A clinical unit of SHC
726 Broadway
4th Floor
Appointments:
212-443-1000
For medical advice, call a nurse at 212-443-1120.
Primary Care Services, located on the 3rd and 4th Floors of the Student Health Center, offers comprehensive health assessment and care for your general healthcare needs. Services range from prevention and treatment for illness and injuries to referrals for the Specialty Care unit.
Contrary to what many people think, most healthy young people do not need regular physical examination or bloodwork.
Routine recommendations for young adults are:
- Blood pressure and weight checks about every 2 years
- A cholesterol check every 5 years after age 35
- Annual STI testing if you are sexually active
- For sexually active women, regular pap testing
- For tobacco users, review of tobacco use with tobacco cessation intervention for those who use tobacco products
In Primary Care, we:
- Identify and treat common medical conditions
- Assess the urgency of your medical problems and direct you to the best place for care
- Make referrals to medical specialists when necessary
We are staffed by experienced, board-certified Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Physician's Assistants, Registered Nurses and Medical Assistants who take a special interest in your well-being and academic success.
It is important to take responsibility for your health and wellness while at NYU. The friendly and knowledgeable staff at NYU Student Health Center is here to help you with the transition of your healthcare needs during your time at NYU. Having a primary care provider is one part of the regimen of a healthy and responsible student. In order to maintain a healthy mind and body, as you develop a relationship with your provider, you'll be able to come to them with health and wellness questions that you may not want to ask anyone else.
Appointments:
To schedule an appointment, call Primary Care Services at 212-443-1000. Some appointments may be made online. To self-schedule an appointment, log in to NYU Home and click on Online Services in the Health & Wellness section of the NYULife tab.
Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled appointment to give yourself time to register and to fill out any paperwork that may be required. Make sure that you have your insurance card and NYU Student ID to help you fill out the paperwork.
If you arrive late for an appointment, your provider may have limited time to address your medical concerns. In certain cases, late arrivals may need to be rescheduled.
How to Prepare for a Visit:
- Remember to bring your NYU I.D. and your health insurance card to every visit.
- Arrive 15 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment to fill out any forms and to maximize the amount of time you have with your healthcare provider. If you need to cancel an appointment, please let us know at least 24 hours in advance.
- Make a list of all symptoms and concerns, allergies and medications, prior to your visit so that you don't forget anything that may be important to you and your provider.
- Don't be afraid to ask questions. It is important to us that all your concerns, no matter how small they seem to you, be addressed—be your own advocate.