Aran Degenhardt, CAc, MD

Acupuncturist

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Dr. Degenhardt has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from patients. Many appreciated his attentive and personable approach, as he took the time to listen to their concerns and thoroughly understand their medical history. Patients also praised his knowledge and expertise, as well as his abilit...read morey to explain conditions and recommend appropriate treatments. Some even mentioned that he went above and beyond by addressing unrelated issues and providing helpful advice. One patient was pleasantly surprised when Dr. Degenhardt treated a chronic shoulder problem that had been bothering them for years, resulting in improved posture. The use of technology to enhance efficiency was also mentioned as a positive aspect of the visit. The receptionists were described as friendly and helpful. Overall, patients highly recommend Dr. Degenhardt, highlighting his combination of Western medicine and Eastern holistic treatments, as well as his collaboration with other knowledgeable doctors in the office. ...read less

4.8
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Care Focus
Conditions Commonly Treated
  • 7% Low Back Pain
  • 7% Mid Back Pain
  • 7% Hip Pain
  • 7% Neck Pain
  • 7% Pinched Nerve In Neck
  • 10% Other (Sciatica, Shoulder Pain, Ankle Pain, Elbow Pain, Foot Pain, Hand Pain, Knee Pain, Headache)
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Procedures Commonly Performed
  • 30% Acupressure
  • 30% Moxibustion
  • 30% Acupuncture
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Meet the Doctor

Dr. Degenhardt is board certified in Family Medicine with further certification in medical acupuncture. His training and practice couple traditional medicine with tested and effective alternative therapies. This allows him to deeply and fully understand the nature of a patients’ illnesses and employ out-of-the-box thinking to establish effective, comprehensive and personalized treatment plans. ...read moreHe has practiced medicine internationally, including tropical medicine in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam; Chinese medicine in Guangxi, China; and family medicine/natural healing at the Zuni Indian Reservation in New Mexico. Dr. Degenhardt has also worked extensively with the diverse cultural communities of NYC, including the Japanese and Chinese communities (Dr. Degenhardt is fluent in both Japanese and Mandarin), and Manhattan’s underserved communities in the Lower East Side and Chinatown. Dr. Degenhardt is a member of the teaching faculty at both NYU School of Medicineand Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City. He is also an attending physician at NYU Langone Medical Center, Beth Israel Medical Center and Bellevue Medical Center. Dr. Degenhardt’s interest in sports medicine stems from his former competitive swimming career in which he was All-American (semi-finalist) at the NCAA Division III men’s swimming national championships. He has also been active in water polo, boxing, capoeria and triathlons. He has a passion for music and dance, and together he and his wife enjoy salsa dancing and the Argentine tango. ...read less

Specialties
  • Acupuncturist
Accepted Insurance

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Hospital Affiliations
  • Bellevue Hospital Center,Beth Israel Medical Center - Petrie Division,New York University Elaine A. and Kenneth G. Langone Medical Center
Languages Spoken
  • Chinese (Mandarin)
  • English
  • Japanese
  • Spanish
Education and training

Residency in Family Medicine

Medical School - Tulane University

Doctor of Medicine; Beth Israel Medical Center

Board Certifications

American Board of Family Medicine

NPI Number
  • 1649260001
Gender
  • Male
Reviews
4.8
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Doctor
  • Knowledge
    5
  • Approachable
    5
  • Bedside Manner
    5
Staff
  • Professional
    5
  • Scheduling
    5
  • Response Time
    5
Office
  • Cleanliness
    5
  • Wait Times
    5
  • Atmosphere
    5
Verified Patient Reviews
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    5.0

i went to see dr. degenhardt for a tick bite and was only expecting to receive some antibiotics. however upon inquiring if i had any other issues or pain, he ended up treating a chronic shoulder/scapu...read morela/back problem that i have had for two years. he adjusted my 3rd and 4th ribs, gave me some exercises to do to strengthen my lats and sent me on my way. while i'm still adjusting to the new orientation of my ribs, i haven't had posture this great in years. i highly recommend dr. degenhardt as he utilizes the perfect mix of western medicine and eastern holistic treatments. additionally he is in office with other knowledgeable doctors with whom he consults and refers. if you're looking to get back on track, dr. degenhardt is your guy. ...read less

- Stephanie W., more than a year ago
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    5.0

Receptionists were extremely helpful and friendly. Dr. Degenhardt was extremely personable, and took his time getting a full grasp on my health background and recommending changes that should be made ...read morewithout lecturing me. Highly recommended! ...read less

- Andrew C., more than a year ago
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    4.0

he was very knowledgeable helpful and was able to answer all of my questions efficiently. very friendly and open.

- Denisse R., more than a year ago
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    5.0

He is so cute

- Polly P., more than a year ago
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    5.0

I saw Dr. Degenhardt for the first time recently and I will definitely be going back. He spent a lot of time with me asking questions about my concerns and was very informative. We talked for a long t...read moreime and I never felt rushed at all. The staff was friendly and helpful. I recommend him highly. ...read less

- Anonymous ., more than a year ago
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    5.0

Extremely personable, intuitive, friendly, professional, knowledgeable and an amazing listener for a doctor. One of the best physicians I've ever met.

- Carey M., more than a year ago
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    5.0

very knowledgeable and really took time to explain condition. also offered helpful advice on an unrelated issue brought up in medical history consultation.

- Laura P., more than a year ago
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Overall I had a very good experience with Dr. Degenhardt. He listened to me first, allowing me to explain history and symptoms. I also really appreciate the use of technology to make the visit more ef...read moreficient. ...read less

- Anonymous ., more than a year ago
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Dr. Degenhardt was awesome. Very personable and extremely intelligent. Will definitely go back to him and use him as my PCP going forward.

- Justin W., more than a year ago
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    4.0

Dr. Degenhardt is smart, great bedside manner, practices western and some eastern medicine and appears open to new ideas. The practice is very modern in many ways: electronic records, complementary me...read moredicine etc. Very helpful staff. ...read less

- Anonymous ., more than a year ago
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