Dr. Neelofar M. Alam, MD | Silver Spring, MD | Endocrinologist

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Dr. Neelofar Alam is a board-certified endocrinologist who specializes in diabetes and metabolism disorders. She earned her medical degree from King Edward Medical University and completed her residency at Howard University Hospital. With nearly three decades of medical practice, Dr. Alam brings extensive experience to her specialty care. She provides her services in English.

Dr. Alam practices at Holy Cross Hospital and maintains her office at Cosmopolitan Endocrinology in Silver Spring, Maryland. She focuses on treating patients with Type 2 diabetes, including children and teenagers with this condition. Her expertise also extends to thyroid disorders such as goiter. Dr. Alam regularly performs thyroid hormone testing and general blood work to monitor her patients' health. Patients have given her an average rating of 2.9.

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accepting new patients
2.9

10 Ratings
29 years of experience
25 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
Howard University Hospital
6 written reviews
1 specialty
13 areas of expertise
1 board certification
1 hospital affiliation
2 office locations
Female

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This office treated my father-in-law very poorly. He was a patient for over 10 years. The office neglected to submit a claim properly which led to it not being paid. When he refused to pay until they worked it out with the provider, they declined him service and told him to get a new doctor. He is very upset and he has several serious health concerns. Couldn’t be more disappointed.

February 19th, 2019

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If there is a minus start would be the best for her. I wouldn’t recommend her to anyone. I made an appointment with her almost two weeks ago and also doctor office confirm with me a day before. I took off from my work for an appointment. Just five minutes before when I was almost close to the office I got call from doctor’s office that doctor is not coming and will not come next week. She said find another doctor. She doesn’t care or respect anyone else time. Please look for better practice instead of wasting your time with her.

October 16th, 2018

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I have seen dr alam in her office. I would send everyone I know her way.

July 16th, 2017

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She has no people skills at all, disturbingly arrogant, emotionally inbalance at times as she shows no emotional intelligence when she gets mad! BEWARE THIS PLACE!

November 4th, 2016

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Dr. Alam seems knowledgeable and competent, but has a policy of never talking to patients on the phone or by email. Even if you have a simple question, you have to drive over and pay for an office visit. For sending medical information back and forth you have to use the post office. Maybe some people don't mind this kind of policy, but I found it curious and not conducive to good patient care.

July 11th, 2016

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Dr. Alam is very nice, she listened to every concern I had, and explained/worked with me well when I wanted to try different treatments. My problem was reaching her when I had questions outside of her office. I either had to schedule an appointment and go out of my way to go just to get a very quick answer, or I had to let the secretary know what my question was. I hated this because somethings I don't want anybody to know except for my doctor. I also didn't like her secretary giving an opinion about my questions.

February 6th, 2012

Cosmopolitan Endocrinology

11217 Lockwood DrSilver Spring, MD 20901

Tel: (301) 680-0060

Mon9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Tue9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Wed9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Thu9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Fri9:00 am - 3:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

Holy Cross Hospital

1500 Forest Glen RdSilver Spring, MD 20910

Tel: (301) 754-7000


Dr. Neelofar Mahmood Alam, MD	Dr. Peggy Nana Ama Amoakohene, MD	Dr. Kehinde Folawewo, MD	Dr. Jamil Abdul Latif Fayez
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism	Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism	Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism	Reproductive Endocrinology
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
2.9 (10 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	5 (2 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
29 Years of Experience	15 Years of Experience	15 Years of Experience	62 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English	Speaks English, Twi, French	Speaks English
Silver Spring , MD	Falls Church , VA	Oxon Hill , MD	OAKTON , VA
Med School: King Edward Medical University	Med School: Meharry Medical College	Med School: Obafemi Awolowo College Of Health Sciences Olabisi Onabanjo University	Med School: Dow Medical College
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Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism

Acromegaly
Addison Disease
Cushing Disease
Diabetes
Diabetes (Types I & II)
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1
Diabetes, Type 2
Fatigue
Gland Issues
Hormones
Hyperthyroidism
Hypopituitarism
Hypothyroidism

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Maryland, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Howard University Hospital

Medical School

King Edward Medical UniversityGraduated in 1997

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