Dr. Ira Steinmetz

Dr. Ira Steinmetz, MD — Four Decades of Trusted Internal Medicine in Brooklyn

Some doctors earn loyalty over years. Dr. Ira Mark Steinmetz, MD, has earned the loyalty of generations. A board-certified internist who has practiced in Brooklyn for over four decades, Dr. Steinmetz is widely regarded by his patients as the gold standard for primary care in the borough — attentive, thorough, approachable, and genuinely invested in the health of every person who walks through his door.

About Dr. Ira Steinmetz

Dr. Steinmetz was born and raised in the Sheepshead Bay section of Brooklyn. He attended Columbia University for his undergraduate education before earning his Doctor of Medicine degree with honors from the State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine in 1982 — giving him deep roots in the community he now serves.

He completed his internship at Maimonides Medical Center in 1983, followed by residency training. He has been in active clinical practice for over 44 years, making him one of the most experienced internists practicing in Brooklyn today.

Dr. Steinmetz is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and is multilingual, communicating with patients in both English and Russian, as well as Hebrew.

His Practice

Dr. Steinmetz operates his own independent practice, Ira M. Steinmetz MD P.C., with two convenient Brooklyn office locations:

• 1975 E 13th St, Brooklyn, NY 11229 — phone: (718) 339-7000
• A second Brooklyn location (see full profile for details)

He is affiliated with NYU Langone Hospitals and Maimonides Medical Center, ensuring that patients requiring hospital-level care are in safe hands.

Dr. Steinmetz accepts new patients and offers both in-person and telehealth appointments. He accepts a wide range of insurance plans including Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Humana, UnitedHealthcare, and Medicare.

Clinical Expertise

As a board-certified internist with 44 years of practice, Dr. Steinmetz is equipped to address a broad and complex range of adult health conditions:

• Comprehensive internal medicine evaluations and physicals
• Diabetes management and monitoring
• Hypertension and cardiovascular risk management
• Sleep disorders and sleep hygiene counseling
• Anxiety and stress-related conditions
• Thyroid disease (including thyroid hormone and TSH testing)
• Joint stiffness and musculoskeletal conditions
• Respiratory illnesses (pharyngitis, upper respiratory infections)
• Long COVID disorder management
• Chronic fatigue and general wellness
• Vitamin B12 and nutritional deficiency testing
• Urinary tract infections and acute conditions

What Makes Dr. Steinmetz Exceptional

In a medical landscape where patients too often feel rushed and underheard, Dr. Steinmetz is a refreshing exception. He is available as early as 8:00 AM, accommodating patients who need early morning appointments before work. He never rushes through appointments — taking the time to fully listen, ask the right questions, and explain findings and treatment plans in clear, understandable language.

Patients describe his practice atmosphere as pleasant and well-organized, with a staff that treats every person like family. His office is described as size-inclusive, welcoming, and free from the kind of clinical coldness that can make medical visits feel alienating.

Many patients have brought their entire families to Dr. Steinmetz, continuing care across multiple generations. Colleagues who have referred patients to him report that those patients thank them for the referral long after. His reputation spreads almost entirely through word of mouth — the most reliable kind.