Summary

Dr. Farah Atallah-Lajam is a cardiovascular disease specialist who has dedicated over four decades to caring for patients with heart and vascular conditions. He earned his medical degree from Universidad De Santo Domingo and completed his residency training at Mount Sinai Services City Hospital of Elmhurst in the late 1980s. With 43 years of experience in cardiovascular medicine, Dr. Atallah-Lajam provides comprehensive cardiac care to patients throughout the New York area. He is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing him to serve diverse communities effectively.

Dr. Atallah-Lajam practices at Lenox Hill Hospital and maintains locations in Jackson Heights, New York, and Astoria. His expertise includes treating high blood pressure and managing cholesterol problems in both children and teenagers. He performs essential heart tests such as electrocardiograms to monitor heart rhythm and echocardiograms to evaluate heart function and structure. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.2 out of 5, reflecting their confidence in his cardiovascular care.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.2
  • 43 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Mount Sinai Services City Hospital of Elmhurst
  • 3 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 14 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 3 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Farah E Atallah-Lajam has 3 locations

Farah E Atallah-Lajam

3722 82nd StJackson Heights, NY 11372

Farah E Atallah-Lajam

440 W 114th StNew York, NY 10025

Farah E Atallah-Lajam

3014 Crescent StAstoria, NY 11102

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43 Years of Experience 8 Years of Experience 36 Years of Experience 23 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English Speaks Spanish Speaks English
Jackson Heights , NYBrooklyn , NYNew York , NYNew York , NY
Med School: Universidad De Santo Domingo Med School: Jacobs School Of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences At The Univ Of Buffalo Med School: Universidad Nacional De Cordoba Facultad De Ciencias Medicas Med School: Weill Cornell Medical College
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Farah E Atallah-Lajam

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • 1199 SEIU
  • 32BJ Health Fund
  • AETNA - Commercial
  • AETNA - Medicare
  • Amidacare Medicaid
  • Anthem/Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield - Commercial
  • Anthem/Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield - HealthPlus Medicaid
  • Centivo
  • CIGNA Healthcare
  • Elderplan
  • EmblemHealth - GHI-PPO
  • EmblemHealth - HIP
  • EmblemHealth - HIP-Medicaid
  • EmblemHealth - HIP-Medicare
  • Fidelis Health Care
  • HealthFirst Medicaid
  • HealthFirst Medicare
  • Horizon NJ
  • Magnacare-Health Care
  • Medicare - NJ
  • Medicare - NY
  • Metroplus
  • Multiplan PHCS
  • NJ Medicaid
  • NY Medicaid
  • Oscar
  • Oxford - Freedom and Liberty
  • United Health Care - Commercial
  • United Health Care - Empire Plan
  • United Health Care - Oxford Care

Medical Specialties

Farah E Atallah-Lajam has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Farah E Atallah-Lajam has the following 14 areas of expertise

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
  • Arrhythmia
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Blood Clot
  • Cardiologist
  • Heart Attack
  • Heart Block
  • Heart Diseases
  • Heart Failure
  • High Cholesterol
  • High Cholesterol (Hypercholesterolemia)
  • Hypertension
  • Stroke
  • Unstable Angina

Certifications, License, & Education

43 Years Experience

Farah E Atallah-Lajam holds an active medical license in the state of New York.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of New York that expires in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Mount Sinai Services City Hospital of Elmhurst in 1989 and Mount Sinai Services City Hospital of Elmhurst in 1987.

Medical School

Graduated from Universidad De Santo Domingo in 1983.

NPI Number

Farah E Atallah-Lajam's NPI number is 1356382246.

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Which hospitals is Farah Atallah-Lajam affiliated with?
Farah Atallah-Lajam is affiliated with Lenox Hill Hospital.
Where is Farah Atallah-Lajam's office located?
Farah Atallah-Lajam's office is located at 3722 82nd St, Jackson Heights, NY, 11372.

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