Jodi H. Scher Pirro, DO

I was interested in medicine at an early age. My grandfather was a physician and my grandmother was a nurse, and as a child, I shadowed them at their jobs. Most men in my family were doctors and the women were nurses. At age 13, I was diagnosed with cancer and I became even more interested in helping other people. My sister became the first female in my family to become a doctor and I followed in her footsteps. I chose the field of primary care because I enjoy caring for patients of all ages and experiencing all aspects of medicine.

My patients vary in age from 18 to 102 years old. Some patients are healthy, and we discuss the importance of preventive medicine, eating well, and exercise. Other patients have diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemias, atrial fibrillation, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, anxiety, depression, dementia, and other disorders. I work very closely with them to make them feel better, help them and their families take proper care of their illnesses, and strive to make their lives better and healthier. In my office, I also perform suturing and incisions, and drain abscesses when needed.

I have been practicing medicine for more than 20 years and work with an excellent team of practitioners at NYU Langone Family Medicine Associates—North Babylon. We emphasize preventive medicine and perform routine screenings. We also see walk-in patients for acute illnesses and those with no-fault and workers compensation insurance. We are compassionate and work closely with our patients who are chronically ill to get them healthier so they can live better lives.

I emphasize honesty and patience. Also, I live a healthy lifestyle and am a compliant patient with my own healthcare. We receive positive feedback from Press Ganey surveys and many of our patients are recommended to our practice.

I am a member of the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians, the New York State Osteopathic Medical Society, and the American Osteopathic Association.