Dr. Salima Alwani | Fresh Meadows, NY | Internist

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Dr. Salima Alwani treats chronic kidney disease, chronic kidney disease stage 5, and type 2 diabetes mellitus, and performs physical therapy, strength training, and manual therapy. She practices internal medicine and has 29 years of experience.

Dr. Alwani attended Dow Medical College and sees patients in Fresh Meadows, New York. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Alwani 4.83 out of 5.

Overview based on verified provider data

accepting new patients
4.8

36 Ratings
29 years of experience
85 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
Dow Medical College
28 written reviews
1 specialty
1 office location
Female

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

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Dr. Alwani's Ratings and Reviews

4.8

36 Ratings with 28 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 7 Minutes

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Provided follow-up after the visit: (17) Did WellNeeds Improvement (0)
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This place is amazing , very nice people, and more likely to assistant you , not over crowed , it’s neat and the doctor knows exactly what she is doing .

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May 30th, 2022

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My doctor is amazing, I have been with her for few years and I find my health is in best shape now .I highly recommend her ,I love her location in fresh meadows. Every one is nice and takes care of you.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
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May 24th, 2022

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I love coming to my doctor and my family is happy here also .

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

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May 23rd, 2022

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Been with Dr Alwani, was the right choose I made they are very kind and they listen to the patient the office is clean and relaxing at times and they knows what they are doing for there patients every time I have my visits I follow at her office in fresh meadows .

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

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May 21st, 2022

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I follow dr Salima Alwani at her private office. Iam so glad that I picked her .she is an amazing and dedicated doctor. Iam doing so much better with her help and care. Iam able to finally control my blood pressure and my weight. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a private doctor with personal touch. I brought my whole family here.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

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March 12th, 2022

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Professional service,a doctor you can rely on.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
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March 8th, 2022

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I receive best care here, my whole family comes here. I used to be afraid of doctors but since I have been coming here , I am very comfortable with Dr Salina Alwani.I highly recommend her. Sometimes there is more waiting but I don’t mind I know when I will be seen I will get best care.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

May 25th, 2021

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Dr Alwani is a very caring and very nice doctor, always approachable any time of the day. Whenever I had an urgent issue I can walk in and I get helped all the time.very responsible doctor. Has professional behaviour, and I always feel welcome here feel very comfortable here. I recommend to every one looking for a personal touch by a doctor

March 13th, 2020

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Dr Alwani is the best doctor one can have .I would not think of changing her.I have been seeing her for few years.

March 9th, 2020

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I have been seeing Dr Alwani for years and very satisfied,she answers all my questions and takes good care of me . I will never switch her for another doctor I come from far to see her

March 4th, 2020

Alwani Medical Care

7667 174th StFresh Meadows, NY 11366

Tel: (718) 880-1062

Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed


Dr. Salima Alwani	Dr. Benjamin Barrah, FACP, MD	Dr. Arnold Phillips, MD	Natalie Howard, MSN, DNP
Internal Medicine	Internal Medicine	Internal Medicine	Internal Medicine
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.8 (36 Ratings)	3.4 (18 Ratings)	4.3 (28 Ratings)	5 (1 Rating)
29 Years of Experience	35 Years of Experience		6 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English	Speaks Spanish, English, French	Speaks English	Speaks English
Fresh Meadows , NY	Brooklyn , NY	New York , NY	New York City , NY
Med School: Dow Medical College	Med School: University Of Benin School Of Medicine	Med School: Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Internal Medicine

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Dow Medical College in 1997.

NPI Number

Dr. Alwani's NPI number is 1205910536.

Dr. Kirsten Boenigk, MD
Anesthesiology
34 Years Exp | New York, NY
(1)
Dr. Douglas Amos Taylor, MD
Infectious Disease
39 Years Exp | Newark, NJ
(15)
Dr. Gwen Susan Skloot, MD
Critical Care Medicine
37 Years Exp | New York, NY
(3)
Dr. Bharat R Patel, MD
Emergency Medicine
| Norwalk, CT
(10)
Dr. Funsho Rafiu Busari Alabi, MD
Emergency Medicine
44 Years Exp | Newburgh, NY
(2)
Dr. Glenn Lee Goldstein, MD
Anesthesiology
36 Years Exp | Howard Beach, NY
(19)
Dr. Isaia Avraham, MD
Infectious Disease
44 Years Exp | Brooklyn, NY
(0)
Dr. Sushil Sagar, MD
Nephrology
49 Years Exp | Bethpage, NY
(3)
Dr. Richard Amerling, MD
Nephrology
45 Years Exp | New York, NY
(3)
Dr. Vincent Steven Avila, MD
Nephrology
41 Years Exp | Mineola, NY
(13)

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Where is Dr. Salima Alwani's office located?: Dr. Salima Alwani's office is located at 7667 174th St, Fresh Meadows, NY, 11366.

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