Fordham Deserves Better Healthcare
Accepting new patients with same-week availability. 15 specialties, Medicaid accepted.. Moses Medical is 25 min by bus, 15 min drive from Fordham.
68,000 Residents, Not Enough Providers
Fordham is one of the most densely populated neighborhoods in the Bronx, with nearly 70,000 residents. Over 70% speak Spanish at home. The provider shortage hits hardest in outpatient specialties: cardiology, behavioral health, and weight management clinics that accept Medicaid are scarce relative to the population.
Moses Medical is 25 minutes south by the Bx36 bus. That is farther than our closest neighborhoods, but for Fordham residents who have been waiting months for a specialist appointment, same-week availability changes the calculation. We provide behavioral health with no referral and no copay under Medicaid, medical weight loss with GLP-1 medications, and an on-site lab so bloodwork does not require a separate trip.
Our practice speaks the languages Fordham speaks. Spanish-speaking providers in family medicine, wound care, and pain management are on staff. For the 13% of Fordham adults living with diabetes, we coordinate internal medicine, lab monitoring, and wound care in a single building.
Sources: NYC Community Health Profiles (2024), HRSA HPSA Finder, U.S. Census ACS.
What We Can Do About It
Each of these conditions is common in Fordham. Here's how Moses Medical addresses them, often at $0 under Medicaid.
Diabetes Management
13% of Fordham adults have diabetes
How we help
MetroPlus, Fidelis, Amerigroup
Obesity & Weight Management
Adult obesity rate in Fordham exceeds 30%
How we help
MetroPlus, Fidelis
Mental Health
Behavioral health access in Fordham does not match the level of need
How we help
MetroPlus, Fidelis, Amerigroup
Free or Low-Cost Under Your Plan
Most Fordham residents are covered. We accept:
Behavioral Health
No copay, no referral needed under New York Medicaid
Primary Care
Routine and sick visits at $0 under most Medicaid plans
Lab Work
On-site CLIA lab. Results without a separate visit.
We fight for your coverage. Moses Medical handles prior authorizations in-house so you don't have to navigate insurance bureaucracy.
Your Providers Who Speak Spanish & English
Providers matched to Fordham's community by language and specialty.
Dr. Aisha Williams
Endocrinology
Harlem Hospital Center
Accepting New Patients
Anita Desai
Primary Care
Accepting New Patients
Dr. David Reyes
Wound Care
Lincoln Medical Center
Accepting New Patients
Dr. Emmanuel Okafor
Behavioral Health
BronxCare Health System
Accepting New Patients
Jean-Pierre Beaumont
Primary Care
Accepting New Patients
Dr. Kwame Asante
Internal Medicine
Jacobi Medical Center
Accepting New Patients
Getting Here from Fordham
Subway
- 4 train (Fordham Rd)
- B/D trains (Fordham Rd)
Bus
- Bx36 (Southern Blvd)
- Bx6 SBS (via transfer)
Deep Reads
Articles by our providers addressing health concerns in Fordham.
Anxiety and Depression in the Bronx: Breaking Barriers to Mental Health Care
By Dr. Emmanuel Okafor · 6 min read
Semaglutide vs. Tirzepatide: A Bronx Doctor's Guide to Medical Weight Loss in 2026
By Dr. Rebecca Liu · 6 min read
Your First Visit to Moses Medical: What to Bring, What to Expect, and How We're Different
By Moses Medical · 4 min read
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Moses Medical serve Fordham residents?
How do I get to Moses Medical from Fordham Rd?
Is there a Spanish-speaking weight loss doctor near Fordham?
Can I see a psychiatrist without a referral?
Ready when you are
Need help choosing the right visit?
Book online or call. We will help match you to the right provider and verify your insurance before you walk in.