Hi, I’m Dr. Behiye Almila Yerli. I’m an internal medicine physician and the founder of Yerli Primary Care, an adult primary care practice focused on individualized, thoughtful, and preventive care.

I completed medical school at Hitit University School of Medicine and later completed my internal medicine residency at NYC Health + Hospitals/Woodhull, affiliated with NYU Grossman School of Medicine. My background has given me the opportunity to care for patients from many different cultures, health systems, and life circumstances, which deeply shapes the way I practice medicine.

My goal is to create a primary care experience where patients feel heard, respected, and actively involved in their health decisions. I care for adults with a wide range of concerns, from preventive visits and routine screenings to chronic conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and thyroid disease. I also enjoy helping patients make realistic lifestyle changes that support long-term health.

Outside of medicine, I’m a runner and a mom, both of which have made me even more appreciative of practical, sustainable health habits. I try to bring that same realistic and supportive approach into my care: meeting patients where they are and helping them take the next step toward feeling better and staying well.

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