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Dr. Brigit Palathra, MD

Dr. Brigit Palathra, MD

Hospice & Palliative Medicine*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Brigit Palathra, MD is a hospice & palliative medicine internist in Flushing, NY and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from UNIVERSITY OF WEST ALABAMA in 2001. She is affiliated with Newyork-Presbyterian Queens. She is accepting new patients.

Practice

5645 Main St Flushing, NY 11355

Make an Appointment

(718) 670-2524

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Palathra specializes in the areas of Hospice Care and Palliative Medicine & Internal Medicine. • See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
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About Me

biography

Dr. Brigit Palathra, MD is a hospice & palliative medicine internist in Flushing, NY and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from UNIVERSITY OF WEST ALABAMA in 2001. She is affiliated with Newyork-Presbyterian Queens. She is accepting new patients.

  • Hospice & Palliative Medicine

  • Internal Medicine

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  • Metropolitian Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 2006

  • Metropolitian Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 2004

  • University Of West Alabama

    Medical School, 2001
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Hospice Care and Palliative Medicine
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Internal Medicine
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Locations

Practice

New York Hospital Medical Center of Queens5645 Main St Flushing, NY 11355
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South Nassau Communities Hospital1 Healthy Way Oceanside, NY 11572
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Newyork-Presbyterian Queens

    5645 Main St
    Flushing, NY 11355
    Recipient of 43
    hospital awards

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    82%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% lower than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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