Primary Care Doctors NYC

Our Doctors at City Prime Care

Meet the doctors and providers at City Prime Care in Elmhurst and Chinatown — the primary care doctors NYC patients see for check-ups, new symptoms and long-term care. Each profile shows their training, board certification, languages and the clinic where they practice.

Doctors at Elmhurst, Queens

These providers see patients at our Elmhurst clinic at 41-02 75th St, a short walk from the 74 St–Broadway subway hub. If you are looking for a doctor in Elmhurst who can see you for a yearly physical, a sudden illness or ongoing care for a condition like diabetes, start with the profiles below.

KE20+ Years

Dr. Karl E. Latortue, MD – Internal Medicine

Medical Director & Family Medicine Physician

Dr. Karl E. Latortue is an internist in Brooklyn, New York, and is affiliated with Brookdale Hospital Medical Center. He received his medical degree from Universidad del Noreste and has been in practice for more than 20 years. Dr. Karl E. Latortue accepts Aetna, Humana, and Cigna; see other insurance plans accepted.

Board certification: American Board of Family Medicine
Locations: Elmhurst, Queens · Chinatown, Manhattan
Languages: English

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SH12+ Years

Sumakmur Holiwell, PA – Physician Assistant

Physician Assistant

Mr. Sumakmur Holiwell is an experienced physician assistant. He provides in-person services at City Prime Care in Elmhurst, Queens. As part of his formal education, Mr. Holiwell earned a master's degree in advanced physician assistant studies from The School of Health Sciences at Touro University, Manhattan, NY Campus. He is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. Mr. Holiwell is dedicated to helping his patients lead happier, healthier, and pain-free lives. To ensure that, he works closely with each of them to discuss ways they can make better choices for their health.

Board certification: National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
Locations: Elmhurst, Queens
Languages: English, Indonesian

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HV20+ Years

Dr. Helen Vasquez, MD – Geriatric Medicine

Geriatric Medicine Physician

Dr. Helen Vasquez has practised geriatric medicine for more than twenty years. Her appointments are longer than most, because the questions that matter to an older patient — what the eleven medications on the list are actually doing, whether the stairs are still safe, what the family is worried about — are not questions with quick answers. She works closely with caregivers, and treats them as part of the consultation rather than as an audience to it.

Board certification: American Board of Family Medicine
Locations: Elmhurst, Queens · Chinatown, Manhattan
Languages: English

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Doctors at Chinatown, Manhattan

These providers see patients at our Chinatown clinic at 75 Catherine St, near East Broadway and Chatham Square. Patients looking for a doctor in Chinatown, NYC — including those travelling in from Staten Island — can compare training, board certification and languages here before booking.

KE20+ Years

Dr. Karl E. Latortue, MD – Internal Medicine

Medical Director & Family Medicine Physician

Board certification: American Board of Family Medicine
Locations: Elmhurst, Queens · Chinatown, Manhattan
Languages: English

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DN8+ Years

Danielle Nikezic, NP – Nurse Practitioner - Family

Nurse Practitioner - Family

Ms. Danielle Nikezic is a family nurse practitioner at City Prime Care in Chinatown, Manhattan. She welcomes patients of all age groups and genders with common illnesses, chronic diseases, mental health issues, and minor injuries. Ms. Nikezic understands patients' conditions and prepares individualized treatment plans. In addition to writing prescriptions, she offers lifestyle and diet counseling for holistic recovery. She also answers queries, encourages preventive care, and writes specialist referrals, among other duties. Ms. Nikezic earned her master's degree in adult nurse practitioner from Wagner College. She strives to upgrade her knowledge and skills to ensure consistent, high-quality patient care.

Board certification: American Board of Internal Medicine
Locations: Chinatown, Manhattan
Languages: English

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HV20+ Years

Dr. Helen Vasquez, MD – Geriatric Medicine

Geriatric Medicine Physician

Board certification: American Board of Family Medicine
Locations: Elmhurst, Queens · Chinatown, Manhattan
Languages: English

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Languages Our Doctors Speak

Describing a symptom is easier in the language you think in. Each clinic’s care team reflects the neighborhood it serves, which is why patients looking for a Spanish speaking doctor in Queens or a Chinese speaking doctor in NYC often choose one clinic over the other.

Elmhurst, Queens: English, Spanish
Chinatown, Manhattan: English, Chinese, Spanish

Each provider’s own languages are listed on their card and profile. If you speak a language not listed, tell us when you book and we will arrange a professional medical interpreter at no cost to you, so you never have to rely on a relative to translate.

How to Choose Your Doctor

Start with the clinic that is easier for you to reach, because a primary care doctor is someone you will see several times a year. Then look at training and focus: a physician, nurse practitioner or physician assistant can all manage check-ups, sick visits and long-term conditions, and each profile lists the areas that provider sees most.

Language matters too, as does continuity — seeing the same provider at every visit means your history never has to be repeated. If you are not sure who to choose, and tell us what you need; the front desk will match you with the right clinician. You can also read about our primary care services first.