Nafiz Karim MD

I am an experienced Internal Medicine Physician with a diverse background in primary care, hospital medicine, and long-term care. As a teaching physician at NewYork-Presbyterian Queens, I oversee residents and deliver lectures on various medical topics, fostering clinical excellence. I also provide specialized care for adults with developmental disabilities at the Center for Developmental Disabilities, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to address complex needs. My expertise in acute and chronic care management, patient education, and interdisciplinary teamwork enables me to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care and contribute meaningfully to any primary care team. Adept at diagnosing conditions and developing treatment plans while helping junior medical professionals learn to do the same. Familiar with completing rounds, reviewing records and educating patients and families.

NY Presbyterian Queens- Staff Physician

2020

• Licensed Board Certified Internal Medicine - August 2020 to current

2022

• Board certified in Obesity medicine

2023

• Certified by OPWDD to make medical decisions for adults with developmental disabilities under their jusidiction

Resident Internal Medicine NYP-Queens, Flushing, NY 07/2018-07/2020
Intern Internal Medicine NYP-Queens, Flushing, NY 07/2017-07/2018