Dr. Karl E. Latortue, MD – Internal Medicine
American Board of Family Medicine
Speaks English
Serving Long Island City from our Elmhurst clinic
Primary Care Doctor Near Long Island City, Queens
Live in Long Island City? City Prime Care's Elmhurst clinic at 41-02 75th St is a short trip away. We don't have an office in LIC itself, but a primary care doctor for Long Island City residents is about 20 minutes east on the 7 from Court Square or Hunters Point Avenue, or on the E, M or R from Queens Plaza. Our Elmhurst care team speaks English and Spanish, which helps many households along Vernon Boulevard and Jackson Avenue.
Patients are seen at City Prime Care, 41-02 75th St, Elmhurst, NY 11373
Why Long Island City Patients Choose Our Elmhurst Clinic
Long Island City has grown fast. The towers around Court Square and the waterfront near Gantry Plaza State Park filled up with renters, young families and people who work long hours in Manhattan, and neighborhood primary care has not always kept pace. Searching for a doctor near me in Long Island City often turns up urgent care storefronts rather than a practice that will know you over several years.
That is the gap our Elmhurst, Queens clinic fills. It sits on the same subway lines many LIC residents already ride, so a checkup can fit around a commute rather than replace a workday. You see a primary care team that keeps your history, follows up on results and coordinates referrals when you need a specialist.
Same-Day Appointments
Same-day appointments are held back each weekday for problems that should not wait, such as a sinus infection that has lingered or a sprain from a run along the Hunters Point South greenway. Call when we open at 9 AM for the best chance at one of those slots. Walk-ins are seen when the schedule allows, but calling first saves you a wasted train ride. For chest pain, trouble breathing or any emergency, call 911.
Doctors Who Speak English, Spanish
Our Elmhurst care team speaks English and Spanish, so appointments, instructions and follow-up calls can happen in the language you are most comfortable with. That matters for LIC families where a parent or grandparent prefers Spanish while younger relatives work in English. If you speak another language, tell us when you book and we will arrange an interpreter, so nothing about your care gets lost in translation.
Most Insurance Accepted
We accept most major insurance plans, including Medicaid and Medicare. Plenty of LIC residents switch jobs or move between employer plans and marketplace coverage, so bring your current card to every visit and call ahead if anything has changed. Our front desk can check whether your plan is in network before you make the trip to Elmhurst, and we will explain your options if it is not.
Getting Here from Long Island City
Most patients coming from Long Island City reach us by subway in about 20 minutes, which makes us a practical doctor near Long Island City even without an office in the neighborhood. The clinic is at 41-02 75th St, a short walk from the 74 St–Broadway and Jackson Heights–Roosevelt Av station complex. Your exact time depends on which part of LIC you start from and whether you catch a local or an express train. Many patients schedule an early or late slot and ride in on the way to or from work, since the 7 and the Queens Boulevard lines both run toward Manhattan. If you are unsure which route suits you, our front desk can talk you through it when you call to book.
By Subway
From the Court Square or Hunters Point Avenue stations, take the 7 train east toward Flushing and get off at 74 St–Broadway, about 20 minutes. If you live closer to Queens Plaza or Queensboro Plaza, the E, M or R toward Jamaica or Forest Hills reaches Jackson Heights–Roosevelt Av in a similar time; the E runs express and is often quickest. From either station, walk a few minutes to 41st Avenue and 75th Street.
By Bus
Buses take longer than the subway from LIC, but they help if stairs are hard or a line is out of service. The Q32 runs from the Queens Plaza area east through Sunnyside and Woodside toward Jackson Heights, and the Q60 follows Queens Boulevard. Both stop within walking distance of the clinic. Allow about 35 to 45 minutes and check the MTA trip planner for current routes and service changes.
By Car & Parking
Driving from Long Island City usually means heading east on Queens Boulevard or Northern Boulevard, roughly 15 to 25 minutes depending on traffic around the Queensboro Bridge approaches. We do not have a dedicated patient lot, so plan for metered street parking on the blocks around Broadway and 75th Street, which fills up at midday. Leave a few extra minutes to circle the block.
Services for Long Island City Residents
Everything below is handled at the Elmhurst clinic by the same team, so your records stay in one place and nobody has to repeat their story at every visit. Many LIC patients start with a baseline visit after moving to the neighborhood, then come back for ongoing care, sick visits or referrals as life changes. Neighbors in nearby Sunnyside use the clinic in much the same way. If you are not sure which kind of visit you need, describe the problem when you call and we will book the right appointment length. When you are ready, request a time through our online appointment form.
Primary Care
Our primary care covers annual physicals, screenings that guidelines recommend for your age, vaccines and sick visits. For LIC residents who have gone years without a regular doctor, a first visit is a chance to review family history, update immunizations and set a plan. We keep your records together so the next visit starts where the last one ended.
Chronic Disease Management
High blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol and asthma need steady attention rather than one-off appointments. Our chronic disease management combines regular check-ins, lab monitoring and medication reviews, with visits scheduled so you can come before or after work. We also talk through diet, sleep and activity in practical terms. We coordinate with specialists when a condition needs more than primary care can offer.
IV Drip Therapy
We offer IV drip therapy for hydration and nutrient support after a clinician reviews your health history and decides it is appropriate for you. It is not a replacement for treating an underlying illness, and we will say so if another approach makes more sense. Sessions happen in the clinic under supervision, and we explain what is in each drip before it starts.
Doctors & Languages
The clinicians below practice at our Elmhurst clinic, where the care team speaks English and Spanish. Interpreters for other languages are available on request.
Sumakmur Holiwell, PA – Physician Assistant
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
Speaks English, Indonesian
Dr. Helen Vasquez, MD – Geriatric Medicine
American Board of Family Medicine
Speaks English
Insurance Accepted
If you have been looking for a Medicaid doctor in Long Island City, the Elmhurst clinic accepts Medicaid and Medicare along with most major commercial insurance plans. Coverage details vary by plan, and some managed care products limit which practices are in network, so call us before your first visit and we will confirm your plan. Please bring your insurance card and a photo ID to every appointment.
If you are between plans or uninsured, ask whether self-pay is an option when you call. You can see more on our insurance page, including what to bring and how referrals work with managed care plans.
FAQs for Long Island City Patients
Book Your Visit at Our Elmhurst Clinic
Booking takes a few minutes online or by phone. Pick a time that fits your commute from LIC, bring your insurance card and a list of current medications, and plan to arrive about 15 minutes early on your first visit to finish paperwork.
