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Telemedicine Visits with a Manhattan Internist

Dr. Marina Gafanovich, MD — board-certified internist, telemedicine video visits

Your Manhattan Doctor, Now by Video

Personalized medical care and weight-management consultations with Dr. Marina Gafanovich—conveniently available by video across New York State.

Dr. Gafanovich is a board-certified internal medicine physician who has cared for patients on Manhattan’s Upper East Side for more than 20 years. Every video visit is with Dr. Gafanovich herself, the same physician who sees patients at 1550 York Avenue.

Self-pay video visits are $275 for new patients and $175 for established-patient follow-ups.

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Why Patients Choose Dr. Gafanovich Online

Experience you can trust.
More than 20 years of internal medicine practice on Manhattan’s Upper East Side.

Your visit is with Dr. Gafanovich herself.
Discuss your concerns directly with an experienced, board-certified physician who takes the time to understand your medical history and explain your options.

Continuity between video and office care.
Your video and office visits are documented in the same medical record. If you need an examination or testing, care can continue at our Upper East Side office.

Who Telemedicine Is For

This service is designed for adults seeking convenient, self-pay medical care, with a particular focus on medical weight management.

New and established patients who are uninsured or whose insurance our practice does not accept can book directly on our website.

Patients must be 18 or older and physically located in New York State at the time of the visit.

Established patients with insurance accepted by our practice should contact the office to confirm telemedicine coverage and arrange their appointment.

What We Can Help With by Video

Many concerns can be evaluated by video. If an examination or testing is needed, Dr. Gafanovich will explain the next step.

  • Medical Weight Management Personalized consultations and follow-up for medical weight loss. Discuss your health history, treatment options, and whether prescription weight-loss medication is appropriate. Follow-up visits include progress review, treatment adjustments, and appropriate laboratory monitoring.
  • Acute Concerns Evaluation of cold and flu symptoms and other new, non-emergency concerns, with guidance on treatment and whether an office visit or testing is needed.
  • Travel Medicine Pre-travel consultations to discuss your destination, health risks, recommended vaccinations, and preventive medications when appropriate. Vaccinations require an in-person appointment.
  • Sexual Health Confidential consultations about sexual health concerns, possible STI exposure, testing, and treatment when appropriate.
  • Lab Results & Follow-Up Review of testing performed through our practice, with an explanation of your results and recommendations for treatment, further testing, or follow-up.

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Prescriptions & Refills

Prescriptions and refills are provided when clinically appropriate following a medical evaluation.

Previous medical records are required for all controlled-substance requests. Dr. Gafanovich will review these records, verify your current treatment, and check your prescription history in the New York State Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP/I-STOP) before considering a prescription.

Prescribing is at Dr. Gafanovich’s discretion and must comply with applicable state and federal requirements. A prescription is not guaranteed, and an in-person evaluation may be required.

Telemedicine Visit Fees

New patient consultation — $275
Review of your medical history, current medications, concerns, and treatment options.

Established patient follow-up — $175
Review of your progress, treatment, or testing performed through our practice.

These fees apply to eligible self-pay patients, including medical weight-management visits. Medications, laboratory testing, and any additional services are billed separately.

Insurance for Established Patients

Insurance billing may be available only for established patients with an eligible in-network Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, or Cigna plan. Coverage depends on your specific plan and the service provided. Applicable copays, deductibles, and coinsurance apply.

Please contact our office to confirm eligibility and arrange an insurance-billed visit. The self-pay fees above do not apply to covered visits billed through an in-network plan.

How It Works

  1. Request your appointment. Eligible self-pay patients can conveniently choose a time through the booking form on our website. You can also call 212-249-6218.
  2. Receive confirmation and your video link. Our office confirms your appointment and sends you a link for your secure video visit through doxy.me, our HIPAA-compliant telemedicine platform.
  3. Confirm payment arrangements. Our office will provide payment instructions and confirm the applicable fee before your visit.
  4. Meet with Dr. Gafanovich. Join from your phone or computer in a quiet, private location. Have your medication list and relevant medical records ready. You must be physically located in New York State.
  5. Complete testing, if needed. If laboratory testing is recommended, our office will explain how to arrange it. Blood work can be performed at our office at 1550 York Avenue.
  6. Continue your care. Follow-up may take place by video. If your concern requires a physical examination or additional in-person evaluation, we will arrange a visit at our Upper East Side office.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I start medical weight-loss treatment by video?
You can begin with a video consultation to review your medical history, goals, and treatment options. Dr. Gafanovich will determine whether medication is appropriate and whether laboratory testing or an in-person evaluation is needed. Medication costs are separate from the consultation fee.

Do I have to be in New York during the visit?
Yes. You must be physically located in New York State at the time of your appointment.

Who can book a self-pay video visit?
New and established adult patients who are uninsured or whose insurance our practice does not accept can book directly on our website.

Do you accept insurance for telemedicine visits?
For established patients only, insurance billing may be available through an eligible in-network Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, or Cigna plan. Coverage depends on your plan and the service provided. Applicable copays, deductibles, and coinsurance apply. Please contact our office to confirm eligibility and arrange your visit.

Can you prescribe medication by video?
Medication may be prescribed when clinically appropriate following an evaluation. Prescriptions are not guaranteed. Controlled-substance requests require previous medical records, verification of current treatment, and review of the New York State PMP/I-STOP registry. An in-person evaluation may be required.

Which video platform do you use?
We use doxy.me, a secure, HIPAA-compliant telemedicine platform. Our office will send you a link to join your visit.

Can I switch between video and office visits?
Yes. Patients can combine video consultations and follow-ups with office visits for examinations, laboratory testing, vaccinations, and other in-person care.

Is telemedicine appropriate for emergencies?
No. For a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.

Book a visit

My NYC Doctor — Dr. Marina Gafanovich, MD
1550 York Ave, Suite A
New York, NY 10028

Mon–Fri: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sat–Sun: closed

Video visits (self-pay):
New patient consultation — $275
Established patient follow-up — $175

For eligible self-pay patients, 18+, located in New York State. Medications and testing are additional. Secure video via doxy.me.

Established patients with BCBS, Aetna, or Cigna: please call the office to confirm coverage.

Book Your Video Visit

Eligible self-pay patients can choose a time below. Established patients with an in-network Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, or Cigna plan, please call 212-249-6218 to confirm coverage and arrange your visit. Mon–Fri 9 am – 5 pm.

Personalized Care, Wherever You Are in New York

Meet with Dr. Gafanovich by video for medical weight management, non-emergency concerns, and follow-up care.

New patient consultation: $275 | Established patient follow-up: $175
For eligible self-pay patients. Medications and testing are additional.