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Dr. Barney Softness, MD

Internal Medicine*
Dr. Barney Softness, MD
3.4 (8 Ratings)

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Dr. Barney Softness, MD is an Internal Medicine Specialist in New York, NY.
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Dr. Barney Softness, MD

Internal Medicine*
New York, NY
Accepting new patients
44 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Barney Softness, MD is an Internal Medicine Specialist in New York, NY.

About

Dr. Barney Softness, MD is an Internal Medicine Specialist in New York, NY and has 44 years experience. They graduated from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1980 and completed a residency at New York Presbyterian Hospital Columbia University Medical Center.They currently practice at CUIMC/Russ Berrie Medical Science Pavilion and are affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian Komansky Children's Hospital, NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center and NewYork-Presbyterian/Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital. At present, Dr. Softness received an average rating of 3.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 8 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Softness also speaks Spanish. Dr. Softness is board certified in Pediatrics and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

Locations

  1. 1 CUIMC/Russ Berrie Medical Science Pavilion
    1150 Saint Nicholas Ave, New York, NY 10032
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Experience and Background Check

Electrocardiogram (EKG)
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Diabetes Type 1
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Diabetes Type 1
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Diabetes Type 1
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Immunization Administration
Wellness Examination
Abdominal Pain
Acanthosis Nigricans
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
ADHD and-or ADD
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
All Types of Food Poisoning
Allergic Rhinitis
Anemia
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Animal Allergies
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anxiety
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Asthma
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Ataxia
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Autoimmune Thyroid Diseases
Bedwetting
Celiac Disease
Cellulitis
Common Cold
Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH)
Constipation
Contact Dermatitis
Craniopharyngioma
Cyst
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Cystic Fibrosis
Dehydration
Diabetes
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Diabetes Type 2
Diabetic Coma
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diaper Rash
Down Syndrome
Drug Induced Obesity
Dyslipidemia
Enteritis
Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Food Poisoning
Gastritis
Gastroparesis
Genu Valgum
Growth Hormone Deficiency
Hashimoto's Disease
Herpes Simplex Infection
Hives
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Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hyperthyroidism
Hypoglycemia
Hypogonadism
Hypopituitarism
Hypothyroidism
Insomnia
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Joint Pain
Limb Swelling
Lipid Disorders
Malnutrition
Menstrual Disorders
Morbid Obesity
Nausea
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Newborn Jaundice
Obesity
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Osteopenia
Overweight
Pediatric Obesity
Pediatric Overweight
Pharyngitis
Pollen Allergy
Proteinuria
Short Stature
Shortness of Breath
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Strep Throat
Thyroiditis
Thyrotoxicosis Factitia
Tobacco Use Disorder
Urinary Incontinence
Viral Enteritis
Vitamin D Deficiency
Vitamin_Deficiency
Yeast Infections
Circumcision
Continuous Glucose Monitoring
Diabetes Counseling
Thyroid Hormone Replacement

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Dec 23, 2018
Excellent provider. A good mix of highly professional and genuinely personable. Dr Softness helped me help my daughter get through a extremely hard situation with my daughters health. She is now recovered and doing great!
Stephanie Doerfler in New York, NY — Dec 23, 2018
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About Me

Care Philosophy

  • We are committed to delivering the best care and an exceptional patient experience We are devoted to providing services that are patient centered and compassionate and care for you as a person nbsp;< p>

Care Philosophy
Biography
  • Dr. Barney Softness, MD is an internal medicine specialist in New York, NY and has over 43 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1980. He specializes in Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, and more.
Biography
Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Internal Medicine
Pediatrics
Pediatric Endocrinology
Specialties*
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Education

Medical Education

Medical Education
  • Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
    1980
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Pediatrics and Pediatric Endocrinology
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • New York Presbyterian Hospital Columbia University Medical Center
    1989
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • New York Presbyterian Hospital Weill Cornell Medical Center
    1985
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Barney Softness, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Softness' profile.

Dr. Barney Softness, MD is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian Komansky Children's Hospital, NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center and NewYork-Presbyterian/Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Barney Softness, MD holds board certification in Pediatrics and Pediatric Endocrinology.

Dr. Softness has over 44 years of healthcare experience.

Hospital Affiliations

  • NewYork-Presbyterian Komansky Children's Hospital

    525 E 68th St, New York, NY

  • NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center

    622 W 168th St, New York, NY

  • NewYork-Presbyterian/Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital

    3959 Broadway, New York, NY

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