Dr. Laila Farhat

Overview of Dr. Laila Farhat

Brief Introduction: Dr. Laila Farhat

Dr. Laila Farhat is a board-certified Internist and the founder of Jana HealthCare, an internal medicine and weight loss clinic that has served the Bay Ridge neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York, for over 20 years. Born and raised in Lebanon, Dr. Farhat earned her medical degree from Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Facultad de Medicina in Spain in 1994. She subsequently relocated to the United States and completed her residency in Internal Medicine at Brooklyn Hospital Center, becoming board certified in internal medicine.

In 2000, Dr. Farhat opened Jana HealthCare at its current Bay Ridge location, building the practice into a comprehensive primary care and wellness destination. After observing that many patients needed meaningful support with weight management, she became a certified health coach to better understand their struggles and provide science-backed, personalized guidance. She speaks English, Spanish, and Arabic — a reflection of her multicultural background and commitment to serving New York City’s diverse communities.

Beyond primary care and weight management, Dr. Farhat also offers innovative aesthetic medicine treatments including Radiesse® and Belotero® dermal fillers, Botox®, Dermapen® microneedling, HydraFacial®, and laser hair removal. Her warm, non-judgmental approach and thoroughness in consultations have earned her a loyal patient base spanning many years.

Education & Training

Medical School: Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Facultad de Medicina, Spain — Doctor of Medicine (1994)

Residency: Brooklyn Hospital Center, New York — Internal Medicine

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine

Additional Certification: Certified Health Coach — Weight Management & Obesity Medicine

Practice Founded: Jana HealthCare, Bay Ridge, Brooklyn (est. 2000)

Areas of Expertise

• Comprehensive primary care and preventive medicine
• Obesity medicine and medically supervised weight loss programs
• Ozempic / Wegovy (Semaglutide) and GLP-1 weight management consultations
• Chronic disease management: hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol, anemia
• Immigration medical examinations
• Aesthetic medicine: Botox®, Radiesse®, Belotero®, HydraFacial®, Dermapen® microneedling
• Laser hair removal and laser therapy
• Health coaching and individualized wellness planning

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: What services does Jana HealthCare offer?

A: Jana HealthCare provides primary care, obesity medicine, weight loss programs including semaglutide consultations, immigration medicals, and aesthetic treatments such as Botox, dermal fillers, HydraFacial, and laser hair removal.

Q: Is Dr. Farhat board-certified?

A: Yes, Dr. Farhat is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Q: What languages does Dr. Farhat speak?

A: She speaks English, Spanish, and Arabic.

Q: Is Dr. Farhat accepting new patients?

A: Yes, Dr. Farhat is accepting new patients. Appointments can be booked via Zocdoc. Note: a $40 no-show/same-day cancellation fee applies.

Q: Where is Jana HealthCare located?

A: 316 86th St, Brooklyn, NY 11209, in the Bay Ridge neighborhood.