About Me
As an inpatient palliative care physician at NYU Langone and a hospitalist at Bellevue Hospital Center, I am dedicated to treating my patients like family. My approach to medicine is rooted in providing compassionate and individualized care, especially during challenging times.
I specialize in palliative care, focusing on managing symptoms and improving the quality of life for patients with serious illnesses. With years of experience in this field, I am well-versed in addressing complex medical needs and providing holistic care that encompasses physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. My dual role as a hospitalist allows me to integrate comprehensive care strategies, ensuring seamless transitions and continuity of care for my patients.
Throughout my career, I have been committed to proactive healthcare engagement, emphasizing the importance of patient education and involving patients in their care plans. I believe in fostering strong partnerships with my patients and their families, being responsive to their needs, and ensuring a positive and supportive healthcare experience.
My journey into medicine was inspired by a desire to make a meaningful difference in people's lives. I pursued my medical education with a focus on palliative care, driven by the profound impact this specialty can have on patients facing serious health challenges. My affiliation with NYU Langone enables me to collaborate with a multidisciplinary expert team, providing coordinated care that benefits my patients.
Credentials
Positions
- Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine at NYU Grossman School of Medicine
Board Certifications
- American Board of Internal Medicine (Hospice & Palliative Medicine), 2022
- American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine, 2021
Education and Training
- Fellowship, Mount Sinai Hospital, Hospice & Palliative Medicine, 2022
- Residency, Duke University Hospital, Internal Medicine, 2021
- MD from Rutgers State University of NJ, 2018
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This provider accepts the following insurance plans.
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Aetna
- Aetna HMO
- Aetna Indemnity
- Aetna Medicare
- Aetna POS
- Aetna PPO/EPO
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Agewell
- Agewell
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Amidacare
- Amidacare
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Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Empire BCBS
- Empire BCBS Top Tier
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Centerlight
- Centerlight
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Centers Plan For Healthy Living
- Centers Plan for Healthy Living
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Cigna
- Cigna EPO/POS
- Cigna PPO
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ElderPlan
- ElderPlan
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Emblem
- Emblem Select Care Exchange
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Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield EPO
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield HealthPlus
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield Indemnity
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield MediBlue
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield POS
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
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Fidelis
- Fidelis Child Health
- Fidelis Exchange
- Fidelis Medicaid
- Fidelis Medicare
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GHI
- GHI CBP
- GHI HMO
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HIP
- HIP Access I
- HIP Access II
- HIP Child Health
- HIP EPO/PPO
- HIP HMO
- HIP Medicaid
- HIP Medicare
- HIP POS
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Hamaspik Choice
- Hamaspik Choice Medicare DSNP
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Healthfirst
- Healthfirst
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Humana
- Humana Medicare
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Local 1199
- Local 1199 PPO
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Longevity Health Plan
- Longevity Health Plan Medicare
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MagnaCare
- MagnaCare PPO
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Medicaid
- NY Medicaid
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Medicare
- Medicare
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MetroPlus
- MetroPlus Child Health
- MetroPlus Exchange Plans
- MetroPlus Medicaid
- MetroPlus Medicare
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MultiPlan/PHCS
- MultiPlan/PHCS PPO
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NYS Health Insurance Plan
- The Empire Plan
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Oxford
- Oxford Freedom
- Oxford Liberty
- Oxford Medicare
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PHP
- PHP
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Railroad Medicare
- Railroad Medicare
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River Spring Health Plan
- River Spring Medicare HMP SNP
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Senior Whole Health
- Senior Whole Health
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Tricare
- Tricare
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UHC
- UnitedHealthcare EPO
- UnitedHealthcare HMO
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare
- UnitedHealthcare POS
- UnitedHealthcare PPO
- UnitedHealthcare Top Tier
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VNS
- Visiting Nurse Service (VNS) Medicare
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Village Caremax
- Village Caremax
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WTC Health Program
- WTC Health Program
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WellCare
- WellCare Medicare
Yolanda Guzman, MD does not accept insurance.
Locations and Appointments
NYU Langone Palliative Care Associates
550 1st Avenue, New York, NY 10016
Publications
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