Dr. Sonia M.J. Cabrera-Quezada, MD

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Get to know Internist Dr. Sonia M.J. Cabrera-Quezada, who serves patients in New York, New York.

Knowledgeable in the field of internal medicine, Dr. Cabrera-Quezada’s specialties include adolescent medicine, internal medicine/pediatrics, and internal medicine. She is affiliated with NYC Health + Hospitals/Gouverneur, a 295-bed skilled nursing facility providing medical, nursing, and rehabilitative care in an atmosphere of dignity and compassion.

Offering the full spectrum of care for children and adults, the dedicated staff at NYC Health + Hospitals/Gouverneur emphasizes primary and preventive care. They work with each patient to help identify and then help them reach their individual health goals.

A 1984 graduate of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Dr. Cabrera-Quezada went on to serve her residency in internal medicine at Montefiore Medical Center. 

Licensed to practice medicine in California and New York, she has nearly four decades of experience in her field. Alongside her clinical role, she serves as a Clinical Instructor within the Department of Medicine at NYU Grossman School of Medicine.

Internal medicine is the medical specialty dealing with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of adult diseases. Physicians specializing in internal medicine are called internists. They manage and prevent common and complex diseases by providing comprehensive care and promoting overall well-being.

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