As you age, your health and well-being are more important than ever. We know that life keeps moving, and with expert care you don't have to slow down. At NewYork-Presbyterian, we provide everything you need to ensure you keep living life to the fullest, from preventative screenings to managing chronic conditions. Our holistic approach ensures that your physical, mental, and emotional well-being are cared for.

An integrated team
At NewYork-Presbyterian, we believe that the best outcomes come from collaboration. This team includes you, your primary care doctor, and any other specialists you may see.
Whether you’re managing a complex condition, recovering from surgery, or seeking diagnosis for new symptoms, your doctors will communicate across specialties as needed to cover all angles of your care.

Home to two cancer centers, NewYork-Presbyterian is equipped to help you navigate your cancer care, from diagnosis to treatment and remission.
Heart health becomes increasingly vital as we age as natural cardiovascular changes raise the risk of disease. Our specialized cardiac care focuses on prevention through personalized treatment plans, advanced diagnostics and lifestyle guidance to help you avoid and improve any heart issue.
Our expert team can cover a wide range of neurological problems, from headaches to brain tumors and everything in between.
Injuries of the bones and joint can be debilitating and prevent you from doing what you love most in life. NewYork-Presbyterian is home to some of the country’s top orthopedic surgery specialists.
Our primary care providers consist of doctors, nurse practitioners and physician assistants dedicated to your day-to-day wellness. Here these specialists know your individual health history and can partner with you in disease prevention and treatment and provide referrals to specialists.
The spine specialists at Och Spine always begin with non-operative approaches to care first. If surgery is needed, our specialists use advanced minimally invasive techniques whenever appropriate to ensure that any spinal surgeries or reconstructions are both successful and easy to recover from.
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We have more than 450 locations across New York City and Westchester
We treat more heart patients than any other top hospital in the nation**
We do more neurosurgeries than any other hospital in New York City**
** SPARCS 2023
Common health concerns and questions
Being empowered with information can help you navigate changes to your health. That's why we've compiled answers to common health concerns you may be facing below.
Conditions that increase in prevalence as patients age include arthritis, heart disease, cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, hip and joint pain, diabetes, obesity, high cholesterol, and depression.
Your relationship with a primary care physician is meant to be lifelong. As you reach retirement age and beyond, general practitioners can provide annual physicals and help with disease prevention. As they have a more holistic view of your health, primary care providers can step in and provide referrals for specialists when needed. Learn more about primary care.
Your primary care physician should be your first stop when discussing potential specialists as they can help navigate and determine who is appropriate based on your health condition. Specialists are needed to diagnose and treat specialized or more complex conditions. Common reasons to see a specialist include consultation on joint problems, such as hip or knee pain, heart related issues, movement disorders, or mental health treatment.
This is highly dependent on your personal and family history and on the type of cancer. For example, men over the age of 65 have a higher likelihood to develop prostate cancer, and women are recommended to begin annual mammograms as early as age 40. Learn more on our Cancer Screening Page.