| Monday | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Esther Lipstein-Kresch, MD
Specialty
Rheumatology
Languages
English
Need help with your Medicare plan options?
Call 1-888-406-0090* to speak with a licensed insurance agent or shop online.
Seeing patients at
Patient Reviews
Patient review summary
Learn about our survey5
4
3
2
1
4.9
55 reviews
-
Apr 30, 2026Verified Review
She is extremely caring and knowledgeable
-
Apr 29, 2026Verified Review
Exceptional physician. Smart, caring, knows to listen.
-
Apr 28, 2026Verified Review
dr. lipstein is great. she is not only very knowledgeable but she is also very pleasant. she explains everything very clearly and listens to my concerns. i feel very confident being in her care.
-
Apr 27, 2026Verified Review
Dr. Esther Lipstein-Kresch is a real professional, she is is very knowledgeable and compassionate doctor.
-
Apr 27, 2026Verified Review
Dr. Lipstein had help me for a lot of years. She very helpful. Kind and patient to me. She had help me a lot.
-
Apr 22, 2026Verified Review
Dr. Lipstein is a caring and attentive physician. When I have had to leave a message on the portal, she responds quickly. Her expertise and care have made a real difference in how I view my autoimmune diseases.
-
Apr 20, 2026Verified Review
Dr Lipstein does not rush you and listens carefully to what you are saying
-
Apr 19, 2026Verified Review
Very through
-
Apr 15, 2026Verified Review
Dr Lipstein has been my doctor for many years. She is very knowledgeable and very well organized. She listens to my concerns and answers my questions. The appointment is not rushed and she is very easy to talk to. She shows a genuine caring for my well-being. Thank you, Dr Lipstein!
-
Mar 28, 2026Verified Review
She is a wonderful doctor. Very knowledgeable and very caring.
-
Mar 5, 2026Verified Review
Excellent and competent in every way
-
Feb 28, 2026Verified Review
She is a a caring and thoughtful provider. She is extremely thorough and clearly, her best interests are in addressing my concerns and needs. She is a winner!
-
Feb 27, 2026Verified Review
Dr. Lipstein-Kresch is very thorough, compassionate and concerned when caring for me. I am always given clear explanations of what is going on.
-
Feb 23, 2026Verified Review
great Doctor
-
Feb 17, 2026Verified Review
Dr Lipstein has been my physician for 15 years or more and has always provided professional care and attention.
-
Feb 6, 2026Verified Review
She was warm and informative
-
Jan 25, 2026Verified Review
She has always asked about all my health problems and I always feel she is treating me with reference to my other diagnosis so no conflict with meds etc
-
Jan 23, 2026Verified Review
Dr. Lipstein is personable, educated and caring. She thoroughly explains everything.
-
Jan 1, 2026Verified Review
She is a wonderful care provider. Very knowledgeable and thorough. She makes sure you understand the exam and provided a detailed history. I did not feel rushed or ignored.
-
Dec 31, 2025Verified Review
Did not hear from Dr about my blood work
-
About Esther Lipstein-Kresch, MD
Dr. Esther Lipstein-Kresch is board certified in internal medicine and rheumatology. She serves as division chief of rheumatology and has contributed extensively to clinical research. She has received multiple recognitions as a top physician.Philosophy of care
Dr. Lipstein-Kresch is dedicated to delivering expert, compassionate care through long-term patient partnerships.Gender
Female
Board certifications
American Board of Internal Medicine
Licenses
NY, 146903
Employed or contracted
Employed
Network Name
ProHealth
NPI
1386667038
-
Insurance Accepted
This list is for informational purposes only and may not reflect the most current plans accepted by the provider. Optum accepts most major health insurance plans. Please contact your insurance company to confirm your coverage, eligibility, and the provider's participation in your plan.
- 1199
- Aetna
- Affinity
- Anthem BCBS
- CHN
- Centivo
- Cigna
- Coventry
- EmblemHealth
- First Health
- Humana
- MagnaCare
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- MultiPlan
- NYSHIP
- Northwell Direct
- Oscar
- Oxford
- TRICARE
- UHC
- UMR
-
Medical School
-
State University of New York - Downstate Medical Center (Brooklyn, NY)
Residency
-
Long Island Jewish Medical Center
-
-
Awards and Publications
The contact information listed will direct you to a licensed representative that works with Medicare enrollees to explain Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug Plan options. There may not be plans available in your area. Any information provided is limited to those plans offered in your area.
*The contact information listed will direct you to a licensed representative that works with Medicare enrollees to explain Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug Plan options. There may not be plans available in your area. Any information provided is limited to those plans offered in your area. Please contact Medicare.gov or 1-800-MEDICARE to get information on all of your options.
You are now leaving Optum and going to a third-party website operated by Google. Optum is not responsible for the content or accuracy of the information on this third-party site. We recommend you review the third-party site's privacy policy and terms of use, as Optum's will no longer apply.
Leaving Optum.com
You are now leaving Optum.com to see Medicare plan choices through our partner site.
Data use
We use cookies and similar tools to make your use of this website easy and to keep it working properly. We may share data about you and how you use the site with third parties, such as analytics and marketing partners. Learn more in our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. By continuing to use the site, you agree to this.