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Dr. Yelena Sokolova, MD

Dr. Yelena Sokolova, MD

Rheumatology*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Yelena Sokolova, MD is a rheumatologist in Brooklyn, NY and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Sokolova has extensive experience in Osteoporosis & Screening. She graduated from First Moscow Medical State University / I.M. Sechenov in 1992. She is affiliated with medical facilities NYU Langone Hospitals and The Brooklyn Hospital Center. She is accepting new patients.

4.5 Star Rating
Based on 55 reviews 4.5 Star Rating (55 reviews)

Practice

3567 Shore Pkwy Fl 2 Brooklyn, NY 11235
(718) 648-8877

Dr. Sokolova is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Rheumatology

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Sokolova specializes in the areas of Internal Medicine & Rheumatology. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Sokolova's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Sokolova

4.5

55 ratings, 29 with a written review
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
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Linda Firestone – Mar 11, 2025
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Russel Siegel – Feb 04, 2025
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Irina Gelfand – Oct 26, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Fonata Shnayder – Nov 17, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Susanna avchinnikov – Aug 25, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
David B. – Aug 12, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Laurie B. – May 08, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Betzaida Nieves – Mar 05, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Yelena K. – Sep 01, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Maureen Caljean – Jun 18, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Nov 05, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Apr 18, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Rinat – Feb 10, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Dec 06, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Carmen Orozco in New York, NY – Aug 03, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Michelle Kosoy – Jul 18, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jul 11, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Elena Sousa in New York , NY – Jul 02, 2018
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Stamford – Jun 03, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
JIS – May 31, 2018
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Rheumatology Spotlight

About Me

care philosophy

I am a perfectionist. Over the years I created one of the best rheumatology practices. Yes, we are using latest medications and latest technology, we are able to detect rheumatic diseases at the early stage and we help our patients tremendously....read more

biography

Board Certification in anti-aging metabolic medicine along with rheumatology allows me to look for and find the very root of the disease and help my patients to deal with it in an optimal way. I am proud of the excellent care we are privileged...read more

  • Rheumatology

  • Internal Medicine

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Winthrop University Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital, 2000

  • St Vincent's Medical Center Richmond

    Internship Hospital, 1995

  • First Moscow Medical State University / I.m. Sechenov

    Medical School, 1992

  • First Tashkent State Medical Institute

    Undergraduate School, 1989
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Internal Medicine
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Rheumatology
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Dr. Sokolova is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Rheumatology

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    Locations

    Practice

    Advanced Arthritis Care Center3567 Shore Pkwy Fl 2 Brooklyn, NY 11235
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • NYU Langone Hospitals

      550 1st Ave
      New York, NY 10016
      Recipient of 62
      hospital awards

      America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      View all awards

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

      85%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      1% higher than the national average

      78%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      3% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • The Brooklyn Hospital Center

      121 DeKalb Ave
      Brooklyn, NY 11201
      Recipient of 6
      hospital awards

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

      View all awards

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

      71%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      13% lower than the national average

      69%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      7% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    Learn more about how Healthgrades measures Hospital Quality