Summary

Dr. Shamim Ahmed is a board-certified internal medicine physician who also specializes in geriatric medicine, bringing comprehensive care to both adult and elderly patients. He earned his medical degree from Mymensingh Medical College and completed his residency training at New York Medical College. With 38 years of clinical experience, Dr. Ahmed has developed extensive expertise in managing complex health conditions across different age groups. He is fluent in Spanish and French, allowing him to serve diverse patient communities.

Dr. Ahmed practices at multiple locations throughout Queens, including Woodside and Jamaica, and maintains affiliations with Interfaith Medical Center, New York City Health and Hospitals Queens, and Jamaica Hospital Medical Center. His clinical focus includes treating high cholesterol in children and teenagers, managing hyperlipidemia, and controlling high blood pressure. He performs routine blood work including complete blood counts and lipid panels to monitor patient health. Patients have given Dr. Ahmed an average rating of 3.5 stars for his care.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.5
  • 38 years of experience
  • 70 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, French
  • New York Medical College
  • 15 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 10 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 4 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Shamim Ahmed has 4 locations

Getwell Med Care Pc

3530 64th StWoodside, NY 11377
Mon9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Sat9:00 am - 8:00 pm
SunClosed

New York City Health And Hospitals Queens

8268 164th StJamaica, NY 11432

Jamaica Hospital Medical Center

8900 Van Wyck ExpyJamaica, NY 11418

Getwell Med Care Pc

17025 CEDARCROFT RDJAMAICA, NY 11432
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Dr. Shamim Ahmed, MDDr. Emily Aviva Schonfeld, MDDr. Nancy F Kahn, MDDr. David M. Goldberg, MD
Internal MedicineInternal MedicineInternal MedicineInternal Medicine
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
3.5 
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38 Years of Experience 17 Years of Experience 46 Years of Experience 45 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, French Speaks English Speaks Spanish, English Speaks Spanish, Chinese, English
Woodside , NYNew York , NYNew York , NYScarsdale , NY
Med School: Mymensingh Medical College Med School: Albert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva University Med School: Columbia University College Of Physicians & Surgeons Med School: Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Shamim Ahmed

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • 1199SEIU
  • Aetna
  • Affinity Health Plan
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriGroup - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CenterLight Healthcare
  • CenterLight Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • CenterLight Healthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Centers Plan for Healthy Living
  • Cigna
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • Davis Vision
  • Elderplan
  • Elderplan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Elderplan - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • EmblemHealth
  • EmblemHealth - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Fidelis Care (NY)
  • Fidelis Care (NY) - HMO
  • Fidelis Care (NY) - Medicaid
  • Fidelis Care (NY) - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Fidelis Care (NY) - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Hamaspik Choice
  • Health First Health Plans
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • HealthFirst (NY) - HMO
  • HealthFirst (NY) - Medicaid (Managed)
  • HealthFirst (NY) - Medicare
  • HealthFirst (NY) - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • HealthFirst (NY) - PPO
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Integra
  • Integra - HMO
  • Integra - Medicaid (Managed)
  • MagnaCare
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • MetroPlus Health Plan
  • MetroPlus Health Plan - HMO
  • MetroPlus Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • MetroPlus Health Plan - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • MVP Health Care - HMO
  • Premier Health Plan
  • Senior Whole Health
  • Senior Whole Health - HMO
  • Senior Whole Health - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • VillageCareMax
  • Wellcare
  • Wellcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)

Medical Specialties

Dr. Shamim Ahmed has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Shamim Ahmed has the following 10 areas of expertise

  • Alzheimer's Disease
  • Cognitive Issues/Testing
  • Confusion
  • Dementia
  • EOL Care
  • Geriatric Medicine
  • Osteopenia
  • Osteoporosis
  • Senility
  • Urinary Incontinence

Certifications, License, & Education

38 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, New York, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

New York Medical College

Medical School

Mymensingh Medical CollegeGraduated in 1988

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Dr. Shamim Ahmed is affiliated with Interfaith Medical Center.

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