About Me
As a palliative care physician at NYU Langone, I am deeply committed to providing compassionate care for patients facing serious illness. From a young age, I was drawn to medicine because of my passion for helping others and tackling complex scientific challenges. Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of caring for homebound patients, working both as a palliative care and primary care physician. These experiences have allowed me to build meaningful relationships with patients, getting to know them personally, understanding what matters most to them, and supporting them through both moments of crisis and moments of calm.
I specialize in providing inpatient palliative care consultations, where I work closely with patients and their families, helping them navigate difficult decisions during challenging times. My approach is centered on advocacy—ensuring that patients receive the best possible care aligned with their values. I have honed my skills in listening and understanding the unique needs of each patient, which I believe is a powerful tool in providing effective care. In recognition of my dedication to patient care, I was honored to receive the “Dedication and Outstanding Clinical Work in General Internal Medicine†award from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in January 2017.
I deeply enjoy the collaborative nature of my work, particularly the opportunity to work alongside an outstanding team of doctors, nurses, social workers, and other healthcare professionals. Together, we provide comprehensive care that addresses not only the physical, but also the emotional and spiritual needs of our patients.
Credentials
Positions
- Clinical Assistant Professor,
Education and Training
- Fellowship, Yale-New Haven Hospital, Geriatric Medicine, 2005
- Residency, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Internal Medicine, 2003
- MD from Yale University, 2000
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Insurance Plans Accepted
This provider accepts the following insurance plans.
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Aetna
- Aetna HMO
- Aetna Indemnity
- Aetna Medicare
- Aetna POS
- Aetna PPO/EPO
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Amidacare
- Amidacare
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Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Empire BCBS
- Empire BCBS Top Tier
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Centerlight
- Centerlight
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Centers Plan For Healthy Living
- Centers Plan for Healthy Living
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Cigna
- Cigna EPO/POS
- Cigna PPO
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ElderPlan
- ElderPlan
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Emblem
- Emblem Select Care Exchange
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Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield EPO
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield HealthPlus
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield Indemnity
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield MediBlue
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield POS
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
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Fidelis
- Fidelis Child Health
- Fidelis Exchange
- Fidelis Medicaid
- Fidelis Medicare
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GHI
- GHI CBP
- GHI HMO
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HIP
- HIP Access I
- HIP Access II
- HIP Child Health
- HIP EPO/PPO
- HIP HMO
- HIP Medicaid
- HIP Medicare
- HIP POS
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Hamaspik Choice
- Hamaspik Choice Medicare DSNP
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Healthfirst
- Healthfirst
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Hotel Trades
- Hotel Trades
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Humana
- Humana Medicare
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Local 1199
- Local 1199 PPO
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Longevity Health Plan
- Longevity Health Plan Medicare
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MagnaCare
- MagnaCare PPO
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Medicaid
- NY Medicaid
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Medicare
- Medicare
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MetroPlus
- MetroPlus Child Health
- MetroPlus Exchange Plans
- MetroPlus Medicaid
- MetroPlus Medicare
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MultiPlan/PHCS
- MultiPlan/PHCS PPO
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NYS Health Insurance Plan
- The Empire Plan
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Oxford
- Oxford Freedom
- Oxford Liberty
- Oxford Medicare
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PHP
- PHP
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Railroad Medicare
- Railroad Medicare
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River Spring Health Plan
- River Spring Medicare HMP SNP
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Senior Whole Health
- Senior Whole Health
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Tricare
- Tricare
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UHC
- UnitedHealthcare EPO
- UnitedHealthcare HMO
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare
- UnitedHealthcare POS
- UnitedHealthcare PPO
- UnitedHealthcare Top Tier
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VNS
- Visiting Nurse Service (VNS) Medicare
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Village Caremax
- Village Caremax
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WTC Health Program
- WTC Health Program
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WellCare
- WellCare Medicare
Joanna Sheinfeld, MD does not accept insurance.
Locations and Appointments
NYU Langone Hospital Brooklyn
150 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220