Your Visit
In order for your physician to conduct a comprehensive and thorough visit at the Mount Sinai Respiratory Institute, we ask that you please provide us with the below documents and tests.
Please send these items to your provider two-weeks prior to your visit:
- Copies of Radiology reports and CD rom images of all CT chest scans, PET scans, Gallium Scans, Chest X-Rays and MRI of the Chest (we need both the actual reports and disc or film)
- Pathology Slides (any biopsy slide) and biopsy reports
- Treatment Summaries or Office Notes from all Physicians
- Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs) – These are your breathing tests
- Blood work reports
- Echocardiograms and/or Electrocardiograms (EKG)
- Insurance Card and Referral, if applicable
- Any medical information and records pertaining to your diagnosis
Please bring these items the day of your visit:
- New Patient Questionnaire
- Prepare a list of questions or concerns you may have
- A full list of your medications
- Name, telephone number, address and fax number of your doctor
Please Mail or Fax your documents to:
The Mount Sinai Hospital location:
Mount Sinai Respiratory Institute
Attn: Your Providers Name
10 East 102nd Street, Fifth Floor
New York, NY 10029
Fax: 646-537-1435
Mount Sinai-Union Square location:
Mount Sinai Respiratory Institute
Attn: Your Providers Name
10 Union Square East, Suite 2A
New York, NY 10003
Fax: 212-844-8413
About Your Stay
The Adult Program at the Mount Respiratory Institute is a comprehensive, outpatient program that offers patients and their families a multidisciplinary approach to the evaluation and management of respiratory, infectious, allergic or immunologic disorders.
Our specially trained physicians develop individualized plans of care that reflect each patient’s need for physical assessment, respiratory therapy, medications, physical and occupational therapy, nutritional support and education.
- Special Needs: Here at Mount Sinai Respiratory Institute, we can accommodate patients with special needs, such as vision, hearing and oxygen needs, as well as interpretation or translation needs. Patients and their families requiring special needs should notify their Patient Administrative Coordinator during the preadmission process or by calling 212-241-5656 to notify us prior to the scheduled appointment.
- What to Expect During Your Stay: Patients who live outside the New York area are generally scheduled for a 4-7 day visit. This often requires you to stay over the weekend. In addition, two to three appointments with your treating physician as well as diagnostic testing, health education, specialty physician consultations and rehabilitation treatment may be scheduled. The clinic staff will provide you with a written schedule of appointments every day.
- Gift Shop: The Mount Sinai Gift Shop is located on the 7th floor East Atrium in the Guggenheim Pavilion. Operated by Lori’s Gifts, the shop offers a wide variety of gifts including fresh flowers, balloons, stuffed animals, jewelry, home décor items, candles, lotions, figurines, books and magazines.
- Cafeteria: Start your day off right with Mount Sinai Plaza Cafeteria’s full breakfast where you can find your traditional favorite hot foods or fresh pastries. On weekdays, a chef makes omelets to order with all your favorite ingredients. For lunch, they offer a variety of choices to please your palate. Choose from grilled juicy Angus burgers, delicious homemade comfort food, tasty sushi bar, yummy kosher section, custom made to order salads or take a trip south of the border and experience spicy tacos and famous burrito bowls.
- Plaza Cafeteria: Guggenheim Pavilion 1st floor Mon-Fri 6:30am-7:30pm Saturday, Sunday and holidays 7am-3pm
- Starbucks Coffee Bar: Annenberg Building west lobby Mon-Fri 6:30am-9:30pm Saturday, Sunday and holidays 7am-7pm
- Center for Science and Medicine Café: Hess Building main lobby Mon-Fri 7am-4pm
- Grab and Go: Center for Advanced Medicine Building main lobby Mon-Fri 8am-4pm
- Icahn Lobby Café: Icahn Building lobby Mon-Fri 8am-2pm
If you don’t have time to sit and eat, please grab a candy bar and a Snapple at any of our coin operated vending machines located throughout the hospital underground tunnel and outside the cafeteria.
Helpful Guidelines
You will receive the greatest benefit from your care at the Mount Sinai Respiratory Institute by adhering to the following responsibilities:
- Please do not use perfumes or other strong-smelling personal products, such as colognes, lotions, bath oils, hair spray, etc. Strong odors may cause some patients to wheeze.
- : The Mount Sinai Respiratory Institute is a non-smoking facility. Please refrain from the use of all tobacco including, but not limited to cigarettes, cigars, pipes, smokeless tobacco, chew, snuff and dip. Patients, visitors and employees will not be able to use tobacco products on any properties owned, leased or managed by Mount Sinai, including buildings, grounds, sidewalks, parking lots and garages. The policy also applies to vehicles parked on hospital property.
- Be honest and direct about aspects of your life that relate to your illness and your experience as a patient. Those who are caring for you need to know your opinions and concerns so they can provide you with the best care possible.
- Participate in patient education sessions and ask questions to learn about your medical condition and your treatment plan.
- Report any changes in your health to your doctor or nurse.
- Keep your scheduled appointments. Be sure to notify your Patient Ambassador well in advance if you cannot keep an appointment.
- Know the medicines that you are taking as well as their purposes.
- Support the Mount Sinai Respiratory Institute’s commitment to the education of future health professionals, including the specialized training of physicians. As in the teaching institute, patients receiving medical care in this hospital are an important part of this ongoing educational process.
- Keep track of your personal belongings and valuables.
- Keep informed about the hospital’s programs and policies through review of these patient orientation materials.
Directions and Accommodations
The physicians of the Mount Sinai Respiratory Institute see patients at the following locations.
The Mount Sinai Hospital locations:
10 East 102nd Street, Fifth Floor
New York, NY 10029
5 East 98th Street, Eighth Floor
New York, NY 10029
Mount Sinai-Union Square location:
10 Union Square East, Suite 2A
New York, NY 10003
Public Transit Options
The Respiratory Institute offices are best reached via the following public transportation options:
By Subway: Number 6 line (TMSH), 4/5/6/L/N/Q/R/W (MSUS)
By Bus: M1, M2, M3, M4, M96, M98, M101, M102, M103, M106
By Train: Amtrak services New York’s Penn Station, which offers connections to bus and Number 6 subway lines.
By Air: Shuttle, bus, taxi, and limousine service into Manhattan is available from three major area airports: LaGuardia, JFK International, and Newark Liberty International in New Jersey.
Driving Directions
The Respiratory Institute offices are best reached via the following routes by car or taxi:
From the East Side of Manhattan: Take the FDR Drive to the 96th Street exit and turn onto East 96th Street. Continue to Madison Avenue and turn right. The Mount Sinai Hospital is on 100th Street and Madison Avenue.
From the West Side of Manhattan: Travel the West Side Highway to the 96th Street exit. Continue across West 96th Street, through Central Park, to Madison Avenue. Turn left on Madison. The Mount Sinai Hospital is on 100th Street and Madison Avenue.
From Brooklyn and Parts of Queens (Brooklyn Bridge): From the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, take the Brooklyn Bridge exit. Follow signs to the FDR Drive North. Exit at East 96th Street and continue on to Madison Avenue. Turn right on Madison Avenue. The Mount Sinai Hospital is at 100th Street and Madison Avenue.
From Staten Island (Brooklyn Battery Tunnel): Take the Verrazano Bridge (Staten Island only) to Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Follow signs to the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel and make a right turn out of the tunnel. Take West Street to West Side Highway, turning off on the 96th Street exit. Travel through Central Park to Madison Avenue. Turn left on Madison Avenue. The Mount Sinai Hospital is at 100th Street and Madison Avenue.
From Queens and Long Island (Triborough Bridge, 59th Street Bridge): Take Grand Central Parkway (West) to Triborough Bridge to the FDR Drive. Exit at 96th Street. Follow until Madison Avenue. Turn right on Madison Avenue. The Mount Sinai Hospital is on 100th Street and Madison Avenue.
From Westchester County and New England: Take the New England Thruway (95 South) to Triborough Bridge to FDR Drive. Exit at 96th Street and turn right onto E. 96th Street. Follow until Madison Avenue. Turn right on Madison Avenue. The Mount Sinai Hospital is at 100th Street and Madison Avenue.
From Upstate New York: Travel the New York State Thruway (I-87 South), which will turn into the Major Deegan Highway. Exit at the Willis Avenue Bridge and bear right. Follow signs to FDR Drive. Exit at 96th Street. Turn right at 96th to Madison Avenue. Turn right again on Madison Avenue. The Mount Sinai Hospital is at 100th Street and Madison Avenue.
From New Jersey: Cross the George Washington Bridge and follow signs for the West Side Highway. Exit at 96th Street and travel across 96th Street through Central Park to Madison Avenue. Turn left on Madison Avenue. The Mount Sinai Hospital is at 100th Street and Madison Avenue.
Parking Information
In addition to metered street parking, visitors are welcome to park in Mount Sinai’s parking garage or a number of area lots.
Mount Sinai Parking Garage
1292 Park Ave, New York, NY 10029 (entrance on 99th Street between Park and Madison Avenues)
212-241-5125
MPG Parking
6 East 102nd Street, New York, NY 10029 (between Madison and 5th Avenues)
212-289-2959
Terence Cardinal Cooke
1560-08 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10029 (between 105th and 106th Streets)
212-360-1000
Imperial Parking Systems
1510 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10029 (entrance on 98th Street between Lexington and Park Avenues)
212-289-6257
GGMC Parking
60 East 94th Street, New York, NY 10128 (between Madison and Park Avenues)
212-369-9304
Hotel Accommodations
The following are the closest area hotels to the Respiratory Institute offices. Some hotels may offer discounted Mount Sinai rates.
Courtyard by Marriott Manhattan/Upper East Side
410 East 92nd Street (between First and York Avenues)
877-231-7914
The Marmara Manhattan Luxury Hotel & Residence
301 East 94th St. New York, NY 10128
212-427-3100
Hotel Wales
1295 Madison Avenue (between East 92nd and 93rd Streets)
212-876-6000 or 866-925-3746
Franklin Hotel
164 East 87th Street (between Lexington and Third Avenues)
212-369-1000 or 800-607-4009
Hotel Newton
2528 Broadway (between 94th and 95th Streets)
212-678-6500
On the Ave Hotel
2178 Broadway at 77th Street
212-651-3351 or 800-497-6028
ALOFT Harlem
2296 Frederick Douglass Blvd (between 123th Street and 124th Street)
212-749-4000 or 866-921-2995