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Dr. William Schechter, MD

Dr. William Schechter, MD

Hospice & Palliative Medicine*
40+ years of experience

Dr. William Schechter, MD is a hospice & palliative medicine internist in New York, NY and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences in 1982. He is affiliated with medical facilities Newyork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center and Newyork-Presbyterian/Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

Practice

622 W 168th St New York, NY 10032
Telehealth available

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(212) 305-9876

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Schechter specializes in the areas of Anesthesiology, Critical Care Medicine, Hospice Care and Palliative Medicine, Pain Medicine, Pediatric Anesthesiology & Pediatrics. • See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
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About Me

care philosophy

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  • Hospice & Palliative Medicine

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  • New York Presbyterian Hospital Columbia University Medical Center|new York Presbyterian Hospital-weill Cornell Medical Center

    Fellowship Hospital, 1986

  • University At Buffalo Jacobs School Of Medicine And Biomedical Sciences

    Medical School, 1982
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Anesthesiology®
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Anesthesiology
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Critical Care Medicine
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Hospice Care and Palliative Medicine
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Pain Medicine
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Pediatric Anesthesiology
American Board of Pediatrics®
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Pediatrics
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Locations

Practice

Presbyterian Hospital622 W 168th St New York, NY 10032
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Newyork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center

    622 W 168th St
    New York, NY 10032
    Recipient of 16
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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  • Newyork-Presbyterian/Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital

    3959 Broadway
    New York, NY 10032
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards
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