Shnitser Natalie
Main achievement
Geriatrician in the United States of America
About
Dr. Natalie Shnitser is a distinguished geriatrician and internist, originally from Chisinau, Republic of Moldova, where she graduated from the Chisinau State Institute of Medicine (also known as Nicolae Testemitanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy). With a career spanning over 30 years in medicine, she specializes in the care of the elderly, addressing conditions such as hypertension, obesity, dementia, high cholesterol, and other chronic diseases specific to advanced age. Graduating in 1986, she completed her residency in internal medicine at Capital Health System in Trenton, New Jersey, and her fellowship in geriatrics at Albert Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia, being board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in both specialties. In the United States, Dr. Shnitser practices in Clearwater, Florida, as a primary care physician at the WellMed clinic (Optum Myrtle) and is affiliated with Morton Plant Hospital, a renowned hospital. With over 20 years of experience in medical offices, hospitals, and nursing homes, she emphasizes personalized preventive medicine for seniors, offering superior quality care and accepting new patients. Recognized as "Patients' Top Choice" with a 5/5 rating from 104 reviews, patients praise her for her attentiveness, clarity in explanations, and professionalism, having also received awards such as "Compassionate Doctor" and recognition from the National Institute of Quality Assurance for excellence in care. Coming from a family of doctors – her mother and grandmother were physicians – Dr. Shnitser is married and has a son, enjoying travel, yoga, and paddleboarding in her free time. Passionate about science and helping others, she chose medicine as her sole path in life, now contributing to improving the health of the elderly in the Clearwater community and inspiring through her exemplary dedication.
