Dr. Fred A. Cheron, MD

Ever wonder where Upper West Siders go when they need a primary care doctor who actually listens? Internists handle the full picture—chronic conditions, preventive screenings, even those weird symptoms you can’t quite describe. Dr. Fred A. Cheron, MD fits that role in the neighborhood, offering the kind of steady, unhurried care that’s getting harder to find in the city.

The practice sits at 120 W 106th St, just off Amsterdam, in a stretch of the Upper West Side where brownstones and pre-war apartment buildings still set the tone. That address puts it within easy reach of anyone coming from Broadway or Central Park West, whether you’re walking or hopping off the 1 train at 103rd. The area itself feels lived-in, with bodegas and bookshops mixing into the same blocks as medical offices, so stopping by doesn’t feel like a detour—it’s just part of the routine.

They cover the basics like annual physicals and blood pressure management, but also dig into more specific needs: diabetes care, thyroid disorders, and those follow-ups after a hospital stay. If you’ve ever left a doctor’s office with more questions than answers, this is the kind of place that tries to close that gap. When you’re ready to schedule, (212) 870-5000 is the number to call—no automated menu, just a person picking up during office hours.

For directions, pull up the map here: https://www.google.com/maps/place?ftid=0x89c2f6230b876c63:0x7ee05b61adf94043. The entrance blends into the sidewalk like any other storefront, which is exactly how doctor visits should feel—no fuss, just a door you walk through when you need to.