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Injury Care and Auto Accident Treatment

Minor injuries are part of life: a twisted ankle, a bump on the head, a bee sting, a kitchen burn. Dr. Marina Gafanovich evaluates and treats non-emergency injuries in her Upper East Side office, and sees patients after car accidents under New York no-fault insurance.

  • Board-certified internist
  • Affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian / Weill Cornell
  • On the Upper East Side since 2008
  • Blood work & ECG in the office
Dr. Marina Gafanovich at her desk in the Upper East Side office, 1550 York Avenue

Auto accident injuries (New York no-fault)

After a car accident, symptoms such as neck pain, back pain or headache often appear hours or days later. A prompt medical evaluation protects your health and documents your injuries.

  • Full examination and documentation of injuries
  • Treatment of whiplash, neck and back pain, bruises and strains
  • Referrals for imaging, physical therapy or specialists
  • We accept New York no-fault (PIP) insurance cases. Please bring your claim number, your insurance company’s details and the police report, if you have one.

In New York, you generally must file a no-fault application with the insurer within 30 days of the accident, so don’t wait to get checked.

Other injuries we treat

Sprains and strains. Ankle, wrist and knee sprains; muscle strains. Exam, advice on rest and rehabilitation, and X-ray referral when a fracture is possible.

Head injury and concussion. Evaluation after a minor head injury, concussion symptom management and guidance on returning to work, school or sports. Worsening headache, repeated vomiting, confusion or drowsiness needs the ER.

Eye injuries. Minor scratches, irritation from a foreign body, chemical splash after first rinsing. We refer to an ophthalmologist when needed.

Neck and back pain after lifting, falls or sports.

Insect bites and stings. Local reactions, infected bites, tick bites and Lyme disease prevention. Swelling of the face or throat or trouble breathing after a sting is an emergency — call 911.

Rashes and burns. Minor burns, sunburn, contact dermatitis and allergic rashes. See also Skin Conditions.

Cuts and wounds. Wound care and tetanus shot if you are due.

Why patients choose Dr. Gafanovich

Board-certified internist

Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM), with more than 20 years in practice.

Hospital affiliation

Affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian / Weill Cornell Medical Center.

A practice with history

Dr. Gafanovich has led this Upper East Side practice since 2008; the practice was founded in 1961.

Tests on site

ECG, spirometry, urinalysis and blood draw in the same office, often during the same visit.

Time to listen

Unhurried visits, and every result is explained.

Languages

English, Russian, Spanish

Insurance and payment

We accept many plans from Aetna, Cigna, Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield (Anthem), MultiPlan and Coresource. Self-pay patients are welcome. Call 212-249-6218 for self-pay pricing.

See our Insurance page for the full list of plans, or call 212-249-6218 and we’ll check your coverage.

Frequently asked questions

Yes, it’s a good idea even if you feel fine. Some injuries show up later, and early documentation matters for a no-fault claim.

In most cases, your own car insurance pays under the no-fault system, regardless of who caused the accident. Bring your claim information to the visit.

If your last tetanus shot was more than 5–10 years ago, depending on the wound. We can give it in the office.

Related services

Medically reviewed by Dr. Marina Gafanovich, MD, board-certified internist · Last reviewed: September 21, 2026

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1550 York Ave, Suite A
New York, NY 10028

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