Hello, I'm Pushpa Y.

Dr. Pushpa Y. is a board-certified Family Medicine physician and accomplished clinician-educator with more than two decades of experience delivering comprehensive primary care across diverse healthcare systems in the United States and internationally. She currently serves as a Faculty Physician at Community Healthcare Network in Long Island City, New York, where she provides outpatient care to patients of all ages and precepts Family Medicine residents. Her work reflects a strong commitment to clinical excellence, medical education, and community-centered care. Dr. Pushpa Y. earned her medical degree from People’s Friendship University of Russia in 2002 and completed her Family Medicine residency at BronxCare Health System in 2024. She further strengthened her inpatient expertise through a Hospital Medicine Fellowship at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. Prior to her U.S. residency training, she practiced for over 20 years as a primary care physician in Nepal, American Samoa, and the Marshall Islands, serving medically underserved and resource-limited communities. Throughout her career, Dr. Pushpa Y. has provided full-spectrum family medicine, including preventive care, chronic disease management, women’s health, prenatal and postpartum care, newborn care, minor procedures, and emergency services. She has played leadership roles during public health crises, including Zika, dengue, and chikungunya outbreaks, and has contributed to professional education through multiple regional and international presentations. Fluent in English, Nepali, Hindi, Russian, and several other languages, she brings cultural competence and accessibility to her clinical practice. Areas of Expertise • Comprehensive Family Medicine (All Age Groups) • Preventive and Primary Care • Chronic Disease Management (Diabetes, Hypertension, Dyslipidemia, CKD) • Women’s Health, Prenatal, and Postpartum Care • Newborn and Pediatric Care • Immunizations and Preventive Screening • Minor Office Procedures (IUD, Nexplanon, Suturing, I&D) • Hospital and Inpatient Medicine • Telehealth and Virtual Care • Public Health and Outbreak Response • Community and Global Health • Resident Education and Clinical Precepting • Emergency and Acute Care Management • Health Promotion and Disease Prevention • Multilingual and Culturally Responsive Care Philosophy of Collaboration: Dr. Pushpa Y. believes that high-quality patient care is built on strong, respectful, and transparent collaboration among healthcare professionals. Her approach emphasizes open communication, shared clinical responsibility, and continuous learning within multidisciplinary teams. As a faculty physician and preceptor, she is deeply committed to mentoring residents and supporting advanced practice providers through structured teaching, case-based discussions, and hands-on guidance. She encourages critical thinking, evidence-based decision-making, and reflective practice to promote both clinical confidence and professional growth. Drawing from her extensive international and community-based experience, Dr. Pushpa Y. values teamwork that is culturally sensitive, patient-centered, and adaptable to diverse practice environments. She remains readily available for consultation and collaborative problem-solving, fostering a supportive clinical culture where providers work together to deliver safe, compassionate, and effective care for every patient.