Dr. Syed M. Ali, MD | Staten Island, NY | Psychiatry

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Dr. Ali accepts the following insurance plans:

BCBS PPO
CIgna
Cigna Behavioral Health
Great West (part of Cigna)
Value Options

2.6

9 Ratings
53 years of experience
28 insurance plans accepted
speaks Spanish, Chinese
Meerut University
5 written reviews
1 specialty
12 areas of expertise
1 board certification
1 hospital affiliation
2 office locations
Male

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Dr. Ali doesn't care about his patients. My daughter was a patient of his for yrs & for yrs. Her husband & I have begged him not to give her a certain medication because it was making her worse. She was abusing the med & was a danger to herself & her children. He just ignored our pleas & continued to prescribe her the pills. In turn she started taking her meds plus other drugs. He knew it & didn't care. Everytime she went to him instead he would just add meds instead of trying to help her. Well she overdosed last wk. Luckily she was found in time to save her. He only cares about getting his money. He's a disgrace to the medical profession & he shouldn't be allowed to practice.

June 22nd, 2019

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This doctor is rude. He does not listen to patients. He tries to convince them to do what he wants. Reverse psychology is more like it. The wait is extremely long and the only staff is an answering service. He has no concern for the patient except how much they will pay. He seems to defend a male patient, but a female patient he pushes to listen to him.

August 16th, 2014

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Dr. Ali is AWESOME! I had major depression problems and his diagnosis and careful time spent with me enhanced my mental health GREATLY. He is a unique doctor with genuine care for his patients! I don't know what everybody else is talking about! I would recommend him to anyone!

January 24th, 2012

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Dr. Ali lied and said he accepted my insurance then after my visit tried to bill me $250. He even made a photo copy of my insurance card and took a co-pay during my visit but a few days later I received a phone call saying I owe $250. He also made me wait about 2 hours in the waiting room. HORRIBLE doctor!

February 16th, 2010

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Dr. Ali is a shovenist, opinionated fool. He put me on a prescription for depression, and makes it very difficult for me to get my refills. He does not sit and listen to me, as he's supposed to. I get rushed out of the office less than 5 minutes after being in the office. I cannot get an appointment with him now, as my health insurance was interrupted in the past. He refuses to help me. I would not recommend him to ANYONE!

October 13th, 2009

Ali Syed M Office

1430 Clove RdStaten Island, NY 10301

Tel: (718) 556-9824

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

Richmond University Medical Center

355 Bard AveStaten Island, NY 10310

Tel: (844) 934-2273


Dr. Syed Mohammed Sadiq Ali, MD	Dr. Daniel Rodriguez, DO	Dr. Lori Peppers, MD	Dr. Sumbal Akhter, DO
Psychiatry	Psychiatry	Psychiatry	Psychiatry
	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
2.6 (9 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	3.9 (17 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
53 Years of Experience	7 Years of Experience	17 Years of Experience	8 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks Spanish, Chinese	Speaks Spanish, English	Speaks English	Speaks English
Staten Island , NY	Jacksonville , FL	Jacksonville , FL	Denver , CO
Med School: Meerut University	Med School: Lincoln Memorial University DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine	Med School: State University of New York Upstate Medical University	Med School: Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) / Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
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MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, New York, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Meerut University

Lala Lajpat Rai Memorial Medical CollegeGraduated in 1973

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Which hospitals is Dr. Syed Ali affiliated with?: Dr. Syed Ali is affiliated with The Mount Sinai Hospital.

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