistants. The practice covers care for every age, from newborns through seniors, alongside on-site specialists for chronic conditions like sleep apnea. Reviewers describe patients who've stayed with the same doctor for close to two decades, and same-day availability that's rare among larger practices.

What people praise

  • The largest review base on this list at 1,057
  • Reviewers describe long-term relationships with the same physician spanning years
  • Same-day and last-minute appointments available, per multiple reviewers
  • On-site specialists for chronic condition management

Worth knowing

  • A large, multi-provider practice, so ask specifically which doctor you'll see regularly
Reputation scorecardrank in New York
Rating4.6 / 5
Review volume1,057 · 97th
Confidencehigh
Recency3 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown87% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Our top pick on sheer scale and consistency; the volume of long-tenured patient relationships described in the reviews is hard to match.

461 Park Ave S 9th floor, New York, NY 10016

Eva Galstian, DO: Family Medicine, NYC logo
#2🕑 Open 5 days/wk

Eva Galstian, DO: Family Medicine, NYC

4.6678 Google reviews

Family Medicine NYC, led by Dr. Eva Galstian, is a Financial District practice offering a wide range of services beyond standard primary care, including immigration physicals, STI and PrEP care, travel consultations, and IV vitamin infusions. Reviewers describe both Dr. Galstian and the practice's physician assistants as thorough and unhurried, with several specifically praising the clarity of explanations around lab results and treatment plans.

What people praise

  • A 4.6 rating across 678 reviews
  • Reviewers praise clear, unhurried explanations of results and options
  • Broad menu of services beyond routine checkups, including travel and immigration care
  • Clean, well-run office noted across multiple reviews

Worth knowing

  • A couple of reviewers wanted more thorough testing when symptoms didn't resolve quickly, so speak up if a treatment isn't working
Reputation scorecardrank in New York
Rating4.6 / 5
Review volume678 · 90th
Confidencehigh
Recency3 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown88% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Ranks second on volume and breadth of services; the range of care available beyond a standard checkup sets it apart from a typical primary care office.

160 Broadway 11th Floor, New York, NY 10038

Serena Mulhern, M.D. logo
#3

Serena Mulhern, M.D.

5.0264 Google reviews

Dr. Serena Mulhern is a primary care internist at Weill Cornell Medicine offering concierge medicine out of the Tribeca office. She trained at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine and completed her residency at the University of North Carolina Hospitals before practicing as a general internist in Manhattan for years. Reviewers consistently describe thoughtful, individualized care and a doctor who genuinely listens rather than moving through a checklist.

What people praise

  • A perfect 5.0 rating across 264 reviews
  • Reviewers describe genuinely individualized, unhurried care
  • Years of experience as a general internist in Manhattan
  • Concierge medicine option for patients who want closer access

Worth knowing

  • One reviewer noted she was not currently accepting new patients, so confirm availability before counting on her specifically
Reputation scorecardrank in New York
Rating5 / 5
Review volume264 · 83th
Confidencehigh
Recency5 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone
Rating breakdown97% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The top-rated name on this list; the concierge structure and current patient capacity are worth confirming directly before you plan around her.

40 Worth St Rm 402, New York, NY 10013

Yin Yin Win Medical PC logo
#4🕑 Open 7 days

Yin Yin Win Medical PC

4.9182 Google reviews

Dr. Yin Yin Win runs a Chinatown internal medicine practice with years of patients describing her as consistently attentive and thorough. Reviewers who've since moved out of state say they still rely on her for guidance, describing referrals to specialists that turn out to be exactly right. The practice doesn't list a website, but reviewers consistently describe a doctor who treats her patients, in one reviewer's words, like family.

What people praise

  • A 4.9 rating across 182 reviews
  • Reviewers describe years-long relationships with consistent, attentive care
  • Praised for referrals to specialists that turn out well
  • Accessible to out-of-state patients who've since relocated

Worth knowing

  • No website listed, so call directly to confirm services and hours
Reputation scorecardrank in New York
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume182 · 77th
Confidencemoderate
Recency4 weeks ago
Info completenessphone · hours
Rating breakdown96% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Ranks fourth on volume, not on the depth of the relationships described; the years-long patient loyalty in these reviews is a strong signal.

128 Mott St Ste 601, New York, NY 10013

Rendr 百康仁德 - Melissa Chan, MD 陳敏麗 醫生 logo
#5🕑 Open 6 days/wk

Rendr 百康仁德 - Melissa Chan, MD 陳敏麗 醫生

4.7129 Google reviews

Dr. Melissa Chan practices family and internal medicine with Rendr in Chinatown, offering care in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese. She trained at New York Medical College and completed her residency at Montefiore Medical Center, and many reviewers describe over two decades of continuous care with the practice, including easy digital access to lab results and prescription refills.

What people praise

  • A 4.7 rating across 129 reviews
  • Reviewers describe over 20 years of consistent, trusted care from some patients
  • Bilingual care in Mandarin and Cantonese alongside English
  • Digital portal access for results and refills, per reviewers

Worth knowing

  • Appointments running later in the day can back up, so an early time slot tends to move faster, per reviewers
Reputation scorecardrank in New York
Rating4.7 / 5
Review volume129 · 70th
Confidencemoderate
Recency6 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown91% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Ranks fifth on volume; the two-decade patient relationships described here point to real consistency, and the bilingual care is a genuine draw for many in the neighborhood.

139 Centre St PH 104, New York, NY 10013

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Health information disclaimer: This directory is informational only and not medical advice. Rankings reflect publicly available Google ratings and review volume, not clinical outcomes. Verify any practitioner’s credentials and registration with the relevant medical board before booking.

How we ranked these primary care practices

Rating is each practice’s live Google average. Review volume measures how many patients have rated it, benchmarked against the rest of the pool. Confidence blends the two, so a strong score built on hundreds of reviews counts for more than the same score on a handful. Recency tracks how recently patients are still leaving reviews, and completeness reflects how much verified contact information we could confirm. No practice can pay to change any of these numbers.

What does a primary care visit cost in New York? (2026)

Most primary care visits are billed through insurance, and your out-of-pocket cost depends on your plan and whether the practice is in-network. Concierge practices set direct membership pricing outside of insurance, so ask specifically how that model works before committing.

Primary care across Lower Manhattan and Chinatown

This list is concentrated around Park Avenue South, the Financial District, Tribeca, and Chinatown, with several practices drawing patients well beyond their immediate neighborhood. If you’re searching for a primary care physician near me in New York, most of these offices are a short subway ride apart in Lower Manhattan, so fit and availability usually matter more than distance.

What to ask before you choose a primary care physician

  • Is the practice in-network with your insurance, and what’s the copay?
  • How far out are new-patient appointments currently booking?
  • Does the same doctor see you at every visit, or does it rotate among providers?
  • How does the office handle urgent, same-day concerns?
  • Is a portal available for messaging, lab results, and refills?
  • Does the practice coordinate referrals to specialists directly?

Frequently asked questions

Who is the best primary care physician in New York?

City Care Family Practice carries the most reviews on this list at 1,057 with a 4.6 rating, while Dr. Serena Mulhern holds the highest rating at a perfect 5.0 across 264 reviews. The right fit depends on whether you want a large multi-provider practice or a smaller, more personal one.

How much does a primary care visit cost in New York?

Cost depends on your insurance plan and whether the practice is in-network, so there isn’t one figure to quote. Concierge practices set direct membership pricing instead, so ask about that model specifically if you’re considering one.

Do I need a referral to see a primary care physician?

No, a primary care physician is typically who you see first, and they issue referrals to specialists when needed. Some insurance plans do require you to select a designated primary care provider, so confirm that with your insurer.

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from public Google data, ratings, review volume, and how recent and complete each listing is. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner, which adds a badge and top placement, but that never changes another business’s score or position.

How did you choose these primary care physicians?

We compared New York primary care practices with a real Google track record, then ranked them on live rating, review volume, confidence, recency, and how complete their public listing is. We read the actual reviews to write each summary; we don’t personally visit or treat with these doctors.

How often is this list updated?

The data here was verified in July 2026. We refresh ratings and review counts periodically, so figures can shift as practices collect new reviews.

The bottom line

For a large team and long patient tenure, City Care Family Practice is the safe default. If you want closer, more individualized attention, Dr. Serena Mulhern’s concierge practice is worth asking about, if she’s accepting new patients. Whichever you pick, confirm insurance and ask how quickly the office handles urgent concerns.

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