Kolessa Alexander MD

Fifth Avenue between 28th and 29th has a way of blending medical offices with the usual midtown bustle. Kolessa Alexander MD keeps a quiet presence there, specializing in geriatric care—an understated but steady need in a neighborhood where apartment towers often house long-time residents. The practice sits at 244 5th Ave #200, a building that shares the block with law firms and small consultancies, none of them drawing much attention.

Geriatrics isn’t just about age; it’s about the slow accumulation of health layers that generalists rarely have time to untangle. Here, the focus stays on chronic disease management, medication reconciliation, and cognitive screenings—details that can slip through the cracks when a patient sees multiple specialists. Mobility assessments and fall prevention planning also fall under the routine, though none of it feels routine when you’re the one keeping track of prescriptions, lab results, and the occasional specialist who changes a dosage without notice.

Appointments move at a pace that respects the fact that older adults often need more than fifteen minutes. To schedule, call (212) 561-9175. Directions are straightforward: map. Midtown’s subway lines make it accessible, though the walk from Herald Square can feel longer when the sidewalks are crowded.