Summary

Dr. Salman Azhar is a neurologist who specializes in treating disorders of the brain and nervous system. He earned his medical degree from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine and completed his residency at St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital Center. With 33 years of experience in neurology, Dr. Azhar brings extensive knowledge to his practice. He is fluent in Urdu in addition to English.

Dr. Azhar practices at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York, NY, where he focuses on stroke care and cerebrovascular conditions. He treats patients who have experienced strokes and helps identify early stroke warning signs. His expertise includes performing specialized imaging studies such as carotid artery ultrasounds and transcranial Doppler ultrasounds to evaluate blood flow in the brain and neck vessels. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.0 stars.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4
  • 33 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Urdu
  • St Lukes Roosevelt Hospital Center
  • 4 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 14 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Location

Northwell Health Physician Partners Neurology at Lenox Hill

130 East 77th Street Black Hall, 8th FloorNew York, NY 10075

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33 Years of Experience 14 Years of Experience 34 Years of Experience 35 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Urdu Speaks Spanish, Russian Speaks English Speaks English
New York , NYNew York , NYNew York , NYForest Hills , NY
Med School: Virginia Commonwealth University School Of Medicine Med School: Columbia University College Of Physicians & Surgeons Med School: Universitatea De Medicina Si Farmacie Iuliu Hatieganu Med School: Mount Sinai School of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Salman Azhar

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • 1199 SEIU
  • Aetna
  • Affinity by Molina Healthcare
  • AmidaCare
  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield (Empire BCBS)
  • Anthem HealthPlus
  • CenterLight
  • Cigna
  • Elderplan
  • EmblemHealth (GHI)
  • EmblemHealth (HIP)
  • EmblemHealth Insurance Company (fka HIP Insurance Company of New York) HIPIC
  • Empire BlueCross BlueShield (32BJ)
  • Hamaspik
  • Healthfirst
  • Humana
  • Humana Military (Tricare)
  • Longevity Health Plan
  • MagnaCare
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Metroplus
  • MVP
  • Northwell Direct
  • NY Hotel Trade Council
  • NYS Empire Plan (NYSHIP)
  • Oscar
  • Oxford
  • Railroad Medicare
  • Senior Whole Health

Medical Specialties

Salman Azhar has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Salman Azhar has the following 14 areas of expertise

  • Alzheimer's Disease
  • Brain Ischemia
  • Electromyography
  • Epilepsy
  • Headache
  • Migraine Disorder
  • Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
  • Muscle Spasticity
  • Nerve Conduction Studies
  • Neurologist
  • Parkinson Disease
  • Seizure Disorders
  • Spinal Cord Injuries
  • Stroke

Certifications, License, & Education

33 Years Experience

Salman Azhar holds an expired medical license in the state of New York.

Medical License

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

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at St Lukes Roosevelt Hospital Center.

Medical School

Graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University School Of Medicine in 1993.

NPI Number

Salman Azhar's NPI number is 1952460479.

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