About Dr. Bernard Schayes, M.D. | Upper East Side Internal Medicine

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A Practice Built on Relationship, Trust, and Time

"Making Primary Care Personal - that has been my philosophy since day one. Your health is not a data point. It is your life."

- Dr. Bernard Schayes, M.D., P.C.

Dr. Bernard Schayes has been practicing internal medicine on the Upper East Side of Manhattan for over 30 years. In a city where physicians are often rushed and patients often feel like a number, Dr. Schayes has built his practice on something different: time, attention, and genuine continuity of care.

As a board-certified internist, his core focus is adult primary care - managing chronic conditions, guiding preventive health, and helping patients navigate the complexity of their overall medical picture. But Dr. Schayes has also developed a growing interest in longevity medicine and preventive optimization, incorporating lab-informed diagnostics, genomic insight, and physician-guided wellness planning into his practice through the S&L Longevity Institute model.

He holds admitting privileges at major New York hospitals and is listed as a physician affiliate with Castle Connolly Private Health Partners (CCPHP), through which he offers a concierge-style care model for patients who want more direct access and longer, more meaningful visits.

Dr. Schayes also serves as a clinical resource in genomics and tailored lifestyle management, and has spoken publicly about the benefits of proactive, prevention-first medicine in an era of reactive healthcare.

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Credentials & Background

Training, Affiliations & Areas of Focus

The following information is based on Dr. Schayes' publicly listed physician profiles. Credential details are presented as context, not as formal claims.

Board-Certified Internist

Board certification in Internal Medicine - the specialty of adult primary and preventive care.

Hospital Affiliations

Admitting privileges at Mount Sinai and Lenox Hill Hospital, as listed on public physician directories.

CCPHP Concierge Partner

Affiliated with Castle Connolly Private Health Partners for concierge-style, membership-based primary care.

Genomics & Lifestyle Medicine

Expertise in genomic insight and tailored lifestyle management for preventive and anti-aging planning.

Academic Affiliation

Clinical assistant professor at New York Medical College, as listed on public records.

30+ Years in Practice

Over three decades of private practice on the Upper East Side, serving adult patients across New York City.

Philosophy of Care

Prevention Is Not a Specialty. It's a Mindset.

Dr. Schayes believes that most of what sends people to the hospital can be anticipated, discussed, and - in many cases - addressed before it becomes critical.

His approach to internal medicine goes beyond managing what is already happening. It includes understanding a patient's full picture: their labs, their lifestyle, their family history, their stress patterns, and their goals. This is the foundation of the SENS wellness model he has incorporated into his practice - Sleep, Exercise, Nutrition, and Stress Management - viewed not as lifestyle tips, but as clinical priorities.

For patients who want to go deeper, Dr. Schayes' S&L Longevity Institute direction adds a lab-informed, genomic-aware layer to preventive planning. This is not a replacement for primary care - it is an extension of it.