GetHealthyHarlem.org

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  • Richard Younge, MD

    Q: What is your profession? Where do you work?

    A: I am a family practice physician. Is see adults and children and women for pregnancy care. I see patients at the Farrell Family Practice and at the NewYork Presbyterian Allen Hospital. I also teach medical students and family medicine doctors at Columbia University Medical Center

    Q: What do you do to stay healthy?

    A: I try to exercise four days a week. My usual exercise is running about 3-4 miles. I have also changed my diet to include more fiber, fruit, and veggies and less sodium (salt). I should probably try to get more sleep.

    Q: What is your favorite thing to do in Harlem?

    A: I like walking around different sections of Harlem to see the different landscape and street scenes.

    Q: What are your hobbies?

    A: I think I have to develop a hobby, I don't think I can say I have any now.