Dr. Raisa Oklander

About Dr. Raisa Oklander

Dr. Raisa Oklander is a board-certified Family Physician practicing at Dr. Raisa Oklander, D.O., located at 1725 E 12th St, Suite 101, Brooklyn, NY 11229. With over 34 years of hands-on clinical experience, Dr. Oklander is a trusted provider for families and individuals throughout the Brooklyn community, offering personalized, compassionate primary care tailored to each patient’s unique health needs.

Dr. Oklander is a graduate of two medical schools, including Kishinev State Medical University in Kishinev, Moldova (now Chisinau Medical University). She is Board Certified in Family Practice and brings a deeply personal approach to medicine — stating that her goal is simple: “We want you to get healthy, and quick!” Her multilingual capabilities enable her to care for patients across diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.

Education & Training

Medical Education

• Kishinev State Medical University, Kishinev, Moldova (now Republic of Moldova)
• Second medical school training (U.S.-based D.O. program)

Experience

• Over 34 years of hands-on clinical practice in family medicine

Board Certification

• Board Certified in Family Practice

Languages Spoken

• English
• Russian
• Romanian
• Yiddish
• Medical Spanish

Practice

• Raisa Oklander, D.O.
• 1725 E 12th St, Suite 101, Brooklyn, NY 11229

Areas of Expertise / Conditions Treated

As a Family Physician, Dr. Oklander manages the comprehensive health needs of patients at all life stages. Her areas of care include:

• Preventive Care & Annual Physical Examinations
• Hypertension & Cardiovascular Risk Management
• Diabetes Management
• Respiratory Illness (Asthma, Bronchitis, Pneumonia)
• Thyroid & Endocrine Disorders
• Chronic Pain Management
• Women’s Health & Gynecological Screening
• Pediatric & Adolescent Care
• Geriatric Care & Healthy Aging
• Mental Health Screening & Referral

Why Patients Choose Dr. Raisa Oklander

1. 34+ years of experience — Dr. Oklander’s extensive career means she has seen and managed virtually every condition encountered in family medicine, offering patients confidence in her clinical judgment.
2. Multilingual care — fluency in English, Russian, Romanian, Yiddish, and Medical Spanish allows Dr. Oklander to connect with Brooklyn’s remarkably diverse patient communities in their native language.
3. Truly personalized medicine — Dr. Oklander emphasizes care that is tailored to the individual, recognizing that no two patients — or health journeys — are alike.
4. Board-certified family practice — her dual medical school background and U.S. board certification reflect a commitment to rigorous, evidence-based medicine.
5. Quick, accessible care — her practice philosophy centers on helping patients “get healthy, and quick,” minimizing unnecessary delays and keeping care practical and effective.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What languages does Dr. Oklander speak?

Dr. Oklander speaks English, Russian, Romanian, Yiddish, and Medical Spanish. This makes her an ideal provider for Brooklyn’s multilingual, multicultural patient communities.

2. Is Dr. Oklander a D.O. or an M.D.?

Dr. Oklander holds a D.O. (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine) degree. D.O. physicians receive the same medical training as M.D.s, with additional coursework in osteopathic manipulative medicine, and are licensed to practice the full scope of medicine in all U.S. states.

3. Does Dr. Oklander see children as well as adults?

Yes. As a Family Physician, Dr. Oklander is trained to treat patients of all ages, from pediatric and adolescent patients to adults and seniors.

4. How many years has Dr. Oklander been practicing?

Dr. Oklander has over 34 years of clinical experience in family medicine, making her one of the most seasoned primary care physicians in the Brooklyn area.

5. How do I book an appointment with Dr. Oklander?

Appointments can be scheduled through docti-plus or by contacting the practice directly at 1725 E 12th St, Suite 101, Brooklyn, NY 11229. Dr. Oklander accepts new patients and welcomes families seeking a long-term primary care provider.