Dr. Karl E. Latortue, MD – Internal Medicine
American Board of Family Medicine
Speaks English
City Prime Care – Chinatown, Manhattan
Men's Health in Chinatown, Manhattan
Looking for Men's Health in Chinatown? Our clinic at 75 Catherine St offers checkups, screening and straightforward talk about the problems many men delay, from blood pressure to prostate and sexual health. A primary care provider sees you in person, a few same-day slots are kept open every weekday, and the front desk and medical assistants speak English, Chinese and Spanish.
Men's Health at Our Chinatown Clinic
Men's health in Chinatown often gets pushed aside by long workdays. Restaurant cooks, delivery riders, construction crews near the Manhattan Bridge and traders in the Financial District tell us the same thing: they only come in when something hurts. Our Catherine Street clinic is set up to change that with short, focused visits that check the numbers that matter most for men, such as blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol and weight. Hepatitis B is more common among people born in East Asia, so our providers ask about screening when it applies to you. When a test cannot be done in our office, we send a referral and track the result. Early morning and lunchtime slots fill first, so book ahead when you can.
What to Expect at Your Visit
Bring a list of your medicines, including herbal remedies or supplements bought in the neighborhood, since some interact with prescriptions. After vitals, your provider asks about sleep, alcohol, smoking, stress and any urinary or sexual concerns, then performs an exam suited to your age. Bloodwork can usually be drawn during the visit and is processed by an outside lab. If you want to talk about a sensitive topic, you can say so at check-in and the conversation happens privately, in the language you choose.
Why Patients in Chinatown Choose Us
Plenty of men in Two Bridges and the Lower East Side have never had a regular doctor in the United States. We make the first step easy: staff who speak Chinese and Spanish, clear explanations without rushing, and one chart that follows you from a sports injury to a diabetes diagnosis. Workers at downtown offices like that the clinic is close to Chatham Square, and fathers often bring their grown sons for a joint first appointment, which tends to keep both of them coming back.
Conditions We Treat
Men from Chinatown, the Seaport and nearby blocks most often see us for:
- Annual physicals and age-based screening
- High blood pressure, high cholesterol and prediabetes
- Prostate cancer screening discussions and urinary symptoms
- Erectile dysfunction, which can be an early sign of heart disease
- Low energy, with blood tests for testosterone when appropriate
- Hepatitis B testing and liver health follow-up
- Quitting smoking and cutting back on alcohol
Imaging and specialist care, such as a urologist visit, are arranged through referral. Our main men's health services page covers each topic in more depth, including when screening usually starts.
Men's Health Providers in Chinatown
These clinicians hold regular hours at our Catherine Street office; tap a profile to learn about their training.
Danielle Nikezic, NP – Nurse Practitioner - Family
American Board of Internal Medicine
Speaks English
Dr. Helen Vasquez, MD – Geriatric Medicine
American Board of Family Medicine
Speaks English
Hours & Location
City Prime Care – Chinatown, Manhattan
75 Catherine St, New York, NY 10038
- Monday – Friday:
- 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Saturday:
- Closed
- Sunday:
- Closed
Most patients arrive on the F train, getting off at East Broadway and walking roughly 10 minutes. If you work near City Hall, the 4, 5 and 6 stop at Brooklyn Bridge–City Hall, and the J and Z stop at Chambers St; both routes lead past Chatham Square to our block. Bus riders can take the M9 or the M22. The Chinatown, Manhattan location page has a map and more arrival details.
Insurance Accepted in Chinatown
Cost keeps a lot of men from getting checked, so we try to answer coverage questions up front. We accept most major insurance plans, including Medicaid and Medicare, which makes us a practical choice if you need a Medicaid doctor in Chinatown who can also manage chronic conditions. A yearly physical usually falls under preventive benefits; a visit about a fresh complaint, follow-up for diabetes or treatment of an injury may involve a copay. Lab and referral costs depend on your plan. Call us with your member ID and we will confirm your plan before you come in, or read our insurance overview first.
FAQs – Men's Health in Chinatown
Also Available at Our Elmhurst, Queens Clinic
Men who live or work in Queens can get the same checkups at our Elmhurst men's health clinic, near the 7, E, F, M and R trains.
Elmhurst, Queens
41-02 75th St, Elmhurst, NY 11373
Mon–Fri 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
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