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Dr. Irwin Ingwer, MD

Dr. Irwin Ingwer, MD

Infectious Disease Specialist
789B Old Country Rd, Plainview, NY
5.00
“My relationship with Dr. Irwin Ingwer has always been of the highest professional caliber. Dr. Ingwer manner in dealing with me and my medical concerns has always been caring and medically sound.”
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100% of patients gave this doctor 5 stars
Excellent wait time
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What patients are saying

Overall rating

5.00

Average wait time

4.85

Bedside manner

5.00
“My relationship with Dr. Irwin Ingwer has always been of the highest professional caliber. Dr. Ingwer manner in dealing with me and my medical concerns has always been caring and medically sound.”
Less than 6 months ago
“I feel confident in this doctors care. He’s very intelligent and his bed side manner is extremely nice. Def will continue as long as he practices…”
Ann D.July 2, 2025

About Dr. Irwin Ingwer

Irwin Ingwer, MD, FACP, is board certified in Infectious Diseases and Internal Medicine. He earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from Philadelphia University and Thomas Jefferson University. Dr. Ingwer completed his internship and residency in Internal Medicine at Long Island Jewish Medical Center. He then pursued a fellowship in Infectious Diseases at Long Island Jewish Medical Center, followed by a two-year fellowship at Indiana Medical Center and a one-year fellowship at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.

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Areas of expertise

This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Underactive thyroid
Acute skin infection
High cholesterol
Lyme disease
Acute urinary tract infection
Coronary Artery Disease
Underactive thyroid
Acute skin infection
High cholesterol
Lyme disease

Office locations

Optum Medical Care P.C. - 789B Old Country Rd (1 of 2)
789B Old Country Rd, Plainview, NY 11803
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Optum Medical Care, P.C. (2 of 2)
1600 Old Country Rd,, Plainview,, NY 11803
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Education and background

Practice names

Board certifications

  • American Board of Internal Medicine
  • Infectious Disease (American Board of Internal Medicine)

Education and training

  • Medical School - Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University, Doctor of Medicine
  • Long Island Jewish Medical Center (Internship)
  • Long Island Jewish Medical Center (Fellowship)
  • Long Island Jewish Medical Center, Residency in Internal Medicine
  • Indiana Regional Medical Center, Fellowship in Infectious Diseases
  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Fellowship in Infectious Diseases

Languages spoken

  • English

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1356386239

Patient reviews

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Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
4.85
Bedside manner
5.00
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The doctor was amazing! He was so thorough and so nice and informative and patient and truly cared!
Professional, knowledgeable, listens well, cares about his patients.
Hes a wonderful doctor! Hes knowledgeable and thorough and caring.
Very caring very good Dr very thorough n very knowledgeable
Very knowledgeable and friendly doctor. Really took the time to provide me with information.
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My relationship with Dr. Irwin Ingwer has always been of the highest professional caliber. Dr. Ingwer manner in dealing with me and my medical concerns has always been caring and medically sound.
Over 40 years of great care!
I feel confident in this doctors care. He’s very intelligent and his bed side manner is extremely nice. Def will continue as long as he practices…
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Great
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Everyone at the practice was very helpful and professional. The Doctor took his time to understand my condition and was concerned about my treatment. He made sure I fully understood what he was going to do to help me in the future. I highly recommend this practice...
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Where is Dr. Irwin Ingwer's office located?

Dr. Irwin Ingwer has 2 office locations, including in Plainview and Plainview,, view full addresses on Dr. Ingwer's profile.

Which board certifications does Dr. Irwin Ingwer have?

Dr. Irwin Ingwer is certified by American Board of Internal Medicine and Infectious Disease (American Board of Internal Medicine).

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Irwin Ingwer?

Dr. Irwin Ingwer frequently sees patients for High Blood Pressure / Hypertension, Illness, Infection Consultation, Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI), and Urinary Tract Infection (UTI). You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Irwin Ingwer on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Irwin Ingwer speak?

Dr. Irwin Ingwer speaks English.

How do patients rate Dr. Irwin Ingwer in reviews?

60 patients have reviewed Dr. Irwin Ingwer. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.85/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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