Dr. David R. Borenstein, MD

Dr. David R. Borenstein, MD operates an integrative medicine practice in New York, NY, combining board certification in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation with advanced training through the American College for Advancement in Medicine and the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine. His practice addresses chronic pain conditions, metabolic dysfunction, and hormonal imbalances through a functional medicine lens that examines root causes rather than isolated symptoms. Dr. Borenstein's clinical approach integrates conventional diagnostic methods with evidence-based complementary therapies, positioning his New York practice as a resource for patients seeking alternatives to symptom-focused care.

The clinic offers peptide-based weight management protocols featuring semaglutide and tirzepatide, both GLP-1 receptor agonists that influence appetite regulation and glucose metabolism. These peptide therapies are prescribed as part of comprehensive weight loss programs that include metabolic assessment through detailed blood work, body composition analysis, and ongoing monitoring of treatment response. Dr. Borenstein's background in physical medicine informs his approach to patients with concurrent pain conditions and metabolic concerns, allowing for coordinated treatment strategies that address multiple health dimensions. Hormone optimization protocols are tailored based on laboratory findings and symptom profiles, with treatment plans adjusted according to individual response patterns and health goals.

Dr. Borenstein's credentials in physical medicine and rehabilitation provide a foundation for addressing musculoskeletal pain conditions alongside metabolic and hormonal concerns. His training through the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine supports his work in age-related health optimization, including interventions for declining energy, cognitive function, and physical performance. The practice conducts comprehensive initial evaluations that typically include detailed medical history review, physical examination, and laboratory testing to establish baseline health markers. Treatment recommendations emerge from this diagnostic process rather than predetermined protocols, with Dr. Borenstein drawing on his multiple specialty backgrounds to develop individualized care plans.

Patients visiting the New York office should expect in-person consultations that involve discussion of symptoms, review of previous medical records, and examination relevant to their presenting concerns. Follow-up appointments track treatment progress through symptom assessment and repeat laboratory testing when clinically indicated. The practice addresses questions about supplement protocols, medication interactions, and lifestyle modifications that support prescribed treatments. Dr. Borenstein's approach includes patient education about the mechanisms underlying recommended therapies, helping individuals understand how interventions relate to their specific health concerns. The clinic's focus on blood work and diagnostic testing reflects a data-informed treatment philosophy that adjusts interventions based on objective health markers.

The Manhattan location serves patients throughout New York City seeking integrative approaches to conditions including chronic back pain, metabolic syndrome, hormonal imbalances, and age-related health decline. Dr. Borenstein's practice operates exclusively through in-person consultations, requiring patients to visit the New York office for initial evaluations and follow-up care. His multi-specialty background allows the practice to address complex cases where pain management, metabolic health, and hormonal function intersect, providing coordinated care that considers these interconnected systems. The clinic's peptide therapy offerings focus specifically on semaglutide and tirzepatide for weight management applications, prescribed within structured programs that include medical supervision and ongoing assessment of treatment outcomes.