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5 Best Dietitians 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 · 7 min read

Finding a dietitian in New York often starts after a diagnosis, a GLP-1 prescription, or months of digestive symptoms nobody's explained clearly. Every practice on this page holds a 4.9 or 5.0 rating, and the top name has logged 171 Google reviews, so the real differentiator is specialty: gut health, virtual-only care, or a broader wellness team.

Short answer: Compass Nutrition in the Financial District leads with a 4.9 rating across 171 reviews, focused on digestive symptoms, GLP-1 medication side effects, and food sensitivities. EM Nutrition is a fully virtual group practice with 138 reviews at 4.9 that accepts insurance. Sessions across these practices are generally billed per consultation, with several accepting insurance directly.
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New York dietitians, compared by specialty

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 Compass Nutrition 4.9 ★ 171 Digestive issues and GLP-1 side effects View ›
2 EM Nutrition - Group Virtual Dietitian Practice, Insurance Accepted 4.9 ★ 138 Virtual-only care, insurance accepted View ›
3 Nutritionist NYC 5.0 ★ 116 Weight management and functional nutrition View ›
4 New York City Nutrition 5.0 ★ 90 Telehealth, root-cause and hormone-focused care View ›
5 Farnaz Fahimirad, RD - Dietitian Nutritionist 5.0 ★ 43 One-on-one clinical dietetics View ›
5 Best Dietitians in New York (2026)

Who to book, based on what you need

Compass Nutrition logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 5 days/wk

Compass Nutrition

4.9171 Google reviews

Compass Nutrition, based in the Financial District, focuses specifically on symptom-aware nutrition care for people navigating digestive issues, GLP-1 medication side effects, food sensitivities, and cardiometabolic concerns. The practice's own site describes an approach built around clarity rather than restriction, working with clients who feel overwhelmed by conflicting nutrition advice. It's a small team, with dietitians named directly in reviews handling one-on-one consultations.

What people praise

  • 4.9 rating across 171 reviews, the largest sample on this page
  • Clients describe feeling heard on complex, chronic digestive cases
  • Specific focus on GLP-1 side effects, a growing and underserved need

Worth knowing

  • Limited weekday hours, closing early on Fridays
Reputation scorecardrank in New York
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume171 · 95th
Confidencemoderate
Recency10 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown97% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The deepest review history here and the most specific clinical focus. A strong first call if digestion or medication side effects are the issue.

Website+1212-419-0399 Directions

90 Broad St, New York, NY 10004

EM Nutrition - Group Virtual Dietitian Practice, Insurance Accepted logo
#2🕑 Open 5 days/wk

EM Nutrition - Group Virtual Dietitian Practice, Insurance Accepted

4.9138 Google reviews

EM Nutrition is a group virtual dietitian practice with a roster of named dietitians, each covering different specialties from general nutrition coaching to corporate wellness consulting. Everything runs online, with insurance accepted, which its site frames as reducing the cost barrier that keeps many people from booking a session at all.

What people praise

  • 138 reviews at 4.9
  • Insurance accepted directly, which several reviewers mention as a deciding factor
  • Reviewers name several different dietitians on the team, suggesting consistent quality across the group, not just one standout
Reputation scorecardrank in New York
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume138 · 85th
Confidencemoderate
Recency3 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown99% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The practical pick if you want to use insurance and don't need an in-person visit. The team model means you're less dependent on one person's schedule.

Website+1917-408-3242 Directions

1178 Broadway 3rd Floor #3082, New York, NY 10001

Nutritionist NYC logo
#3🕑 Open 5 days/wk

Nutritionist NYC

5.0116 Google reviews

Nutritionist NYC, run through Jessica Brewer Nutrition near Union Square, offers functional nutrition counseling built around whole foods rather than restrictive diets. The practice covers a wide range of conditions from autoimmune disease to gestational diabetes and sports nutrition, with several named practitioners handling different specialties. Bookings run through Zocdoc alongside direct scheduling.

What people praise

  • Perfect 5.0 rating across 116 reviews
  • Reviewers describe feeling supported without pressure to follow a strict elimination diet
  • Multiple named practitioners give some flexibility in matching client and dietitian
Reputation scorecardrank in New York
Rating5 / 5
Review volume116 · 75th
Confidencemoderate
Recency8 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown98% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Ranks mid-table on review volume but holds a flawless rating, with a broader specialty list than the top two picks.

Website Book now+1212-470-2776 Directions

1133 Broadway Ste 1021, New York, NY 10010

New York City Nutrition logo
#4🕑 Open 5 days/wk

New York City Nutrition

5.090 Google reviews

New York City Nutrition, near Madison Square Park, runs a root-cause nutrition model addressing gut health, hormone imbalances, and longevity concerns through telehealth. The practice's site describes working with clients whose lab results come back "normal" despite ongoing symptoms like fatigue or digestive trouble, with a trained herbalist on staff for a more holistic angle. Reviewers regularly mention using the service from outside New York City itself thanks to the telehealth format.

What people praise

  • Perfect 5.0 rating across 90 reviews
  • Telehealth format praised by reviewers living outside the immediate NYC area
  • Reviewers describe practical, explained-in-plain-terms guidance rather than a generic handout
Reputation scorecardrank in New York
Rating5 / 5
Review volume90 · 65th
Confidencemoderate
Recency2 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown99% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Good option if you want a telehealth-first relationship with a root-cause framing, though it's the smallest review base of the top four.

Website+1212-328-0195 Directions

244 5th Ave, New York, NY 10001

Farnaz Fahimirad, RD - Dietitian Nutritionist logo
#5🕑 Open 7 days

Farnaz Fahimirad, RD - Dietitian Nutritionist

5.043 Google reviews

Farnaz Fahimirad is a clinical dietitian and certified lactation consultant working through the Fay Nutrition platform near Grand Central. Her profile lists specialties including diabetes, IBS, PCOS, and bariatric and sports nutrition, combining medical nutrition therapy with a more holistic approach that draws on mindfulness and lifestyle factors alongside food.

What people praise

  • Perfect 5.0 rating across 43 reviews
  • Reviewers describe sessions covering stress and mental clarity, not just food
  • Named directly and consistently across every review, so you know exactly who you'll see

Worth knowing

  • Smallest review count on this page, so the track record is thinner than the others
Reputation scorecardrank in New York
Rating5 / 5
Review volume43 · 55th
Confidenceearly
Recency3 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown100% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Every review is glowing, but the sample is smaller than the rest of this list. A solid pick if her specific specialties, like lactation support or PCOS, match your need.

Website+1617-982-3658 Directions

6 E 45th St, New York, NY 10017

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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 score these

Rating is the live Google average. Review volume shows how many clients actually left one, and we weigh the rating against that volume so a perfect score from a handful of reviews doesn’t outrank one backed by hundreds. Recency checks whether people are still leaving reviews now. No practice can pay to change these numbers.

What does a dietitian cost in New York? (2026)

Costs vary by whether a practice accepts insurance, whether sessions are virtual or in-person, and how many sessions a plan calls for. Ask each practice directly what a first consultation and follow-up sessions cost, and whether they bill your insurance directly or provide a superbill for reimbursement.

Dietitians across New York

These practices are based from the Financial District up through Midtown and Union Square, and most also offer telehealth, so you’re rarely limited to one neighborhood when searching for a dietitian near you in New York.

What to ask before booking a dietitian

  • Do you accept my insurance, or can you provide a superbill for reimbursement?
  • Do you specialize in my specific concern, like GI issues, GLP-1 side effects, or PCOS?
  • Are sessions in person, virtual, or both?
  • How many sessions does a typical plan involve?
  • How do you measure progress between appointments?

Frequently asked questions

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from public Google data. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner (badge and top placement), but that never changes another business’s score or position.

How did you choose these dietitians?

We looked at dietitian and nutritionist practices in New York with a real, public Google presence, then ranked by rating weighted against review volume.

Do any of these practices accept insurance?

EM Nutrition specifically accepts insurance directly. Others may offer a superbill for out-of-network reimbursement; ask each practice directly.

Can I see a New York dietitian without visiting in person?

Yes. EM Nutrition and New York City Nutrition both operate primarily or fully through telehealth.

How often is this updated?

We refresh ratings and review counts periodically; this page reflects data verified in July 2026.

The bottom line

Compass Nutrition has the deepest review history here and a sharp focus on digestive and GLP-1 concerns, making it a solid first call for those issues. If you want to use insurance or prefer fully virtual care, EM Nutrition covers that ground with a comparable rating.

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